Seminars & Events

Events at the Harvard Pop Center

The Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies hosts seminars, special events, and exploratory workshops throughout the academic year to disseminate research, build community, and foster collaborations.

Social Demography Seminar Series

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SPECIAL EVENT | Thursday, September 17, 2026

A Lasting Impact: Honoring Lisa Berkman’s 18 Years of Leadership at the Harvard Pop Center

Please join us in honoring Lisa Berkman’s many achievements at the Harvard Pop Center including supporting critical research aimed at making the world a more equitable and resilient place.
Lisa Berkman
SPECIAL EVENT | Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Beyond the diagnosis: Storytelling, community, and the pursuit of autism equity

Please join us as we welcome the 2026 Sissela Bok Ethics and Population Research Seminar Award recipient Sirad A. Hassan.
Sissela Bok Ethics and Population Research Seminar
SPECIAL EVENT | Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Reproductive realities: Are families achieving their desired size?

Learn more about this special half-day event co-sponsored by the Maternal and Child Health Center of Excellence at Harvard Chan School.
MCH reproductive realities event