Congratulations Lubos on Harvard Position

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In summary, the conversation centers around a person's impressive appointment to a new position at Harvard, with a potential eventual promotion to tenured full professor. There is some discussion about the person being a "space alien," and whether their appointment aligns with Harvard's Equal Opportunity policy or was solely based on merit. The conversation ends with congratulations to the person and comments on how quickly the news spread through various online platforms.
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On your new position at Harvard. Via notevenwrong ("All you have to do is snip out the snark").
 
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impressive appointment. 5 years, eventual promotion to tenured full prof,
Harvard (possibly the string-world's best)

the last time I looked at Lubos personal homepage it said
he was a space alien
so I am naturally wondering if the appointment at Harvard
conforms with their stated Equal Opportunity policy
(women and space aliens are especially encouraged to apply)
or whether it was entirely based on merit.

congratulations Lubos!

also I'm impressed by the speed news travels
Woit posted at 9:19 AM EDT
which I guess is around six my time
and selfAdjoint had already relayed the news to PF by a little before eight
less than two hours lagtime
 
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Well, I got up late this morning, or I would have been quicker!.
 

1. What is Lubos' position at Harvard?

Lubos Motl is a theoretical physicist who holds the position of a Visiting Scholar at the Department of Physics at Harvard University.

2. What are Lubos' qualifications?

Lubos Motl received his PhD in theoretical physics from Rutgers University in 2001 and has since then worked at various prestigious institutions such as Harvard University, Caltech, and the University of California, Santa Barbara.

3. What are Lubos' research interests?

Lubos Motl's research interests lie in string theory, gravity, and quantum field theory. He has also contributed to the study of black holes and their thermodynamics.

4. What are some notable achievements of Lubos in his field?

Lubos Motl has published over 20 papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals and has given numerous talks at international conferences. He has also won several awards for his research, including the prestigious Milner Award in 2005.

5. What does Lubos' position at Harvard mean for the scientific community?

Lubos Motl's position at Harvard is a testament to his expertise and contributions in the field of theoretical physics. It also provides an opportunity for collaboration and exchange of ideas between Lubos and other researchers at Harvard, further advancing scientific knowledge and understanding.

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