Frequently Asked Questions

How long did it take to make an image of a black hole?

Observational campaigns in both April 2017 and April 2018 were conducted over five observing nights. These data were recorded when the major target sources were optimally observable by night and when the weather was globally best for EHT observations. Each telescope observed EHT targets and various celestial calibrators for approximately 8 hours per night.

However, the EHT collaboration effort has been evolving over more than 20 years and continues to go forward. Such a daring endeavor required developing new hardware and software throughout this period and especially in the...

How many researchers contributed to making of the first black hole image?

The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration is a team of two hundred individual researchers situated at a number of research institutions around the world. The EHT is subdivided into different expert teams to address the different challenges of the coordinating a global research effort, such as phasing individual arrays to work as a single telescope of the global network, outfitting the telescopes at the different sites with new hardware and software...

Is there anything I should avoid documenting?

This is a VERY important question. Since the COVID-19 pandemic is a public health crisis, it is possible that your submission might include the personal health information of yourself or others. This information is legally protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). At the time of submission you will be asked to agree to a Personal Health Information Agreement, which you...

What kinds of submissions or documents do you want for this project?

Every person’s submission will be unique, because each our experiences will be unique. We would like to collect the materials you are creating right now that document this time. Some examples of items that could be included in the Community Archive are: 

a sign or art you or someone else in your community created 
screen shots of social media posts 
videos or recordings of events, classes, workouts, spoken words and music shared online during this time 
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What kind of content can I submit? Can my submission include multiple formats?

We can accept any format, digital and analog.  Submissions may be in the form of digital photographs, text files, PDFs, spreadsheets, presentations, audio files, or video files. Please use the Submission Form for digital content.

For non-digital submissions (hand written diaries, photographic prints, T-shirts), print out the submission form and send it with your material to the Harvard University Archives at the address below. We will acknowledge your submission once we reopen: 

Harvard University Archives COVID-...

Is there a minimum age for submissions?

Anyone 18 or older can submit a work to this project. Due to HIPAA regulations, people under 18 cannot legally agree to the Submission Agreement and Personal Health Information Agreement, so they cannot submit a project.

I am a member of the Harvard faculty. Is there some way I can ask my students to submit something to the Project as an assignment for my class?

Absolutely! If you choose, you as a faculty member can make your students aware of the possibility to submit their projects as part of this project. If they are interested, they can contribute via our submission form and note that their project is for your class. Read more about I am a member of the Harvard faculty. Is there some way I can ask my students to submit something to the Project as an assignment for my class?

I’m not officially affiliated with Harvard University, but live in the area near campus. Can I still participate?

While this project is only focused on the Harvard Community, the University Archives is interested in documenting how the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on our neighbors in Cambridge. If you live near campus, or own a business in Harvard Square, we would welcome your submissions and donations.

Can my submissions be anonymous? Can my submission be restricted from use for a period of time?

Yes. We want all participants to feel comfortable to be honest in their submissions.
Yes. Our submission form allows for restrictions. Please contact the Harvard University Archives if you have questions.

How frequently can/should I submit?

This is up to you. You can send your submission in installments via the submission form or you can send it all at once when you are finished. Read more about How frequently can/should I submit?

How long do I have to submit something to this project?

At this point, this project is open ended as the situation continues to evolve. We will be accepting submissions for the foreseeable future.

Do I need a LinkedIn account to use LinkedIn Learning / Do I need to connect my LinkedIn account?

When you log into LinkedIn Learning for the first time, the system creates a LinkedIn Learning account for you and gives you the option to connect that account to your personal LinkedIn account. LinkedIn Learning accounts are not the same as LinkedIn accounts and you are not required to have a LinkedIn account in order to access LinkedIn Learning content through Harvard. If you choose to connect your LinkedIn Learning account to a LinkedIn profile, the system will be able to provide you with a more personalized learning experience and you'll be able to access your LinkedIn Learning... Read more about Do I need a LinkedIn account to use LinkedIn Learning / Do I need to connect my LinkedIn account?

Why can't I set up an account? Why isn't LinkedIn Learning recognizing my Harvard email address?

When setting up a LinkedIn Learning account, some users get bounced due to the wide variety of ways that Harvard email address can be formatted. If you're attempting to login for the first time and this happens to you, follow the instructions on the Login Problems page.

Why is LinkedIn Learning asking for my LinkedIn password?

If you previously connected your LinkedIn Learning account to your regular LinkedIn account, then LinkedIn Learning will occasionally ask to re-confirm your LinkedIn password to ensure that it's still being used by the authorized individual.

Can I view my course history and certificates of completion after leaving Harvard?

Only active Harvard students and staff are allowed to access LinkedIn Learning through Harvard. If you had previously connected your LinkedIn Learning account to your LinkedIn profile, then your account history and certificates of completion will be available. If you did not connect your account to a profile then they won't. For help connecting your account to a LinkedIn profile, refer to these instructions.

How do I log on to the LinkedIn Learning mobile app?

To access LinkedIn Learning through a mobile device, follow the instruction on our Mobile Access page.

Can alumni or retirees access LinkedIn Learning through Harvard?

Harvard's license agreement with LinkedIn Learning allows us to provide access to their site to current Harvard students, staff, and faculty members only. Alumni and retirees are not covered under this license agreement and are therefore not eligible.

Can employees of affiliated institutions access LinkedIn Learning through Harvard?

Staff at affiliated institutions are not employees of Harvard University and are therefore not covered by the Harvard site license even if they have an active Harvard ID.

Can Extension School students access LinkedIn Learning through Harvard? What about students on a leave of absence?

Students who are currently enrolled at the Extension School can access LinkedIn Learning through Harvard while their enrollment is active. Students on a recognized leave of absence should be able to access LinkedIn Learning as long as they've filed the appropriate intent to return forms with their Registrar's office.

Can contingent workers, contractors, interns, or volunteers access LinkedIn Learning through Harvard?

Other Harvard-affiliated individuals may be able to access LinkedIn Learning if they have a Harvard ID, HarvardKey, and have been set up with a Harvard Sponsored Role by a local Harvard administrator or faculty member from their unit. Refer to the Harvard Sponsored Role policy for more information on the policies and procedures for granting...

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