Engineering, Robotics, Physical Sciences, Medical Devices

Concentrating in engineering or scientific disciplines at Harvard can lead to a diversity of career opportunities. You may choose to pursue graduate study to become more specialized in your chosen field, or to focus on teaching or research. Opportunities can be found in government laboratories and research centers, as well as agencies and political institutions. From an industry perspective, both scientific and non-scientific organizations value the quantitative, analytical, and logical reasoning skills developed as an undergraduate in the College.

Resource Spotlight: Vault

Vault is a valuable, comprehensive career planning tool – whether you have a career in mind, are not sure where to begin, or want some options to consider. Peruse this terrific resource to access numerous career guides, explore career fields, …

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Loredana George Assistant Director, International Relations, Global Development, Education, Psychology, Global Health, Human Rights, Consulting, & Alumni Engagement
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Out For Undergrad LGBTQ2+ Conferences

Engineering + Life Sciences Conference

The Out for Undergrad Engineering & Life Science Conference will be held in person in St. Paul, MN, during September 26-28, 2024. It should be noted that this conference is geared towards serving students that identify …

By Anthony Arcieri
Anthony Arcieri Anthony Arcieri, Director of Undergraduate Career Advising and Programming, Architecture, Engineering, Environment Advising
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How to Get Into Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be an elusive but exciting technological field. If you’re interested in working on creative, new technology that can impact how people solve everyday problems, the AI field might be right for you. This guide will teach you …

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