MCS will not host programming or drop-ins during spring break week. Appointments will continue to be available.

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.

…But How Do I Make The Right Choice?

It’s that time of year – you’re starting to hear back from volunteer sites, research opportunities, graduate schools, or internship/job applications. Now that you know what your possibilities are, how do you decide which one to pursue?

Making big decisions …

By Katie Fell
Katie Fell Advisor, Harvard College Still Deciding, Exploring, & Self-Assessment
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Ananya Zutshi, Engineering Sciences

What are your post-graduation plans?
Biotech startup

What is your anticipated job title or function?
Either Cofounder/CEO or Entrepreneur in Residence

What advice do you have for Harvard GSAS students, now that you are graduating?
Consider both the professor and …

By Thomas Oppong
Thomas Oppong Marketing, Branding, and Communications Coordinator
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Pavida Charoen-Rajapark, Engineering Sciences

What are your post-graduation plans?
LEK Consulting

What is your anticipated job title or function?
PhD Analyst

What advice do you have for Harvard GSAS students, now that you are graduating?
Have fun in the process!

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Mignone Center for Career Success
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