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Career Services & Internships

OCS services and activities specifically for students in SEAS

Students in Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have complete access to the opportunities, advising, and resources through the Office of Career Services (OCS) including summer funding, research opportunities, and study abroad.

Additionally, a host of specialized programs and services are designed specifically for students in the engineering and applied sciences disciplines.

Making an Appointment

Anthony Arcieri, Director of Career Services for the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, is a resource for all current students at SEAS.

Undergraduates

Anthony is available for specialized assistance exploring careers in the engineering and applied sciences fields.

  • drop-ins at OCS Wednesdays 2-4pm (no appointment necessary).
  • drop-ins at Pierce 110 Thursdays 2-4pm (no appointment necessary).
  • appointments at OCS every day

Graduate Students

SEAS graduate students on a non-academic path can meet with Anthony, or with the GSAS career advisors at OCS who specialize in academic path and industry career advising for graduate students.

Finding an Internship and Job

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Career Resources

  • Crimson Careers database hosts currently available opportunities under the position type “Internships – Engineering & Computer Science" or “Jobs – Engineering & Computer Science.”
  • SEAS Internship Program: summer internships for engineering sciences undergraduates. Log on to Crimson Careers and search for "SEAS Summer Internship" (include quotes) beginning in mid-January 2012 to review available opportunities.
  • OCS On-Campus Interviewing Program: a great way to connect with technical, financial, and consulting employers.
  • MIT’s On-Campus Interview program is available through a reciprocal arrangement between our two institutions.

Events and Fairs

OCS Events

A host of specially planned programs specifically for the SEAS population are scheduled each year. These programs are a prime opportunity to connect with employers and alumni, and learn more about career paths and how to find jobs in a variety of industries. For a full list of all OCS programs and events, see our OCS Google Calendar.


International Opportunities for Entry-level Scientists
Jan. 26, 4-5pm, OCS Reading Room
 
Startups 101
Feb. 6, 4:30-6, OCS Conference Room
 
Explore Environmental Careers
Feb. 9, 4-5pm, OCS Reading Room
 
Harvard Startup Fair
Feb 10, 1-4pm, Harvard iLab
 
Energy & Environment Expo
Feb 10, 1-4pm, Sheraton Commander
 
Engineers Week Boston Career Fair
Feb. 16, Radisson Boston
 
All Ivy Environmental and Sustainability Career Fair
Feb. 24, Columbia University
 
Explore Careers in the Video Game Industry
March 5, 4-5pm, OCS Conference Room
 
Explore Engineering Careers: Robotics
March 7, 4-5pm, Maxwell Dworkin 119
 

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Affiliated Companies

Companies started by faculty, students, and alumni in science, engineering, and technology.

  • 3COM/Polaris Partners (tech/finance)
  • Electronic Arts, Digital Chocolate (games)
  • EOS Photonics (quantum cascade lasers)
  • Genzyme (biotech)
  • GnuBio (DNA sequencing)
  • Rumford Baking Powder (culinary/chemistry)
  • Flour Bakery (food/restaurant)
  • Facebook (web/social media)
  • iLike (web/social media)
  • Locately (consumer location analytics)
  • Microsoft (software)
  • OkCupid (dating website)
  • OPOWER (software/energy efficiency)
  • Paperless Post (online stationery)
  • Raindance (microfluidics)
  • Scribd (web/social media)
  • SiEnergy (fuel cells/alt. energy)
  • SiOnyx (black silicon/alt. energy)