Our faculty, students, and staff are committed to participating in and improving the local community.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
The Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program is a mechanism for integrating a broad spectrum of undergraduates into materials research, nanoscience and engineering. Research opportunities are available for students each summer. Accepted participants receive a stipend and housing on campus.>>For more information or to apply to the REU program, contact: Kathryn Hollar, Director of Educational Programs.
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Research Experiences for Teachers (RET)
Through our six-to-eight week joint Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program, teachers are able to devote energy to educational and technical research as part of a scientific research community. Participants have the benefit of significant collaboration with the science education community within the Harvard Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) and Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center (NSEC) programs, as well as the support of other RET participants.>>For more information or to apply to any of the programs, contact: Kathryn Hollar, Director of Educational Programs.
PUBLIC EVENTS
Museum of Science, Boston
Current Science & Technology Center (CS&T)CS&T works with Harvard faculty and students to develop educational talks and programs for the general public that cover the latest discoveries in small-scale science and enginering.
Talks, Lectures and Exhibits
We sponsor dozens of activities that are free and open to the public. To learn more see our events calendar or check out the Harvard University events calendar.>>For more information contact: the Communcations Office.
HARVARD EXTENSION SCHOOL
Each semeter, a number of our faculty teach courses at the Harvard Extension School. Classes are open to the public and to Harvard staff through the TAP program. Programs of particular interest include the Certificate in Applied Sciences, the Master of Liberal Arts in Biotechnology, and the Master of Liberal Arts in Information Technology. Summer classes are also available.>>For more information contact: extension@hudce.harvard.edu.
WORLD COMMUNITY GRID
Harvard Engineering and Applied Sciences has become a partner of World Community Grid, joining the IBM Corporation and a group of more than 240 companies, associations, foundations, nonprofits and academic institutions.