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Offices & Services
Office of Communications

Services

The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Office of Communications shares the stories of our community—advancing understanding of our research, teaching, and impact on the world. Working in collaboration with the FAS Communications Office and the Harvard University News Office, we amplify the voices of SEAS faculty, students, and staff through strategic media relations, publications, digital platforms, and visual storytelling.

Public Relations/Media

The Office of Communications partners with the FAS Communications Office and the Harvard University News Office to elevate the work of the SEAS community. We share the achievements and insights of our students, faculty, and staff through strategic media outreach and storytelling that reaches audiences across Harvard and around the world.

We connect SEAS experts with journalists, prepare press releases, and pitch compelling stories to the media. Through the SEAS and Harvard websites, social media channels, and internal communications, we amplify research discoveries, community news, and events to foster greater visibility and engagement.

➡️ Have a story idea? Email communications@seas.harvard.edu.

Publications

The Office of Communications writes, designs, and produces SEAS’s core publications, which showcase the school’s research, community, and impact. These include:

  • Research Area Brochure (published annually) – Lists SEAS faculty by research specialty, providing an overview of our diverse areas of expertise.

  • Inside SEAS (published monthly) – An internal electronic newsletter for the SEAS community featuring accomplishments, events, faculty updates, HR announcements, and more.

  • Research Roundup (published monthly) – Distributed to the SEAS community and external subscribers, this newsletter highlights SEAS press releases and media coverage. Subscribe here.

  • Alumni Newsletter (published quarterly) –  This newsletter shares school news, research updates, and upcoming events. To subscribe, email communications@seas.harvard.edu

Social Media

The Office of Communications manages the school's presence on the major social media platforms, sharing research highlights, community stories, and event coverage.
Follow SEAS on:
Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | X (Twitter) 

Photography & Video

We produce and curate photography and video that capture the spirit of SEAS—its people, research, and campus life. These assets support media outreach, publications, and digital content across Harvard.

We maintain a photo and video library. Please contact us for access information.

Website

The Office of Communications manages the SEAS public website (seas.harvard.edu), posting research and community news, and ensuring the site’s overall usability, accessibility, and technical health.

Emergency Communications

We coordinate school-wide emergency messaging and updates in collaboration with SEAS leadership and Harvard’s central communications offices to ensure timely, accurate information during urgent events.