Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
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Established 1847
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City Cambridge
State Massachusetts
Country United States
Campus Urban
Website seas.harvard.edu


The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) is the engineering school within Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

History[edit | edit source]

The origins of SEAS date back to 1847 with the establishment of the Lawrence Scientific School, which was one of the first schools in the United States to offer a formal education in engineering. In 2007, the school was renamed the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. In 2015, it was renamed again to honor John A. Paulson, who donated $400 million to the school.

Academics[edit | edit source]

SEAS offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, and applied mathematics. The school emphasizes interdisciplinary research and collaboration with other departments within Harvard.

Undergraduate Programs[edit | edit source]

Undergraduate students can pursue Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) or Bachelor of Science (S.B.) degrees in several concentrations, including:

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Sciences
  • Mechanical Engineering

Graduate Programs[edit | edit source]

Graduate students can pursue Master of Science (S.M.), Master of Engineering (M.E.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. The graduate programs are designed to prepare students for careers in academia, industry, and government.

Research[edit | edit source]

SEAS is known for its cutting-edge research in various fields of engineering and applied sciences. The school has numerous research centers and institutes, including:

  • The Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering
  • The Institute for Applied Computational Science
  • The Harvard Quantum Initiative

Facilities[edit | edit source]

SEAS is housed in several buildings on the Harvard campus, including the Maxwell Dworkin Laboratory, the Pierce Hall, and the new Science and Engineering Complex in Allston. These facilities provide state-of-the-art laboratories, classrooms, and collaborative spaces for students and faculty.

Notable Faculty[edit | edit source]

SEAS has a distinguished faculty that includes several members of the National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Sciences, and American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Notable faculty members include:

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