Experiential Learning Program Harvard SEAS

The program is designed to mirror the primary disciplines in the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

About

Engineering and applied sciences at Harvard has a long and distinguished history at Harvard, beginning with the creation of the Lawrence Scientific School in 1847 (named for donor Abbott Lawrence). Through collaboration with researchers from all parts of Harvard, other universities, and industry, the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) brings discovery and innovation directly to bear on improving human life and society in the 21st century.

Within the sphere of the SEAS mission, the Active Learning Labs fosters an environment in which student learning and support extend beyond the classroom. We partner with SEAS faculty to execute their vision of hands-on engineering experiences and design projects for students. Through a pedagogy centered on design thinking and project-based learning, we empower students to design and make with a no-limits mindset. Our diverse, dynamic, and forward-looking team builds collaborative bridges with curious minds across the Harvard community, regardless of discipline or level of expertise.

For more information, please visit Active Learning Labs at Harvard SEAS

Teaching Team

Staff Engineers and/or Harvard SEAS Professors

Staff Engineers and/or Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Professors teachings throughout the entire Program.

For Admissions

Certificate of completion issued by the Active Learning Labs under Harvard SEAS

Students may approach the teaching members for a recommendation letter, but it is not included in this program.

Hands-On Experience

Lab visit and experiment

Immerse in Harvard Active Learning Labs learning experiences and various Harvard SEAS lab visits for real hands-on lab work throughout the program.

Syllabus

Here is a part of what you will learn from the program.

Visit Harvard official website for more information: Active Learning Labs at Harvard SEAS

EnviroSTAR

  • Field work for sample collection
  • Water chemistry
  • Microplastics
  • Management of water supply systems
  • Components of a water filtration system
  • Design engineering process

BioSTAR

  • 3D culturing of mammalian cancer cells
  • Drug delivery techniques
  • Drug nanoparticle synthesis
  • Cell staining and visualization using fluorescence microscopy
  • Cell viability assay
  • Data collection and analysis

Certificate of Completion

Certificate of completion issued by the Active Learning Labs under Harvard SEAS.

…innovative educational approaches are needed to create the future leaders who will solve them.

– Dr. Fawwaz Habbal, Harvard

“When I was about to enter the summer vacation of my senior year, I came across the Harvard SEAS Program with IEG. This was such a great opportunity of getting into such prestigious university and taking these courses, learning from different professors about the future development of science, and having the opportunities of the hands-on experiments in the labs. Also, I got the chance to meet people from all over the world! 

What impressed me the most was the way of teaching. Almost every professor said “feel free to interrupt me” in class. Students were highly encouraged to ask questions or their own ideas during the class. I felt that what I had learned the most was to have the courage to discuss my unique ideas with others. I believed that this journey in Harvard would shed light on the direction in my life.”

Weichen

Stanford University

“We learned a lot from other teams’ performances, our own presentations, and feedback from the judges. I do think it was a valuable experience as it showed how a formal business-related competition should be like, to high school students.”

Jessie Y.

UC Berkeley

Upcoming Programs

Harvard SEAS Active Learning Labs 2024 Summer BioSTAR Program

Dates: 2024.7.5 – 2024.7.16
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Lodging: University housing (1-4 students per room)/ Off-campus hotel (2-8 students per room)
Travel Medical Insurance: 1 million USD
University Liability Insurance: 2 million USD
Visa: B1/B2
Meals: 3 meals per day
Transportation: Group airport pick-up & drop-off services
Program Fee: TBD
Takeaways: Certificate of completion issued by the Active Learning Labs under Harvard SEAS

Harvard SEAS Active Learning Labs 2024 Summer EnviroSTAR Program

Dates: TBD
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Lodging: University housing (1-4 students per room)/ Off-campus hotel (2-8 students per room)
Travel Medical Insurance: 1 million USD
University Liability Insurance: 2 million USD
Visa: B1/B2
Meals: 3 meals per day
Transportation: Group airport pick-up & drop-off services
Program Fee: TBD
Takeaways: Certificate of completion issued by the Active Learning Labs under Harvard SEAS

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