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For a snapshot of courses being offered by Harvard School of Engineering over the next four years, visit our Multi-Year Course Planning tool.

Physiological Systems Analysis

BE 110
2026 Spring

Maurice Smith
Monday, Wednesday
11:15am to 12:30pm

A survey of systems theory with applications from bioengineering and physiology. Analysis: differential equations, linear and nonlinear systems, stability, the complementary nature of time and frequency domain methods, feedback, and biological oscillations. Applications: nerve function, muscle dynamics, cardiovascular regulation. Laboratory: neural models, feedback control systems, properties of muscle, cardiovascular function.

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Cellular Engineering

BE 121
2025 Fall

Kit Parker
Tuesday, Thursday
11:15am to 12:30pm

This is a combined introductory graduate/upper-level undergraduate course that focuses on examining modern techniques for manipulating cellular behavior and the application of these techniques to problems in the biomedical and biotechnological arenas. Applications in drug discovery, regenerative medicine, and cellular agriculture will be discussed. Topics will include controlling behavior of cells through cell-matrix interactions, cytoskeletal architecture, and cell behavior in processes such as angiogenesis and wound healing. Lectures will review fundamental concepts in cell biology before delving into topical examples from current literature. Students will work weekly in the lab learning cell culture techniques, soft lithography, microscopy, and classical in vitro assays measuring cell behavior.

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Biomechanics of Movement and Assistive Robotics

BE 124
2026 Spring

Patrick Slade
Tuesday, Thursday
9:45am to 11:00am

This course will study the fundamentals of human movement, emphasizing applications in rehabilitation, athletics, and assistive devices. Topics will focus on the biomechanical principles of movement (muscle and tendon properties), experimental data collection techniques (motion capture, wearable sensing, and imaging), simulation with musculoskeletal modeling, and cutting-edge topics in assistive robotics (human-centered design, human-in-the-loop optimization, exoskeletons, etc.). A semester-long project will allow students to apply the topics to solve a problem of interest relating to human movement or assisted mobility.

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Tissue Engineering

BE 125
2026 Spring

David Mooney
Monday, Wednesday
3:45pm to 5:00pm

Fundamental engineering and biological principles underlying field of tissue engineering, along with examples and strategies to engineer specific tissues for clinical use. Students will prepare a paper in the field of tissue engineering, and participate in a weekly laboratory in which they will learn and use methods to fabricate materials and perform 3-D cell culture.

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Introduction to Biomedical Imaging and Systems

BE 128
2026 Spring

Linsey Moyer
Tuesday, Thursday
11:15am to 12:30pm

The course is designed as an introduction for students who want to gain both hands on training as well as an introduction to the physics and image reconstruction techniques involved in generating medical and scientific images. The course will introduce the fundamentals of the major imaging modalities including, but not limited to: electron microscopy, optical microscopy, x-ray, computed tomography, ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear imaging, as well as an overview of in vivo imaging and molecular imaging.

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Introduction to Bioelectronics

BE 129
2026 Spring

Jia Liu
Tuesday, Thursday
12:45pm to 2:00pm

This course introduces bioelectronics and its applications in neuroscience, neuroengineering, cardiology, wearable technology, and so on. The focus is on the basic principles of bioelectricity, biochemistry, and physiological behaviors of biological systems and how to design electronic tools to precisely measure and control them. Key themes throughout the course will include bioelectricity, biochemistry, cellular and tissue physiological behavior, optogenetics, sensors, stimulators, circuits, signal processing, electronics-biology interface, and applications. This includes both the practical and theoretical aspects of the topic. Three experimental demonstrations will be included as part of the normal class meeting time. Given its broad coverage, students who enroll in this course are expected to have a substantial background in chemistry, biology, and electrical engineering (see recommended prep and course requirements).

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Neuroengineering

BE 131
2025 Fall

Jia Liu
Tuesday, Thursday
12:45pm to 2:00pm

This course provides an introduction to biological neural systems, and current engineering efforts to understand, control, and enhance the function of neural systems. The focus is on the basic knowledge of molecular basis, anatomic structures, and electrical functions of central and peripheral nervous systems, and the most state-of-the-art genetic/genomic, optical, electrical, magnetic, and computational tools for nervous systems. Key themes throughout the course will include structures of central and peripheral nervous systems, genetic engineering, RNA sequencing, optogenetics, microscope, bioelectronics, MRI, and computational neuroscience. This includes both the practical and theoretical aspects of the topic.

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Physics of Sports

ENG-SCI 20R
2025 Fall

Kelly Miller
Tuesday, Thursday
11:15am to 12:30pm

This project-based course will introduce the physical concepts that can be applied to various human athletic endeavors. Students will focus on analyzing the dynamics of a specific sport/ physical activity through a project that they develop. This will allow students to construct physical models with an increasing level of realism that can used to analyze sporting events. Mathematics is the language of physics, and its use will be ever-present throughout the semester. However, we will focus more on the application of the laws of physics to understand the world of athletics. Students will learn the use of motion trackers and sensors to analyze motion in its dynamical and kinematic aspects.

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Flavor Molecules of Food Fermentation: Exploration and Inquiry

ENG-SCI 24
2026 Spring

Pia Sorensen
Monday, Wednesday
1:30pm to 2:45pm

Microorganisms produce a diverse array of specialized small molecules as part of their metabolic processes. In this course we will study the production, properties, and characterization of these molecules through the lens of food fermentation. In particular, we will focus on the small molecules that contribute taste and aroma in fermented foods. Students will experience the scientific inquiry process in a creative way by designing and implementing their own research project based on a fermented food of their choosing. Still a field with much potential for discovery, interested students are invited to continue their research project in the summer.

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Humanity and its Futures: AI and Human Cognition

ENG-SCI 26
2026 Spring

Fawwaz Habbal
Tuesday
9:45am to 12:30pm

This course provides students with an understanding of the complexities surrounding today’s most intractable problems and helps them develop methodologies for navigating the challenges they will face. After introducing systems thinking, with a focus on interconnections and feedback loops, the course will address a significant interdisciplinary issue: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its relationship to human cognition.

The study of AI and human cognition is both timely and dynamic. This expansive domain integrates computer science, statistics, big data, cognitive science, psychology, and philosophy. As a transformative technology, AI has achieved remarkable success in understanding natural language and emulating human reasoning, making it invaluable in augmenting human cognition.

Despite these advances, many questions remain about the nature of AI and its relationship with human thought. This course invites participants to explore these questions through an intellectual journey. Students will engage in discussions on systems and paradigms, the essence of intelligence, computational approaches, mind and machine metaphors, cognitive biases in AI, and the role of AI in creativity and intuition.

The course emphasizes collaborative learning, with students working in teams to learn from each other, as well as from lectures and selected literature. Each lecture will be paired with research papers and books, followed by a discussion session.

The topics covered in the course are listed in the syllabus. Each will include an overview of the issue and its significance. Students will apply systems thinking and a multidisciplinary approach to analyze and critique each topic. By the end of the course, students will have developed a strong framework for multidisciplinary discussions, gained a deep understanding of AI’s power, limitations, and risks, and explored its technical building blocks through hands-on exercises. Additionally, students will experience the value of collaboration and the importance of diversity while working in diverse teams.

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Quantitative Physiology as a Basis for Bioengineering

ENG-SCI 53
2025 Fall

Linsey Moyer
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
11:15am to 12:30pm

This course is designed as an introduction to thinking as a bio/biomedical engineer and is recommended for first years and sophomores but open to all students. Simple mathematical models are used to represent key aspects of organ systems function. Core engineering concepts are explored through mechanical and electrical examples within the human body. The primary focus is on quantitative descriptions of organ systems function and control in terms of physical principles and physiologic mechanisms. It includes a foundation in human organ systems physiology, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, and renal systems. Emphasis will be given to understanding the ways in which dysfunction in these systems gives rise to common human disease processes.

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Case Study Perspectives

ENG-SCI 94
2026 Spring

Josh Lerner, George Clay
Monday, Wednesday
11:15am to 12:30pm

Entrepreneurship is increasingly transforming our society and economy. This course aims to provide for undergraduates an introduction to entrepreneurship and its implications for innovation. The class will primarily consist of case study discussions but will also include some traditional lecture sessions to provide necessary background for the case discussions. It draws primarily on materials from the introductory MBA course at Harvard Business School, The Entrepreneurial Manager (TEM). It is designed for students interested in entrepreneurship, as well as those interested in studying business from a case study perspective.

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Case Study Perspectives

ENG-SCI 94
2026 Spring

George Clay, Josh Lerner
Monday, Wednesday
12:45pm to 2:00pm

Entrepreneurship is increasingly transforming our society and economy. This course aims to provide for undergraduates an introduction to entrepreneurship and its implications for innovation. The class will primarily consist of case study discussions but will also include some traditional lecture sessions to provide necessary background for the case discussions. It draws primarily on materials from the introductory MBA course at Harvard Business School, The Entrepreneurial Manager (TEM). It is designed for students interested in entrepreneurship, as well as those interested in studying business from a case study perspective.

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Startup R & D

ENG-SCI 95R
2025 Fall

Paul Bottino
Monday
3:45pm to 6:30pm

Students do field-based work in entrepreneurship to develop their existing startup and explore new ideas and opportunities for startup creation. The course is for student-founders seeking to advance their innovation experience in a supportive community of peer founders. Students may work individually; teams with a working history are preferred. Requires self-directed, independent work and active outreach to mentors, customers, and partners for guidance and feedback in addition to that provided by the instructor and teaching staff.  Students share their work regularly and engage in a peer-to-peer feedback forum. Coursework is customized to the needs of each student and their startup role and includes development of product, technology, market, business, organization and leadership. See: https://tech.seas.harvard.edu/rad to apply for instructor permission to enroll.

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Startup R & D

ENG-SCI 95R
2026 Spring

Paul Bottino
Monday
3:45pm to 6:30pm

Students do field-based work in entrepreneurship to develop their existing startup and explore new ideas and opportunities for startup creation. The course is for student-founders seeking to advance their innovation experience in a supportive community of peer founders. Students may work individually; teams with a working history are preferred. Requires self-directed, independent work and active outreach to mentors, customers, and partners for guidance and feedback in addition to that provided by the instructor and teaching staff.  Students share their work regularly and engage in a peer-to-peer feedback forum. Coursework is customized to the needs of each student and their startup role and includes development of product, technology, market, business, organization and leadership. See: https://tech.seas.harvard.edu/rad to apply for instructor permission to enroll.

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Engineering Problem Solving and Design Project

ENG-SCI 96
2025 Fall

David Mooney
Monday, Wednesday
9:45am to 12:30pm

Semester-long team-based project providing experience working with clients on complex multi-stakeholders real problems. Course provides exposure to problem definition, problem framing, qualitative and quantitative research methods, modeling, generation and co-design of creative solutions, engineering design trade-offs, and documentation/communication skills. Ordinarily taken in the junior year.

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Engineering Problem Solving and Design Project

ENG-SCI 96
2026 Spring

Samir Mitragotri, Chris Lombardo, Kelly Miller
Monday, Wednesday
12:45pm to 3:30pm

Semester-long team-based project providing experience working with clients on complex multi-stakeholders real problems. Course provides exposure to problem definition, problem framing, qualitative and quantitative research methods, modeling, generation and co-design of creative solutions, engineering design trade-offs, and documentation/communication skills. Ordinarily taken in the junior year.

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Engineering Design Projects

ENG-SCI 100HFA
2025 Fall

Katia Bertoldi
Tuesday
2:15pm to 3:30pm

Individual engineering design projects which demonstrate mastery of engineering knowledge and techniques. Each student will pursue an appropriate capstone project which involves both engineering design and quantitative analysis. This culminates in a final oral presentation and final report/thesis. Students must complete both parts of this course, fall and spring, in order to receive credit.

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Engineering Design Projects

ENG-SCI 100HFB
2026 Spring

Katia Bertoldi

Individual engineering design projects which demonstrate mastery of engineering knowledge and techniques. Each student will pursue an appropriate capstone project which involves both engineering design and quantitative analysis. This culminates in a final oral presentation and final report/thesis. Students must complete both parts of this course, fall and spring, in order to receive credit.

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Humanitarian Design Projects

ENG-SCI 105HFR
2025 Fall

Chris Lombardo
Tuesday
6:00pm to 7:15pm

Multi-year long team projects that provide an engineering experience working with partner communities on real-world problems. Projects provide exposure to problem definition, quantitative analysis, modeling, generation of creative solutions utilizing appropriate technology, engineering design trade-offs, and documentation/communication skills. These projects will be implemented with our project partners after the appropriate design and approvals have been obtained.

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Humanitarian Design Projects

ENG-SCI 105HFR
2026 Spring

Chris Lombardo
Tuesday
6:00pm to 7:15pm

Multi-year long team projects that provide an engineering experience working with partner communities on real-world problems. Projects provide exposure to problem definition, quantitative analysis, modeling, generation of creative solutions utilizing appropriate technology, engineering design trade-offs, and documentation/communication skills. These projects will be implemented with our project partners after the appropriate design and approvals have been obtained.

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Innovation in Science and Engineering: Conference Course

ENG-SCI 139
2025 Fall


Tuesday, Thursday
1:30pm to 2:45pm

This class integrates perspectives from leading innovators with collaborative practice and theory of innovation to teach and inspire you to be more innovative in your life and career. Our approach is to engage with leaders and learn their perspectives and align this with innovation sprints where you learn the best tools, processes, and methods to innovate. You can see a course overview here https://youtu.be/CqfvXf33TCE.  Find out more information on Instagram @engsci139 or https://www.instagram.com/engsci139/

 

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Foundations of Quantum Mechanics

ENG-SCI 200
2023 Fall

Federico Capasso
Monday, Wednesday
3:00pm to 4:15pm

This course is an introduction to the foundations of quantum mechanics, with specific focus on the basic principles involved in the control of quantum systems. Experimental foundations of quantum mechanics. Superposition principle, Schrödinger’s equation, eigenvalue and time dependent problems, wave packets, coherent states; uncertainty principle. One dimensional problems: double well potentials, tunneling and resonant tunneling; WKB approximation. Hermitian operators and expectation values; time evolution and Hamiltonian, commutation rules, transfer matrix methods. Crystals, Bloch theorem, superlattices. Angular momentum, spin, Pauli matrices. Coherent interaction of light with two-level systems. Quantization of the EM field, spontaneous and stimulated emission; qubits, entanglement, teleportation.

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Drug Delivery

ENG-SCI 221
2025 Fall

Samir Mitragotri
Tuesday, Thursday
9:45am to 11:00am

Methods to deliver molecules to the human body. Physiological obstacles and engineering solutions. Characterization techniques for drug delivery synthesis and in vitro analysis. Case studies of current pharmaceutical products.

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Advanced Cellular Engineering

ENG-SCI 222
2025 Fall

Kit Parker
Tuesday, Thursday
11:15am to 12:30pm

This is a combined introductory graduate/upper-level undergraduate course that focuses on examining modern techniques for manipulating cellular behavior and the application of these techniques to problems in the biomedical and biotechnological arenas. Applications in drug discovery, regenerative medicine, and cellular agriculture will be discussed. Topics will include controlling behavior of cells through cell-matrix interactions, cytoskeletal architecture, and cell behavior in processes such as angiogenesis and wound healing. Lectures will review fundamental concepts in cell biology before delving into topical examples from current literature. Students will work weekly in the lab learning cell culture techniques, soft lithography, microscopy, and classical in vitro assays measuring cell behavior.

 

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Advanced Biomechanics and Assistive Robotics

ENG-SCI 224
2025 Fall

Patrick Slade
Monday, Wednesday
3:45pm to 5:00pm

This course will study advanced topics of human movement, emphasizing applications in rehabilitation, athletics, and assistive devices. We will rapidly review biomechanical principles of movement, experimental data collection techniques, simulation with musculoskeletal modeling, and cutting-edge topics in assistive robotics. The course will focus on current cutting-edge research in the fields of biomechanics and assistive robotics. A semester-long project will enable students to apply these topics to solve a problem of interest relating to human movement or assisted mobility and practice scientific writing.

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Neuroengineering

ENG-SCI 225
2025 Fall

Jia Liu
Tuesday, Thursday
12:45pm to 2:00pm

This course provides an introduction to biological neural systems, and current engineering efforts to understand, control, and enhance the function of neural systems. The focus is on the basic knowledge of molecular basis, anatomic structures, and electrical functions of central and peripheral nervous systems, and the most state-of-the-art genetic/genomic, optical, electrical, magnetic, and computational tools for nervous systems. Key themes throughout the course will include structures of central and peripheral nervous systems, genetic engineering, RNA sequencing, optogenetics, microscope, bioelectronics, MRI, and computational neuroscience. This includes both the practical and theoretical aspects of the topic.

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Medical Device Design

ENG-SCI 227
2026 Spring

Shriya Srinivasan, Conor Walsh
Monday, Wednesday
2:15pm to 3:30pm

Project-based course on the design of medical devices to address needs identified by hospital-based clinicians. Students work in teams with physicians to develop a novel device. The design process includes: needs finding; problem identification; prior art searches; strategy and concept generation; estimation; sketching; sketch modeling; machine elements, ergonomics and prototyping.

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Advanced Tissue Engineering

ENG-SCI 230
2026 Spring

David Mooney
Monday, Wednesday
3:45pm to 5:00pm

Fundamental engineering and biological principles underlying field of tissue engineering, along with examples and strategies to engineer specific tissues for clinical use. Student design teams prepare a research proposal and participate in a weekly laboratory.

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Water, Weather and Climate

ENG-SCI 233
2025 Fall

Kaighin McColl
Monday, Wednesday
4:30pm to 5:45pm

This course provides a graduate-level introduction to the global hydrologic cycle and relevant terrestrial and atmospheric processes. It covers the concepts of water and energy balance; atmospheric radiation, composition and circulation; precipitation formation; evaporation and vegetation transpiration; dynamics of the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL), and its coupling with the land surface; boundary layer clouds; atmospheric chemistry within the ABL; and groundwater flow and unsaturated zone processes.

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Advanced Innovation in Science and Engineering: Conference Course

ENG-SCI 239
2025 Fall


Tuesday, Thursday
1:30pm to 2:45pm

This class integrates perspectives from leading innovators with collaborative practice and theory of innovation to teach and inspire you to be more innovative in your life and career. Our approach is to engage with leaders and learn their perspectives and align this with innovation sprints where you learn the best tools, processes, and methods to innovate. You can see a course overview here https://youtu.be/CqfvXf33TCE.  Find out more information on Instagram @engsci139 or https://www.instagram.com/engsci139/

Students are expected to meet all the requirements of Engineering Sciences 139 and in addition are required to prepare an individual term project with significant analytic emphasis in an area of scientific or technological innovation.

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Mechatronics

ENG-SCI 253
2025 Fall

Robert D. Howe
Tuesday, Thursday
9:45am to 11:00am

Introduction to designing and building mechatronic systems, which combine mechanical, electrical, and software components into an integrated whole. Topics includes design and fabrication of mechanical components; actuators and electric motors including steppers, DC, and brushless; embedded microcontrollers, sensor and camera interfacing, and closed-loop control. The final team project involves the integration of a variety of actuators and sensors into a multi-degree-of-freedom robotic manipulator.

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Introduction to Bioelectronics

ENG-SCI 258
2026 Spring

Jia Liu
Tuesday, Thursday
12:45pm to 2:00pm

This course introduces bioelectronics and its applications in neuroscience, neuroengineering, cardiology, wearable technology, and so on. The focus is on the basic principles of bioelectricity, biochemistry, and physiological behaviors of biological systems and how to design electronic tools to precisely measure and control them. Key themes throughout the course will include bioelectricity, biochemistry, cellular and tissue physiological behavior, optogenetics, sensors, stimulators, circuits, signal processing, electronics-biology interface, and applications. This includes both the practical and theoretical aspects of the topic. Three experimental demonstrations will be included as part of the normal class meeting time. Given its broad coverage, students who enroll in this course are expected to have a substantial background in chemistry, biology, and electrical engineering (see recommended prep and course requirements). The contents and course requirements are similar to those of Biomedical Engineering 129 (BE 129), with the exception that students enrolled in Engineering Sciences 258 (ENG-SCI 258) are expected to undertake a substantial course project.

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Professional Writing for Scientists and Engineers

ENG-SCI 297
2025 Fall

Suzanne Smith
Thursday
3:00pm to 5:00pm

This class leads students to develop their skills in the critical reading and writing of science and engineering. Genres will include research articles, grant proposals, school/fellowship/job applications, or lay abstracts & press releases for the non-scientific public. Crucially, students will be empowered not only to achieve their own writing goals, but also to break down these learned skills and impart them to others, as effective collaborators and mentors of younger students.

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Professional Writing for Scientists and Engineers

ENG-SCI 297
2026 Spring

Jenny Hoffman, Suzanne Smith
Wednesday
3:00pm to 5:00pm

This class leads students to develop their skills in the critical reading and writing of science and engineering. Genres will include research articles, grant proposals, school/fellowship/job applications, or lay abstracts & press releases for the non-scientific public. Crucially, students will be empowered not only to achieve their own writing goals, but also to break down these learned skills and impart them to others, as effective collaborators and mentors of younger students.

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Methodologies in Design Engineering

ENG-SCI 298R
2026 Spring

Kit Parker
Friday
9:45am to 12:30pm

This is a SAT/UNSAT seminar course focused on design thinking, analysis, planning, and executing the development of engineered systems. Weekly meetings will include discussions and assigned readings of case studies and examples of the systems surrounding the developing technical system. Organizing and executing research, innovation, and product design at the scales from academic group, to startup, to major industry will be discussed. The course is designed to allow the engineer and designer to integrate technical knowledge into an executable framework as an individual or leader of a design team.

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Maurice Smith

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Katia Bertoldi

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Shriya Srinivasan

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Flavio du Pin Calmon

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Elsie Sunderland

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Zhigang Suo

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

David Clarke

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Gu-Yeon Wei

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Fawwaz Habbal

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Steven Wofsy

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Robert D. Howe

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Le Xie

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Evelyn Hu

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Kiyoul Yang

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Frank Keutsch

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Woodward Yang

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Boris Kozinsky

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Todd Zickler

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

H. Kung

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Heng Yang

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Scot Martin

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Michael McElroy

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Fiamma Straneo

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Joost Vlassak

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Conor Walsh

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Robert Wood

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Brian Farrell

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Donhee Ham

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Demba Ba

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Gage Hills

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Don Ingber

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Daniel Jacob

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Vijay Janapa Reddi

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Zhiming Kuang

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Jennifer Lewis

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Na Li

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Marianna Linz

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Jia Liu

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Marko Loncar

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Samir Mitragotri

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

David Mooney

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Kit Parker

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2025 Fall

Patrick Slade

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2026 Spring

Robert Wood

Experimental or theoretical research project on acceptable problems in engineering and applied science supervised by a SEAS faculty member, and/or supervised reading on topics not covered by regular courses of instruction. The project or reading must be arranged between the student and individual SEAS faculty supervisor prior to enrolling in the course.

 

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An Introduction to Maker Skills

MIT ES .100
2025 Spring

Introduction to making and use of MIT's maker spaces intended to build skills needed for designing, conducting, and completing experiments and design projects, such as may be encountered in undergraduate classwork and research activities. Includes maker space training (i.e., wood shop, digital fabrication, and electronics fabrication) and open-ended design projects, with work evenly divided between class, homework, and maker space activities.
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