Course Listing

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

Decision Theory

APMTH 231
2027 Spring

Demba Ba
Tuesday, Thursday
11:15am to 12:30pm

ES 201/AM 231 is a course in statistical inference and estimation from a signal processing perspective. The course will emphasize the entire pipeline from writing a model, estimating its parameters and performing inference utilizing real data. The first part of the course will focus on linear and nonlinear probabilistic generative/regression models (e.g., linear, logistic, Poisson regression), and algorithms for optimization (ML/MAP estimation) and Bayesian inference in these models. We will pay particular attention to sparsity-induced regression models, because of their relation to artificial neural networks, the topic of the second part of the course. The second part of the course will introduce students to the nascent and exciting research area of model-based deep learning and sparse auto-encoders. We will see, for instance, how neural-networks with ReLU nonlinearities arise from sparse probabilistic generative models introduced in the first part of the course. This will form the basis for a rigorous recipe we will teach you to build interpretable deep neural networks, from the ground up. More broadly, model-based deep learning and sparse auto-encoders have become popular approaches to reverse-engineer intelligence in both biological and artificial settings: in each case, we are able to train these systems to perform complicated tasks, but our understanding of how they do so remains opaque.

Reverse engineering intelligence—whether in the brain or in artificial neural networks—means using mathematical tools to reveal what information these systems truly represent. By moving beyond performance metrics to probe internal representations, we gain interpretability and transparency, with real-world benefits for the safety, fairness, and trustworthiness of modern AI and brain-machine systems

We will invite an exciting lineup of speakers. We encourage you to pursue a final project that could lead to prototype or production solutions to challenges businesses face around AI adoption due to lack of transparency.

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Flavor Molecules of Food Fermentation: Exploration and Inquiry

ENG-SCI 24
2027 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
2027 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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Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Case Study Perspectives

ENG-SCI 94
2027 Spring


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
2027 Spring


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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Engineering Design Projects

ENG-SCI 100HFA
2026 Fall

Katia Bertoldi
Thursday
3:45pm to 5:00pm

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 100HFA
2026 Fall

Eric Richardson

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
2027 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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Engineering Design Projects

ENG-SCI 100HFB
2027 Spring

Eric Richardson
Thursday
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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Innovation in Science and Engineering: Conference Course

ENG-SCI 139
2026 Fall

David Weitz
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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Decision Theory

ENG-SCI 201
2027 Spring

Demba Ba
Tuesday, Thursday
11:15am to 12:30pm

ES 201/AM 231 is a course in statistical inference and estimation from a signal processing perspective. The course will emphasize the entire pipeline from writing a model, estimating its parameters and performing inference utilizing real data. The first part of the course will focus on linear and nonlinear probabilistic generative/regression models (e.g., linear, logistic, Poisson regression), and algorithms for optimization (ML/MAP estimation) and Bayesian inference in these models. We will pay particular attention to sparsity-induced regression models, because of their relation to artificial neural networks, the topic of the second part of the course. The second part of the course will introduce students to the nascent and exciting research area of model-based deep learning and sparse auto-encoders. We will see, for instance, how neural-networks with ReLU nonlinearities arise from sparse probabilistic generative models introduced in the first part of the course. This will form the basis for a rigorous recipe we will teach you to build interpretable deep neural networks, from the ground up. More broadly, model-based deep learning and sparse auto-encoders have become popular approaches to reverse-engineer intelligence in both biological and artificial settings: in each case, we are able to train these systems to perform complicated tasks, but our understanding of how they do so remains opaque.

Reverse engineering intelligence—whether in the brain or in artificial neural networks—means using mathematical tools to reveal what information these systems truly represent. By moving beyond performance metrics to probe internal representations, we gain interpretability and transparency, with real-world benefits for the safety, fairness, and trustworthiness of modern AI and brain-machine systems

We will invite an exciting lineup of speakers. We encourage you to pursue a final project that could lead to prototype or production solutions to challenges businesses face around AI adoption due to lack of transparency.

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Advanced Innovation in Science and Engineering: Conference Course

ENG-SCI 239
2026 Fall

David Weitz
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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Information Theory

ENG-SCI 250
2026 Fall

Flavio du Pin Calmon
Monday, Wednesday
12:45pm to 2:00pm

Fundamental concepts of information theory, Entropy, Kullback-Leibler divergence, Mutual information; typical sequences and their applications, Loss-less data compression, Huffman codes, Elias Codes, Arithmetic Codes, Discrete Memory-less Channels, Channel Coding and Capacity, Differential Entropy, Gaussian Channels, rate distortion theory, Multi-user Information Theory, Connections between information theory and statistics.

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High Performance Electronic-Photonic Integrated Circuits

ENG-SCI 255
2027 Spring

Gage Hills
Monday, Wednesday
11:15am to 12:30pm

This course focuses on state-of-the-art electronic-photonic integrated circuits for high-speed communication and computation. It emphasizes the importance of electronic-photonic co-design: maximizing overall performance by holistically co-optimizing electronic and photonic circuits together. Topics span multiple layers of the computing stack, including materials (group IV, III-V, II-VI semiconductors), electro-optic devices (modulators, lasers, photodetectors, semiconductor optical amplifiers), circuits (transceivers, data converters), architectures (distributed computing systems, network switches), and integration techniques (three-dimensional integration of electronics and photonics, optical interposers, monolithic integration). Advanced topics include active optical metamaterials, non-linear optical devices, and digital signal processing in the optical domain. 

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Topics in Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits

ENG-SCI 271R
2026 Fall

Gu-Yeon Wei
Thursday
3:45pm to 6:30pm

A seminar course that dives into research and development of various topics in integrated circuits and systems for low-power and/or high-performance computing. The course in Spring 2021 will focus on recent advances in novel devices, circuits, and systems that have been developed for machine learning and AI tasks and applications.

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Microfabrication Laboratory

ENG-SCI 277
2027 Spring

Kiyoul Yang
Monday
9:45am to 11:45am

The course provides introduction to micro- and nano-fabrication processes used to realize photonic, electronic and mechanical devices. Lectures will introduce state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication processes, including lithography, deposition of metals and dielectrics, etching, oxidation, implantation, and diffusion of dopants. The fabrication component of the course will be carried out in a state-of-the-art cleanroom in the Center for Nanoscale Systems, where students will fabricate several electronic and photonic devices, including transistors, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers and optical resonators.  Device characterization will be performed in a state-of-the-art teaching labs in SEC in Allston. 

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Professional Writing for Scientists and Engineers

ENG-SCI 297
2026 Fall

Daniel Needleman, 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
2027 Spring

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 Fall

Fawwaz Habbal
Friday
9:00am to 11:45am

This is a 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 Fall

Robin Wordsworth

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 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 Fall

Ahmad (Mo) Khalil

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 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 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
2026 Fall

Sharad Ramanathan

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 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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 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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Special Topics in Engineering Sciences

ENG-SCI 299R
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

Robin Wordsworth

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

Ahmad (Mo) Khalil

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

Sharad Ramanathan

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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
2027 Spring

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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An Introduction to Maker Skills

MIT ES .100
2026 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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ESG Undergraduate Teaching

MIT ES .201
2026 Spring

An opportunity to assist in the teaching of subjects in ESG in biology, chemistry, humanities and social sciences, mathematics, and physics. Student instructors may be involved in grading, running problem solving sessions, or teaching classes depending on experience and interest. Qualified students may also develop and teach undergraduate seminars under the supervision of an appropriate faculty or staff member. Student instructors meet every other week  with staff to discuss their teaching and cover a variety of topics related to effective teaching techniques.
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Special Seminar in the Arts

MIT ES .S50
2026 Spring

Covers topics not included in the permanent curriculum. May not be used for GIR credit, but may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
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