Who are my Advisors?
Each ESE concentrator has an ESE faculty member as their concentration advisor who helps guide the student through the concentration. They are responsible for meeting with you to lift your advising hold each term and advising you in all things regarding your concentration. They are also knowledgeable about research opportunities at SEAS, career paths after graduation, and campus resources for academic and social interests.
An additional member of your advising network is the Director of Undergraduate Studies, or DUS. This is a senior faculty member that oversees the concentration and decides on petitions related to concentration requirements. You are welcome to reach out to the DUS to discuss any aspect of the concentration.
Prof. Scot Martin, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Environmental Science and Engineering
Email: smartin@seas.harvard.edu
Concentration Advisor Responsibilities:
- Concentration Advisor will be respectful and give full attention to student during the meeting
- Concentration Advisor will meet with advisee each semester to discuss course selection and lift the advising hold
- Concentration Advisor will provide mentorship in discussing topics including academic, career, and research interests
- Concentration Advisor may connect student with other faculty, contacts such as alumni, colleagues, etc.
- Concentration Advisor may provide further resources to explore concentration further, including participating in undergraduate research, student organizations, etc.
- Concentration Advisor may refer student to college resources for needs including tutoring, mental health needs, etc.
DUS Responsibilities
- DUS oversees the concentration and decides on petitions related to concentration requirements
- Be proactive about reaching out to your concentration advisor. They are here to help! Though they may be busy, a concise email or dropping by at an office hour can provide you a chance to get to know them and for them to get to know you.
- Come with questions to meetings. It’s always helpful to have questions prepared, either about the curriculum, engineering concepts, or anything else to discuss during the meeting.