Events
Fall 2025
Inclusive Pedagogy for CAs and TFs
August 26 | 12 PM ET | In-person
This workshop introduces Course Assistants (CAs) and Teaching Fellows (TFs) to inclusive teaching as a practice of designing and facilitating learning experiences that are flexible, transparent, and responsive to students’ needs. Through real classroom scenarios and guided discussion, participants will explore strategies for creating welcoming and engaging classroom environments—whether in sections, labs, or office hours—and will reflect on how their teaching choices can support the full participation and success of every student. Upon completion of the workshop, students will receive certification for 18 months.
Crafting a Welcoming Scientific Community at SEAS: MA and PhD Orientation Workshop
August 28 | 1 PM ET | In-person
Crafting an Inclusive Scientific Community at SEAS is a dynamic orientation session designed to welcome new Master’s and PhD students into the values, opportunities, and community culture of the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Through interactive discussions and reflection, students explore what it means to belong, collaborate, and lead in a diverse, globally connected academic environment. The session introduces SEAS’s community learning goals for the year—including neurodiversity, pluralism, and multinational engagement—and connects students with people, programs, and resources that support their growth. Framed by SEAS’s 2025–2030 strategy for greater belonging, inclusion, and impact, this session encourages each student to contribute to a thriving, inclusive, and innovative scientific community.
Applying to STEM PhD Programs 101
October 8 | 5:30 PM ET | Zoom
This Zoom-based workshop is designed for students interested in applying to PhD Programs in STEM fields. Over a 60-minute live session, we’ll demystify the application process by walking participants through key components such as, transcripts, research-focused CVs, statements of purpose, personal statements, and letters of recommendation. By the end of the workshop, attendees will leave with tools to personalize their application journey and craft a compelling engineering graduate application.
Neurodivergent in STEM Panel
November 5 | 12 PM ET | Zoom
Join us for a panel discussion featuring members of the Harvard community who are a neurodiverse group of professionals in STEM fields. Panelists will share how their neurodivergent identities have shaped their career paths and enhanced their problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork across various sectors.
Engineering Graduate Application Essays
November 12 | 1:30 PM ET | Zoom
Join this Zoom workshop to learn how to craft the two key essays required for PhD applications in STEM Fields. Suzanne Smith will cover how to write a focused statement of purpose that communicates your research goals, technical strengths, and program fit. Students will leave with structured outlines, storytelling techniques, and strategies to draft authentic, compelling essays tailored to programs of interest.