Advising
The History and Science concentration has a friendly team of advisers to help you navigate through the program.
History and Science Concentration Advisers
Allie Belser, Manager of Student Programs, acts as the primary concentration adviser for all History and Science concentrators. She is available to all students seeking advice on concentration requirements, course selection, plans of study and declarations of concentration, the Academic Advising Report (AAR) in my.harvard, the senior thesis process, honors and non-thesis honors options, study abroad, the secondary field in History of Science, double concentrations, and to assist with any concerns.
Advising Meetings
Allie will be available to meet on Zoom throughout the Fall and Spring terms for conversations with current and potential concentrators. All students are welcome!
If you'd like to meet during the summer, feel free to email Allie to arrange a time to meet, or you can sign up for a meeting at this link.
You're also welcome to email Allie with any questions you have.
Anne Harrington is Director of Undergraduate Studies. She is eager to get to know all of you and how to ensure that the concentration supports your intellectual interests and goals. She is available to talk about requirements and course selection, and she especially welcomes discussions to help students understand the range of opportunities they can pursue in the concentration and how best to take full advantage of our flexible structure. With Allie, she is also always available to trouble shoot any problems that might come up for students. Prof. Harrington teaches a range of courses in the history of medicine, brain science and mind sciences. She also oversees all aspects of the department tutorial program.
Advising Meetings
Prof. Harrington will be available in person and on Zoom during the Fall and Spring terms for conversations with current and potential concentrators. Just sign up on Calendly to find a time that works for you.
If you are a concentrator or pursuing a secondary with us, look out for emails with information about:
- Professor Harrington’s weekly (no-agenda) morning conversations over hot breakfast in Quincy House! All welcome!
- Opportunities to submit your work to Synthesis, the only undergraduate history of science journal in the United States
- Our new house-based peer advising program
- Community support for seniors writing theses
- Opportunities to socialize and celebrate milestones