Activities & Events
Students participate in a number of activities and events throughout the academic year, both formal and informal. The program hosts public lectures and program socials, while students organize group outings. In addition to working closely together, students are encouraged to engage and network beyond the program given the amazing variety of groups and events happening all across campus.
Upcoming Events
GSD Virtual Fall Open House
Wednesday
October 28, 2026
10:00-11:30 AM
Join Master in Design Engineering (MDE) Co-Directors Belinda Tato and Krzysztof Gajos to discuss the curricular structure, program emphasis, and the student experience. A Q&A session will follow, so be sure to bring your questions!
MDE Public Lectures
During both years, students attend guest lectures given by innovators and leaders in business, government, design, and engineering. These talks, whether public or private to the MDE group, invite interaction with speakers, as well as graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, and staff from the larger Harvard community. Past speakers include:
Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby
Unreal by Design
Experience Design Futures
John Collins
“The Paper Airplane Guy”
David Sheldon-Hicks, “Future Mapping”
Territory Studio
Juliet Russell, “Sustainability and the Fashion Industry: what does it mean to be in charge of Impact?”
Stella McCartney
Harry West, “Servant or Svengali: Design, AI and CX”
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