Harvard Museums of Science & Culture Student Board

Student Advisory Board

The mission of the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture (HMSC) is to foster curiosity and a spirit of discovery in visitors of all ages, enhancing public understanding of and appreciation for the natural world, science, and human cultures. HMSC works with Harvard faculty, museum curators, and students, as well as with members of the extended Harvard community, to provide interdisciplinary exhibitions, events and lectures, and educational programs for students, teachers, and the general public.

Position description

Members of the HMSC Student Advisory Board partner with HMSC to explore student needs, interdisciplinary program ideas and initiatives. We seek to convene a diverse group of students who will create engaging opportunities for Harvard College students to connect with the museums.

Each meeting of the HMSC Student Board will include time with a different faculty or staff member as well as a rich discussion about specific ways to increase student engagement with HMSC. Initiatives during the year may include creating a signature student event at one of the museums, generating ways to connect museum public programs to undergraduates, connecting with interested student groups, identifying effective social media approaches for the museums or additional ideas generated by the student board.

There are three meetings per semester of the whole group. The time commitment is approximately 15-20 hours in the Fall with about 6 hours involved in whole group meetings while the remainder is dedicated to deeper involvement on projects of interest. Spring will be a similar time commitment.

Criteria for excellent HMSC Student Board members:

  • Undergraduate student at Harvard College
  • Enthusiasm for the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
  • Committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, inclusion and belonging
  • Creative and engaged with student life at Harvard
  • Proactive and reliable team member
  • Represent a variety of concentrations and interests

Student Board members will:

  • Serve as your House or Freshman Yard representative of the museum
  • Explore and develop engaging museum activities
  • Consider novel connections to the university community
  • Participate in networking and thoughtful conversation
  • Gain an insider perspective on Harvard museums

Application process:

Applications are currently closed.