Michael D. Smith
Harvard SEAS CS · John H. Finley, Jr. Professor of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Harvard University Distinguished Service Professor; Harvard College Professor
Research focus: computer systems · computational thinking education · technology and education · computing and society
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Who this advisor fits / 什么情况下适合你
- You want ML tied to real data and deployable problems (signal: computer systems · computational thinking education).
- You care about faculty-track outcomes; public alumni rows include verifiable faculty placements.
- Industry research or startup/translation paths appeal to you (meaningful share in public outcomes).
- 你想把 ML 接到真实数据与落地问题（当前信号：computer systems · computational thinking education）。
- 你在意学术教职/教职轨去向，公开校友里有可核对的教职案例。
- 工业研究或创业/转化路径对你有吸引力（公开去向里占比不低）。
What to watch for / 什么情况下要慎重
- You want pure theory ML with little domain data or cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- Faculty-only is your sole goal and you want zero industry/translation exposure.
- 你要的是纯理论 ML、几乎不碰领域数据或跨学科合作。
- 你把「教职为唯一目标」且完全不想碰工业/转化网络。
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