Richard Harris

Richard Harris serves as Associate Dean for Outreach, Engagement, and Belonging at Northeastern University and directs the NU Program in Multicultural Engineering (NUPRIME). He is also an affiliated faculty member in the Department of Africana Studies within the College of Social Sciences & Humanities.

• Office: 130H SN, Boston, MA 02115
• Email: ri.harris@northeastern.edu
• Contact: 617.373.5904

Harris focuses on fostering diversity and inclusion in engineering education, leading initiatives like the Engineering PLUS Alliance (funded by the National Science Foundation) and the Summer Bridge Scholars Program to support underrepresented students. His work intersects with community engagement and cultural competency in academic settings.

Scientific Awards & Honors

• 2020 College of Engineering Dean’s Meritorious Award
• 2019 NSBE Minority Program Director of the Year
• 2019 NSBE Boston Professional STEM Advocate Award
• Fellow of the Massachusetts Academy of Sciences

Harris is affiliated with organizations such as the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), and the National GEM Consortium, emphasizing his commitment to equity and inclusion in STEM fields.