The Elaine and John Harmon Center for Leadership in Technology
Educating ethical, human-centered leaders in emerging technology spaces.
Through the Harmon Center for Leadership in Technology, students are afforded an array of opportunities to advance their understanding of how technology is used in their field. This real-world experience, combined with the subject matter expertise gained in the classroom, ensures students graduate prepared to be technically competent leaders in their profession.
What sets us apart?
- Hands-on experiences through internships, corporate site visits, and expert speaker events
- A human-centered approach to technology, ensuring graduates lead with ethics and innovation
- Support for women in technology while fostering an inclusive community for all
Supporting the Advancement of Women in Technology
The Harmon Center’s work is built upon Cedar Crest’s historic legacy as an undergraduate women’s college. While the Center, and academic programs it oversees, support students of all gender identities, our work is grounded in the belief that empowering women to be leaders in technology benefits everyone.
Preparing Leaders in Technology in All Fields
No matter what career path you choose, technology skills are essential. In addition to the technology-specific programs the Center oversees (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Data Science), The Harmon Center ensures technical competency persists through all academic programs—ensuring every Cedar Crest student graduates with the technical knowledge and experience needed to be a leader in their industry.
Learn about Harmon Center Academic Programs
Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Data Science
The Harmon Center for Leadership in Technology values:
- Connects technical expertise with emerging opportunities to form community-driven solutions and cultivate digital equity.
- Through industry partnerships, hands-on innovation, and critical and creative thinking in the liberal arts and sciences, the Center provides students with the technical acumen and professional knowledge needed to excel.
- Delivers programs that drive equitable change and bridge gaps to advancement through mentorship and collaboration.
Advisory Council
Harmon Center in the News
Beverly Magda, Ph.D., Appointed as Founding Director of Cedar Crest College’s Harmon Center for Leadership in Technology
Beverly Magda, Ph.D., Appointed as Founding Director of Cedar Crest College’s Harmon Center for Leadership in Technology
Cedar Crest College Addresses Technological Advancement with Innovative Technology Center
