There are as many ways to be a woman as there are individuals who identify as women. In addition, a woman’s identity can be the site of many intersections. As women pursuing advanced degrees, you are all navigating through gateways and obstacles. How do our identities as women in academia and beyond come to bear...
Have you ever wished you could get candid, straightforward advice about balancing your work and personal/family life as an unendingly busy graduate student? What if you could have the chance to hear from women more advanced in their careers who have been where you are, contending with many of the same issues that you are...
In our both personal and professional lives, the way that we tell our story or introduce ourselves is often the starting point for how people perceive and understand our passions, interests and accomplishments. It is the foundation for the first impression that we make and the way that we communicate going forward. During this course,...
This mindfulness course will include skills from the Koru mindfulness toolkit, including breathing techniques, meditation practices, class discussion, and a final mini-retreat to help relieve stress and calm mind and body. Since each week builds on the last, attendance at all three classes is requested. All experience levels welcome. Registration is required.
Communication is an art that is rarely separated from the dynamics of power, especially in professional contexts. How does gender factor into the equation? What should women pursuing advanced degrees consider as they develop their communication skills? Join us for this “Spilling the Tea” mentorship event featuring Dhaya Lakshminarayanan ’96, MCP ’99 to ask your...
If you have recently been asked to write a reference letter or need one, this workshop is for you. By writing letters for someone else, we have an immense power to influence others and our field at large. So how do we handle these processes and what are the best practices? At this hands-on workshop...
There’s something very special about the opportunity to hear directly from a leader about what her path to success was really like, how she learned to lead, and what has helped her to thrive. In this “Spilling the Tea” mentorship event, come talk with Colleen Akehurst and hear her advice on leadership in graduate school...
Join Community Wellness at MIT Medical for a virtual Breath of Fresh Air! This is free & open to the public. Classes start Aug 1: Accessing Meditation Through Yoga, Active Gentle Yoga, Qigong Meditation, and Who Needs a Back Rub? Register: bit.ly/MITBOFA2022
This live, virtual 15-minute class is a combination of simple stretches to release tension in the body and guided meditation to mentally reset during the day. It will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays to encourage taking a break midday. Register for free anytime, attend as often as you wish, and feel free to invite...
This live, virtual 20-minute class is a combination of simple stretches to release tension in the body and guided meditation to release tension in the mind. It will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help provide an evening transition from “doing” mode to “being” mode. Register for free anytime this fall, attend as often...
If you are an MIT student who suffers from perfectionism, don’t suffer in silence. Attend this workshop series to learn about perfectionism and strategies you can use to keep it from hijacking your academic experience.
Join the Class of 2026 for a 2.6 ish-mile run/walk, or just come hang out! Free food, drinks, and swag items will be available. We'll meet at 9am outside between the Z-Center and Student Center. Let us know you're in by registering at: https://tinyurl.com/funrun2026