Do you ever wonder what you are doing at MIT? Do you think about where you will go from here? As a graduate student, what does staying on track look like for you beyond the obvious requirements for your degree? Do these kinds of questions fill you with consternation and make your head hurt? Yes?...
Have you done research, traveled abroad, or participated in a service or hands-on project but are struggling to figure out what comes next? In this lunch & learn, Kate Weishaar of the Office of Experiential Learning and Ariel Ackermann of Career Advising & Professional Development will guide you through activities to clarify your goals at...
Throughout the year, we will cater from a variety of local and diverse restaurants throughout Cambridge & Boston. Our goal is to help students find culturally relevant foods at an affordable price!
This is the first session of the MIT “Power Up My Postdoc” (PUMP) program. This session will focus on 1) reflecting on your identity and background, and on the transition to a new community of practice, be it a new lab, university, city and/or country, and 2) reflecting on your role as a postdoc and...
This is the second session of the MIT “Power Up My Postdoc” (PUMP) program. This session will focus on 1) learning about career planning and exploration strategies and 2) developing specific and actionable goals for your postdoctoral training to help you prepare for your future career. The 3-week “Power Up My Postdoc” (PUMP) program aims...
In this workshop, we’ll lay out the basics of networking, informational interviewing, and the US American work culture. You’ll learn why a strong basis is crucial for your career first steps and how to go about mastering the art of networking in the US. We recommend taking the GlobeSmart quiz in advance of this event:...
This is the third session of the MIT “Power Up My Postdoc” (PUMP) program. This session will focus on 1) learning how to seek out a variety of mentors to support your career development and success, and 2) reflecting on how to strengthen your relationship with your advisor. The 3-week “Power Up My Postdoc” (PUMP)...
Join MIT Wellbeing Ambassadors for free donuts, cider, and gratitude activities! Thursday, November 16 | 4-6pm | Wellbeing Lab, 3rd Floor of Stud
In collaboration with LBGTQ+ Services and the Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life, a vigil will be held in the MIT Chapel in honor of Trans Day of Remembrance. All are welcome to attend.
Stop by the Wellbeing Lab (3rd Floor - Student Center) to learn more about Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD) and receive support with all aspects of your career planning! As we end the fall semester, there may be a variety of career related topics you'd like to discuss and receive support with including: -...
Stop by the Wellbeing Lab (3rd Floor - Student Center) to learn more about Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD) and receive support with all aspects of your career planning! As we end the fall semester, there may be a variety of career related topics you'd like to discuss and receive support with including: -...
Networking is a critical component of professional success, and is more important than ever in a time of change when the world’s economy is under pressure. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 70% of jobs are found and filled through connections. In this session, you will learn networking strategies that make sense for...