All About UROP
Melissa Martin-Greene, Sonia Brathwaite, Andre Dixon
Tue Jan 17, 03-04:00pm, 54-100
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: N/A
You are invited to come and learn about the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). All aspects of the Program will be addressed, including how to participate, what type of work is appropriate for UROP and what to expect from the program. Discussions will be led by UROP staff and will feature a panel of UROP students. Bring your questions!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/urop/
Contact: UROP Staff, 7-104, x3-7306, urop@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
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Choice of Major: Using Department Open Houses Effectively
Dan Chapman
Thu Jan 26, 03-04:00pm, Mezzanine Lounge
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
When are they? What questions should I ask? Will they help me choose a major? Who is invited? We will answer these questions and more about department open houses. Learn how to use these free resources to your advantage in the hunt for the perfect major.
Contact: Dan Chapman, 7-103, x3-9764, dwc@mit.edu
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Class of '59 Luncheon
Dan Chapman
Tue Jan 24, 12:30-02:30pm, Mezzanine Lounge
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 23-Jan-2006
Limited to 50 participants.
Single session event
Please join us as we host members of the MIT Class of 1959 for a discussion about careers in business, science, and engineering and how their MIT experiences shaped their lives both personally and professionally. How have things changed for students today? What is life after MIT all about?
Make a connection for life!
Contact: Dan Chapman, 7-103, x3-9764, dwc@mit.edu
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How to Find a UROP
Melissa Martin-Greene, Sonia Brathwaite, Andre Dixon
Tue Jan 31, 03-04:00pm, 54-100
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: N/A
Learn everything you need to know to find a UROP position! We will talk about approaching faculty supervisors, when and where to look for projects, UROP paperwork and registration procedures. Please bring your questions! Discussions will be led by UROP staff.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/urop/
Contact: UROP Staff, 7-104, x3-7306, urop@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
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Learning Strategies: Study Smarter/Not Harder
Dan Chapman
Thu Jan 19, 02-03:00pm, 1-150
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Want to improve your study habits from last semester? Need to make a change in the way you organize your time (for classes, sleeping, and eating, etc.)? We will discuss time management skills and offer tips on how to study smarter not harder.
Contact: Dan Chapman, 7-103, x3-9764, dwc@mit.edu
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Orientation and Associate Advising: How to Get Involved
Elizabeth Young, Leslie Bottari, Dan Chapman
Mon Jan 23, 02-03:00pm, 5-134
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Want to get involved with the Class of 2010 through Freshman Orientation or as an Associate Advisor? Want to help create history? Interested in being an Orientation Leader or a Coordinator for Orientation 2006? Bring your questions and attend this information session. Intended for all registered undergraduates.
Contact: Elizabeth Young, 7-103, 253-6786, ecy@mit.edu
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Stepping into the Sophomore Year
ARC Staff
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Sophomore year is approaching faster than you think. Come join us for a discussion on what you can expect and how you can make a smooth transition into your sophomore year.
Contact: ARC Staff, 7-104, x4-7600, megrmcd@mit.edu
Still Undecided? Major Exploration
Daniel Chapman
Panel of upperclassmen will be providing guidance and advice on major exploration and the sophomore year. ARC Staff to provide detailed information on deadlines and requirements of students.
Wed Jan 11, 03-05:00pm, 1-150
Career? Major? Where Do I Go?
Career Services/ARC Staff
A workshop about the connection between major exploration and career preferences and options. Careers Office staff will talk about how topics taught in the classroom relate to careers after graduation.
Tue Jan 17, 03-05:00pm, 1-150
How to Connect with Faculty
ARC Staff/MIT Faculty
A faculty mixer discussing methods of engaging and networking with faculty members. Come and enjoy good food, great conversation and enter to win a raffle prize.
Space is limited. Please RSVP to this session by calling (617) 324-7600 or emailing megrmcd@mit.edu by January 13, 2006. Thank you.
Thu Jan 19, 03-05:00pm, W20 - West Lounge, Limited to 40 students
Sophomore Year: Making the Leap
ARC Staff Members of the Class of 2008
Question and answer session between current sophomores and 2nd semester freshman. The session will begin with a brief introduction by the sophomores followed by a question and answer section. ARC Staff will be present to give logistics of advising and changes in grading. Course administrators from several of the larger majors can give details about the change in advising and how you can reach out to you department.
Wed Jan 25, 03-05:00pm, W20 - PDR 1 and 2
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