Amgen-UROP Scholars Info Session
J. Alex Hoyt, Michael Bergren
Wed Jan 13, 03-04:00pm, 5-217
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Each year, the Amgen-UROP Scholars Program invites undergraduates to participate in faculty-mentored summer research at MIT in the science and biotechnology areas.
Come to our information session to learn more about this exciting summer research opportunity and to speak with the Program Director and Coordinator.
NOTE: Applications for the 2010 program are due February 2, 2010.
Web: http://mit.edu/urop/amgenscholars/
Contact: J. Alex Hoyt, 7-104, x4-6700, jahoyt@mit.edu
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Balancing the Scales: Getting the Most Out of Your Undergraduate Career
Elizabeth Young, Dan Chapman
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Want to learn what it takes to be a well-balanced student - personally, academically, and socially? Then this series is for you! Using a combination of discussion, short readings, and structured exercises, we will look at various issues undergraduates often face in the transition of life at MIT. These issues include time management, defining leadership, ethical challenges and communication. This series is designed to be participatory and lively.
Contact: Elizabeth Young, 7-103, 253-6786, ecy@mit.edu
Define a Leader
Elizabeth Young, Dan Chapman
Mon Jan 11, 12-01:00pm, 1-277
Communication: Refining Your People Skills
Elizabeth Young, Dan Chapman
Thu Jan 14, 12-01:00pm, 1-277
Skills for Academic Success
Elizabeth Young, Dan Chapman
Tue Jan 19, 12-01:00pm, 1-277
Degrees, Classes, Majors, Careers
Elizabeth Young, Dan Chapman
Thu Jan 21, 12-01:00pm, 1-277
Public Speaking
Elizabeth Young, Dan Chapman
Tue Jan 26, 12-01:00pm, 4-145
Ethics
Elizabeth Young, Dan Chapman
Thu Jan 28, 12-01:00pm, 1-277
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Class of 2013 Alumni Connection Luncheon
Dan Chapman
Thu Jan 28, 12-01:30pm, W20-407
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 21-Jan-2010
Limited to 25 participants.
Single session event
Class of 2013... come make a connection for life!
Please join us as we host members of the MIT Class of 1959, 1969, 1979, 1989, and 1999 for a discussion about careers 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?
Contact: Dan Chapman, 7-103, x3-9764, dwc@mit.edu
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Eloranta Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Information Session
Sara Nelson
Thu Jan 14, 04-05:00pm, 4-145
Tue Jan 19, 03:30-04:30pm, 1-132
Mon Jan 25, 04-05:00pm, 4-145
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
The Eloranta Fellowship offers $6,000 stipends for MIT undergraduates (including graduating seniors) to spend the summer of 2010 on their own independent investigation/research project or branch out in a new direction inspired by some previous work.
Recipients of the 2009 Eloranta Fellowship may be present to discuss their student-originated and directed work.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/eloranta/
Contact: Sara Nelson, 7-104, x3-0751, snelson@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
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On your way to 2013....Making the Transition to Sophomore Year
UAAP Staff
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Signup by: 31-Jan-2010
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.
Come to one program or enjoy them all!
Contact: UAAP Staff, 7-103, x3-9764, dwc@mit.edu
Choosing the Right Major
UAAP Staff/MIT Students
Everyone needs a little guidance when it comes to picking a major. Stop by for advice and to hear how other undergraduates made the tough decision of which major to choose.
(Panel/Question and Answer Session)
Wed Jan 13, 12-01:00pm, W20-407
How to Talk to Faculty: The Do's and Don'ts
UAAP Staff/MIT Faculty
Do you have trouble talking with faculty? Are you comfortable asking a faculty member to write a letter of recommendation? How do you establish a working relationship with your UROP supervisor?
Hear from MIT faculty on how to best approach their fellow faculty members.
Space is limited. Please RSVP by emailing dwc@mit.edu by January 15, 2010.
Wed Jan 20, 02-03:00pm, W20 - PDR 1 & 2
Get a Jump Start on Your Sophomore Year
UAAP Staff/MIT Students/UG Admins
This interactive session will include a student and staff panel that will tell you the real deal about what you need to know (grades, academic changes, issues, and things to look out for) in your sophomore year.
Wed Jan 27, 01-02:00pm, W20-CoffeeHouse
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