2012 IROP Summer Research Exchanges Info Session
Michael Bergren, Sara Nelson
Thu Jan 12, 03-04:00pm, 1-134
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Interested in conducting faculty-mentored research in Asia this summer?
Attend the info session to learn more about the IROP Summer Research Exchange Programs, how to apply, and how you could become a summer researcher at one of these leading institutions:
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) or
University of Hong Kong (HKU)
These programs give you an excellent opportunity to live in another culture, conduct research in a different academic/research environment, and enhance skills needed for leadership roles in a global economy.
SPACE IS VERY LIMITED. Students interested in applying to one of these summer research exchange programs should contact UROP staff (urop@mit.edu, x3-7306, 7-104) in the Office of Undergraduate Advising & Academic Programming for more information. More information is also available on our website: http://mit.edu/urop/basicinfo/irop/index.html
Web: http://mit.edu/urop/basicinfo/irop/index.html
Contact: Michael Bergren, 7-104, x3-7306, urop@mit.edu
Sponsor: Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming
Cosponsor: Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
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Do You Have What It Takes to Win a Distinguished Fellowship?
Kim Benard, Linn Hobbs
Wed Jan 18, 11am-12:00pm, 2-105
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This session will introduce participants to distinguished fellowships’ application processes, including Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, and others. Recent winners will be in attendance, as well as former national selection panelists. Here you will learn what is involved, and how to be successful in one of these competitions.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Kim Benard, 12-189, x3-4378, benard@mit.edu
Sponsor: Global Education and Career Development
Cosponsor: Materials Science and Engineering
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Kawamura Information Session
Kim Benard, Wendi Zhang
Sat Jan 21, 02:30-03:30pm, 2-135
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Learn more about the Kawamura Visiting Fellowship, a summer program for outstanding students from Harvard and MIT. The program invites up to four students with interests in Japan and diverse academic and extra-curricular backgrounds to visit Nagoya, Tokyo, and other parts of Japan for approximately 7 weeks. Students meet with numerous Japanese officials and executives. All costs related to the program, including round-trip airfare to Nagoya, plus a stipend for personal expenses, will be paid by the program partners.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Kim Benard, 12-189, benard@mit.edu
Sponsor: Global Education and Career Development
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MIT in China: Finding Opportunities to Go Abroad to China
Kim Benard, Sean Gilbert
Mon Jan 30, 02-03:00pm, 4-145
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This session will have representatives from several MIT offices to discuss opportunities for MIT students to go to China. We will discuss MIT China, the Chinese Government Scholarship, and several fellowship opportunities for summer funding.
Contact: Kim Benard, 12-189, x3-4733, benard@mit.edu
Sponsor: Global Education and Career Development
Cosponsor: MIT China Program
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Study Abroad (Virtual) Info Session
Josh Nupp
Thu Feb 2, 04-05:00pm, 2-131, See description
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event
Interested in studying abroad for a semester, year, summer or IAP? Attend this session in-person or online to learn about the range of study abroad options available and how to decide which program is right for you. Global Education staff and former study abroad students will share their experiences and answer your questions. To RSVP, e-mail Scott Murray at srmurray@mit.edu (if you plan to attend virtually, please include your Gmail address).
Contact: Scott Murray, 12-189, x3-0676, srmurray@mit.edu
Sponsor: Global Education and Career Development
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You’re Virtually There: Info and Insights from Cambridge-MIT Exchange (CME) Students
Josh Nupp
Tue Jan 10, 04-05:00pm, 1-134
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event
Whether you are a sophomore planning to apply for CME or a freshman who just wants to learn how to prepare for this incredible opportunity, this is the right session for you! Attend in-person or online using Google+ Hangouts. Get an insider view of the program from MIT students currently at Cambridge, Cambridge students currently at MIT, and MIT students who participated in CME last year. The CME program director will discuss planning and application details, including what factors are considered in acceptance decisions. To RSVP, e-mail Sarra Shubart at sarra@mit.edu (if you plan to attend virtually, please include your Gmail address).
Contact: Sarra Shubart, 12-189, sarra@mit.edu
Sponsor: Global Education and Career Development
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