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AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows Program Info Session
Kara Manke
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Jan/07 | Wed | 01:00PM-02:00PM | 5-233 |
Enrollment: Advance registration requested
Interested in learning about the AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows Program? Come and hear Kara Manke (MIT Physical Chemistry doctoral candidate) talk about her experience in the program last summer, working for NPR. Kara will talk briefly about her experience in the program and the process of applying, and will address your questions. For more information about the program see: http://www.aaas.org/program/aaas-mass-media-science-engineering-fellows-... (Applications are due January 15, 2015). Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
Alternative Careers Series for Grad Students: Careers in Publishing
Katharine Dunn, Scholarly Communications Librarian
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Jan/16 | Fri | 02:30PM-03:30PM | 3-270 |
Enrollment: Go to http://signup.mit.edu/publishing to register.
Sign-up by 01/16
Limited to 90 participants
Looking for job opportunities beyond academia or industry? In the first of a series of Graduate Student Council-sponsored talks on alternative careers, panelists will discuss their publishing jobs and how your degree in science or engineering could be an asset an editor, writer, content producer, or publishing manager.
The session will address what journal and book editors do, the difference between scholarly publishing and journalism, science writing for technical and lay audiences, the skills you need to succeed, and how to find jobs.
Our panelists include:
Refreshments will be served.
Go to http://signup.mit.edu/publishing to register.
Sponsor(s): Graduate Student Council, Libraries
Contact: Katharine Dunn, 14E-210, 617 253-9879, KHDUNN@MIT.EDU
APPROXIMATION THEORY IN PRACTICE
Alex Townsend, Instructor in Applied Mathematics
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Jan/12 | Mon | 10:00AM-12:30PM | E17-122 |
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Jan/13 | Tue | 10:00AM-12:30PM | 4-145 |
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Jan/14 | Wed | 10:00AM-12:30PM | E17-122 |
Enrollment: email the instructor (ajt@mit.edu) to reserve you spot.
Limited to 40 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Polynomial approximation theory is classical. Here,
we will teach a selection of these important results
from the Weierstrass' approximation theorem to the
equally-spaced impossibility theorem, from Lebesgue
constants to Gauss quadrature. Everything
will be illustrated computationally with a strong emphasis
on practical application.
Sponsor(s): Mathematics
Contact: Alex Townsend, E18-475, ajt@mit.edu
Arnold Worldwide Site Visit
Elizabeth Robbins, Employer Relations Coordinator
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Jan/28 | Wed | 02:00PM-04:00PM | Arnold Boston Office |
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/22
Limited to 30 participants
Ever wondered how an MIT degree can make you successful in advertising and marketing? Arnold Worldwide, a leading advertising agency, seeks MIT students for many of their full time and internship roles, including positions in data analytics and user experience. Please join us on Wednesday, January 28th for a tour of their facilities and on-site information session! The team at Arnold is excited to share information about their company, culture, exciting projects and more. Be sure to register by Thursday, January 22nd!
Registration Information:
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
Assertiveness Training
Holly Sweet, PhD, Psychology
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Jan/27 | Tue | 03:30PM-05:00PM | TBD |
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 12/05
Limited to 20 participants
In this workshop, we will explore different styles of communication with
others, including passive, passive-aggressive, assertive and aggressive
behaviors. Through role playing, personal inventories, and group
discussion, we will examine what gets in our way of being assertive and
what helps us be more assertive, including asking for what we want and
saying no to unreasonable requests. We will pay particular attention to
effective methods of negotiating our needs with coworkers and supervisors.
First preference will be given to Course 6 women students. Sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14PY384TOazSbLwzt00Ir4KXiG0ev4-K8FBKsqXyqXx0/viewform
Sponsor(s): Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Contact: Bianca Homberg, HKN Women's Initiative, bhomberg@mit.edu
Building your Personal and Professional Network
Leah Gallant, Director of Student Activities
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Jan/29 | Thu | 02:30PM-03:30PM | W20-307 /Mezz Lounge |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Join our co-presenters Director of Student Activities Leah Gallant and Professional Introvert Amma Marfo to learn more about building a personal and professional network that will add to your academic and professional experiences and open up all sorts of new opportunities to you!
Contact: Joel Pettigrew, W20-549, 617 253-5369, JOELP@MIT.EDU
Business Etiquette: Mastering Meals, Manners, and Business Interactions
Elizabeth Robbins, Employer Relations Coordinator, Alessandra Rober Christensen, Assistant Director
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Jan/07 | Wed | 02:00PM-03:00PM | 4-257 |
Enrollment: Advance registration requested
Are you unsure as to what to do or how to act during interviews and networking dinners? Employers tend to equate the absence of business etiquette with a lack of care and self-control necessary to be successful. Etiquette is about presenting yourself in a polished way that shows you can be taken seriously. Come learn tips on how to you can use business etiquette to your advantage and land a job. This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
CDK Site Visit
Elizabeth Robbins, Employer Relations Coordinator
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Jan/27 | Tue | 02:00PM-04:00PM | Kendall Square |
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/22
Limited to 30 participants
How would you like an inside look at working at CDK Global? CDK Global is the largest global provider of integrated information technology and digital marketing solutions to the automotive retail industry. Please join us on Tuesday, January 27th for a tour of their facilities and on-site information session! MIT alumni and recruiters are excited to share information about their companysuch as internship and full-time opportunities, culture, exciting projects and more.Be sure to register by Thursday, January 22nd.
Registration Information:
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
Charm School Finale!
Joel Pettigrew, Student Activities
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Jan/30 | Fri | 03:00PM-05:00PM | Lobdell, W20 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Join us for mini-workshops from our most popular sessions from previous Charm Schools, including: How to Tie a Bow Tie and Proper Handshakes! Additionally, gain some fashion knowledge with on-site consultations on what makes a charming outfit, whether you are working for a Fortune 500 or a local startup or non-profit! We'll charm your socks off!
There will also be dessert for days here, and you can even learn how to Throw a Charming Party or how to frost a cupcake!
Contact: Joel Pettigrew, W20-549, 617 253-5369, JOELP@MIT.EDU
Converting Your CV to a Resume for Industry
Bob Dolan, Career Counselor
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Jan/29 | Thu | 03:00PM-04:30PM | 3-133 |
Enrollment: Advance registration requested
If you are considering exploring Industry positions, you will need to have a resume that effectively positions you for this path. This workshop presented by Bob Dolan will discuss the process of converting your 4-6 page CV into a 2 page resume for industry, and creating a document that effectively targets the Hiring Manager. Can your resume survive a 15 second scan and still get into the YES pile? Discussions will surround the strategies of effective messaging and how to be "on-point" with your written communication. Actual MIT PhD/Postdoc resumes will be provided as handouts. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
Create Yourself. Or Somebody else will...
Sahar Hakim-Hashemi '13
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Jan/25 | Sun | 10:00AM-01:00PM | 24-121 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Creating yourself is about publicly declaring and exercising your values and inner art so that others may see the patterns you’re creating and contribute their energies to this pattern, because they believe in you.
Through case studies we will exemplify people and companies that are creating themselves and are in effect creating us all.
Register for this free workshop.
Sponsor(s): Alumni Association
Contact: Elena Byrne, W98-206C, 617 252-1143, EBYRNE@MIT.EDU
Create Yourself. Or Somebody else will...
Sahar Hakim-Hashemi '13
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Jan/18 | Sun | 10:00AM-01:00PM | 32-144 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Creating yourself is about publicly declaring and exercising your values and inner art so that others may see the patterns you’re creating and contribute their energies to this pattern, because they believe in you.
Through case studies we will exemplify people and companies that are creating themselves and are in effect creating us all.
Register for this free workshop.
Sponsor(s): Alumni Association
Contact: Elena Byrne, W98-206C, 617 252-1143, EBYRNE@MIT.EDU
Create Yourself. Or Somebody else will...
Sahar Hakim-Hasemi '13
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Feb/01 | Sun | 10:00AM-01:00PM | 32-144 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Creating yourself is about publicly declaring and exercising your values and inner art so that others may see the patterns you’re creating and contribute their energies to this pattern, because they believe in you.
Through case studies we will exemplify people and companies that are creating themselves and are in effect creating us all.
This workshop will be lead by Ehsan Afkhami and Sahar Hakim-Hasemi '13.
Register for this free event today!
Contact: Elena Byrne, W98-206C, 617 252-1143, EBYRNE@MIT.EDU
Creating a Successful Career--Strategies, Techniques, and the Big Mistakes You're Going to Make
Mark Herschberg 95, MNG 97, 05, CTO at Madison Logic
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Jan/28 | Wed | 07:00PM-08:00PM | 32-123 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Upon graduating from MIT you will begin a career. MIT has provided you with countless facts and formulas to help you with your job, but what have you learned to help you with your career? This talk gives you structure to think through your career and help you maximize both your income and happiness. It will teach you how to answer questions such as: How do you know which job is right? Where will you be in 20 years? What to ask for in job negotiations? The talk also covers the common job mistakes and how to avoid them. Register today! Walk-ins welcome.
MARK HERSCHBERG Educated at MIT (with degrees in physics, EE/CS, and a masters in cryptography) Mark has spent his career launching and fixing new ventures at startups, Fortune 100s, and academia. Mark has worked at and consulted to number startups typically taking on roles in general management, operations, and technology. He has been involved from inception and fundraising through growth and sale of the company. These startup companies have included a wireless application platform, online advertising, OLAP, and new language development. Mark was instrumental in launching ServiceLive.com Sears online home services labor market; he also helped fix NBCs online video marketplace (now Hulu.com). In academia, he spent a year at HBS working with two finance professors to create the upTick system now used to teach finance at many of the top business schools and at MIT helped launched UPOP at which he's taught the past 15 years.
Sponsor(s): Alumni Association
Contact: Elena Byrne, W98-206C, 617 252-1143, EBYRNE@MIT.EDU
Departmental Exploration (DEX)
Shauna Peterson, Staff Associate, Amgen Scholars, Meghan Kenney, Assistant Dean, New Student Programming
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
First-year students, have you picked your passion yet? Don't miss this series of departmental exploration (DEX) events sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Advising and Academic Programming.
DEX will be a structured time at the end of IAP for academic discovery that will allow students to experience what it’s like to be an undergrad in various department. Events include: student panels, open houses and showcases of projects and research. Each day there will be at least one topic panel featuring students and faculty from departments listed who will speak about their in and out of class experiences studying and teaching in this department.
Events will take place January 26, 28, 29 & 30. No sign up is necessary, just come to whatever sessions you are most interested in!
January 26: Technological Engineering (Courses 1, 2, 3, 6, 16, 22)
January 28: Chemistry & Chemical Engineering; Biology & Biological Engineering (Courses 3, 5, 6, 6-7, 7, 9, 10, 10B)
January 29: Design, Infrastructure & Policy; Economics, Finance & Business Analytics (Courses 1, 2, 4, 10, 14, 15, 17, 22)
January 30: Math, Physics, Computer Science & Media Studies (Courses 6, 6-3, 8, 18, 22, CMS)
Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming
Contact: Shauna Peterson, 7-104, 617-324-8128, scpeter@mit.edu
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Jan/26 | Mon | 01:00PM-02:30PM | Bush Room (10-105) |
Featuring panelists from Courses 1, 2, 3, 6, 16, and 22
Shauna Peterson - Staff Associate, Amgen Scholars
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Jan/26 | Mon | 02:30PM-04:00PM | 1-131 |
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Jan/26 | Mon | 03:00PM-05:00PM | 54-923 |
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Jan/28 | Wed | 11:00AM-12:00PM | 4-231 |
Course 5
Session Leaders TBD
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Jan/28 | Wed | 12:00PM-01:30PM | 4-004 |
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| Jan/28 | Wed | 01:00PM-02:00PM | 4-231 |
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Jan/28 | Wed | 02:00PM-03:30PM | 46-3310 |
Course 9
Session Leaders TBD
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Jan/28 | Wed | 02:00PM-03:00PM | 48-316 |
Course 1 TREX (Traveling Research Experience)
Session Leaders TBD
| Jan/28 | Wed | 03:00PM-04:30PM | Bush Room (10-105) |
Featuring panelists from Courses 5 & 10
Shauna Peterson - Staff Associate, Amgen Scholars
| Jan/28 | Wed | 04:30PM-05:30PM | Bush Room (10-105) |
Featuring panelists from Courses 3, 6-7, 7, 9, & 10B
Shauna Peterson - Staff Associate, Amgen Scholars
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Jan/29 | Thu | 12:30PM-02:00PM | 1-131 |
Session Description TBD
Session Leaders TBD
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Jan/29 | Thu | 02:00PM-03:30PM | Bush Room (10-105) |
Featuring panelists from Courses 14 & 15
Shauna Peterson - Staff Associate, Amgen Scholars
| Jan/29 | Thu | 03:30PM-05:00PM | Bush Room (10-105) |
Featuring panelists from Course 17
Shauna Peterson - Staff Associate, Amgen Scholars
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Jan/29 | Thu | 05:00PM-06:00PM | Bush Room (10-105) |
Featuring panelists from Courses 1, 2, 4, and 22
Shauna Peterson - Staff Associate, Amgen Scholars
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Jan/29 | Thu | 06:30PM-07:30PM | 66-110 |
Course 10
Session Leaders TBD
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Jan/30 | Fri | 01:00PM-02:30PM | Bush Room (10-105) |
Featuring panelists from Courses 6-3, 8, 18, and CMS
Shauna Peterson - Staff Associate, Amgen Scholars
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Jan/30 | Fri | 03:00PM-04:30PM | Bush Room (10-105) |
Featuring Jake Mower, Andrew Dane, Alex Patterson, and David Levonian
Shauna Peterson - Staff Associate, Amgen Scholars
Developing your Teaching Philosophy Statement
Dr. Janet Rankin, Senior Associate Director, Teaching & Learning Lab
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/27
Limited to 20 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Virtually all job-postings for faculty positions in the US require applicants to submit a Teaching Philosophy Statement. While the format, length and emphasis of a teaching philosophy may vary considerably across institutions, disciplines and positions, many elements of a TPS are invariant.
In this 2-day, hands-on workshop, lead by Amanda Sobel from the Writing & Communications Center (WCC) and Janet Rankin from the Teaching and Learning Lab (TLL), participants will:
Sponsor(s): Teaching and Learning Lab, Writing and Communication Center, Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Leann Dobranski, E39-207, 617 253-3371, LEANN@MIT.EDU
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Jan/28 | Wed | 01:00PM-03:00PM | E39-040 |
Dr. Janet Rankin - Senior Associate Director, Teaching & Learning Lab, Dr. Amanda Sobel - Lecturer CMS/Writing Program
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Jan/30 | Fri | 01:00PM-03:00PM | E39-040 |
Dr. Amanda Sobel - Lecturer CMS/Writing Program, Dr. Janet Rankin - Senior Associate Director, Teaching & Learning Lab
Discover and Practice Your Inner Art: Be a Professional You
Sahar Hakim-Hashemi '13
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Jan/29 | Thu | 06:00PM-09:00PM | 32-144 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
We believe in having a fulfilling life. We believe that we all have something special within to offer to our communities and to the world, we call this your Inner Art. Practice Your Inner Art is a self-discovery workshop that will make you realize what you’re really good at. It’s what you do all the time, mostly without noticing it. We want to help you recognize and practice your inner art to create a fulfilling and personalized professional path. This workshop is based on a set of self-discovery exercises.
Sponsor(s): Alumni Association
Contact: Elena Byrne, W98-206C, 617 252-1143, EBYRNE@MIT.EDU
Discover and Practice Your Inner Art: Be a Professional You
Sahar Hakim-Hashemi '13
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Jan/22 | Thu | 06:00PM-09:00PM | 56-114 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
We believe in having a fulfilling life. We believe that we all have something special within to offer to our communities and to the world, we call this your Inner Art. Practice Your Inner Art is a self-discovery workshop that will make you realize what you’re really good at. It’s what you do all the time, mostly without noticing it. We want to help you recognize and practice your inner art to create a fulfilling and personalized professional path. This workshop is based on a set of self-discovery exercises.
Sponsor(s): Alumni Association
Contact: Elena Byrne, W98-206C, 617 252-1143, EBYRNE@MIT.EDU
Discover and Practice Your Inner Art: Be a Professional You
Sahar Hakim-Hashemi '13
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Jan/15 | Thu | 06:00PM-09:00PM | 4-370 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
We believe in having a fulfilling life. We believe that we all have something special within to offer to our communities and to the world, we call this your Inner Art. Practice Your Inner Art is a self-discovery workshop that will make you realize what you're really good at. It's what you do all the time, mostly without noticing it. We want to help you recognize and practice your inner art to create a fulfilling and personalized professional path. This workshop is based on a set of self-discovery exercises.
Sponsor(s): Alumni Association
Contact: Elena Byrne, W98-206C, 617 252-1143, EBYRNE@MIT.EDU
Does Your Resume Communicate the Right Message?
Bob Dolan, Career Counselor
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Jan/13 | Tue | 02:00PM-03:30PM | 4-237 |
Enrollment: Advance registration requested
This workshop presented by Bob Dolan will discuss the many ways of creating a resume that effectively targets the Hiring Manager. Can your resume survive a 15 second scan and still get into the YES pile? Discussions will surround the strategies of effective messaging and how to be "on-point" with your written communication. Your resume is not an autobiography, but rather a list of relevant accomplishments that links your skills to the needs of the company. You’ll use these techniques in your lifelong career strategies. All GECD events are open to MIT undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and alumni. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
East Coast Chicano Student Forum: Latinos and Entrepreneurship
Willy Vasquez, President of ECCSF Planning Committee
Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/24
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: None
How Latinos have contributed to the business world and how we can do so ourselves by developing the skills to take their start-up from an idea to a business plan.
Sign up: http://mit.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event.aspx?id=379&cid=35&p=1
Sponsor(s): LUChA
Contact: ECCSF exec, lucha_eccsf-exec@mit.edu
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Jan/31 | Sat | 10:00AM-11:00AM | 10-250 |
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Jan/31 | Sat | 11:00AM-12:00PM | Buildings 3 & 4 |
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Jan/31 | Sat | 12:00PM-01:00PM | Buildings 3 & 4 |
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Jan/31 | Sat | 03:00PM-04:00PM | Buildings 3 & 4 |
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Jan/31 | Sat | 06:30PM-09:00PM | Walker Memorial |
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Jan/31 | Sat | 11:00PM-01:00AM | Lobdell |
Effective Internship Search Strategies
Christina Henry, Career Counselor
Enrollment: Advance registration requested
Attendance:
Learn about the internship search process from start to finish. From self-assessment and gathering the right materials to company research and effective search strategies, this workshop will cover all you need to know about finding a great internship. This webinar is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
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Jan/07 | Wed | 12:00PM-01:00PM | Webinar |
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Jan/22 | Thu | 02:00PM-03:00PM | 4-257 |
(CANCELED) Exploring the Wealth of Job Opportunities This Year!
Beverly Kahn
| Jan/26 | Mon | 05:30PM-07:00PM | 34-401B |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Join recruiting industry veterans in an interactive discussion of "How to Navigate Multiple Job Offers"
Beverly Kahn founded New Dimensions in Technology (NDT), a Boston-area recruiting firm, over 30 years ago, and has worked successfully to place many MIT students and alums.
Risa Kahn, Recruiting Manager, New Dimensions in Technology (NDT)
Alan Wagner, MIT graduate, Computer Science and Engineering, Class of 2014
NDT has successfully partnered with generations of MIT students and alums to build and grow their careers! Alan Wagner will be joining the discussionto share his experience in getting a jumpstart to his career by partnering with NDT in his recent job search.
All are welcome.
Sponsor(s): Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Contact: Anne Hunter, 38-476, 617 253-4654, ANNEH@MIT.EDU
FAILURE -- AN ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT TO BEING SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL, SCIENCE, AND STARTUPS
Amir Nashat ScD '02, Managing Partner, Polaris Partners
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Jan/20 | Tue | 06:30PM-07:30PM | 56-114 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Most MIT students have rarely, if ever, tasted intellectual failure before arriving on campus. MIT, for good reason, tries hard to soften the blow that every freshman goes through of suddenly being surrounded by the best students in the world and learning how to cope with failure.
This class addresses a fundamental paradox, if failure is so bad, why do virtually all major scientific discoveries and most successful startups begin with failure? We will review both well-known and not-so-well-known examples where failure was the prerequisite for success, with the aim of crafting a set of personalized rules that can help us have fun, succeed and make a big impact at MIT and in our lives after graduation.
Amir Nashat, ScD. Course 10, '02. Educated as an engineer at Berkeley and MIT, Amir has spent his time since school helping entrepreneurs start great companies, and, along the way, starting a few himself. Amir is a managing partner at Polaris Partners, a leading venture capital firm with offices in Boston, San Francisco and Dublin. He has spent most of his career working in biotechnology, being fortunate to meet great entrepreneurs and have the opportunity to invest in a number of important companies and medicines that can make a huge impact on patients' lives. Amir has also led the startup phase of three MIT-based startups (Living Proof, Pervasis and Sun Catalytix), ranging from personal care to medicine to energy fields.
Sponsor(s): Alumni Association
Contact: Elena Byrne, W98-206C, 617 252-1143, EBYRNE@MIT.EDU
Get a Patent on your Invention & Turn it into a Startup!
Christopher Noble
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Jan/15 | Thu | 12:30PM-02:00PM | 3-133 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
You've invented something really cool. Can you get a patent? Can you create a company around it?
Come and hear Christopher Noble, MIT Technology Licensing Officer. Learn how and when to file a patent (and if you need to); how your startup can spin the invention out from MIT and get that coveted “exclusive license”; how MIT’s Technology Licensing Office can help you; and what investors are looking for when they ask you: “What about your IP?”
To register please email: kmkhalil@mit.edu
Sponsor(s): Technology Licensing Office
Contact: Katrina Khalil-Iannetti, NE18-501, 617 253-6966, KMKHALIL@MIT.EDU
Google Site Visit
Elizabeth Robbins, Employer Relations Coordinator
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Jan/26 | Mon | 10:00AM-12:00PM | Cambridge Office |
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/22
Limited to 30 participants
Don’t “google” what it’s like to work at Google, come visit Google’s Cambridge Office and see what it’s like for yourself! MIT alumni and the recruiting staff at Google are excited to welcome MIT students to their office, share information about their company, culture and positions, and hear questions from you! Be sure to register by Thursday, January 22nd!
Registration Information:
Registration deadline is Thursday, January 22nd at 5:00 pm. Registration is required for each individual employer visit and can be completed by logging into CareerBridge and then searching for "IAP Site Visit to Google” in the Events section of CareerBridge. Space is limited to 30 students. The same expectations for participating in On Campus Recruiting (OCR) apply to employer visits. Please review the Student Rights and Responsibilities for information on cancellations and no shows. http://gecd.mit.edu/jobs/find/apply/campus_interview/policies
Attire Expectations:
Business casual or business professional attire is required to participate in these employer visits. For help in determining appropriate attire visit the MIT Careers (GECD) Pinterest Boards. http://www.pinterest.com/mitcareers/
Need More Information?
For more information contact Elizabeth Robbins robbinse@mit.edu.
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
Greek Life and Networking
Lindsey Fernandez, Events Assistant
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Jan/15 | Thu | 06:00PM-07:00PM | 4-257 |
Enrollment: Advance registration requested
Are you a member of a Greek Fraternity or Sorority at MIT? If so, networking with your community’s alumni base is especially important! Please join GECD and FSILG for a workshop on the best ways to reach out and utilize your alumni as students and as new professionals. All GECD events are open to MIT undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and alumni. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
Hacking a Software Interview -- Mastering Programming Interview Questions
Ron Chaney
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Jan/21 | Wed | 05:30PM-07:00PM | 32-155 |
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Jan/22 | Thu | 05:30PM-07:00PM | 32-155 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: one MIT programming class or equivalent; 6.006 useful
Ever wanted to work at a company like Google, TripAdvisor, Akamai, or Facebook? There's just one thing standing in your way: the interview. But there's no need to fear. We've mastered the interview questions and topics, and we want to show you how you can nail every programming question. Whether you're a beginning programmer or a seasoned expert, this class is for you. The class focuses on computer science topics that frequently come up in programming interviews. It covers time complexity, hash tables, binary search trees, and some other things you might learn in 6.046. However, most of the time is devoted to topics you won't learn in class, such as crafty bitwise logic and tricks to solving problems. If you have any interest in working at a computer science company, make sure you don't miss this class!
Sponsor(s): Student Information Processing Board, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Contact: Ashley Moniz, amacri@akamai.com
How to Negotiate Your First Job
Paul Levy 72, Farzana Mohamed 94
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Jan/29 | Thu | 07:00PM-08:30PM | E62-262 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
You have spent most of your childhood and young adult life going to school–primary school, secondary school, and college–preparing to enter the work force. You have gotten pretty good at science, mathematics, computer programming, accounting, or whatever. You have applied for jobs and now you have been offered one. It's time to sit down face to face with your potential employer, and you don’t know what to say and you don’t know what to ask for.
We are going to give you the tools to get through this stage of your life. Sure, we are going to help you get what you want and deserve. But, here’s the little secret. We’re going to help you get what you want and deserve in a way that will make your new employer even more pleased to hire you. “What?” you say, “I will end up with more money and better working conditions and my new employer will be happy?"
Sponsor(s): Alumni Association
Contact: Elena Byrne, W98-206C, 617 252-1143, EBYRNE@MIT.EDU
How to Network with MIT Alumni
Elizabeth Robbins, Employer Relations Coordinator
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Jan/21 | Wed | 03:30PM-05:00PM | 4-153 |
Enrollment: Advance registration requested
Come join GECD and the MIT Alumni Association for a workshop on the best ways to reach out to and network with MIT alumni. We will examine effective tactics for networking through the MIT ICAN Alumni Directory and strategies for conducting informational interviews. This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development, Alumni Association
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
HubSpot Site Visit
Elizabeth Robbins, Employer Relations Coordinator
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Jan/26 | Mon | 02:30PM-04:00PM | Cambridge Office |
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/22
Limited to 30 participants
Are you interested in the start up field? Do you want to learn more about how companies are working to integrate marketing and technology? If so, join us for a visit to HubSpot, Inc. on Monday, January 26th! HubSpot is the world’s leading inbound marketing and sales platform. Today, more than 11,500 customers in more than 70 countries use HubSpot’s software, services, and support to transform the way they attract, engage, and delight customers. HubSpot's team is excited to share information about their company, culture, internships and leadership programs, and exciting projects their employees work on. Be sure to register by Thursday, January 22nd.
Registration Information:
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
ICC Info Session: Cross Cultural Communication
Michelle Christy, Director, Office of Sponsored Projects, Cecelia Wardle, Director, Special Projects, Office of Major Agreements
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Jan/14 | Wed | 10:00AM-11:30AM | Chipman Room, 6-104 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Prereq: RSVP to jkeating@mit.edu
The International Coordinating Committee (ICC) is sponsoring an information session on cross-cultural communications. MIT has an increasing number of international activities which entail collaborating with people abroad. Additionally, our own campus community is international and diverse. This information session will be helpful to everyone working in our global and multi-cultural environment.
We are fortunate to have a few experts among us who have offered to provide some background and help raise awareness on this topic. Bhaskar Pant, Executive Director of Professional Education and Bernd Widdig, Director of International Affairs, will be presenting on this very important and interesting subject. April Julich Perez from MISTI will also introduce some related resources available to the general MIT community.
Contact: John Keating, NE18-909C, 617 324-7716, JKEATING@MIT.EDU
Leadership 101
Lindsey Fernandez, Events Assistant
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Jan/12 | Mon | 01:00PM-02:00PM | 4-257 |
Enrollment: Advance registration requested
With the increasing demand of accountability in the work force, articulating leadership skills has become a crucial aspect of one’s interviewing process. However, how often do you assess your leadership skills? Weekly? Monthly? Never? This session will focus on leadership through a self-exploration lens to prepare students for the nerve-racking interview process! This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
LinkedIn Lab
Lily Zhang, Career Counselor, Scott Murray, Social Media Specialist
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Jan/26 | Mon | 11:00AM-12:00PM | E39-040, Bring your laptop |
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/26
Limited to 15 participants
Registration REQUIRED through CareerBridge (www.myinterfase.com/mit/student, click on Events tab)
Bring your laptop to explore the many ways LinkedIn can help you in your career exploration and job or internship search. We will begin with an overview of LinkedIn and some of the key areas of a complete LinkedIn profile. This will be followed by individual work on your profile, with Career Services staff available to answer your questions. This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni.
Required: Set up a free account at Linkedin.com and begin to fill in your profile prior to the workshop. Bring a laptop to the workshop. Limited to 15 students.
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
Making the Most of Your Presentation, featuring Jean-luc Doumont
Jean-luc Doumont, Lead Instructor
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Jan/20 | Tue | 02:00PM-04:00PM | 10-250 |
Enrollment: Advance registration requested
Strong oral presentation skills are a key to success for engineers, scientists, and other professionals, yet many speakers are at a loss to tackle the task. Systematic as they otherwise can be in their work, they go at it intuitively, sometimes haphazardly, with much good will but seldom good results. Based on Dr. Doumont’s book Trees, maps, and theorems about “effective communication for rational minds” this lecture proposes a systematic way to prepare and deliver presentations. Among others, it covers structure, slides, and delivery, as well as stage fright. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
Negotiating Job Offers
Colin Smith, Assistant Director
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Jan/06 | Tue | 04:00PM-05:00PM | 3-370 |
Enrollment: Advance registration requested
The Negotiating Job Offers workshop will examine the many variables that exist during the evaluation and negotiation process of Job Offers. Knowing how, when, and why you should negotiate will be reviewed. Salary vs. Total Compensation will be examined. Strategies on the negotiation process will be discussed along with “Should You Negotiate?” and "What Can" and "What Can Not" be negotiated. These strategies can be used throughout your career. This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
Nuclear Reactor Tour and Information Session for Freshmen Interested in Reactor Operator Positions (paid on-campus job)
Taylor Tracy, Administrative Assistant II
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Jan/21 | Wed | 10:00AM-11:00AM | NW12, first floor, Ring doorbell for entry, may arrive early |
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/20
Limited to 20 participants
Prereq: RSVP by 1/20: http://goo.gl/forms/gpclo83sJO
Looking for a job on campus? Interested in learning how to operate a nuclear reactor?
MIT's Nuclear Reactor Lab is currently seeking out motivated MIT freshmen for reactor operator positions. There will be a job information session and tour of the reactor on January 21st at 10:00am for freshmen who are interested in the position. To register for this event, please fill out the following Google Form by 1/20: http://goo.gl/forms/gpclo83sJO
No previous knowledge of nuclear physics or engineering is required and freshmen in all majors are welcomed! All knowledge and skills are taught during the training period. *Please note that to qualify for this position you must be able to work full-time during the summer in 2015*
A little bit more about the position: Those who are hired will train part-time (~10 hours/week) during the spring semester and full-time during the summer (and IAP if possible). In September, qualified students will take a licensing exam to be administered on-site by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Once licensed, students work ~16 hours/week through their senior years and have the option to work full time during subsequent summers. Flexible shifts are available to work with your varying schedule throughout the semesters.
Sponsor(s): Nuclear Reactor Lab
Contact: Taylor Tracy, NW12-108b, 617 253-4211, TTRACY@MIT.EDU
Persuading Others, featuring Jean-luc Doumont
Jean-luc Doumont, Lead Instructor
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Jan/22 | Thu | 02:00PM-04:00PM | 10-250 |
Enrollment: Advance registration requested
Persuasion skills are a critical asset for any career: We must convince employers to hire us, get the boss to let us start a project, or get coworkers to help out. Persuading others offers a rational approach to it: it covers how to use personal/organizational power, how to deploy tactics on four different human planes, and how to harness basic social influences to get other people to accede more easily to our requests. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
Plasticity in Development, Evolution, and Disease
Mary Gehring, Assistant Professor of Biology, Member, Whitehead Institute
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: none
The theme amongst speakers in this series is Plasticity in Development, Evolution, and Disease.
Sponsor(s): Biology
Contact: Assistant Professor Mary Gehring, WI-561C, 617-324-0343, mgehring@wi.mit.edu
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Jan/07 | Wed | 01:00PM-02:00PM | McGovern Auditorium |
Histone methylation dynamics, recognition, and link to human disease
McGovern Auditorium, Whithead Institute
Yang Shi - Professor, Cell Biology Department
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Jan/12 | Mon | 01:00PM-02:00PM | McGovern Auditorium |
Immune and neural epigenomics of Alzheimer's disease
McGovern Auditorium, Whithead Institute
Li-Huei Tsai - Prof & Director, Picower Institute for Learning & Memory
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Jan/26 | Mon | 01:00PM-02:00PM | McGovern Auditorium |
Dynamics of protein and RNA expression in developmental systems
McGovern Auditorium, Whitehead Institute
Marc Kirschner - Professor and Chair, Department of Systems Biology
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Jan/28 | Wed | 01:00PM-02:00PM | McGovern Auditorium |
Adaptation of meiosis to whole genome duplication
McGovern Auditorium, Whitehead Auditorium
Kirsten Bomblies - Associate Professor of Organismic & Evolutionary Biology
Salary Negotiating for Women
Lindsey Fernandez, Events Assistant
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Jan/13 | Tue | 04:00PM-05:00PM | 4-257 |
Enrollment: Advance registration requested
MIT women, have you thought about salary negotiation but aren’t sure how you can be effective? Do you know the costs of avoiding a negotiating a job offer? Are you just not sure where to start? Despite the fact that women have achieved greater equality in the workplace, we still negotiate much less often than men, and this is one of the factors that contributes to a 33% wage gap for women! This workshop provides strategies to successfully negotiate salary, as well as engage in other work-place negotiations. This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
Sampling of Careers in Biology
Biology Department & Biology Graduate Students
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: none
This program will cover eight career paths for Biology PhDs.
Sponsor(s): Biology
Contact: Mary Gehring, WI-561C, 4-0343, mgehring@wi.mit.edu
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Jan/06 | Tue | 01:00PM-03:00PM | 76-156 |
Marketing Yourself Effectively for Non-Research Career Opportunities
Dora Farkas, PhD, Founder of www.Finishyourthesis.com
Robert Dolan, Career Counselor, Career Advisor, MIT Postdoctoral Scholars
Pursuing a non-research based career can seem like such a gargantuan task for many PhD holders. The aim of this workshop is to teach PhD holders how to best leverage their academic research experience and talents.
Dora Farkas - PhD, Founder of www.Finishyourthesis.com, Robert Dolan - Career Counselor, Career Advisor, MIT Postdoctoral Scholars
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Jan/08 | Thu | 01:00PM-03:00PM | Whitehead Auditorium |
Do you enjoy teaching and helping people learn? Come hear about careers that are focused on science education and science outreach and learn how you can share your love of science with the public.
Mareshia Donald - PhD, Education/Diversity Program Manager, Benjamin Kotrc - Ph.D., Education/Public Outreach Lead -MIT NASA Astrobiology, Megan Rokop - PhD Associate Director Honors College Faculty Member, Mary Ellen Wiltrout - PhD, MITx Technical Instructor/MITx Curriculum Development
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Jan/14 | Wed | 10:00AM-11:30AM | 76-156 |
A scientist's skills need not be applied only to the lab and classroom. Come find out how scientists can employ their expertise in government and policy agencies, playing a role in shaping research infrastructure and public perception and understanding of science!
Michael Simon - Principal Data Scientist, John Randell - Program Officer for Science Policy, Laura Maliszewski - Excecutive Director, Harvard Program in Therapeutic Science, Bina Venkataraman - Director of Global Policy Initiatives
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Jan/21 | Wed | 01:00PM-03:00PM | Whitehead Auditorium |
Are you considering a job in the biotechnology industry or wondering about the differences between academic and industry labs? Join us for an exciting Q&A session with a panel of scientists representing different areas of industry, and find out whether industry is right for you.
Brenda Minesinger - Research Scientist, Jake Harrison - Senior Manager, Jason Merkin - Research Investigator, Peter Demuth - Senior Scientist
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Jan/22 | Thu | 01:00PM-03:00PM | 68-181 |
Science is communicated to entertain, inform, and persuade audiences through many media types. Come learn about the careers and experiences of four accomplished and diverse professionals that communicate science on a daily basis.
Heidi Ledford - Science Writer, Seth Mnookin - Assistant Professor, MIT Graduate Science Writing Program, Heather Goldstone - Science Editor, Cynthia Barber - Medical Writer
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Jan/27 | Tue | 01:00PM-03:00PM | 68-181 |
A Career in Venture Capital/ Entrepreneurship
The business of biology is booming! This seminar features entrepreneurs and venture capitalists who suggest the best way to merge Biology with business. Come listen and speak with PhDs who have made the transition from bench work to the business world.
Kate Moreau - Senior Associate, Geoffrey von Maltzahn - Venture Labs Partner, Ali Williams - Business Development Manager
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Jan/29 | Thu | 01:00PM-03:00PM | Whitehead Auditorium |
The field of intellectual property is growing quickly and opening new career paths for scientists. Our panelists are all PhD holders who have successfully leveraged their scientific background to understand cutting-edge technologies and communicate scientific facts in a legal framework.
Nishia Keiser - PhD, Attorney at Law, Grace I. Wang - PhD, Patent Agent, Crystal Lee Kellas - PhD, Technology Specialist, Patent Agent, Kristin Konzak - JD, PhD, Senior IP Counsel
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Jan/30 | Fri | 01:00PM-03:00PM | 68-181 |
Join us to learn more about exciting career opportunities in consulting! Our amazing panelists are former PhDs who have successfully made the transition from the benches of biological sciences to the world of business.
Seth Berman - Senior Engagement Manager, Brenda Goguen - Consultant, Jennifer Hou - Life Sciences Consultant
So you wanna be a scientist
Carmen Varela, Research Scientist
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/05
Limited to 15 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: none
You want to be a scientist. . . and you want to be good at it. . . but what does that involve? Can we promote quality and excellence in a highly creative and dynamic field such as that of scientific research? Explore, discuss, and relect on what it means to be a good scientist these days. Although we will touch on scientific ethics and integrity, the main focus of the class is to reflect on what, within ethical practices, constitutes high quality science and on what, if any, mindsets and approaches can help you make it better. Examples and readings will be drawn primarily - but not only - from the neuroscience literature.
Sponsor(s): Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Contact: Carmen Varela, 46-5233, 617-501-6261, carmenv@mit.edu
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Jan/05 | Mon | 05:00PM-06:30PM | 46-3015 |
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Jan/09 | Fri | 05:00PM-06:30PM | 46-3015, Group presentation/discussion |
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Jan/12 | Mon | 05:00PM-06:30PM | 46-3015 |
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Jan/16 | Fri | 05:00PM-06:30PM | 46-3015, Group presentation/discussion |
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Jan/20 | Tue | 05:00PM-06:30PM | 46-3015 |
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Jan/23 | Fri | 05:00PM-06:30PM | 46-3015, Group presentation/discussion |
Participants must attend all sessions
Carmen Varela - Research Scientist
Social Media for the Job Search
Scott Murray, Social Media Specialist
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Jan/21 | Wed | 01:00PM-02:00PM | 4-257 |
Enrollment: Advance registration requested
Most employers search social media when deciding whether to hire a candidate. What kind of a message does your online presence send? Learn how to use social media to make you a more desirable job candidate, brand yourself, and tap your networks to find out about more opportunities. This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
Sonos Site Visit
Elizabeth Robbins, Employer Relations Coordinator
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Jan/28 | Wed | 10:00AM-12:00PM | Cambridge Office |
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/22
Limited to 30 participants
Do you love music? Ever wondered how you can combine your love of music and your love of engineering? Sonos is inventing the future of music and are looking for game changing, music loving software developers. Please join us on Wednesday, January 28th for a tour of their facilities and on-site information session! The team at Sonos is excited to share information about their company, culture, exciting projects and more. Be sure to register by Thursday, January 22nd!
Registration Information:
Registration deadline is Thursday, January 22nd at 5:00 pm. Registration is required for each individual employer visit and can be completed by logging into CareerBridge and then searching for "IAP Site Visit to Sonos, Music and Sound Engineering” in the Events section of CareerBridge. Space is limited to 30 students. The same expectations for participating in On Campus Recruiting (OCR) apply to employer visits. Please review the Student Rights and Responsibilities for information on cancellations and no shows. http://gecd.mit.edu/jobs/find/apply/campus_interview/policies
Attire Expectations:
Business casual or business professional attire is required to participate in these employer visits. For help in determining appropriate attire visit the MIT Careers (GECD) Pinterest Boards. http://www.pinterest.com/mitcareers/
Need More Information?
For more information contact Elizabeth Robbins robbinse@mit.edu.
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
The Art of Behavioral Interviewing
Bob Dolan, Career Counselor
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Jan/07 | Wed | 03:00PM-04:30PM | 4-163 |
Enrollment: Advance registration requested
While your technical skills will get you the interview, it is your behavioral attributes that will get you the job. This session will discuss preparation and strategies for a successful interview. In addition, sample behavioral interview questions will be provided along with tips on how to answer these tough questions. This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
The Startup Code: Secrets To Successfully Marketing Your Tech Startup In A Noisy World
Andrew Percey '95, MNG '96, Founder, Prometheus Internet Marketing
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Jan/13 | Tue | 06:30PM-07:30PM | 32-124 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
"Build it and they will come" is the deadly assumption of many startups. It’s one of the biggest reasons that 80% fail before their second birthday. According to The New York Times, we get exposed to around 5,000 sales and marketing messages every day. We live in a very noisy world full of established businesses and hungry startups all fighting for the same precious customer eyeballs. This is why your business needs to STAND OUT if you want it to survive and thrive. In this highly-focused, information-rich marketing seminar for tech startups you will learn how to:
- Increase your probability of success by choosing the right markets
- Fully engage prospects by understanding the heartbeat of your audience
- See what's working for your competitors with a deep (yet ethical) spying mission
- Differentiate your business by uniquely positioning your products and services
- Create an effective business presence both online and offline
- Produce a website designed to convert prospects into customers
- Generate the right prospect traffic at the right pace
- Quickly engender the critical trust required in order to make sales
The seminar will be presented by Kenny Goodman, tech startup founder and business coach, and Andrew Percey, MIT ’95, MNG ’96, founder of Prometheus Internet Marketing and advisor to the MIT Venture Mentoring Service (VMS).
*This is seminar is being offered twice to accommodate students' busy schedules.
Contact: Elena Byrne, W98-206C, 617 252-1143, EBYRNE@MIT.EDU
The Startup Code: Secrets To Successfully Marketing Your Tech Startup In A Noisy World
Andrew Percey '95, MNG '96, Founder, Prometheus Internet Marketing
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Jan/14 | Wed | 06:30PM-07:30PM | 32-155 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
"Build it and they will come" is the deadly assumption of many startups. It’s one of the biggest reasons that 80% fail before their second birthday. According to The New York Times, we get exposed to around 5,000 sales and marketing messages every day. We live in a very noisy world full of established businesses and hungry startups all fighting for the same precious customer eyeballs. This is why your business needs to STAND OUT if you want it to survive and thrive. In this highly-focused, information-rich marketing seminar for tech startups you will learn how to:
- Increase your probability of success by choosing the right markets
- Fully engage prospects by understanding the heartbeat of your audience
- See what's working for your competitors with a deep (yet ethical) spying mission
- Differentiate your business by uniquely positioning your products and services
- Create an effective business presence both online and offline
- Produce a website designed to convert prospects into customers
- Generate the right prospect traffic at the right pace
- Quickly engender the critical trust required in order to make sales
The seminar will be presented by Kenny Goodman, tech startup founder and business coach, and Andrew Percey, MIT ’95, MNG ’96, founder of Prometheus Internet Marketing and advisor to the MIT Venture Mentoring Service (VMS).
*This is seminar is being offered twice to accommodate students' busy schedules.
Sponsor(s): Alumni Association
Contact: Elena Byrne, W98-206C, 617 252-1143, EBYRNE@MIT.EDU
Tips to Thrive in your Internship
Deborah Liverman, Director, Career Services
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Jan/28 | Wed | 02:00PM-03:00PM | 4-257 |
Enrollment: Advance registration requested
Is your internship your first workplace experience? Do you have questions regarding how to communicate effectively at your job? Learn how to navigate the social and political environment at your job or internship through this high energy presentation with interactive scenarios. This workshop is geared towards undergraduates, but all students are welcome. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
Unleash Your Inner Company
John Chisholm
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Jan/27 | Tue | 05:30PM-07:00PM | 4-370 |
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/27
Limited to 159 participants
You want to start your own business, but where do you start? What can you do that hasn't already been done? How can you build the self-confidence to take the plunge? Do you need a co-founder? When is the right time to raise money? How can you scale your business? Is starting a for-profit business the most ethical thing you can do?
This fast-paced, one-hour workshop will answer these questions and more. You'll learn how to:
- See dozens of customer needs in areas you are passionate about
- Recognize your many advantages for starting your business
- Assess the fits between each need and your advantages
- Overcome doubts and insecurities that hold you back.
This workshop will help you spend the rest of your life doing what you love, creating security for yourself, and making the world a better place.
"Before [John's workshop], startups always seemed so distant. Now I realize I have all the resources I need." - Ben, MIT class of '14
John Chisholm '75, CEO - John Chisholm Ventures (www.johnchisholmventures.com) has started two software companies in the last two decades. Decisive Technology (now part of Google) was the first company to automate surveys online; CustomerSat (now part of Confirmit) was a leader in enterprise feedback management. He is President Select of the MIT Worldwide Alumni Association, serves on the MIT Corporation Development Committee, and chaired the MIT Club of Northern California.
To register: http://upop.mit.edu/events/view/?id=720
Sponsor(s): Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program -UPOP, Alumni Association
Contact: Kate Moynihan, 1-123-B, 617 253-0041, KATEJM@MIT.EDU
Unlocking the Secrets to Company Databases
Alex Caracuzzo, Librarian
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Jan/14 | Wed | 02:00PM-03:00PM | 4-257, Bring your own laptop or tablet |
Enrollment: Advance registration requested
Have you ever wanted to know all the companies that do what you think you want to do after MIT, or this coming summer? Have you ever wished there was just a list of companies you might be interested in, including vital statistics about the company? Do you want to work in a specific part of the world? Come learn how to use the library and article databases, and uncover the companies that are missing from your job search. Participants are asked to bring their own laptop or tablet as Career Services, in collaboration with the MIT Libraries, will go step-by-step and teach how these effective tools will provide information that could be your key to finding the right company for you. This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development, Libraries
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
Use Improv to Improve Interview and Communication Skills
Jake Livengood, Assistant Director for Graduate Student Career Services
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Jan/15 | Thu | 03:00PM-04:30PM | 4-153 |
Enrollment: Advance sign-up encouraged
Learn improv comedy skills to increase your comfort responding to interview questions and enhance communication and team work skills. This will be a fun and interactive session with Improv Boston, a local Boston improv company. This workshop is especially helpful for those who feel uncomfortable while interviewing or speaking in public. This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
Using self-awareness profiles in professional development and career planning
Dr. Pejman Azarmina, Founder, Thinkocrats, Dr. Samira Kiani
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Jan/29 | Thu | 01:00PM-04:00PM | NE 47-189 |
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/20
Limited to 30 participants
Prereq: Please complete Pyramid of Self-Awareness Scale available
Self-awareness is the starting point for an insightful journey toward self-actualization. In order to gain a better understanding of our key strengths and areas for improvement, we will look at 5 dimensions of our lives: personal values as a source of motivation and intention for our key decisions; thinking content and thinking process as the fuel and engine for our behaviors; modus operandi which in itself is divided into intellectual, moral, operational and social excellence and counter-excellence behaviors; and finally connection channels which show how we typically connect with other people and make impressions.
In this workshop, participants will learn to interpret their profiles and identify areas for personal growth and professional improvement. In addition, participants will evaluate their long term career plans in the
context of their personal values, thoughts, behavioral patterns and connection styles. The workshop is organized in a 4 hour interactive session consisting of presentations, case studies, small group discussions
and reflective time to create an outline for a personalized professional development plan and career strategy.
Prereq: Please complete the Pyramid of Self-Awareness Scale available on
http://thinkocrats.net/tools/psas/psas-for-individuals/. As an "optional"
activity, you may order a personalized summary report with your 5
profiles that will be emailed to you prior to the workshop.
Contact: Samira Kiani, NE47-285, 347 210-1753, SAMKIANI@MIT.EDU
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Site Visit
Elizabeth Robbins, Employer Relations Coordinator
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Jan/23 | Fri | 02:00PM-04:00PM | Vertex Boston Office |
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/21
Limited to 30 participants
Ever wonder what goes on inside the labs and offices at leading pharmaceutical companies? Come join us at Vertex on Friday, January 23rd for a look inside! Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative new medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. MIT alumni and recruiters are excited to share information about their research, internship programs, full time positions, company culture and the exciting projects Vertex is working on. Be sure to register by Wednesday, January 21st.
Registration Information:
Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 21st at 5:00 pm.Registration is required for each individual employer visit and can be completed by logging into CareerBridge and then searching for "IAP Site Visit to Vertex Pharmaceuticals” in the Events section of CareerBridge.Space is limited to 30 students.The same expectations for participating in On Campus Recruiting (OCR) apply to employer visits. Please review the Student Rights and Responsibilities for information on cancellations and no shows. http://gecd.mit.edu/jobs/find/apply/campus_interview/policies
Attire Expectations:
Business casual or business professional attire is required to participate in these employer visits. For help in determining appropriate attire visit the MIT Careers (GECD) Pinterest Boards. http://www.pinterest.com/mitcareers/
Need More Information?
For more information contact Elizabeth Robbins robbinse@mit.edu.
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
What are the Benefits?
Julie Thibodeau, Director of Benefits, Amy McNair, Campus Relations Manager
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Jan/20 | Tue | 01:00PM-02:00PM | 4-257 |
Enrollment: Advance registration requested
What’s a 401k and does a match matter? What should you be looking for in healthcare costs, and what about life insurance, short term disability and dental for those pesky teeth? Can you negotiate vacation or other benefits?
When receiving a job offer, everyone thinks about the salary and maybe the signing bonus…but, what about all the other aspects of an offer? What benefits and other considerations should you be investigating, and what questions do you have about all the small print? Julie Thibodeau, Director of Benefits, and Amy McNair, Campus Relationship Manager, both from Philips North America, will answer your questions. This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
What are your values?
Sahar Hakim-Hashemi '13
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Jan/31 | Sat | 10:00AM-01:00PM | 56-154 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Our values are at the heart of living a fulfilled life. When we practice our values we’re happier, we contribute to our communities and other people’s lives in a meaningful way. This happiness leads to commitment, which leads back to more practice, practice, and practice.
In this workshop you’ll develop self-awareness and become more familiar with what your values really are.
Register for this free workshop.
Sponsor(s): Alumni Association
Contact: Elena Byrne, W98-206C, 617 252-1143, EBYRNE@MIT.EDU
What are your values?
Sahar Hakim-Hashemi '13
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Jan/24 | Sat | 10:00AM-01:00PM | 4-237 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Our values are at the heart of living a fulfilled life. When we practice our values we’re happier, we contribute to our communities and other people’s lives in a meaningful way. This happiness leads to commitment, which leads back to more practice, practice, and practice.
In this workshop you'll develop self-awareness and become more familiar with what your values really are.
Register for this free workshop.
Sponsor(s): Alumni Association
Contact: Elena Byrne, W98-206C, 617 252-1143, EBYRNE@MIT.EDU
What are your values?
Sahar Hakim-Hashemi '13
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Jan/17 | Sat | 10:00AM-01:00PM | 32-124 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Our values are at the heart of living a fulfilled life. When we practice our values we’re happier, we contribute to our communities and other people’s lives in a meaningful way. This happiness leads to commitment, which leads back to more practice, practice, and practice.
In this workshop you'll develop self-awareness and become more familiar with what your values really are.
Register for this free workshop.
Sponsor(s): Alumni Association
Contact: Elena Byrne, W98-206C, 617 252-1143, EBYRNE@MIT.EDU
Women in STEM (panel)
Christina Henry, Career Counselor
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Jan/27 | Tue | 03:00PM-04:30PM | 4-153 |
Enrollment: Advance registration requested
In Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), women continue to be underrepresented despite increased efforts to expose women and girls to the STEM field. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Report, Women in STEM: A Gender Gap to Innovation, women represent only about 25% of workers in STEM and earn 14% less than what men in the field earn. In addition, women experience unique challenges throughout their careers that differ from their male counterparts, such as lack of mentorship and work/family life balance, etc. Come learn from our panelist how they have succeeded in their respective disciplines, what challenges they faced along the way, and what special issues you will need to consider as a woman in STEM. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
Writing Compelling Cover Letters
Meredith Pepin, Career Counselor
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Jan/06 | Tue | 02:00PM-03:30PM | 3-333 |
Enrollment: Advance registration requested
This workshop will teach attendees how to craft a strategic cover letter. Participants should bring a job description they want to apply for to aid in the drafting of an effective cover letter. General information on cover letters will also be discussed. This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: Lindsey Fernandez, E39, 617 715-5329, LINDSEYF@MIT.EDU
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