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(CANCELED) Alcohol Screening Day
Don Camelio, Director, Office of Community Development & Substance Abuse
| Jan/27 | Tue | 12:00PM-02:00PM | PDR's 1 & 2, W20 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Prereq: None
The MIT Alcohol Screening Day (ASD) is an annual event that provides information about alcohol and health as well as free, anonymous screening for alcohol use problems. The program is designed to provide outreach, screening and education about alcohol's effects on health for members of the MIT community. As part of the program, attendees have the opportunity to complete a brief written questionnaire evaluating their alcohol use and talk privately with a member of the CDSA about their results and next steps. All attendees receive a limited addition ASD Camelbak for participating.
This program is geared towards members of the Class of 2018 as a follow-up to the sexual assault programming done during Orientation.
Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming
Contact: Meghan Kenney, 7-103, 617 253-9764, MKENNEY@MIT.EDU
All About UROP
UROP Staff
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Jan/06 | Tue | 01:30PM-02:30PM | 5-217 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Learn all about UROP in this program overview that will include details about when and where to begin looking; strategies for finding the right UROP for you; advice on how and when to submit a proposal; and small-group or one-on-one advice from UROP staff members. All MIT undergraduates are welcome and encouraged to join, particularly those with limited or no prior research experience.
Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program -UROP
Contact: J Alex Hoyt, 7-104, 617 324-6700, JAHOYT@MIT.EDU
(CANCELED) Conversations: By Students, for Students
Laura Maxim Kajan, Staff Associate, Student Support Services
| Jan/28 | Wed | 12:00PM-01:30PM | TBA, Location will be sent following RSVP |
Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Conversations: By Students, for Students is intended to continue the discussion started during orientation with current upperclass students. In the fashion of speed dating, round tables will be set up, each with topics stemming from the “By Students, For Students: Conquering MIT” orientation event. These topics include discovering community, managing expectations, finding your balance, and more! As you move from table to table, upperclass students will help to facilitate conversations amongst you and your peers. With your second semester approaching, take some time to reflect on and share your triumphs and challenges and learn new tips for success in your first year and beyond.
Lunch will be served. RSVP Required. Please use the following link to RSVP, http://doodle.com/fhyv8ang7syd8ihy. Email lmaxim@mit.edu with any dietary restrictions. Location will be emailed with RSVP confirmation.
This program is geared towards members of the Class of 2018 as a follow-up to 'By Students, For Students' program presented during Orientation.
Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming
Contact: Meghan Kenney, 7-103, 617 253-9764, MKENNEY@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
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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
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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 |
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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
Facilitating Effective Research (FER) for Undergraduates
UROP Staff
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Jan/21 | Wed | 01:00PM-02:30PM | 5-233 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
This workshop is aimed at undergraduates with little to no research experience seeking to learn more about how to be productive undergraduate researchers and clear communicators. The workshop will focus on effective communication strategies; understanding individual learning and communication styles; setting realistic goals and expectations with mentors; and how to effectively address issues that may arise in the research environment.
Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program -UROP
Contact: J Alex Hoyt, 7-104, 617 324-6700, JAHOYT@MIT.EDU
Info Session: 2015 MIT Amgen-UROP Scholars Program
Alex Hoyt, Sara Nelson
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Jan/13 | Tue | 03:30PM-04:30PM | 5-217 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
The Amgen-UROP Scholars Program invites undergraduates to participate in faculty-mentored summer research at MIT in the science and biotechnology areas.
Students admitted to this program (known as Amgen Scholars) will have opportunities to conduct research, analyze data, present research results, network with other undergraduates with similar research interests, and develop working relationships with MIT faculty mentors and other research staff.
Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming
Contact: J Alex Hoyt, 7-104, 617 324-6700, JAHOYT@MIT.EDU
Mentor the Class of 2019: Become an Orientation Leader and/or Associate Advisor!
Elizabeth Young, Associate Dean, Leslie Bottari, Staff Associate, Meghan Kenney, Assistant Dean
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Jan/22 | Thu | 12:00PM-01:00PM | 4-149 |
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Jan/29 | Thu | 04:00PM-05:00PM | 4-149 |
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Feb/04 | Wed | 04:00PM-05:00PM | 4-149 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Repeating event, particpants welcome at any session
Prereq: freshmen, sophomores and juniors welcome
The Office of Undergraduate Advising and Academic Programming offers two fantastic leadership opportunities for undergraduates—orientation leader (OL) and associate advisor (AA). Both positions play a key role in helping first year students make a successful transition to MIT. Hear from students in these positions speak about their roles and responsibilities, the opportunities to work with faculty and staff, and the leadership skills they gained that will help them in the future. UAAP representatives will be available to give an overview of the application process and important dates. Light refreshments will be served. Bring any and all questions!
Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming
Contact: Meghan Kenney, 7-103, 617 253-9764, MKENNEY@MIT.EDU
Strategies on How to Find a UROP
UROP Staff
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Jan/15 | Thu | 02:00PM-03:00PM | 5-217 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Join us to learn key strategies for finding a UROP and participate in small-group discussions including one-on-one advice from UROP staff. All MIT undergraduates are welcome and encouraged to join.
Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program -UROP
Contact: J Alex Hoyt, 7-104, 617 324-6700, JAHOYT@MIT.EDU
Talking Consent: Learning How to Talk Openly About Sex
Duane DeFour, Program Manager, Violence Prevention and Response
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Jan/29 | Thu | 12:00PM-01:00PM | 3-442 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Prereq: None
Some fun and interactive activities will help us explore cultural norms and beliefs about sex and what those beliefs do for the concept of “consent.” By the end of the session participants will leave with some ideas on how to make talking about sex (and consent) a little bit more comfortable and dare we say… sexy.
Lunch will be provided. This program is geared towards members of the Class of 2018 as a follow-up to the sexual assault programming done during Orientation.
RSVP encouraged to mkenney@mit.edu
Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming
Contact: Meghan Kenney, 7-103, 617 253-9764, MKENNEY@MIT.EDU
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