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 25, 26, 27 & 28. No sign up is necessary, just come to whatever sessions you are most interested in!
January 25: Technological Engineering (Courses 1, 2, 3, 6, 16, 22)
January 26: Chemistry & Chemical Engineering; Biology & Biological Engineering (Courses 3, 5, 6, 6-7, 7, 9, 10, 10B)
January 27: Economics & Management, Design & Infrastructure, Politics & Policy (Courses 1, 2, 4, 10, 14, 15, 17, 22)
January 28: 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
| Jan/25 | Mon | 01:00PM-02:00PM | Bush Room (10-105) |
Courses 1, 2, 3, 16, 22
Shauna Peterson - Staff Associate, Amgen Scholars
| Jan/25 | Mon | 02:00PM-04:00PM | 1-143 |
Sponsored by Course 1
Session Leaders TBD
| Jan/25 | Mon | 03:00PM-04:00PM | 54-1827 |
Sponsored by Course 12
Session Leaders TBD
| Jan/25 | Mon | 04:00PM-05:00PM | 54-1311 |
Sponsored by Course 12
Session Leaders TBD
| Jan/25 | Mon | 05:30PM-06:30PM | 7-429 |
Session Description TBD
Session Leaders TBD
| Jan/26 | Tue | 12:00PM-01:00PM | 1-131 |
Traveling Research Environment Experience Presentation
Sponsored by Course 1
Session Leaders TBD
| Jan/26 | Tue | 01:00PM-02:00PM | 5-233 |
Courses 3, 5, EAPS
Shauna Peterson - Staff Associate, Amgen Scholars
| Jan/26 | Tue | 02:00PM-03:00PM | 66-201 |
Sponsored by Course 10
Session Leaders TBD
| Jan/26 | Tue | 03:00PM-04:00PM | E25-630 |
Lab Tour: How Stalagmites and Lake Deposits Document Climate Change
Sponsored by Course 12
Session Leaders TBD
| Jan/26 | Tue | 03:00PM-04:00PM | Bush Room (10-105) |
Course 7, EAPS, BCS
Shauna Peterson - Staff Associate, Amgen Scholars
| Jan/26 | Tue | 04:00PM-05:00PM | E25-650B |
Lab Tour: Using Geobiology to Study Life on Early Earth
Sponsored by Course 12
Session Leaders TBD
| Jan/26 | Tue | 04:00PM-05:00PM | Entrance to Bld. 46 |
Sponsored by Course 9
Session Leaders TBD
| Jan/27 | Wed | 10:00AM-11:00AM | 54-915 |
From MIT to Pluto: EAPS explores the outer reaches of our solar system
Sponsored by Course 12
Session Leaders TBD
| Jan/27 | Wed | 11:00AM-12:00PM | Bush Room (10-105) |
Course 4, 22
Shauna Peterson - Staff Associate, Amgen Scholars
| Jan/27 | Wed | 01:00PM-02:00PM | Bush Room (10-105) |
Course 14
Shauna Peterson - Staff Associate, Amgen Scholars
| Jan/27 | Wed | 02:00PM-03:00PM | Bush Room (10-105) |
Course 15
Shauna Peterson - Staff Associate, Amgen Scholars
| Jan/27 | Wed | 03:00PM-04:00PM | Bush Room (10-105) |
US and International Politics, Public Policy, Law and Social Science Statistics Panel
Course 17
Shauna Peterson - Staff Associate, Amgen Scholars
| Jan/27 | Wed | 03:00PM-04:00PM | 1-131 |
Sponsored by Course 1
Session Leaders TBD
| Jan/28 | Thu | 01:00PM-02:00PM | Bush Room (10-105) |
Courses 6, EAPS
Shauna Peterson - Staff Associate, Amgen Scholars
| Jan/28 | Thu | 04:00PM-05:00PM | 54-915 |
Sponsored by Course 12
Session Leaders TBD
Info Session: 2016 MIT Amgen-UROP Scholars Program
Alex Hoyt, Sara Nelson
| Jan/07 | Thu | 03:30PM-04:30PM | 5-233 |
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
Maximizing Your UROP Experience
| Jan/20 | Wed | 04:00PM-05:00PM | 5-233 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Come learn from UROP Staff how to maximize your research experience and communicate with different research stakeholders.
Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming
Contact: J Alex Hoyt, 7-104, 617 324-6700, JAHOYT@MIT.EDU
Mentor the Class of 2020: Become an Orientation Leader and/or Associate Advisor!
Elizabeth Young, Associate Dean, Leslie Bottari, Staff Associate, Meghan Kenney, Assistant Dean
| Jan/26 | Tue | 12:00PM-01:00PM | 4-159 |
| Jan/28 | Thu | 04:00PM-05:00PM | 4-159 |
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
Sexual Violence at MIT: How to Support a Friend
Meg Chuhran, MSW, Victim Advocate, Violence Prevention & Response
| Jan/28 | Thu | 12:00PM-01:00PM | 26-168, Lunch provided |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
We all want to be a good friend, but sometimes it’s hard to know what to say to someone who’s been sexually assaulted or experienced abuse. Join VPR at this session to learn about sexual assault, what it looks like at MIT and how to be a supportive and nonjudgmental friend. There will be a Bingo game with prizes, and lunch will be provided!
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
| Jan/04 | Mon | 03:30PM-04:30PM | 5-233 |
| Jan/14 | Thu | 03:30PM-04:30PM | 5-233 |
| Jan/27 | Wed | 03:30PM-04:30PM | 5-233 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Repeating event, particpants welcome at any session
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
Swing by An Alcohol Screening Day for a brief chat and a free water bottle
Don Camelio, Assistant Dean, Student Outreach and Support
| Jan/20 | Wed | 06:00PM-08:00PM | Baker Hall Basement, Study Carrels |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
The CDSA will be holding an alcohol screening day (ASD) on January 20th at 6:00PM in the basement study carrels of Baker House. ASD provides information about alcohol and health as well as free, anonymous screening for individualized feedback around potential alcohol use problems. As part of the program, attendees have the opportunity to complete a brief written questionnaire evaluating their alcohol use and talk privately with a health professional or trained staff member about their results and next steps. Attendees receive a free camelback water bottle for participating!
Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming, Office of Student Outreach and Support
Contact: Olivia Meredith, ocm@mit.edu
What's in your Knapsack?: Identity Development and its Impact on Your Lived Experience
La-Tarri Canty, Director, Multicultural Programs, Abigail Francis, Director, LGBT@MIT
| Jan/27 | Wed | 12:00PM-01:00PM | W20 Twenty Chimneys |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Presenters: Abigail Francis & La-Tarri Canty
This interactive workshop will encourage participants to examine how their multiple identities are developed and influenced by their upbringing, engagement at MIT and society at large.
We will also delve into the complexities of intersectionality and unpack its impact on our interactions with others.
Lunch will be provided!
Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming
Contact: Meghan Kenney, 7-103, 617 253-9764, MKENNEY@MIT.EDU
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