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IMPORTANT DEPARTMENT EVENTSSpring 2026 Physics Values Committee (PVC) Town HallWho: All are welcome: graduate and undergrate students, postdocs, faculty and staff Please join us on Friday, April 10 at 11am for the Spring 2026 Physics Values Committee (PVC) Town Hall. The students, staff, and faculty comprising the PVC advise the department on all aspects of our community values- we want to hear from you about topics that we should be working on and provide an opportunity for communication within our community. This event will be held in-person in the Pappalardo Room (4-349) with snacks and drinks. All topics are welcome! Partcular topics that will be discussed include:
We would like to get input from the Physics community on what topics you would like to discuss in the breakout session and any questions you have. All topics are welcome. We plan to include specific discussion of issues of the Physics Common Room (PCR), department gender disparity, use of AI, and academic dishonesty. If you have a question or issue that you would like to suggest as a topic, please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/56YwjqQaP5AphoPo9 Thanks and hope to see you on April 10th! Anna Maria Convertino, Benjamin Lehmann, Joseph Checkelsky (co-chairs of the Physics Values Committee) LATEST MIT PHYSICS NEWS
UPCOMING COLLOQUIA & SEMINARSChez Pierre SeminarsMonday, April 6, 2026 at 10:00am ET in Duboc Room (4-331) Nuclear and Particle Theory SeminarMonday, April 6, 2026 at 2:00pm ET - Cosman Room (6C-442) Nuclear and Particle Physics ColloquiumMonday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm ET - Kolker Room (26-414) LNS Lunchtime SeminarTuesday, April 7, 2026 at 12:00pm ET - Kolker Room (26-414) Joint MIT/Tufts Cosmology SeminarTuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:30pm ET at Tufts Astrophysics TalksTuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm ET at Marlar Lounge (37-252) and Zoom MIT-Harvard CUA SeminarTuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm ET - Harvard Ory Forum (301 A/B) Biophysics SeminarWednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:45am ET - Zoom String/Gravity Theory SeminarWednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:45pm ET - Cosman Room (6C-442) MIT-CQE iQuISE SeminarThursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00pm ET - CUA Room (26-214) Physics ColloquiumThursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm ET - 1-190 *NOTE ROOM CHANGE Refreshments at 3:30pm in 4-349 (Pappalardo Community Room)* IAIFI Public ColloquiumFriday, April 10, 2026 at 2:00pm ET - Kolker Room (26-414) PSFC SeminarFriday, April 10, 2026 at 2:00pm ET - Hybrid - NW17-218 UPCOMING EVENTSMIT Graduate Student Appreciation WeekWho: Graduate Students For all the things you do — all the ways you contribute to the MIT community, to a brighter tomorrow, and to the research enterprise itself — we salute you! For complete list of events: https://oge.mit.edu/community-belonging/programs-for-current-students/graduate-student-appreciation-week/?mc_cid=cc0c56d7a4 MIT AeroAstro SpaceTech ConferenceWho: All Students Join AeroAstro for SpaceTech 2026, our annual technically oriented, future-looking event designed to build awareness around the present and future of space technology. This year's theme, "The Space Innovation Ecosystem," explores what it takes to turn research into impact – how early-stage concepts become startups, how teams secure funding and partnerships, and how academic innovation fits into the broader space industry. The conference will feature a SpaceTech Expo and networking hour, along with tables and demos running throughout the day; student lightning talks with audience judging and awards; and panels with academic and industry leaders. Check out the full agenda for more information. SpaceTech 2026 is in-person only, so register today! McKinsey Virtual Office HoursWho: All Students Connect with your recruiter, Mary Feldmann, during virtual office hours below to learn more about the recruiting process or reach via email mary_feldmann@mckinsey.com.Bookmark the MIT x McKinsey Recruiting page HERE for updates and resources. MIT NEI Student Job Opportunities Info SessionWho: All Students Join the newly appointed Director of Curriculum and Instructional Design for MIT New Education Initiative and learn more about how you can help build the courses of the future in technology and engineering! You'll have the opportunity to work with MIT faculty in Engineering, EECS, Math, Physics, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Business Admin + AI. If you're passionate about education, learning, pedagogy, and building meaningful hands-on labs with real-world applications, this is the session for you! We're looking for both undergraduate and graduate students who can help deliver our new curriculum concept - now and over the summer! Stop by on April 8 in 56-169 at noon to learn more about how you can help and what exactly MIT NEI is! Light refreshments will be served. You can learn more about the opportunity on ELx: https://elx.mit.edu/experience/6cdf6529-4ac1-4aef-8adc-bbce728ea857 And read more about NEI from this article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanpenprase/2026/02/10/mits-blueprint 2026 (GSAW) Mocktails and MasterpiecesWho: Graduate Students For Graduate Student Appreciation Week, CAPD invites all graduate students to a Crafternoon! Come and learn the simple but elegant art of glass etching. Choose a piece of glassware that catches your fancy and make it yours with an etched design. You'll also receive a single-serve mocktail kit! Register Tools and Tips for Thesis AuthorsWho: All Students So it's time to write your thesis. What do you need to know about the process? What tools and experts are out there to help? This session will cover the required specifications for submitting your thesis, writing with the Overleaf LaTeX thesis template, ways to approach your literature review section, tools for organizing your literature, and options for managing and sharing related data and code. We'll review some common copyright questions related to theses, including whether you need permission to use certain figures in your thesis, and what is involved when you want to publish parts of your thesis before or after the thesis is submitted. This session is appropriate for anyone who is currently or planning to write a thesis at MIT. Save yourself time and frustration! Since many topics are MIT-specific, this workshop is limited to MIT community members. The workshop will be on Zoom, and the link will be sent to registrants. Instructors will be available at the end to answer specific questions. Register PhD Thesis AnnouncementWho: All Students You are cordially invited to attend the following thesis defense. "Probing Large-Scale Structure of the Universe with the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026 Committee: Kiyoshi Masui, Jacqueline Hewitt, Sarah Millholland Best of luck to Haochen! Optimizing Article AccessWho: All Students Learn how to easily access journal articles for free using library resources. In this webinar, you'll learn how to search the library catalog, place an ILL request, and use LibKey tools to browse journals and download full-text articles, even when searching the open web. This session is ideal for MIT researchers and students with borrowing privileges who want faster, easier access to scholarly literature. PhD Thesis AnnouncementWho: All Students You are cordially invited to attend the following thesis defense. "Ionized Bubbles Throughout the Epoch of Reionization" Date: Friday, April 10, 2026 Committee: Mark Vogelsberger, Anna-Christina Eilers, Edmund Bertschinger, Aaron Smith Best of luck to Meredith! The Future is Semi @ MIT.nanoWho: All Students ARE YOU READY TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF COMPUTING? Join industry leaders for panel discussions and networking with MIT students interested in engineering, computing, materials science, physics, and related fields. Explore how semiconductors power technologies such as artificial intelligence, data centers, immersive displays, and next generation computing. Hear from technical experts and MIT alumni about emerging research areas, real industry challenges, and the skills needed to build a career in one of the most innovative industries in the world. Agenda and more info // Register - MIT Community // Register - Local Community SciVida Consulting Firm Info SessionWho: All Students Join us on April 30th 12pm- 1pm at MIT for an information session with SciVida, a growing boutique consultancy dedicated to transforming decision‑making in the life sciences. Learn how our teams partner with leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies to tackle high‑impact strategic and analytical challenges. We'll share insight into the work we do every day, the collaborative culture that drives us, and the career opportunities available. The session will conclude with an open Q&A. Lime Connect Coffee ChatsWho: All Students Join Yardena Gerwin, Community Engagement Specialist, for Lime Connect Coffee Chats, an opportunity for MIT students with disabilities to connect with a network of students and professionals with visible and non‑visible disabilities. Lime Connect is a nonprofit whose mission is to rebrand disability through achievement by attracting, preparing, and connecting high‑potential disabled talent to scholarships, leadership development programs, and career opportunities with leading corporations. Students can learn about Lime's community, resources, and pathways while also receiving personalized guidance on navigating disability disclosure, career pathways, and internship recruitment. Whether students are exploring career options or seeking a community that recognizes disability, Coffee Chats offer meaningful insight and support. Note: At Lime Connect, we take a radically inclusive approach. By definition, a person with a disability is defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term or recurring issue that impacts one or more activities that others may consider to be a daily function. This definition also includes the perception among others that a disability exists. Remember: 90% of disabilities on campus are non‑visible. Whether you have a learning disability (like ADHD or Dyslexia), a mental health condition, a medical condition, or a visible disability, you belong here. We value the lived experience you bring to the table. Register Data bite: Good practices for depositing dataWho: All Students Are you sharing your data to ensure your research is reproducible? Using a data repository is the easiest way to do so. Learn simple key ways to take advantage of the features data repositories offer to make sure your data is FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable and reuseable). This short workshop will be held over Zoom and the link will be emailed to registrants. "MIT in 3:00" Film ScreeningWho: All Students A screening of the finalists in the MIT in 3:00 competition! A reception starts at 5:30pm, with screenings beginning at 6pm. The Jury and Audience prizes will be awarded. Inspired by Antje Ehmann's and Harun Farocki's world-wide video project "Labour in a Single Shot," which explored the subject of work through short video clips, MIT in 3:00 asks competitors — What is your MIT? And can you show it in 3 minutes? MIT in 3:00 continues the tradition of The Media Spectacle, honoring its founder, former Comparative Media Studies program administrator Chris Pomiecko, and celebrating his love for filmmaking. The competition is sponsored by the Chris Pomiecko Memorial Fund and Comparative Media Studies/Writing with support from Arts at MIT. 13th Annual Meservey Memorial Lecture with Prof. Igor MazinWho: All Students Prof. Igor Mazin, George Mason University "Conventional high(room)-temperature superconductivity: from A15 to MgB2 to H3S to metallic hydrogen" Abstract: I will review the history of the half-century long quest for the room-temperature superconductivity, concentrating on the conventional electron-phonon mechanism. I will outline several stages, characterized by different paradigms, which can be tagged in a Potterian way thus: (1) A-15 and the concept of an upper bound on Tc; (2) Lattice stability and the concept of a negative dielectric function; (3) MgB2 and the concept of doped covalent bonds; (4) H3S and the room temperature superconductivity (if the room is in Antarctica); (5) Metallic hydrogen and superhydrides (regular-room temperature superconductivity) Reception to precede talk at 10:30am outside 4-349 If you wish to meet with him, please email Jagadeesh Moodera (moodera@mit.edu) to get on his schedule. For those who cannot attend in person, please join us via Zoom: https://mit.zoom.us/j/98303527257 CUA Symposium on 20 years of Feshbach Resonances in Ultracold Atomic GasesWho: All Students Please join us for an afternoon of talks reminiscing the history of Feshbach resonances, and showcasing the profound impact Feshbach resonances have on all major subfields of ultracold atom science. Event Schedule: 2:00 History of Feshbach resonances — 3:30 – 4pm Coffee break 4:00 Kan-Kuen Ni (Harvard) Feshbach resonances and molecules 5:00 Reception http://www.rle.mit.edu/cua_responsive/events/feshbach-resonances-celebration/ OTHER OPPORTUNITIESAstroCamp Summer Job OpportunityWho: All Students Looking for a summer job? Want to get paid to do stuff you like to do? How about spending a couple months in Southern California, in the mountains? Join us at AstroCamp as a Summer Instructor, where you'll blend work and play while teaching, laughing, and creating unforgettable memories with enthusiastic young minds. Discover the joy of turning your hobbies into classes for campers aged 8-17. Immerse yourself in the thrill of guiding them through a wide array of activities, and watch as your interests come to life in a dynamic learning environment. As an AstroCamp Summer Instructor, you'll not only have a blast but also gain valuable work experience that lasts a lifetime. Elevate your summer with the perfect blend of fun, education, and adventure. Embrace the opportunity to inspire and be inspired by the incredible journey that awaits you at AstroCamp! Our focus as instructors is leading engaging classes rather than direct camper care. Take a peek at some examples of the exciting classes we offer: • Zipline and other High Ropes* • Mountain Biking • Pottery • Photography • Blacksmithing • Rock Climbing • 3D Printing • Dungeons & Dragons • Astronomy • LARP • Wilderness Survival • And many more Click THIS LINK to apply or send your resume to our Program Director, Josh Jasper: josh@astrocamp.org Come be a part of an AstroCamp Summer, it could change your life! MIT Science Policy Initiative's State Visit Day (SVD) is back!Who: All Students Ever thought/worried about AI policy? Or climate change? Or health policy? Or education? It's a tumultuous time in politics and in science, and you might catch yourself asking what you can do about it - or how any of it works. The MIT Science Policy Initiative's State Visit Day (SVD) is back! On April 23,you will get a chance to talk to people across various branches of state and local government: senators, representatives, agency executives, and more. It's more important now than ever to understand all the levers the government has that affect policy. State and local policy has jurisdiction over the allocation of federal funds, science education/workforce development, anything urban planning, and more. Due to the lack of state-level and local engagement, your voice is particularly powerful. *** Application Deadline: Friday, April 3rd at 11:59PM EST *** Apply now by filling out this form -- space is limited! The event is open to all MIT undergraduate, graduate students, and post-docs. We're interested in learning more about your research experience(s) or major (or intended major) scientific emphasis as applicable. No policy or advocacy experience is necessary. Contact SVD chair Anoushka Tamhane at anoutam@mit.edu with questions or concerns. Decisions will be communicated by April 8th at the latest. Deadline approaching: the 2026 "MIT in 3:00" video competition!Who: All Students Jury prize: $1000 Audience prize: $500 Submit a short film to MIT in 3:00 by April 6 What's your MIT? And can you show it in 3 minutes? For all of us at MIT, life, studies, work, or leisure have many different facets. Students, staff, faculty, and visitors all experience this place differently. What's your specific perspective? What's a cool activity, project, or spot that hardly anyone knows about? We want you to show us! Registration and abstract submissions are now open for the Sustainable High Energy Physics (HEP) Conference 2026Who: All Students Registration and abstract submissions are now open for the Sustainable High Energy Physics (HEP) Conference 2026! When: 08 July - 10 July 2026 Join us for four days of talks, panels, and discussions on the intersection of high-energy physics and sustainability. We'll explore topics like energy efficiency, material use, social issues, and emerging technologies. Sessions will be scheduled to accommodate different time zones across Europe, Africa, Asia/Oceania, and the Americas. The program consists of plenary talks from distinguished speakers, discussion with expert panelists and submitted talks. The list of our invited speakers, panelists will appear here: https://indico.global/event/16058/page/4978-meet-the-invited-speakers-and-panellists We invite everyone - whether you have years of sustainability experience or just an interest in the topic - to attend and submit abstracts. |
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