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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, March 30, 2026 at 10:00am ET in Duboc Room (4-331) Nuclear and Particle Theory SeminarMonday, March 30, 2026 at 2:00pm ET - Cosman Room (6C-442) Nuclear and Particle Physics ColloquiumMonday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00pm ET - Kolker Room (26-414) LNS Lunchtime SeminarTuesday, March 31, 2026 at 12:00pm ET - Kolker Room (26-414) Joint MIT/Tufts Cosmology SeminarTuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2:30pm ET at Tufts Astrophysics TalksTuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00pm ET at Marlar Lounge (37-252) and Zoom MIT-Harvard CUA SeminarTuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00pm ET - 4-270 Biophysics SeminarWednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:45am ET - Zoom String/Gravity Theory SeminarWednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:45pm ET - Cosman Room (6C-442) MIT-CQE iQuISE SeminarThursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:00pm ET - CUA Room (26-214) Physics ColloquiumThursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00pm ET - 10-250 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 3, 2026 at 2:00pm ET - Hybrid - NW17-218 UPCOMING EVENTSInfinite Careers–Ada Glover – Co-Founder of Zus Health & Former Bain ConsultantWho: All Students Join us for dinner with Ada Glover! Come meet Ada in person and enjoy dinner while learning about her journey in product leadership, entrepreneurship, and healthcare technology. Ada is an MIT alumna, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics (Course 8) and Economics (Course 14). She is passionate about mission-driven work and enjoys tackling complex problems at the intersection of data, strategy, and product design. Register in Handshake. Dinner will be served for the first 30 attendees. This CAPD event is open to MIT undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and alumni. PhD Thesis DefenseWho: All Students You are cordially invited to attend the following thesis defense. "Transient Accretion onto Supermassive Black Holes" Presented by Megan Masterson Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Committee: Erin Kara, Robert Simcoe, Scott A Hughes Best of luck to Megan! Legal career options for STEM studentsWho: All Students Are you curious about what legal career options there are for people with STEM backgrounds? You may have heard about patent law, but did you know there are also many other options, including corporate deal-making, regulatory policy, ethics, and even civil rights? Join us for a discussion with Boston-area lawyers to hear about the many ways that a STEM background can be useful in the legal field. Register This CAPD event is organized in collaboration with the Boston IP Law Association's Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Dinner is generously sponsored by Wolf Greenfield. This event is open to MIT undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and alumni. Explore Fulbright: New ZealandWho: All Students Learn about Fulbright opportunities in New Zealand from MIT's Fulbright Program Advisor and gain insights on the country from a Fulbright Scholar on campus. Katherine Ellis is a 2025 Fulbright New Zealand Science and Innovation Graduate Award recipient from the University of Canterbury, who is spending this year at MIT conducting research in the Griffith Lab. Her research focuses on the influence of the mechanical microenvironment on the behavior of endometriosis in 3D hydrogel models. Join us in person for an informal chat exploring research in New Zealand through the Fulbright US Student Program, which offers year-long grants to US citizen students and alumni. Register This event is open to undergraduates, graduate students, alumni, and postdocs. Preparing Your Medical School Application - Sophomore Year and After!Who: All Students Are you a sophomore (or first year) and considering a career in medicine? Join Prehealth Advising for an info session on how to develop a strong application for medical school and other health profession programs. Attendees will learn receive an overview of the medical school application process along with information on MCAT timelines and test prep, strategies for volunteering & shadowing, and the pros & cons of applying as a junior or taking a gap year. Register This event will focus on sophomores, but ALL students & alumni are welcome to attend! No more broken links: Using Perma.cc to preserve links in your papers' citationsWho: All Students Has a link in one of your articles ever disappeared? Link rot afflicts citations of web content in countless scholarly publications, making it harder to navigate research and verify facts. Perma.cc, a free tool developed at Harvard's Library Innovation Lab and available through MIT Libraries, solves part of this problem. With it, you can create links to archived web content, such as the contents of an entire webpage, helping preserve information cited in your publications and helping future readers access your scholarship. This webinar will show you how to request a Perma.cc account, create Perma.cc links, and incorporate this tool into your research workflow. This session is ideal for researchers and students who cite web content (e.g., government websites, blog posts) in their publications or projects. Register Patent agent careers & the patent barWho: All Students If you have (or will soon have) a degree in engineering, computer sciences, or the hard sciences (chemistry, biology, physics and related disciplines), you can take the Patent Office's Registration Exam to become a Patent Agent. Patent Agents can make up to $20,000 a year more than similarly situated engineers and scientists. The Exam is available virtually on-demand via computer. Becoming a patent agent can also be a step toward the even more lucrative career of becoming a Patent Attorney. If this sounds intriguing, come join Practising Law Institute (PLI) for a presentation by Mark Dighton, PLI's Director of Patent Office Courses. Topics for discussion include: Please visit us on the Web for a wealth of information on the resources we offer: Fulbright Virtual Info SessionWho: All Students Learn how to apply for a Fulbright fellowship! The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers grants to over 140 countries for an academic year of research, graduate study, or English teaching. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens and have completed at least a BS degree by the start of the grant in fall 2027 / spring 2028. Graduate students and alums are also eligible. Our internal deadline is this summer, but you should begin planning your application this spring—come learn how! More info: Julia Mongo, Fulbright Program Advisor, jmongo@mit.edu. Register This CAPD event is open to undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni. 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 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. Attendees include:
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- 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! [Application Open] $15k Climate Project Student Innovator AwardsWho: All Students Student Innovator Awards: Application is live! Awarded by the MIT Climate Project, in partnership with Sandbox, PKG Center, and iCampus Prize Got bold ideas for climate? The Climate Project invites creative and mission-driven MIT students to propose bold ideas that advance climate solutions or deepen understanding of the complex challenges shaping our planet's future.
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! 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. 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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