Community News

Weeks of May 25 & June 1, 2026

Note: The following announcements are as of May 22.


Events and Seminars

May 26: Are We Creating Aliens? Lecture by Professor Geoffrey Hinton, 3:30 p.m. in 32-123. [Details]

May 27 – May 29: MIT Commencement. [Full MIT Commencement Schedule]

May 28: ChemE Commencement Luncheon for graduates and their families. [Schedule]

June 2-4: Materials Frontiers: Powering the Future, in Niskayuna, New York – Register by May 20. [Details]


See ChemE calendar for more listing of department events and seminars >>


Thesis Defense

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See ChemE calendar for more listing of department events and seminars >>


Internships, Fellowships, Grants, and Job Opportunities

June 15: Application due for the MIT HEALS Seed Grant Program. [Details]

J-WAFS: Accepting applications for travel grants. [Details]
– UNC Water & Health Conference – due 8/24
– International Water Conference – due 9/14

Search for faculty positions around the world at PolytechnicPositions.com.

 

See listing of upcoming career-related events, workshops, and company info sessions>>


Other Announcements

May 29: Comm Lab survey due for a chance to win scoops of Toscis ice cream. [Details]

Togetherall: Free 24/7 mental health support service where MIT students can anonymously find support. [Details]

Food@MIT Guide: How to access healthy & affordable food at MIT. [Details]

Student Support Services (S3): Help in an accessible & respectful environment. [virtual & walk-in locations]

MIT Alumni Advisors Hub: Signup to connect with MIT alumni for career conversations. [Details]