Week of May 18, 2026
Note: The following announcements are as of May 15.
Events and Seminars
May 18: Researcher 2 Entrepreneur (R2E) Showcase, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. [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
TBA
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 22: Registration due for a special summer course: Manufacturing: From Fundamentals to the Future (7/20–31). [Details]
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]