Week of April 13, 2020
The following announcements are as of April 10.
COVID-19 – MIT Campus Updates and Guidance Website
Events and Seminars
April 13: Student Seminars, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. [zoom link will be emailed]
– Nidhi Juthani, “Amplification Techniques for Multiplexed miRNA Detection”
– Kevin Fox, “Co-Utilization of a Sugar Mixture for the Production of D-Glycerate in Escherichia coli”
April 14, 16: A student webinar series from MIT.nano [Details]
April 27: Student Seminars, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. [zoom link will be emailed]
– Yining Hao, “Screening for H2O2-Mediated Cancer Therapeutics using a Genetically-Encoded Probe of Human Peroxiredoxin-2”
– Justin Paloni, “Protein-Polymer Conjugate Arrays for Enhanced Biosensor Sensitivity and Selectivity”
– Helen Yao, “Quantifying Protein-Polymer Interactions in Semidilute Solution”
See ChemE calendar for more listing of department events and seminars >>
Thesis Defense
April 13: Joseph Brady (Love Group), 1:00 p.m. [Zoom link will be emailed]
“A Multi-Omics Approach to Improving Productivity of Therapeutic Proteins in Pichia pastoris (Komagataella phaffii)”
See ChemE calendar for more listing of department events and seminars >>
Internships, Fellowships, and Job Opportunities
April 15: Application due for IDDEAS@MITSloan, two-day immersion program for undergrads considering academic career (June 11-12) [Details]
May 1: Application due for MIT Professional Education Advanced Study Program [Details]
Sophomores & Juniors: Application period is extended for the Gordon Engineering Leadership Program (GEL) [Details]
Search for more faculty positions around the world at PolytechnicPositions.com
For more listing of upcoming career-related events, workshops, and company info sessions, visit the Career Advice and Support page.
Other Announcements
GradRat Committee: Balfour is currently offering 25% off plus a free gift for any orders placed this month (April 2020). (Rings would be directly shipped to you once completed.) The free gift is a Kendra Scott necklace. Please reach out if you have questions about sizing: gsc-ring@mit.edu
MIT Alumni Advisors Hub: Students, signup to connect with MIT alumni for career conversations. [Details]
REFS (Resources for Easing Friction and Stress): Feeling stressed? We are here to help.
Email: refs-x@mit.edu | Website: web.mit.edu/refs-x/
