Week of August 10, 2020
The following announcements are as of August 7.
Virtual Events and Webinars
August 9 – 11: OEOP/MOSTEC 2020 Virtual Symposium; (8/10) opening remarks by ChemE alumni, Dr. Winnette McIntosh-Ambrose ’98 & Timothy McIntosh ‘08, founders of The Sweet Lobby bakery [Details]
August 10, 13: Grad Students, workshop on blog writing. [Details]
August 11: Coronavirus Catastrophe: The Mother of All Innovation. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. [Register]
August 12: “Applying Ginkgo’s Platform to the COVID-19 Response” 12:00 p.m. [Register]
August 14: Graduate students & postdocs: “Navigating the Academic Job Market during the COVID-19 Pandemic” panel discussion. 12:00 p.m – 1:30 p.m. [Register]
August 14: MATLAB & Simulink: Free Summer Webinar Series. [Details]
August 18: Solving from Anywhere Webinar on Impact Investing to Solve World Challenges. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. [Register]
August 19, 21: 2020/21 GSC Sustainability Solveathon. [Register]
September 6: Application due for East Coast Regional Datathon – a data science competition, $25k in cash prizes. [Details]
MIT Technology Review: EmTech Online Conference (October 19-22) [Register]
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, and Job Opportunities
Undergrads: Seeking supplemental summer opportunities? Explore Summer Startup Matching and Inclusive Innovation Grant Programs
Akatech: Check out current career opportunities listed around the world. [Details]
Students and postdocs: Check out the newly developed MIT Summer Opportunities & Resources page.
The MIT Career and Professional Development Office has a helpful COVID-19 FAQ section for those seeking jobs or internships. Explore their online resources.
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
Become an iREFS to offer confidential, peer-to-peer conflict management coaching and support to graduate students at MIT! Email irefs-contact@mit.edu
Practice Presentations Online – Check out Toastmasters Clubs @ MIT. [Details]
First Year Students: ChemE has a team of juniors and seniors with diverse interests who want to answer your questions! Please reach out!
September 14: National Funding Foundation, Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop. [Details]
MIT Martin Trust Center: Online tutoring open to all MIT students who want to make things. [Details]
Asia-pacific Conference on Oil and Gas Webinar to be held on Sept. 28-29 [Registration is now open]
Show your MIT pride in our community mosaic! Submit your photo! [Details]
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/
