Week of August 24, 2020
The following announcements are as of August 21.
Virtual Events and Webinars
August 26: BioMaking Solutions Seminar, “Rapid Development & EUA Approval of the Sherlock SARS-CoV-2 Nucleic Acid Test” [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
August 31: Kevin Fox (Prather Group), 2:00 p.m. – virtual defense – link will be emailed
“Carbon Catabolite Repression Relaxation: Approaches for Sugar Co-Utilization in Escherichia Coli”
See ChemE calendar for more listing of department events and seminars >>
Internships, Fellowships, and Job Opportunities
November 2: Application due for DoD National Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Program. [Details]
Akatech: Check out current career opportunities listed around the world. [Details]
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
September 1: Poster abstract due for Targeting Metabesity 2020 (10/12-15) [Details]
September 14: National Funding Foundation, Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop. [Details]
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!
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/
