Week of July 13, 2020
The following announcements are as of July 10.
Virtual Events and Webinars
July 16: “Virus-like DNA Nanoparticle Vaccine for COVID-19”, 12:00 p.m. [Register]
July 22: MISTI: “Global Impact of Covid-19 on Higher Education”, 11:00 a.m. [Register]
July 29: “Computation-Mediated Protein Engineering of Robust Genome Editing and Anti-Viral Tools Against SARS-CoV-2”. 12:00 p.m. [Register]
August 6: Global Research Conference on Oncology & Immuno-Oncology. [Details]
August 12: “Applying Ginkgo’s Platform to the COVID-19 Response” 12:00 p.m. [Register]
MATLAB & Simulink: Free Summer Webinar Series. [Details]
MIT Technology Review: EmTech Online Conference (October 19-22) Registration is now open. [Details]
See ChemE calendar for more listing of department events and seminars >>
Thesis Defense
July 16: Antonio Barberio (Hammond Group), 2:00 p.m.
“Layer-by-Layer Nanoparticles for Cytokine Delivery to Treat Cancer”
July 17: Zhenshu (Stan) Wang (Roman Group), 10:00 a.m.
“Tuning Geometric and Electronic Structure of Noble Metals with Core-shell Platform as Enhanced Catalysts”
July 21: Wentao Dong (Stephanopoulos Group), 9:00 a.m.
“Exploring Cancer Metabolism through Isotopic Tracing and Metabolic Flux Analysis”
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
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!
July 15: Abstract due for Nanotech France 2020. [Details]
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/
