The Distinguished Peers Program seeks to recognize undergraduates in six categories: MIT Spirit, Global Initiatives and/or Achievements, Prestigious Fellowships, Public Service, Entrepreneurship, and Performing Arts/Athletics. Winners can self-nominate or be nominated by a peer. These nominations are only open to undergraduate students.
Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis and all nominations are valid for one academic year. Selection of winners is done by OME staff. Strong nominations are at least 250 words and describe the achievements of the nominee thoroughly and concisely. Why don't you consider nominating a peer or self-nominate today!!
For more information about the program, please visit the OME's website: https://ome.mit.edu/who-ome/distinguished-peers-nomination
Application Deadline: Sunday, October 11 @ 11:59PM EDT
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LAUREATES & LEADERS INFO SESSION
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CAPITAL ONE: UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS
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Laureates & Leaders Information Session: September 9 @ 5PM EDT
Are you a sophomore interested in pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD in STEM after graduating?
The Laureates & Leaders program is a graduate school initiative designed to encourage and support students, in particular those who are underrepresented in the sciences and engineering, in their quest to achieve a doctoral degree. Attend our Information Session!
Date: Wednesday, September 9 @ 5PM EDT
ZOOM link: https://mit.zoom.us/s/98928673148
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Upcoming Virtual Events with Capital One: Coffee Chats with an Engineer, Technical Info Sessions, Technical & Case Interview Workshops (Beginning September 8)
Capital One is hosting the following virtual events below:
* 1-on-1 Coffee Chats with an Engineer: Use this 1-on-1 20-minute chat to ask about resumes, interview preparation, internship/career opportunities. (Several dates/times beginning September 8)
Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084ba8af2fa4f58-mit
* Technical Info Session: Learn about Capital One's technology full-time and internship opportunities:
- September 11 @ 3:00PM EDT: Register here
- September 17 @ 12:30PM EDT: Register here
* Technical & Case Interview Workshop (several dates/dates): Register here
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IACME DIVERSITY NETWORKING SUITE
(MINI CAREER FAIR)
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Important MIT Add and Drop Dates for Fall 2020 Semester
Sept. 11: Add Date. Last day to add half-term subjects offered in first half of term (H1).
Sept. 21-25: MIT Career Week
Oct. 2: Add Date. Last day to add full-term subjects to registration.
Oct. 2: Drop Date. Last day to drop half-term subjects offered in first half of term (H1).
Oct. 30: Last Date to Add: Last day to add half-term subjects offered in second half of term (H2).
Nov. 18: Drop Date. Last day to cancel full-term subjects from registration.
Nov. 18: Add Date. Last day to add a time-arranged subject that started after beginning of the term.
Nov. 30: Drop Date. Last day to drop half-term subjects offered in second half of term (H2).
Dec. 1: Pre-registration (Spring Term) and IAP. Pre-registration for spring term and IAP begins.
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IACME Diversity Networking Suite (DNS) Virtual Mini Career Fair: September 24. Sign Up Today!!
This year, due to COVID-19, the Office of Minority Education (OME) will be hosting it's Diversity Networking Suite (DNS) mini career fair virtually. The DNS is a chance for you to meet IACME organizations associated with the OME, prior to the MIT Career Fair. This is a great recruitment/hiring opportunity.
Sign up to chat with representatives from our IACME partner organizations. Below is the link which will allow you to register for event. Save your spot, today!
Date: September 24, 2020
Time: 5:30-7:30PM EDT
Register here: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/MIT-CAPD/e/yj0mHl
Check out the flyer here
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GOOGLE EMPLOYER INFORMATION SESSION
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MIT Sandbox Program Application Now Open: Deadline for Funding Levels up to $5K-September 14
We’re excited to announce that MIT Sandbox applications are open now! The Sandbox program provides funding (up to $25K), mentorship, and tailored educational experiences for any MIT student who is an aspiring entrepreneur with an idea. Here is a brief overview of the pertinent deadlines associated with applying for Sandbox funding:
- Applications for funding levels up to $5K now open
- Deadline: September 14, 2020
For this application cycle, Sandbox is participating in the Experiential Learning Opportunities program. For more information, please check out the website above.
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Google Employer Information Session: September 16 | 5-6PM EDT | Virtual
Google is a global technology company committed to organizing the world’s information and making it universally accessible and useful. https://careers.google.com/students/
Join them at their Employer Information Session, meet the representatives, hear about amazing full-time & internship opportunities and a chance to win cool raffle prizes!
Date | Time: September 16 | 5-6PM EDT
Zoom Link: https://mit.zoom.us/j/99311912468
Please RSVP here
For upcoming IACME events, visit OME's website click here
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LAUREATES AND LEADERS APPLICATION OPENS
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Capital One TGIF: September 18 | 5-6PM EDT (Virtual)
Capital One Financial Corporation is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking and savings accounts headquartered in Capital One Tower in McLean, Virginia.
Join them at their TGIF, meet the representatives, hear about amazing full-time & internship opportunities and a chance to win cool raffle prizes!
Date | Time: September 18 | Time: 5:00-6:00PM EDT
Zoom Link: https://mit.zoom.us/j/99813406894
Please RSVP here
For upcoming IACME events, visit OME's website click here.
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Laureates & Leaders Application Opens September 4: Apply By September 28 @ 11:59PM EDT
Are You a Sophomore Interested in Pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD in STEM After Graduating?
The Laureates & Leaders program is a graduate school initiative designed to encourage and support students, in particular those who are underrepresented in the sciences and engineering, in their quest to achieve a doctoral degree.
Application Deadline: Monday, September 28 at 11:59PM EDT!
Apply here: https://ome.mit.edu/programs-services/laureates-and-leaders-application
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NASA JPL EMPLOYER INFORMATION SESSION
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NASA JPL Employer Information Session: September 29 | 5-6:30PM EDT (Virtual)
NASA/Jet Propulsion Lab is a unique national research facility that carries out robotic space and Earth science missions. For more information about NASA JPL, go to their website http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/
Join them at their Employer Information Session, meet the representatives, hear about amazing full-time & internship opportunities and a chance to win cool raffle prizes!
Date | Time: September29 | Time: 5:00-6:30PM EDT
Zoom Link: https://mit.zoom.us/j/95767638663
Please RSVP here
For upcoming IACME events, visit OME's website click here.
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First-Year Experiential Learning Opportunity: Deadline - September 11 @ 5:00PM EDT
The Departments of Urban Studies and Planning and Architecture are offering a paid opportunity to up to thirty (30) students to attend a weekly virtual research seminar together for the fall semester, leading into research with a faculty member in the spring. We do research using a variety of methods, but often addressing issues of design, sustainability, affordable housing, community and economic development, aesthetics, and climate, environmental, social, and racial justice, just to mention a few areas of active work among many.
Application Deadline: September 11 @ 5:00PM EDT
Apply on Handshake, look under "First Year ELO: Doing Research Together in Your Home Communities", or here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3963760
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MIT MEDICAL TELEHEALTH GROUP OFFERINGS FALL 2020
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Employment Opportunities with McKinsey & Company
The Full-time and Internship deadlines are coming up!
Summer Business Analyst (generalist and practice-focused)
Thursday, September 10 @ 11:59 PM EDT
Apply here
Intern Software Engineer / Data Engineer / Data Scientist
Monday, September 21 @ 11:59 PM EDT
Apply here
Eligibility:
Undergraduate and master’s (non-MBA) students graduating between December 2021 – August 2022 with less than 4 years of work experience.
All we require is a current copy of your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript. Do not submit a cover letter.
We do not accept late applications. If you’re having trouble submitting your application, please contact apps_help@mckinsey.com
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MIT Medical - Teletherapy Groups for MIT Students - Fall 2020 (Student Mental Health & Counseling Services)
Below is a list of teletherapy groups being offered this Fall. Most groups are open to undergrads in other states as well since we are mostly offering skills/support groups and not therapy groups.
* Managing Stress Around COVID-19 (accepting referrals)
* Students of Color Support Group - Undergraduates (on hold - contact provider)
* Graduate Women of Color Support Group (waitlisted)
* Graduate Women's Support Group (accepting referrals - students must be in MA)
Please click here to learn more detailed information about the above groups and to confirm availability, please contact the group leader(s). To get a referral for a pre-group screening, please all 617-253-2916. All groups currently meet via video conference - medical.mit.edu/groups
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SOCIETY OF UNDERREPRESENTED BIOLOGISTS AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERS
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New MIT Student Group: Society of Underrepresented Biologists and Biological Engineers (SUBE). Kick Off Event
Over the summer, students have been working to create an organization for minority students in biology and bioengineering. We are SUBE: the Society of Underrepresented Biologists and Biological Engineers (pronounced soo-bay, meaning ‘rise' in Spanish). SUBE aims to empower underrepresented minority students in the biological and bioengineering departments at MIT by furthering their academic, social, and professional prospects and cultivating a community where diversity and inclusion are necessary and appreciated. If you are interested, please join our slack (https://join.slack.com/t/sube-mit/shared_invite/zt-gpabtgly-lZm3bsW1pYFuxVsA03iDwQ), and email sube_exec@mit.edu to join the mailing list sube@mit.edu. We are having our kickoff event, September 3 at 7:30 pm EDT. You can register at the following link: http://bit.ly/SUBEback2school. We hope to see you there.
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Are you Black or Latinx Majoring In Course 6 (or any closely related major)? Consider becoming involved with MIT ColorStack Chapter
Color Stack is a nonprofit organization increasing the entrance, retention, and success of Black and Latinx college students in computing through a national network of college students and local campus chapters.
Resources include:
* Resources to succeed both professionally and academically
* Becoming part of a nationwide family
To apply click here (https://forms.gle/SsFyFQk9GtVCCmbM8)
To join the national organization, click here: (https://www.colorstack.org/apply)
If you have questions, please reach out to: Guillermo Vasquez (‘23) gvasquez@mit.edu or Luis Castro (‘23) lcastro@mit.edu
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