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GSC
When:
Feb 16 from 6 PM – 9 PM
Where: Washington D.C.
Contact: gsc-eab-fed@mit.edu
- Join the External Affairs Board in Washington DC to advocate for graduate student priorities.
- Learn about Congress and how Congressional advocacy works.
- Meet fellow students with an interest in policy.
- Open to all graduate students, regardless of past advocacy experience .
- All expenses will be covered or reimbursed. Participation for full trip required.
Academic-Professional
When:
Dec 1 – 19
Contact: mmangino@mit.edu
Available to postdocs!
- An interactive, semester-long workshop series for grad students/postdocs interested in academic careers or developing skills for their teaching @ MIT
- Schedule: eight practice-based workshops, two micro-teaching sessions & an exploratory week.
- o see descriptions of the workshops and more details about the program, visit the KTCP page of our website: https://bit.ly/4cXTgMn
- Participants will receive a certificate and letter from the Vice Chancellor upon completing all program requirements.
- Applications must be received by 11:59 pm (ET) on Fri, Dec 19. Priority is given to applicants who are in their final year of grad or postdoc studies.
When:
Jan 13 from 10 AM – 4 PM
Where: MIT Morningside Academy for Design (MAD), N52-342
Contact: listprograms@mit.edu
- Join the List Center and MIT Morningside Academy for Design (MAD) for a 3-day IAP workshop exploring the history and legacy of public space design.
- This is an opportunity to reimagine how Richard Fleischner’s works can be better articulated in space by leveraging the site’s unique characteristics.
- Students will design and prototype ways of framing these historic works in a collaborative setting to activate Fleischner’s Courtyards in novel ways.
- The workshop will take place Tuesday, January 13 through Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM each day.
- Free, but registration required.
When:
Now!
Contact: grad-fellowships@mit.edu
- New newsletter linked directly!
- Updated External Fellowship/Scholarship Opportunities
- Highlighted Fellowships: OGE Awards and Competitive Fellowships, NBER, DOE CSGF
- Presentation Dec 17 – Regeneron and OGE Competitive Fellowships
When:
Dec 17 from 12 PM – 1 PM
Where: Zoom
Contact: grad-fellowships@mit.edu
- SPECIAL FOCUS Presentation
- Want to know what to expect for the OGE fellowships opening in January? Join us for a review of these endowed fellowships
- Overview on fellowship on process and resources available. Tips on personal statements and research proposals.
- Also covering upcoming Regeneron Prize for Creative Innovation.
- Q&A will follow.
When:
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Contact: gcf-admin@mit.edu
- Join a cohort of Graduate Community Fellows (GCFs) at MIT that work across 12 branch
- Two GCF roles are currently open in MIT’s Office of Graduate Education, each paying $850 a month for 10 hours of work a week
- Serving as a GCF is a great way to get involved at MIT and grow your leadership skills
- Review the open job descriptions and requirements at https://oge.mit.edu/community-belonging/get-involved/graduate-community-fellows/
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, apply today: https://airtable.com/appBEBB9xBEZ2ucMn/shrdWs6aE0cjTCQ3R
When:
Deadline Monday, Dec. 15th
Contact: spi-bootcamp@mit.edu
- Apply to “Fundamentals of Science and Technology Public Policymaking”
- IAP 2026
When:
Deadline Monday, Dec. 15th
Contact: spence27@mit.edu
- Apply to Science Policy Mentorship Program
- Connect with alumni in science policy
When:
Deadline Monday, Dec. 15th
Contact: kastnerm@mit.edu
- SPI Experiential Science Policy Advocacy (SESPA) Certificate program
- Multidisciplinary curriculum throughout Spring 2026
- Advocacy trip to either Washington D.C. or the Massachusetts State House TBA
When:
Jan 10 from 9 AM – 4 PM
Where: On-campus, location available following registration
Contact: gsc-arc-chair@mit.edu
Available to postdocs!
- One-day, in-depth overview of patent law topics, hosted by Stephen Hou, Ryan Jin, and Julian Pymento
- Registration opens Monday, December 8th on Engage
- Lunch provided, nominal fee for registration
- Presented by the GSC Academics, Research, and Careers Committee
When:
Jan 6 – Jan 7
every Tuesday, Wednesday from 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Where: Zoom
Contact: cmf28@mit.edu
Available to postdocs!
- This two-session IAP series, offered by the Writing and Communication Center, explores the fundamentals of designing and building a literature review.
- Whether part of a thesis, journal article, or a standalone text, a ‘lit review’ shows your understanding of the academic literature on your topic.
- The series will explore how to plan and organize a ‘lit review,’ what it can accomplish, and how to find an entry point into a research conversation.
- We will also consider how GenAI tools, when used critically and responsibly, can facilitate and expedite the crafting of a ‘lit review.’
- This interactive IAP series will take place on Zoom—come prepared to participate.
When:
Jan 8 – Jan 15
every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 12 PM – 1 PM
Where: Zoom
Contact: ek007@mit.edu
Available to postdocs!
- This IAP workshop series, designed by the WCC, will teach you how to develop a clear, effective writing style and express your authorial voice.
- We will explore how to shape writing that is concise, coherent, and engaging across academic, technical, and public contexts.
- Through guided examples and hands-on exercises, you will learn strategies for diagnosing stylistic weaknesses, strengthening flow and precision.
- Whether drafting from scratch or with GenAI, you will learn to shape prose with stronger personality, clarity, and impact.
- This series will be held on Zoom—please join ready to engage and participate.
When:
Fill out anytime
Where: Anywhere
Contact: villac@mit.edu
Available to postdocs!
- Short survey about Computational Research Skills at MIT, classes that can develop theses skills, and how to improve these classes
- Take survey whenever
When:
Jan 12 from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Where: Zoom
Contact: ek007@mit.edu
Available to postdocs!
- Everyone has a story to tell, whether about life-changing moments or a memorable relationship, journey or event.
- In this workshop, you will discuss literary devices that make good fiction, such as character, point of view, setting, conflict, and dialogue.
- During this program, you will identify a significant experience and start the writing process to create a piece of nonfiction that engage readers.
- Whether you write another application essay or build a memoir, this workshop will get you started in finding your voice and telling your story.
When:
Jan 20 – Jan 22
every Tuesday, Thursday from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Where: Zoom
Contact: atierney@mit.edu
- This 2-session workshop, organized by the Writing and Communication Center, is designed for master’s students who are beginning to write their theses.
- Participants will learn how to plan and organize the thesis writing process in ways that support both success and learning.
- The program focuses on developing a realistic writing plan with clear milestones, deadlines, and built-in support for the spring semester.
- It also explores what it means to make a meaningful contribution in a master’s thesis and how expertise is developed through writing.
- Finally, the workshop addresses how to balance academic expectations with efficiency and sustained progress.
Extracurricular
When:
Oct 20 – Dec 15
every Monday from 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Stratton Student Center Room 401 (W20-401)
Contact: tango-org@mit.edu
Available to postdocs!
- Join us on Monday evenings for beginner-friendly Argentine tango classes taught by world-class master instructors!
- Beginner class 7-8pm; Intermediate class 8-9pm
- Come to a single drop-in class to see how you like the classes
- Classes are open to anyone interested in learning, so bring your friends. No partner required, since classes involve rotations
- You can wear walking shoes, dance shoes, or even socks
When:
Introductory lectures are Jan. 6 and 8. in 26-100. Trips every weekend in January!
Where: Lectures: MIT Building 26-100. Weekends: MA, NH, VT, and more.
Contact: ws-chair@mit.edu
Available to postdocs!
- Curious to try skiing, winter hiking, or ice climbing? Already a seasoned adventurer?
- MIT Outing Club organizes single-day and overnight trips for winter hiking, XC ski, back-country ski, ice climbing, ice skating, and more
- Every weekend of January, find the trip that’s perfect for you
- Beginner, intermediate, and expert-friendly, 20+ trips offered each weekend!
- Check out our website for more info!
When:
Jan 16 – 19
Where: SidPac (NW86) Multipurpose Room
Contact: astone@mit.edu
Available to postdocs!
- If you like crosswords, the NYT Games, logic puzzles, or brainteasers, you’d probably love puzzle hunts!
- The MIT Mystery Hunt is the biggest puzzle hunt of the year, held on-campus during IAP (MLK weekend).
- Join a team of MIT graduate students (Grad Unified Theory) for a weekend of fun puzzles!
- No puzzle experience necessary; all are welcome for any/all of the weekend!
Social
When:
Fridays 6–10 PM, Sundays 3–10 PM
Where: 50-316
Contact: sgs-officers@mit.edu
Available to postdocs!
- We invite you to join MIT Strategic Games Society for game nights on Friday and Sunday evenings!
- Come learn new games with MIT community members and Boston-Cambridge gaming enthusiasts.
- We host a library of over 300 games—it’s likely you will find your favorite game, and maybe find a new favorite!
- Example games include: Wingspan, Ticket to Ride, Catan, Terraforming Mars, Dune: Imperium.
- Please RSVP using the link above to take advantage of drinks and snacks in our club room.
When:
Dec 15 from 12 PM – 1 PM
Where: Von Hippel Room (13-2137)
Contact: derekdj@mit.edu
- Bagels and coffee hour hosted by Polymer Grad Student Association
- Come by and enjoy bagels while discussing polymers and soft matter! (or just hang)
- Open to all MIT graduate students
When:
Sign up ASAP to get books!
Contact: board_european_club@mit.edu
Available to postdocs!
- Join the European club to read two novels that explore the theme of time in January and February 2026.
- Both books are international award winners and best sellers, one from Bulgaria and one from Denmark.
- Book 1, Time Shelter, explores a clinic where each floor recreates a different decade of history.
- Book 2, On the Calculation of Volume, follows a woman trapped to repeat the same day over and over.
- Free food at all book club events (times TBD)! Sign up to stay in the loop!
Sustainability
When:
Feb 23 – 24
Where: On-campus, location pending role
Contact: ytuo@mit.edu
Available to postdocs!
- We’re recruiting conference-day volunteers for the MIT Energy Conference?
- Form is non-binding; even if you’re not 100% sure about availability yet, we’ll reach out in January to confirm your participation
- ???? Direct exposure to leaders in energy, climate, tech, and policy
- ????Be a part of the world’s leading student-run climate and energy conference!
- Not interested in volunteering but would like to attend? Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mit-energy-conference-2026-tickets-1975310817830
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