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GSC
When:
Jun 30 – Aug 18
every Monday from 9 AM – 1 PM
Where: Banana Lounge
Contact: summer-bananas@mit.edu
- Bananas once a week, delivered on Monday, available while supplies last
- Lounge Cleanups on Wednesdays to keep the lounge spick-and-span
- “Many hands make light work” volunteer model* to receive and distribute bananas
- Sign up with your lab, team, or friend group!
- Funded by the MIT Graduate Student Council
When:
Aug 6 from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: In-person location: Check gsc.mit.edu/gcm Zoom: https://mit.zoom.us/j/4615913005
Contact: gsc-president@mit.edu
- The GSC will be discussing a proposed amendment to the Constitution to clarify the scope of the GSC and improve apportionment
- Departments like EECS are arbitrarily capped to 5 GSC representatives, but should have 11. We want to fix this.
- Link to the proposed amendment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q6JpomSAOmJ-2dw8sJvjj13VazF9IZf2UCuRWbdQnIc/edit?usp=sharing
- Provide feedback to gsc-officers@mit.edu or https://forms.gle/8B7bJKkVewdbtg3Q7
- This vote needs a 3/4 majority followed by a referendum.
When:
Jul 25 from 7:10 PM – 9:10 PM
Where: Fenway Park
Contact: relee@mit.edu
- Join the GSC for an outing to watch the hometown Red Sox take on the Los Angeles Dodgers!
- Center field bleacher seats provide a great view of the whole field (section 43)
- Tickets will be released via a lottery. Sign up on the google form by Monday, Jul 21 at noon ET
- Graduate students and their +1s are welcome, each person must have their own ticket (including children)
When:
Aug 2 from 11 AM – 11 PM
Where: Worcester, MA
Contact: ojoshi@mit.edu
- Come on a day trip with us to Worcester to watch the Worcester Red Sox take on the Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Tickets will be available for purchase at the link above, starting July 14th at 12pm
- $30 purchase price includes a game ticket, $5 of free concessions at the stadium, and a Commuter Rail Weekend Pass (valid all day Saturday and Sunday)
- MIT graduate students and +1s only (+1s do not have to be MIT students)
When:
Aug 2 from 11 AM – 3 PM
Where: Honey Pot Hill Orchards
Contact: iamlll@mit.edu
- Join GSC for a blueberry picking adventure at Honey Pot Hills! Bus transportation provided.
- Ticket includes 1 pint pick-your-own blueberries, a caramel apple, donut, and water bottle
- MIT students and +1’s only
- Bus transportation provided, no refunds.
- Keep an eye on next week’s Anno for a link to purchase tickets!
When:
Sep 7 – 9
Where: Washington, D.C.
Contact: gsc-eab-fed@mit.edu
- Join the GSC External Affairs Board’s Federal Affairs Subcommittee on an advocacy trip to Washington, D.C.!
- You will get experience meeting with congressional offices to advocate for graduate students at MIT and nationwide.
- Our priorities: increased science funding, high-skilled immigration reform, and support for pathway programs to STEMM.
- Open to both domestic and international students — all are encouraged to apply!
- No advocacy experience needed — newcomers will be paired with experienced team members before meetings.
When:
Jul 26 from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Where: 44 Park St, Somerville, MA 02143, United States
Contact: ndmamrol@mit.edu
- Get ready for an exciting beginner-friendly Circus Arts Workshop at Esh Circus Arts in Somerville, MA!
- Join coaches Lauren and Alex on Saturday, July 26th, from 3:00-4:30 PM to explore the thrilling disciplines of Trapeze and Silks.
- This event is for MIT graduate students and their +1s only. Tickets are not refundable unless the event is canceled.
- Tickets are not transferrable unless allowed by the organizers.
- All attendees must complete online registration paperwork for Esh Circus Arts and a MIT liability waiver by noon on Friday, July 25th.
Academic-Professional
When:
Tuesday, August 19th 11am – 1pm, and Thursday, August 21st 11am – 1pm. Applications close Sunday, August 10th, at 11:59 pm.
Where: On campus, in person, location TBA
Contact: gradblogeditors@mit.edu
- The MIT Grad Blog (https://gradadmissions.mit.edu/blog) is recruiting new bloggers. Share your experiences as a grad student and earn $100 per post!
- In order to write for the blog, you must attend a blogging workshop. Our next workshop will be held in August.
- The Summer Grad Blog Workshop will be held on Tuesday, August 19th 11am – 1pm, and Thursday, August 21st 11am – 1pm.
- You must attend both dates, or attend one and commit to a follow-up session. If you can’t make both dates, we’ll hold another workshop during IAP.
- Apply to the Summer Grad Blog Workshop by Sunday, August 10th, at 11:59 pm.
When:
Jul 31 from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Where: Online
Contact: eshives@mit.edu
- Free online workshop from MIT Libraries
- Learn about tools that can help you save citations, store PDFs or attachments, annotate PDFs, and build a bibliography
- We’ll focus on how to use Zotero, but will also discuss other options, such as Mendeley.
When:
ASAP!
Contact: grad-fellowships@mit.edu
- OGE is now collecting external fellowships for the academic year (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, Sept 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026)
- Please read the FAQ and form carefully so that we may quickly process your fellowship!
- If you do not submit this form, we will not be able to process your funding, and your stipend payments could be delayed.
- Please review our FAQs carefully for more information on this process including examples of what fellowships to submit or not, required materials, etc
- Thank you for your time and effort in gathering the required information for submission and completion of the fellowship intake form!
When:
Now!
Contact: grad-fellowships@mit.edu
- Updated External Fellowship/Scholarship Opportunities
- Highlighted – Fulbright US Student Program Fellowships, Apple Scholars in AI/ML PhD Fellowships
- Report your 2025-2026 Academic Year External Fellowships!
Fluid Mechanics Film Series, Part 2! Fluid Instabilities and Turbulence! Hosted by the Hatsopoulos Microfluids Lab📅↑
When:
Jul 24 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: 3-270
Contact: fluids-film-series@mit.edu
Available to postdocs!
- Join us in our three-part watch series of the historic NCFMF fluids films! Segments are shown in 2.25 and showcase beautiful visualizations for all.
- Free pizza and drinks will be provided at the event! Please RSVP in linked form so we have a head count for the order.
- This screening will feature: Flow Instabilities, Aerodynamic Generation of Sound, and Turbulence
- We will have interactive fluid demos following the screenings! You’ll experience a fluid instability and make something you can take home with you!
- Hosted by the Hatsopoulos Microfluids Laboratory (HML), funded by the Graduate Student Experience Grant
When:
Jul 28 – Aug 10
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
- Topics: course design, lesson planning, assessments, student feedback, inclusive classrooms. For more information, go to 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 August 10.
- Priority is given to applicants who are in their final year of grad or postdoc studies
When:
Rolling deadline
Contact: gcf-admin@mit.edu
- Are you interested in working on projects that enhance the graduate community?
- There are currently multiple open Graduate Community Fellows (GCF) positions, with focuses ranging from social media to sustainability.
- GCFs will receive $850 per month for 10 hours a week working on GCF tasks.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- To see all open positions and check your eligibility, visit https://oge.mit.edu/community-belonging/get-involved/graduate-community-fellows/
When:
Jul 24 from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: MIT.nano East Lobby
Contact: studio.nano@mit.edu
- Scientists from the Tal Research Group from the MIT Department of Biological Engineering will unveil stunning new imagery of Borrelia.
- Learn about the MAESTRO study, a groundbreaking clinical research effort investigating chronic inflammatory conditions.
- A brief discussion will be led by Michal Tal, Principal Scientist and Associate Scientific Director, MIT Center for Gynepathology Research.
- Join us at the MIT.nano first floor digital gallery for an evening at the intersection of biology, technology, and visual storytelling.
Extracurricular
When:
Jul 25 from 5 PM – 7 PM
Where: Killian Court
Contact: mitec@mit.edu
- Come meet other students interested in climate over a pizza social!
- Open to all MIT students
- Please RSVP by July 23rd to ensure we have enough food for everyone!
- Sponsored by MIT’s Graduate Student Council
When:
Jul 25 from 3 PM – 5 PM
Where: 70 Amherst Basement
Contact: 70amherst-board@mit.edu
- Craft, Seal and Keep your own letter: Free glass dip pen, ink, letter sample, handmade paper, and sealing wax given to each participant
- Learn historical letter-locking technique with MIT Library conservator Jana Dambrogio
- Write to a friend, yourself, or anyone (even campus bunnies!)
- Co-hosted with MIT Library Wunsch Conservation Lab, GSC-funded, light refreshments provided
- Learn more about letterlocking: https://news.mit.edu/2025/new-look-centuries-old-practice-letterlocking-0304
When:
Jul 21 from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: W11-190
Contact: mit-gcf-info@mit.edu
- Join us for a home cooked dinner and Bible study with other grad students!
- Recurring approximately every other Monday this summer.
- Dates: 7/21, 8/4
- We are also looking for volunteers to help!
Social
When:
Jul 19 – Dec 27
every Saturday from 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: SP Multipurpose Room
Contact: tcwarner@mit.edu
Available to postdocs!
- SP Board Game Night – open to all MIT affiliates
- Come play a variety of board games
- Dinner is provided to those who play at least one game
- Email tcwarner@mit.edu to opt in to the mailing list
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 board 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 500 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, and sign up for our mailing list!
When:
Jul 27 from 12:05 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: 50-140
Contact: sgs-officers@mit.edu
Available to postdocs!
- Join the MIT SGS board game club for a day jam-packed with board games!
- With a library of over 600 games, you are sure to find your favorite game, or maybe a new favorite!
- Check out https://sgs.mit.edu to join our Discord and mailing list!
- Food will be provided free of charge for MIT students!
When:
Aug 1 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Ashdown Hulsizer Room
Contact: ashdown-events-chair@mit.edu
- Come to Ashdown to enjoy a movie and catered dinner with fellow graduate students!
When:
Jul 23 from 3 PM – 5 PM
Where: Colbert Room, Warehouse Residence Building NW30
Contact: riechman@mit.edu
- Come again to relax, connect with fellow international grad students and staff, and enjoy some delicious snacks & treats.
When:
Jul 25 from 12 PM – 2 PM
Where: Building 18 Lobby
Contact: osalinas@mit.edu
Available to postdocs!
- CADI and WIC+ are hosting a mixer with MSRP students
- If you have an MSRP student, have them join us!
- Refreshments will be prioritized for MSRP students, but all are welcomed to attend
When:
Jul 29 from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: 31-270
Contact: stamlern@mit.edu
Available to postdocs!
- Building 31 movie night, back by popular demand!
- Come meet your fellow students and post-docs in Building 31
- Please RSVP and let us know which movie you want to watch in the Google Form
- There will be food and soft drinks
- This event is GSC-funded and open to all graduate students
Miscellaneous
When:
Jul 31 from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: MIT List Visual Arts Center, 20 Ames Street, Building E15, Cambridge, MA 02139
Contact: listprograms@mit.edu
- Join the MIT List Visual Arts Center on a public art walking tour of MIT’s central campus through the lens of Lupe Fiasco’s recent project, GHOTIING.
- Listen to Lupe Fiasco’s most recent project while touring select artworks in the public art collection.
- GHOTIING MIT: Public Art is a site-specific rap and field recording project that explores the relationship between rap and MIT’s public art collection
- This program is weather dependent. Registered attendees will receive an email the day before the tour date if needed to cancel due to the weather.
- Free, but registration required.
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