this WEEK in HST

MEMP PHD THESIS DEFENSE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements will be updated regularly. 

IMES FACULTY PROMOTIONS

From IMES Director Alex Shalek: 

Dear IMES community,

We’re proud and excited to announce that four IMES core faculty members — Lydia Bourouiba, Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Department of Mechanical Engineering; Kwanghun Chung, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering and Core Member of the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory; Thomas Heldt, Associate Director of IMES and Associate Professor of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS); and, Ellen Roche, Latham Family Career Development Associate Professor and Associate Department Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering — have all been promoted to Full Professor, effective July 1.

Lydia is a physical applied mathematician, concentrating on geophysical problems of hydrodynamic turbulence and the mathematical modeling of population dynamics and disease transmission. She joined the MIT Department of Mathematics in 2010, as an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer. She received her PhD in 2008 from McGill Unversity, where she studied rotating homogeneous turbulence, theoretically and numerically, and then worked at the Centre for Disease Modeling in Toronto, Canada on the modeling of influenza, before coming to MIT. Her research focuses on the interface of fluid dynamics and epidemiology at the Fluid Dynamics of Disease Transmission Laboratory, within the Fluids and Health Network, and aims to elucidate the fundamental physical mechanisms shaping the transmission dynamics of pathogens in human, animal, and plant populations where drops, bubbles, multiphase and complex flows are at the core, in addition to broader questions at the intersection of health, broadly defined, fluid physics, and the environment/climate.

KC received his BS in Chemical Engineering from Seoul National University in 2005, and then moved to the Georgia Institute of Technology for his PhD training under the mentorship of Dr. Hang Lu, where he developed automated and integrated microsystems for high-throughput imaging, molecular/behavioral phenotyping, and cell microsurgery of a broad range of living systems. Under KC’s leadership, the Chung Lab is an interdisciplinary research team devoted to developing and applying novel technologies for integrative and comprehensive understanding of large-scale complex biological systems. Specifically, the Chung Lab develops a host of methods that may enable rapid identification of multi-scale functional networks and interrogation of their system-wide, multifactorial interactions. The Chung Lab is applying these technologies for studying brain function and dysfunction using animal models, human clinical samples, and organoid systems.

Thomas, who received his Medical Engineering and Medical Physices (MEMP) PhD from HST in 2004, joined the MIT faculty in 2013 as a core member of IMES and EECS. Additionally, Thomas is a Principal Investigator with MIT’s Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE), and he directs the Integrative Neuromonitoring and Critical Care Informatics Group in IMES and RLE. Thomas studied physics and medicine in his native Germany, at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität, Mainz, Germany. He subsequently received the MS and MPhil degrees in Physics from Yale University, before coming to get his PhD at HST. Thomas’s research interests focus on signal processing, mathematical modeling, and model identification to support real-time clinical decision making, monitoring of disease progression, and titration of therapy, primarily in neurocritical and neonatal critical care. His research is conducted in close collaboration with colleagues at MIT and clinicians from Boston-area hospitals.

Ellen, who is from Ireland, received her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from NUIGalway, Ireland and went on to work in the medical device industry (Mednova, Abbott Vascular and Medtronic) before receiving her MSc in Bioengineering from Trinity College Dublin. She completed her PhD at Harvard University in 2015. Ellen directs the Therapeutic Technology Design and Development Lab (TTDD) at MIT, where she has explored the intersection of mechanical and biological therapy delivery; her group has described ways to modulate immune response using dynamic actuation, and pioneered methods for coupling a direct cardiac compression device to the heart using the native biological response. Ellen’s research has focused on new approaches to cardiac device design. In industry, she worked on embolic carotid filters, drug eluting coronary stents and trans-aortic valve bioprosthesis delivery systems. In addition to mechanical device design, she has also worked on employing biomaterials to improve cell delivery and retention to the infarcted heart.

Please join me in congratulating Lydia, KC, Thomas, and Ellen, on their well-deserved promotions!

Warm regards,

Alex

AN INVITATION TO THE HST/IMES COMMUNITY: WOZA AFRICAN CULTURAL NIGHT

The MIT African Students' Association (ASA) is excited to invite you to our biggest event of the year—Cultural Night 2025!

This is more than just a show—it’s a celebration of African culture, music, dance, fashion, and cuisine, bringing together the MIT community for an evening of joy and connection.

This year’s theme, WOZA, a Zulu word that, in slang, is an open invitation to come together, embrace life, and celebrate in community. Expect breathtaking performances, stunning cultural showcases, and an after-party you won’t want to miss!

Saturday, March 1 | Cultural Showcase at 4pm | After Party at 9pm

Location: La Sala de Puerto Rico (84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA)

Purchase your tickets for the event here

If you have any questions, please reach out to africans_exec [at] mit.edu (africans_exec[at]mit[dot]edu)

Don’t miss a single beat. Woza, come and let’s celebrate!

MIT GLOBAL SUPPORT RESOURCES: REGISTERING YOUR TRAVEL

Per the current travel risk policy, you are required to register your MIT-related travel data with the MIT Travel Registry. By registering, the Institute is better able to locate and contact you if you are traveling in an area where health, safety, or security are threatened.

Who should register?

All MIT students, faculty, staff, and affiliates are required to register travel through the MIT Travel Registry if your travel is MIT-related.

MIT-related travel includes travel that:

• Is funded entirely or in part by MIT sources.
• Is organized primarily by MIT (e.g., MIT selects the participants).
• Is conducted at the behest of MIT or in furtherance of MIT objectives.
• Is related to scholarly activities (whether paid for by MIT or not).
• Requires the use of MIT equipment, supplies, or personnel.

In addition to registering, non-MIT students and non-MIT travelers participating in trips led or organized by MIT must also sign a liability release form (for non-MIT travelers). Those forms should be returned to the MIT program or class organizing the trip.

Although not required, the MIT community is also encouraged to register personal travel for increased safety measures.

The MIT Travel Registry is also available through the MIT Atlas App. 

For more information, visit the MIT Global Support Resources website.

HELP SPREAD THE WORD - HST!

Are you traveling for any of the following reasons?

• Conference/workshop
• Giving a talk
• Visiting your alma mater

Can you help promote HST by talking to prospective students?

Contact Laurie Ward (laurie [at] mit.edu (l)aurie [at] mit.edu (aurie[at]mit[dot]edu)) for talking points and promotional materials to distribute.
A link to an HST Programs Slide to include in your presentations can be found here.

HST.590 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING SEMINAR SERIES - SPRING 2025 SCHEDULE

Spring 2025 Topic: Biotech, Business and Innovation

February 20
Biotech Business Strategy
Allison Stiller, PhD; Manager, Global Strategy, Boston Scientific

February 27
Business Finance
Diana Sherman, CPA, CFE; Deputy Commissioner PA Dept of Insurance, CPA

March 20
Venture Capital and Funding
MEMP alumni panel:
Kriti Subramanyam, PhD; RA Capital Management Senior Associate
Vyas Ramanan, PhD; Third Rock Ventures Partner
Aleks Radovic-Moreno, PhD; Longwood Fund Partner

April 3
Negotiations
Samuel (Mooly) Dinnar, PMD, Instructor at MIT; lecturer at Harvard Negotiation Institute

April 17
Catalyst Connect
Student presentations from HST.207

April 20
Drugs/Devices/Data Panel
Speaker TBD

April 24
FDA Regulation
Peter Marks, MD PhD; Director, FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research

SPRING 2025 COURSE OPPORTUNITY: 16.459 - BIOASTRONAUTICS JOURNAL SEMINAR: TO THE MOON!

The aim of this course is to provide instruction on how to critically and productively engage with peer-reviewed journal papers from the field of bioastronautics--the study and support of life in space. 

Students can expect to practice regularly reading peer-reviewed articles, participating in group discussions, and formulating questions/critique across a range of topics such as radiation, spacesuits, communication delay, autonomous medical care, and more. 

Mondays, 4-5pm in 33-218 (First class February 10th) 
Units: 1-0-1
Instructors: Professor Andy Liu, Professor Charles Oman, and Professor Mich Lin

Undergraduate and graduate students welcome! Prior knowledge neither assumed nor required. Students taking this class would ideally be interested in reading & discussing scientific publications, research, and the bioastronautics field. 

If you have further questions, please contact shuyulin [at] mit.edu (shuyulin[at]mit[dot]edu). 

NEW TECHETHICS COLLOQUIUMS

As part of its new Program on the Ethics of Emerging Technologies, the Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics is launching the TechEthics Colloquium, to be held on selected Tuesdays, 12.30-1.45 (over a catered lunch) throughout both semesters, in the Safra Center Seminar room (124 Mt. Auburn, Suite 520N). We are now building a mailing list specifically for this colloquium. To let us know that you wish to be on this list, please enter your contact details and dietary requirements through this link.

We are aiming to assemble a group of people interested in the ethics of emerging technologies who are willing to attend reasonably regularly to create a bit of a sense of community around these issues. The primary goal of this colloquium is to discuss academic work around normative issues about technology, work of interest to people with a philosophical background, but the orientation is interdisciplinary. Artificial Intelligence is of special interest for this colloquium, but other technologies too may enter the discussions. The focus is to a large extent on bringing in younger scholars from outside the Boston area, but we will also include local scholars as presenters. The colloquium is co-sponsored by the Safra Center, Embedded EthiCS@Harvard, and the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, and co-convened by Mathias Risse and Jeff Behrends. 

Please note: A paper (work in progress by the speaker) will be pre-circulated, and all participants are expected to read it in advance. Since only those on our mailing list will have access to the paper, please follow the link above to provide your contact info if you'd like to participate.

The program for this first year is as follows:

February 18 - David Danks (UCSD)

March 4 - Will Fleisher (Georgetown)

April 1- Diana Acosta Navas (Loyola Chicago)

April 15 - Duncan Purves (University of Florida)

April 22 - Linda Eggert (Oxford)

MIT BOOTCAMPS ON INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

MIT Bootcamps are immersive educational experiences focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. They are collaborating with the NIH/NIDA to put on a program focused on substance use disorder (SUD), called SUD Ventures.

There is an opportunity for students, and others, to be participants of the program. Additionally, there are a number of webinars coming up regarding this topic.

If you’d like to learn more, please contact MIT Bootcamps director Hanna Adeyema at hadeyema [at] mit.edu (hadeyema[at]mit[dot]edu) to discuss potential collaborations.

MIT COMMUNITY WELLNESS CLASSES AND RESOURCES

MIT Health Community Wellness serves all members of the MIT community, regardless of insurance coverage.

Our programs and resources give you the health and wellness tools you need to thrive at MIT.

This year, the MIT community is adapting to new ways of taking care of ourselves and others. If you’d like to connect with your community, stay active, sleep better, relieve stress, and more, Community Wellness at MIT Medical can help you find wellness programs that fit your needs.

View all Community Wellness classes here.

MIT WRITING AND COMMUNICATION CENTER (WCC)

The Writing and Communication Center offers free one-on-one professional advice from communication specialists with advanced degrees and publishing experience. The WCC can help you further develop your oral communication skills and learn about all types of academic and professional writing.

WCC Individual Consultations
During these consultations, you can work on your written or oral projects with WCC instructors who can guide you at all stages of your communication process.

WCC has prepared a series of workshops on style, literature review writing, and other topics. You can register for our offerings through this link.

For more information on WCC programs, check the WCC website.

UPCOMING EVENTS FROM THE TEACHING + LEARNING LAB (TLL)

Our Mission
The Teaching + Learning Lab (TLL) partners with MIT educators, staff, and administrators to create a reflective educational environment where students are academically challenged, actively engaged, and personally supported.

Find information on upcoming TLL programs, speakers, workshops, etc. here.

Upcoming Grad Teaching Tracks
Grad Teaching Development Tracks are sets of short, interactive workshops intended for graduate students interested in improving their teaching skills while teaching at MIT or applying for faculty positions in the future.

Find more information on the Teaching Tracks here.

For any questions about programs and resources available to graduate students through the TLL, contact Ben Hansberry, Assistant Director for Graduate Student Teaching (bhansber [at] mit.edu (bhansber[at]mit[dot]edu))

Subscribe here to the TLL Newsletter.

HARVARD CATALYST COURSES AND EVENTS

Harvard Catalyst works with Harvard University’s schools and affiliate academic healthcare centers to build and grow an environment focused on team science – where discoveries are rapidly and efficiently translated to improve human health. We catalyze research across all clinical and translational domains by providing investigators with opportunities such as pilot funding, free resources such as biostatistics consultations, training and mentoring programs, and numerous courses. To facilitate communication, collaboration, and data collection, our informatics team develops a range of open-source tools available to the community within Harvard University and beyond.

Information on courses and training through Harvard Catalyst can be found here.
A calendar of Harvard Catalyst events can be found here.
Subscribe to the Harvard Catalyst Newsletter here.

HARVARD INNOVATION LABS CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Information about the Harvard i-lab and it's upcoming events and activities can be found here.

UAID NATIONAL HEALTH EQUITY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

United Against Inequities in Disease (UAID) is the nation's oldest student nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing health equity. We aim to empower our members to understand and address health inequities in the communities in which they live. 

We invite you to join us for our Annual Health Equity Leadership Conference which will take place online on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27. 

This dynamic virtual event brings together passionate students and early career professionals from across the country to connect, collaborate, and lead the charge in addressing differences in healthcare access and health outcomes. Attendees will have the opportunity to showcase their work and talents through:

• Community Health Needs Assessment Poster Presentations
• Community Health Improvement Project Presentations
• Case Study Competitions 

Undergraduate and graduate students interested in health professions as well as early-career public health professionals are encouraged to attend! 

Abstract submissions for poster and project presentations are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, March 8. 

For details on registration, the full conference itinerary, and abstract submission, please visit the UAID website.

Don’t miss this chance to engage with change makers, share research and innovative solutions, and take action for health equity! 

FORMING A TOUGH TECH SPIN OUT: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN HUMAN HEALTH

Engine Ventures will be hosting an interactive workshop on overcoming challenges when forming and growing a biotech company, and the considerations when appraising an early-stage investment opportunity. Driven by real case studies, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the Engine Ventures team, learn more about their careers and perspective, and explore ways to get involved. 

Tuesday, March 4 from 4-6pm at 750 Main Street, Cambridge MA

Speakers: 

Rachel Field, Senior Associate at Engine Ventures 

Richard Collins, Director of Research at Engine Ventures 

Cambridge, MA-based Engine Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in the next generation of Tough Tech founders, providing capital, operational expertise, and a powerful academic, commercial, and government network to build and scale companies, unlocking massive opportunities in climate, human health, and advanced systems. 

RSVP HERE

Space is limited! 

SITE VISIT AND TOUR OF AI PROTEINS

Join Harvard Biotech Club for a tour of AI Proteins' office and lab spaces. Learn about their work with de-novo protein development, meet the company founder and the team, and gain insights into the biotech startup landscape. 

The site visit will be followed by a happy hour where you will have a further opportunity to connect and network with the AI Proteins team. 

Friday, March 14 from 3-6pm at 20 Overland Street, Boston MA

RSVP HERE

Deadline to RSVP is Thursday, February 27

Whether you're interested in scientific innovation, entrepreneurship, or career opportunities, this is a great chance to connect and learn. 

HBC INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVE SPEAKER SERIES

The International Initiative of GSAS Harvard Biotech Club invites you to the next installment of this speaker series. 

Shaping an International Career in Biotech - My Journey and Opportunities in France

Friday, February 28 at 1pm on Zoom 

Speaker: Nemanja Djordjevic, Clinical Supply Manager, Abivax (Paris, France) 

After graduating from the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Pharmacy, and earning his master degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Advanced Therapies at the prestigious French University - Paris-Sud, Nemanja began to pursue a career in the Biotech industry. Now he works at Abivax in Paris, France as a Clinical Supply Manager. 

Please join us for this inspiring talk to learn more about Nemanja's career path and about the opportunities for young scientists in France. 

RSVP HERE

We hope to see you there! 

CSB SPRING SPEAKER SERIES

CSB Seminar Series is a student-organized, interdisciplinary seminar on computational and systems biology featuring student and postdoc speakers. The CSB Seminar Series is resuming this spring, featuring 6 seminar talks to take place through February to May.  

Upcoming Seminars will be posted here once the information is available. 

Please visit the CSB website to learn more about their events and to sign up for their email list. 

GENERAL BIOLOGICAL INFO & NETWORKING SESSION

Presented by the Harvard Biotech Club

General Biological (GB) is an industrial chemical manufacturing company developing the next generation of sustainable, low-cost biomanufacturing technologies. Our goal is to establish a new era of chemical products and materials derived from carbohydrates, not hydrocarbons. We are heavily vertically integrated, positioning ourselves at the intersection of biotech, chemical engineering, and hardware manufacturing. 

Wednesday, February 19 from 6-7pm in SEC 3.301 (150 Western Ave, Allston, MA 02134)

RSVP HERE

Guest Speaker: Abhinav Godavarthi, Founder and CEO

GB is hiring across engineering verticals (BioE, ChemE, EE, MechE, etc.) as well as operations, finance, and government relations. If you are interested in joining the GB team, email abhi [at] generalbiological.com (abhi[at]generalbiological[dot]com) or visit their careers page. 

We hope to see you there! 

TLL FEBRUARY SPEAKER SERIES

Please join us for the first talk of the spring semester! 

Belonging and Motivation Go Hand-in-Hand: Evidence-Based Practice for Understanding and Regulating Student Belonging for Academic Success

This presentation integrates theoretical, methodological, and applied perspectives on the interplay between belonging and motivation in higher education. Drawing on the Motivational Experiences Model (Thoman et al., 2013) and novel approaches to capturing the fluctuating nature of belonging (“experience sampling methodologies”), this talk will describe possible interventions which elevate the motivational experience of students and subsequently increase their belonging and academic persistence (e.g., Allen et al., 2021). At a time when higher education’s value is questioned, this talk is tailored to educators seeking to help students foster a sense of inclusion and connection, both within and outside their classes, which sustains students’ passion for learning and research in higher education.

Thursday, February 20 at 1pm on Zoom

RSVP HERE

Guest Speaker: Dr. Jill Allen, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives; Associate Professor of Psychology, Drake University

Dr. Allen is currently an Associate Professor of Psychology at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Since 2015, Dr. Allen has served Drake University in a variety of faculty roles, including the Director of the Slay Fund for Social Justice (since 2023) and Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives in the College of Arts and Sciences (since 2024). 

Her primary field of study is social psychology. Dr. Allen teaches courses in experimental social psychology, psychology of prejudice and diversity, psychology of gender, and research methods in psychology. Her research program examines the consequences of stereotyping and sexual objectification on motivation and behavior. Current research focuses on increasing gender, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity within STEM-fields (through belonging interventions) and reducing the negative effects of sexual objectification on women and girls.

Dr. Allen earned her B.A. in psychology and community sociology from Wartburg College (a small, liberal arts institution in Iowa), her M.S. in Applied Psychology from Montana State University (a mid-sized land-grant institution in southwest Montana), and her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Midwestern R1), with a certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies. 

We hope to see you there! 

HSI LUNCH SEMINAR SERIES

Scale Up Health Series

The Scale Up Health Series explores the concept of "scaling in healthcare", bringing together industry operators who have successfully scaled healthcare solutions with strategic and financial investors to discuss the challenges and opportunities in healthcare scaling.

Part 3: Healthcare Talent Imperative 

Bringing together healthcare leaders with lenses covering health technology, Pharma and Med Tech.

Tuesday, March 4 from 11:30am-1pm in E62-450
RSVP at Sloan Groups *Open to All*

Lunch will be provided in person

Speakers: 

Anders Tveteraas, VP at Novartis

Carolyn Kelley, People Partner, Monitoring and Sleep and Respiratory Care, Philips

Liam Hurley, Partner, Spencer Stuart TMT & CEO practices

Moderators: 

Rebecca L. Schechter, MBA, Formerly at Nuance/Microsoft, Healthcare executive and CEO

Eric Berger, MBA '11, Partner, Bain & Company

If you have further questions, please reach out to Lisa Maloney at lmaloney [at] mit.edu (lmaloney[at]mit[dot]edu) 

UPCOMING INSTITUTE COMMUNITY & EQUITY OFFICE (ICEO) EVENTS

A calendar of upcoming events is available here.

MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP BOSTON - EVENTS

The Medical Development Group Boston (MDG Boston) is a community of individuals professionally committed to the Medical Device and other Medical Technology Industry segments united by the belief that innovation and advances in technology lead to substantial improvements in health care.

MDG's Mission is to contribute to the continuing development of medical devices and other medical technologies by enhancing the professional development of its members, fostering and supporting entrepreneurial thinking, serving as a forum for exploration of new business opportunities, and promoting best practices in enterprise management.

MDG pursues this mission through the organization of educational programs and forums: the facilitation of cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration; the creation of venues for networking and information sharing for current and aspiring professionals, clinicians, and entrepreneurs; and the development of alliances with complementary organizations.

We would love for you to attend and spread the word in your community!

For more information on our upcoming events, visit our website.

BRAINMAP SEMINARS

Future topics will be similar to the previous Brainmap season, with some talks on Optogenetics, MR-PET, BOLD physiology, ultra-high field MRI, multimodal integration, contrast agents, and many more exciting topics! Unless otherwise noted, seminars (webinars) are held on Wednesdays at noon.

Find out about Brainmap here. Sign up here for our mailing list, in order to receive notices about our upcoming seminars.

TAX WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS

The Office of the Vice President for Finance (VPF) is hosting a series of tax workshops to support MIT students and scholars through the process of filing federal and state tax returns.

There will be a workshop for nonresident students, nonresident scholars and resident students and scholars. All sessions will take place on Zoom. 

Sprintax Workshop for Nonresident Students 
Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 7-8:30pm 

Sprintax Workshop for Nonresident Scholars (registration required)
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 10-11am 

VPF-hosted Tax Workshop for Resident Students and Scholars
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 7-8:30pm 

For more on getting help with taxes, please visit the VPF website.

PILLAR VC MOONSHOT COMPETITION

Pillar VC is excited to announce the launch of our Moonshot Competition! 

Pillar VC is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in Boston, MA focusing on breakthrough technology across the tech and biotech sectors.

We believe many of the strongest solutions to the world's greatest challenges are emerging out of universities. The most transformative ideas across software, hardware, AI, robotics, climate, biotech, and more are forming inside research labs, MBA programs and undergraduate dorm rooms. 

We’re inviting current students and faculty to apply for a chance to receive up to $1M in funding through an uncapped SAFE—fueling your startup or idea to new heights.

Who can apply? 

Open to current university undergrad and graduate students, postdocs and faculty. Teams must have at least one member with a current university affiliation (i.e. undergrad, MBA, MD, PhD, Postdoc, Faculty, etc)

Deadline to apply is Sunday, March 2

APPLY HERE

To help celebrate the launch of the Moonshot Competition and provide potential applicants with the opportunity to network and connect with the Pillar VC team, we will also be hosting two launch events: one at Harvard and one at MIT. 

Harvard Launch: Tuesday, February 25 from 6-8pm (location will be shared upon registration) 

MIT Launch: Wednesday, February 26 from 6-8pm (location will be shared upon registration) 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at moonshot [at] pillar.vc (moonshot[at]pillar[dot]vc). 

MIT RESEARCH SLAM

The MIT Research Slam is a research presentation that builds on the classic “elevator pitch” or 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

Presenters explain their research to a curious, non-specialist audience in under 3 minutes (strictly enforced) using one slide with no animation, video, or props. This format was created by University of Queensland (UQ) in 2008 and quickly spread across the globe. Now this competition is offered in more than 200 universities in more than 85 countries of the world.

There are many perks of participating in the MIT Research Slam! In addition to thousands of dollars in cash prizes and prestige, you’ll:

• hone your science communication skills in preparation workshops
• create a research video that you can use on LinkedIn, at conferences, and in professional portfolios
• practice showcasing your research to the MIT community and broader public—a valuable skill for anyone competing for grants, faculty positions, or research positions in industry

Winners of the 3MT™ PhD category are eligible to progress to regional and other higher level 3MT™ competitions.

Submit your Research Slam Entry by Monday, March 10th at 11:59 pm ET!

Participants must submit a pre-recorded 3 minute talk (with a single slide included in the video) and upload a single slide describing their research to a scientifically curious non-expert audience. The videos and the slide must conform to the format of Three Minute Thesis (3MT™). 

All MIT (institute-wide) postdoctoral fellows and associates are eligible to participate in the Research Slam postdoc category. Currently enrolled MIT PhD candidates who have passed qualifying exams and not yet finished defending their thesis are also eligible.

Preparation Workshops & Key Dates

Register now for any and all of the available workshops to help you prepare for the 2025 Research Slam!

If you have further questions, please reach out to the members of the planning team at research-slam [at] mit.edu (research-slam[at]mit[dot]edu).

STEM OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY - STEM SCHOLARS @ RAGON

Passing along information about a new STEM tutoring and mentorship program at the Ragon Institute! The STEM Scholars program serves high school students in Cambridge, in collaboration with the Cambridge Housing Authority. Mentors will be paired individually with a student for weekly tutoring and mentorship sessions through the fall and early winter (October - late January). If you’re interested in learning more, please sign up at this link!

EXCITING MINDHANDHEART COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Mini Grants
Looking to spread some kindness at MIT? MindHandHeart's RAK Mini Grants are now open for applications! Whether it’s for your coworkers, lab group, or house, you can receive up to $250 for your small kindness project—any time of the year! Apply today, and let’s make our community a little brighter.

TOASTMASTERS CLUBS OF MIT

Do you know anyone looking to improve communication skills: speaking and listening? Visit a Toastmasters Club. The members of Toastmasters Clubs of MIT are happy to help students practice.

"Toastmasters is a fantastic way to improve your presentation skills! I personally learned a great deal from the MIT club and highly recommend it." -- Gwen Acton, MIT PhD

Clubs are currently meeting online and in person! 

The Original Toastmasters @ MIT, Friday at 12 noon to 1 PM, via Zoom

Tuesday Evening Toastmasters, 6:30 to 8:00 PM on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month

Humor & Drama Toastmasters, 1st Saturday of the month 10 AM to noon, via Zoom

GRADUATE COMMUNITY FELLOWS POSITIONS

Grad students, interested in improving graduate life & community at MIT while earning a partial stipend? Apply to become a Graduate Community Fellow!

When would I start? Start dates are flexible and based on the Fellow and the hiring organization. If you’re looking for a job starting this semester, over IAP, or next semester, these openings may be a great fit for you!

What would I do? Graduate Community Fellows work on projects and assignments that enhance the graduate community at MIT in targeted, impactful ways. Each Fellow reports to a staff member in the OGE or a partner organization. See specifics below.

What are the requirements? Must meet minimal eligibility requirements and agree to the terms of appointment. Appointment periods for Fellow positions vary. All positions serve 10 hours per week, and receive compensation of $700 per month.

International students with full-time RA/TA appointments should note that there are eligibility restrictions.

Available positions are listed at the current Fellow positions page.

How do I apply? Once you’ve reviewed position details, download the application to apply. Applications for all positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. We hope to hear from you!

Questions? Contact Jessica Landry, jlandry [at] mit.edu (jlandry[at]mit[dot]edu).

MITAC OPPORTUNITIES

Welcome! The MIT Activities Committee offers discounted tickets to the MIT community for local arts and culture, sporting events, and family activities.

Visit MITAC​ ~ Your Ticket to Fun for movies, museums, sports, theatre, music, family, seasonal & special events since 1984!

• Online Website: https://mitac.mit.edu/
• On campus: The MITAC Stata Center ticket office is open Tues-Fri 12-4pm.

Feel free to stop by and visit!  

We look forward to seeing everyone!

Members of the MIT community: subscribe here (at the bottom of the page) to our mailing list/newsletter to receive the latest updates delivered right to your inbox!

OFFICE OF GRADUATE EDUCATION - FELLOWSHIP WORKSHOPS & FINANCIAL LITERACY RESOURCES

Fellowship Newsletter
Our Fellowship Newsletter is a monthly/bimonthly occurrence that includes upcoming opportunities and events, tips on applying to fellowships, announcements, and generally an avenue for us to relay fellowship related information. 

Interested in receiving the newsletter? Please sign up for our mailing list by clicking here. Future Graduate Fellowship Bulletins will be sent right to your email inbox.

Some financial literacy resources:

OGE website’s Financial Wellbeing section: https://oge.mit.edu/finances-employment/financial-wellbeing/

OGE website’s fellowships section: https://oge.mit.edu/finances/fellowships/ including Fellowships Tips: https://oge.mit.edu/finances/fellowships/fellowship-tips/

Please reach out to the OGE at grad-ed [at] mit.edu (grad-ed[at]mit[dot]edu) with questions about our workshops or our financial literacy resources.

If there are further questions about fellowships, the OGE Fellowship section can be found here, especially the Fellowships Tips content here.  

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OFFICE NEWSLETTER

Read current and past issues of the ISO Newsletter here. For non-students, you can also subscribe to receive published copies by email.

MIT GRAD DIVERSITY & ICEO NEWSLETTERS

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MPM BIOIMPACT SUMMER FELLOWSHIP INFO SESSION

Are you a bioscience PhD, MD or MD-PhD student interested in early stage biotech venture capital and company creation? 

Please join us for an informal informational session to learn more about MPM BioImpact's Summer Fellowship, an immersive, full-time program where a small number of fellows work hands-on with our investment team through the summer months. 

We will share an overview of the fellowship and the firm’s focus areas, followed by a meet-and-greet with MPM BioImpact Investment Team members, and a Fireside Chat with MPM’s newest Entrepreneur Partner, Dr. Mike Ehlers, M.D., Ph.D.

Mike was previously CSO and general partner at Apple Tree Ventures, the Executive Vice President for Research & Development at Biogen, and Senior Vice President for BioTherapeutics and Chief Scientific Officer for Neuroscience at Pfizer and has put dozens of drugs into the clinic over his career.

Tuesday February 18 from 4-6pm (Address will be shared after registration) 

RSVP HERE

This event is sponsored by MPM BioImpact, the GSAS Harvard Biotech Club and the MIT Biotech Group. 

PURETECH HEALTH JOB OPPORTUNITY

PureTech Health is currently searching for candidates to fill an entrepreneurial role in our Innovation team.  This role will spearhead starting subsidiary companies from scratch, building them and spinning them out. 

The Director of Innovation & Venture Creation at PureTech Health is an entrepreneurial role that will spearhead starting subsidiary companies (“Founded Entities”) from scratch, building them and spinning them out. The role entails leading searches for and performing the subsequent diligence on opportunities that could be the basis of a new company.  The Director will also have an opportunity to gain hands on experience building and operating companies and will play a key role in subsequent third-party financing efforts as part of the spinout process.  The Director will work directly with senior executives who have a track record of creating and operating companies and will build a skill set commensurate with a C-level startup executive. There is a clear path for advancement for the role at PureTech. Alternatively, alumni who have held the position have gone on to be C-level executives at biotech companies, including at PureTech’s Founded Entities and partners at venture capital firms. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial-minded individual to learn how to create and grow cutting edge companies from a blank sheet of paper.

The position will be a core member of the PureTech Innovation team and will interact with key internal and external stakeholders (e.g., C-level executives, Board members, etc.). This includes:

• Leading ideation and searching for next generation therapeutic approaches consistent with PureTech’ s innovation approach
• Identifying and evaluating external innovation opportunities, including interpreting scientific publications, synthesizing data and identifying key questions for diligence
• Surveying and analyzing scientific landscapes and emerging technologies around specific therapeutic areas
• Leading due diligence in collaboration with PureTech team members on a cross-functional basis
• Establishing relationships and interacting with key opinion leaders and leading academic scientists as part of the pipeline building process
• Having a hands-on role and helping to lead multiple facets of company building
• Playing a key role in obtaining outside capital
• Preparing compelling communication materials, including presentations, for key internal and external stakeholders

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• A PhD in a life science related discipline or MD is required from a top tier institution.
• Experience in management consulting at a manager level with a focus on life science companies
• Extremely driven and passionate about life sciences entrepreneurship
• Has scientific creativity and the ability to deploy out of the box thinking
• Embraces ambiguity and can systematically discern patterns in large fact sets
• A self-starter who embraces undertaking new tasks for the first time
• Has the ability to learn a new therapeutic and scientific area quickly
• Is a natural leader but is also willing to be a team player
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Applicants who are interested in this position can apply here. 

If you have further questions or would like more information, please contact Meegan Stephenson at meegan.stephenson [at] puretechhealth.com (meegan[dot]stephenson[at]puretechhealth[dot]com). 

MIT J-WAFS FELLOWSHIP FOR WATER SOLUTIONS

The Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS) is currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Rasikbhai L. Meswani Fellowship for Water Solutions. 

This fellowship supports outstanding MIT PhD students who are pursuing solutions to the pressing global water challenges of our time. Up to two students will be selected to receive fellowship support for one academic semester.

Open to: MIT PhD students who are graduating no earlier than May of 2026 and who have passed their qualifying exams by March 3, 2025. Students should be engaged in research focused on alleviating problems related to water or water supply for human need or other solutions-based research and innovation related to the water sector.

Applications are by faculty nomination.

Deadline: 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday, March 3, 2025

Click here for more info

ADI BIOELECTRONIC PLATFORMS RESEARCH INTERNSHIP

The Deep-Tech Architecture (DTA) group seeking a motivated, experienced Bioelectronic Platforms Research Intern to support our Innovation Center and Corporate Incubation Labs (Analog Garage) located at ADI’s Boston office. The Analog Garage mission is to empower ADI by pioneering breakthrough technologies. The DTA group is applying world-class circuit and device design, and nano-scale fabrication to develop long-term solutions to big societal problems. You will join the team which is leveraging proven and mature semiconductor technologies to solve challenging problems in biology and human health.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Conduct research in new areas of Biological Sciences relevant to Analog Devices technologies, identify pain-points, propose candidate solutions.
• Develop integrated circuit concepts, evaluate them with simulation and/or experiment.
• Present findings of your research and proposed solution to DTA leadership team.
• Support our test and lab staff with evaluation of new biochip devices developed by the team.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD candidate in Electrical engineering.
• Mixed-signal IC design and simulation experience.
• Previous experience working with test and lab equipment for evaluation of IC devices.
• Strong hands-on technical skills, but also maintains a research orientation.

Preferred qualifications: Background in molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, or a related discipline with previous wet-lab experience would be considered an asset.

Students who are interested can apply here.

If you have further questions, please contact Zoran.Zvonar [at] analog.com (Zoran[dot]Zvonar[at]analog[dot]com).

ADI ADVANCED ALGORITHMS RESEARCH INTERNSHIP: HEALTH OF PLANET APPLICATIONS

We are looking for interns to work with us to create, implement and test advanced algorithms to convert bits into insights for our health of planet programs in the areas of clean molecules and electrification.  

What You’ll Do

• Innovate: Create novel algorithms specialized for applications relevant to Analog Devices.
• Develop: Develop software simulations and analyze the performance of algorithms.
• Analyze: Model and simulate systems, implement and verify algorithms on real data and hardware.
• Collaborate: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.
• Communicate: Document and present your research.   

Qualifications: Candidates must be pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or a related field. Only candidates graduating in 2025 or 2026 will be considered, with the possibility of a return offer upon completion of the internship.  Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas: signal processing; machine learning and artificial intelligence; graph, network and distributed algorithms; circuit modeling and numerical simulation; power networks and DERMS; software engineering; optimization; and statistical modeling and simulation.   

Why Join Us?: Our systems power the world! ADI is a leader in the development of energy chips and  by working with us, you’ll have the ability to enable the adoption of green energy and electrification; and to deploy your work with wide reach into the energy ecosystem. You’ll be part of a dynamic work environment and a team that values diversity of thought and experience. 

Students who are interested can apply here. 

If you have further questions, please contact Zoran.Zvonar [at] analog.com (Zoran[dot]Zvonar[at]analog[dot]com).

ADI AUTONOMY & INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH INTERNSHIP

Transform Autonomy with Innovative Algorithms and Hardware. We are looking for interns to work with us to develop, implement and test advanced methods in the autonomy and intelligence areas, with a focus on Robotics and Machine Design. 

What You’ll Do:

• Innovate: Create novel robotics algorithms specialized for applications relevant to Analog Devices
• Develop: Design robotic components (mechanical or electronic) using CAD tools
• Collaborate: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to deploy robotics algorithms on hardware and collecting data from experiments
• Communicate: Document and present your research.

Qualifications: Candidates must be pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Only candidates graduating in 2025 or 2026 will be considered, with the possibility of a return offer upon completion of the internship. Candidates should have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: mechanical engineering, robotics, machine design, computer vision, signal processing, communication systems, machine learning, algorithm development, or software development.

Why Join Us?: ADI is a leader in robotic sensing and edge computing. From IMUs to Time-of-Flight cameras, our sensors help robots see the world. Join us to bring intelligence at the edge and help bring forth the next generation of robots. You’ll be part of a dynamic work environment and a team that values diversity of thought and experience. 

Students who are interested can apply here. 

If you have further questions, please contact Zoran.Zvonar [at] analog.com (Zoran[dot]Zvonar[at]analog[dot]com).

ADI ROBOT LEARNING INTERNSHIP

The Dexterous AI Group (DAG) is looking for Robot Learning Engineer Intern to develop core AI technologies for Analog Devices’ future AI robotics with generality and dexterity, beyond the reach of traditional algorithms and system innovations. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Contribute the development of advanced learning algorithms for general and dexterous robot using the state-of-the-art techniques.
• Create sandbox simulations, deployable implementations, and evaluation frameworks for algorithm performance and robustness.
• Contribute to data requirements, data collection setup and procedure, and data curation.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in machine learning and robotics from reputable groups. 

Qualifications: Must be currently pursuing a PhD degree in a relevant area. Must have a strong background in machine learning and robotics, and experience in: Planning and control algorithms (e.g., A*, MPC); Optimization techniques (e.g., linear/nonlinear optimization); Training deep learning models with PyTorch; Reinforcement Learning and Imitation Learning; Familiarity with mapping techniques using LiDAR/ToF, mono/stereo vision (e.g., 2D/3D occupancy grid mapping, structure from motion). 

Preferred: familiarity with foundation models and large language models; robotics toolkits (e.g., ROS/ROS2, Gazebo, Isaac); robotic systems and mechanical design. 

Students who are interested can apply here.

If you have further questions, please contact Zoran.Zvonar [at] analog.com (Zoran[dot]Zvonar[at]analog[dot]com).

ADI INNOVATION LAB - HEALTHCARE ALGORITHMS RESEARCH INTERN

The ADI Algorithmic Solutions Group is seeking highly motivated interns to advance healthcare solutions with state-of-the-art algorithms in a multidisciplinary environment. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Innovate: Create novel algorithms specialized for healthcare applications.
• Analyze: Develop software simulations and analyze the performance of algorithms.
• Experiment: Participate in the design and collection of novel biosensing datasets.
• Collaborate: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of research scientists and engineers.
• Communicate: Document and present your research activities. 

Qualifications: Candidates should be pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Medical Engineering, Medical Physics, or related areas. Only candidates graduating in 2025 or 2026 will be considered, with the possibility of a return offer upon completion of the internship. Applicants should have a robust understanding of human physiology and expertise in one or more of the following areas: signal processing, machine learning, algorithm development, ASIC circuit design, FPGA prototyping, or software development. 

Why join Us? ADI leads in high-performance sensors integrated into healthcare and wellness products. By joining ADI, you’ll have the opportunity to work at the intersection of healthcare and technology, combine advanced hardware and sophisticated algorithms to bring intelligence to the edge, and create solutions that have a profound impact on human health. Enjoy a dynamic work environment, be part of a team that values diversity of thought and experience and take your career to the next level. 

Students who are interested can apply here.

RAND'S TECHNOLOGY AND SECURITY POLICY CENTER

Interested in working on Technology and Security Policy?

Technology and Security Policy Fellowship

The RAND Technology and Security Policy Fellowship develops new generations of policy analysts and implementors at the intersection of technology and security issues. Fellows perform in-depth, independent research relating to one or more of the research areas of the Technology and Security Policy Center. Fellows receive mentorship from RAND policy experts for their independent research. Additionally, fellows may work on RAND client-sponsored research, up to an average of one day per week.

Candidates are welcome from all experience levels, from undergraduate students to mid-career professionals. Fellowship durations will typically start at one year with the possibility of up to two additional years. Fellowships can be full- or part-time. Fellows must be based in the United States or United Kingdom, working remotely or at one of RAND's U.S. or U.K. offices.

Current students and recent graduates are welcome to apply. Selection decisions are made on a rolling basis, with applicants being notified at least once per quarter.

To learn more about the TASP fellowship program email: TASP_fellowship_inquiries [at] rand.org (TASP_fellowship_inquiries[at]rand[dot]org) 

POSTDOC POSITION OPENING IN CAPASSO LAB - HARVARD SEAS

The Capasso group at Harvard SEAS has an opening for postdoctoral position related to biophotonics+metasurface/biosensing research. The postdoc will make contributions towards building a metalens optical system to image bacteria, including integration with small-pixel sensors, potentially an easy-to-use manual focus system, an integrated light source, and an image capture and transfer system.The candidate will join the group of Prof. Federico Capasso and collaborate with a team at the Harvard Medical School, led by Prof. Johan Paulsson, focused on bacterial detection identification (ID) and antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST), leveraging on this optical system, including interfacing with a microfluidic system.

In addition to the basic instrument, the postdoc will develop more advanced metalens imaging modalities for bacteria, with the purpose of making the AST not only faster and more robust, but also potentially achieving some basic level of species ID. This will include the development of a compact form of quantitative phase microscopy by encoding polarization-dependent optical functions onto a single metasurface to perform full-Stokes image polarimetry.

Proficiency in laboratory optics and photonics with particular emphasis on imaging systems such as microscopy is preferred. Previous experience in nanophotonics and clean room fabrication would be beneficial but is not strictly required. History of work in polarization and optical polarimetry desirable. Interviews are currently on-going for this position: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/14008

NIH HEAL PAIN COHORT PROGRAM: NOW RECRUITING POST-DOCTORAL TRAINEES

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is excited to announce the launch of a new post-doctoral training program called the HEAL Initiative Partnerships to Advance INterdisciplinary (PAIN) Training Program in Clinical Pain Research. The HEAL PAIN Cohort Program, via the T90/R90 mechanism, provides interdisciplinary training to postdoctoral scholars pursuing careers in pain and addiction research. By integrating a broad range of scientific disciplines and fostering a collaborative research environment, the program equips trainees with the skills needed to advance pain science, develop innovative treatments, and translate research findings into clinical practice. This program will emphasize mentorship, career development, and hands-on research experience. The program will help ensure postdoctoral trainees are well-prepared to contribute to the HEAL Initiative's mission of improving pain management.

The Positively Uniting Researchers of Pain to Opine, Synthesize, and Engage (PURPOSE) network will help facilitate a national cohort experience among the postdoctoral trainees at the funded T90/R90 centers, as well as organize an annual meeting that all trainees will be required to attend. Learn more and join the PURPOSE network at https://painresearchers.com/.

For more information and to apply, please reach out to the center(s) of interest directly below. If you are interested in multiple centers, you may email PainCohortPrograms [at] painresearchers.com (PainCohortPrograms[at]painresearchers[dot]com) and your information will be forwarded to all centers.

The University of Utah Program to Provide Pain Research Knowledge (UP3RK) mission is to impart the science knowledge, skills, and core competencies needed by post-graduate, interdisciplinary Scholars to address the nation’s scientific needs in clinical pain research. UP3RK trains Scholars through mentorship, interdisciplinary research skill development and concentrated training in our four focus areas (nonpharmacologic pain treatments, effective interventions for pain and substance use disorders; implementation science, research within vulnerable, diverse, and underserved populations). We train UP3RK Scholars within an innovative, multi-level mentor model to prepare clinical pain investigators for successful, independent, research careers.

Contact PI: Dr. Julie Fritz, julie.fritz [at] hsc.utah.edu (julie[dot]fritz[at]hsc[dot]utah[dot]edu)

The MGB IMPACT (Interdisciplinary Mentorship Program Advising Clinical Trainees) Program in Clinical Pain Research is based in Boston. The program offers training to postdoctoral fellows, with the long-term goal of expanding the number, diversity, and collaborative network of clinical pain researchers, advancing our understanding of pain and our ability to effectively manage pain without opioid medications. MGB IMPACT focuses on team science, providing interdisciplinary mentorship and training in clinical pain research by bringing together a diverse group of mentors from an array of backgrounds, including Psychology, Neurology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Women's Health, Epidemiology and others. MGB IMPACT operates collaboratively with other T90/R90 programs around the country to promote innovative solutions for pain management and improve patient care by providing high-quality training to future leaders in clinical pain research.

Contact PI: Dr. Robert Edwards, rredwards [at] partners.org (rredwards[at]partners[dot]org)

The Stanford PAIN cohort is dedicated to interdisciplinary research training in maternal and childhood pain and bioinformatics. We will train participants from across the national cohort in pediatric and maternal health and pain, equipping a new generation of clinical pain researchers to apply a lifespan lens to identify primary and secondary prevention strategies to address the pain epidemic. Core faculty research leaders will help match trainees to mentors within the Stanford PAIN cohort content areas of: (1) bioinformatics, (2) pain across the lifespan, specifically child and maternal pain, (3) nonpharmacological (behavioral) interventions for pain, (4) prevention of the transition from acute to chronic pain and (5) advancing health equity in the field of pain.

Contact PI: Dr. Laura Simons, lesimons [at] stanford.edu (lesimons[at]stanford[dot]edu)

The University of Michigan Pain T90/R90 program is looking for postdoctoral scholars interested in a career in pain science. We have a broad range of mentors that can help guide scholars in nearly any type of clinical or translational pain science. A focus of this program will be the career development of the scholars, who generally will be expected to write a NIH career development award (K award) during this postdoc.

Contact PI: Dr. Daniel Clauw, dclauw [at] med.umich.edu (dclauw[at]med[dot]umich[dot]edu)

The University of Florida Partnerships Across Interdisciplinary Networks: Training through Engineering, Epidemiology & Addiction Medicine or UF PAIN TEAM is located in Gainesville, North Central Florida. The program offers postdoctoral training to fellows interested in pursuing clinical pain research within collaborative interdisciplinary teams across the UF Pain Research & Intervention Center of Excellence (PRICE). During the first year of the program, fellows will identify and partner with other fellow(s) in the program and along with mentors will develop a team science project extending their individual research projects. Our long-term goal is to increase the number of pain researchers able to perform complex team science research, advancing our understanding of pain and therapeutic options. Our mentors span interdisciplinary backgrounds including Neuroscience, Engineering, Psychology, Epidemiology, Addiction Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Anesthesiology, and others. The UF PAIN TEAM will also work collaboratively with other T90/R90 programs around the country to increase our future clinical pain workforce and their ability to work within large interdisciplinary teams.

Contact PI: Dr. Yenisel Cruz-Almeida, cryeni [at] ufl.edu (cryeni[at]ufl[dot]edu)

At Washington University in St. Louis we have developed a new postdoctoral training program: the Promoting Excellence through Pain and Addiction Research Enhancement (PREPARE) T90/R90 Training Program. A defining feature of the PREPARE Program will be an emphasis on social determinants of health (SDOH) as they relate to chronic pain and substance use disorders clinical research. SDOH define the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, and the inequities in power, money, and resources that are often responsible for disparities in pain and substance use outcomes across the U.S. Our overall goal is to develop outstanding independent investigators capable of sustaining productive clinical research careers addressing the biopsychosocial (emphasis on social) mechanisms underlying chronic pain and substance use disorder development, and/or designing clinical interventions to relieve pain and ameliorate substance use.

Contact PI: Dr. Burel Goodin, burel [at] wustl.edu (burel[at]wustl[dot]edu)

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH)

The National Institutes of Health’s Office of Clinical Research Training and Medical Education offers an extensive range of clinical research training opportunities to prepare the next generation of clinician-scientists. Brief descriptions of the programs are provided below. As world’s largest biomedical research agency, the NIH encourages future clinician-scientists and medical researchers to consider adding an NIH experience to their portfolio.

Graduate Medical Education
NIH currently sponsor 17 medical specialty or subspecialty programs which have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). We also jointly sponsor clinical training programs with extramural training partners, to include Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, and the National Capital Consortium. In addition, we sponsor numerous "one of kind" translational medicine fellowship training programs. https://cc.nih.gov/training/gme/programs1.html

Clinical Elective Programs
Short term—4 to 12 week—clinically oriented elective rotations for senior medical and dental students; unique mentored specialty/subspecialty clinical research rotations are also available for combined program students (i.e., MD/PhD, DO/PhD). https://cc.nih.gov/training/students/clinical_electives.html

Postdoctoral Research Training Awards
Provides the opportunity for recent doctoral degree recipients to enhance their research skills in the resource-rich National Institutes of Health (NIH) environment, which consists of more than 1200 laboratories/research projects. https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/postdoc_irp

Graduate Partnerships Program
This program is designed to bring PhD graduate students to the NIH Intramural Research Program for dissertation research. https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/gpp

IIE EU - U.S.  EDUCATION COOPERATION FOR RESEARCHERS

For information on EU – U.S. cooperation in doctoral and postdoctoral education opportunities for U.S. researchers and organizations. Visit IIE online at www.iie.org. Please contact the programs directly for additional information or with any questions you may have.

A quote from a recent Fulbright U.S. student, "My advice to Fulbrighters of the future is that which was given to me. Go at it with an open mind; your experience will not be anything like you predicted and will mark you indelibly, but it will be great."

NAVIGATE YOUR WAY TO A CAREER IN SEMICONDUCTORS: PANEL DISCUSSION AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY

Presented by MIT.nano with the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA)

Join industry leaders for panel discussions and networking opportunities while exploring cutting-edge advancements in the semiconductor industry. Discover exciting career paths in engineering, computer science, physics, business management, and more. Semiconductors power today’s most transformative technologies, including AI, IoT, 5G, and automotive electronics. Connect with professionals, gain industry insights, and receive valuable career advice from experts shaping the future.

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 4-7 PM at MIT Media Lab, 6th floor

RSVP HERE

All MIT students, postdocs, and alumni, as well as individuals from nearby schools, are invited to this panel discussion and networking opportunity! Meet with representatives in leading positions at GSA member companies.

PANEL DISCUSSION: Driving Innovation: Key Technologies Shaping the Future of Semiconductors and AI

• Nitza Basoco, MIT MEng '00, Technology and Market Strategist, Teradyne
• Muthulakshmi Muthukumarasamy, Senior Software Architect, Cadence
• Kathy Wilcox, Senior Fellow Design Engineer, AMD
• Kavya Kollu, Meta

PANEL DISCUSSION: Building The Future: The Power of Diverse Perspectives and Talent in Semiconductor Innovation

• Takako Hirokawa, GlobalFoundries
• Bhavana Subramanian, Field Applications Engineer, STMicroelectronics
• Srinishanth Rajarajan, Software Engineer, Arm 

Following the panels, there will be an opportunity to speak with representatives from AMD, Analog Devices, Arm, Cadence, GlobalFoundries, Marvell, Meta, Siemens, STMicroelectronics, and Teradyne.

If you have further questions, please contact  mitnano [at] mit.edu (mitnano[at]mit[dot]edu). 

HBC CAREER SPOTLIGHT EVENT: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS

Please join the Harvard Biotech Club for our career spotlight event with Vertex Pharmaceuticals. 

Thursday, February 27 from 6-7pm in TMEC 209

Guest Presenter: Salma Cruz, PhD, Senior Research Scientist at Vertex

Dr. Cruz received a B.S. in Chemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, TN. During her PhD, she developed mouse models using Crispr-Cas9 technologies to understand the underlying cause of disease in patients recruited into the Undiagnosed Diseases Program at the NIH, with peripheral neuropathies and CNS deficits. Salma joined Vertex in 2020 as a Vertex Fellow where she spent a year at the Oxford Research site. Shortly after, Salma transitioned to a full-time role at the Boston Research site as a Drug Discovery Research Scientist, working on various projects across several disease areas.

RSVP HERE

Food and drinks will be provided. We hope to see you there! 

HBC BIOTECH INVESTMENT COURSE: INVESTING IN PUBLICLY TRADED BIOTECH COMPANIES

This course equips you with the knowledge and skills required to make informed investment decisions through rigorous scientific and financial analysis. Over two months, 40 selected participants will learn to analyze life science companies in weekly workshops led by renowned guest speakers. The course culminates in a team-based investment pitch, where groups of 5 present their analysis to a panel of professional biotech investors. 

Sessions will run every Tuesday from March 4 to April 22 from 5:30-7pm. The final session will run from 5:30-8:30pm. 

There will be 6 instructive sessions of this course (Intro to Biotech Investing, Clinical Research Analysis and the FDA Regulatory Process, Financial Analysis and Resources, Market Evaluation and Commercial Risk, Company Valuation Methods, Biotech Stock Catalysts), one open-community keynote lecture, and an eighth session for group investment pitch presentations. 

You will receive a certificate at the conclusion of the course, provided that you attend all of the instructive sessions AND do the group presentation at the final session. We highly encourage you to attend all 6 sessions, as sessions unlikely contain redundant content.

Application Deadline: Sunday, February 23
Successful applicants will be notified by February 28

APPLY HERE

If you have further questions, please email hbc.investmentcourse [at] gmail.com (hbc[dot]investmentcourse[at]gmail[dot]com).

GSAS CONSULTING CAREER FAIR 2025

Are you an advanced degree candidate (graduate student, medical student, or postdoctoral fellow) interested in exploring consulting as a career path? 

Join the GSAS Consulting Club for an exclusive in-person event to connect with representatives from leading generalist and life science consulting firms. 

Thursday, February 27 from 1:30-4:30pm at the Pechet Room, New Research Building, HMS (77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston) 

What to expect: 

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with recruiters and firm representatives
• Career Insights: Gain insights into consulting, firm work, and the recruitment process
• Build Connections: Expand your professional network with peers and experts 

RSVP Instructions: 

• RSVP HERE
• Upload your resume (optional but highly encouraged) to be included in the firm booklet. Ensure your 1-page business-style resume is polished and up-to-date before submission.

Deadline to RSVP: Tuesday, February 25 at 5 PM ET

If you have further questions, please us at harvardconsultingclub [at] gmail.com. This event kindly funded by the Harvard GSAS Student Council (GSC).

NE GWISE WINTER RETREAT: CAREERS IN SCIENCE POLICY

Join the members of New England Graduate Women in Science and Engineering (NE GWiSE) at our Winter Retreat! This is an event where we connect with members of our community and discuss career paths in the field of science policy. Come and meet graduate students (and postdocs!) from other universities as we embark on a day of learning, sharing, and networking to foster collaborations and friendships across the greater Boston area! 

This year's retreat will focus on the myriad ways that people can get involved in science policy. As funding for science continues to decrease, it is important now more than ever to make our science count and strengthen the connection between academia, government policy, and the general public. 

We are thrilled to announce our keynote speaker, Dr. Melody Burkins, the current UArctic Chair in Science Diplomacy and Inclusion at Dartmouth and a ISC Steering Committee member of the Fourth International Arctic Research Planning Conference. 

Our panelists will include the keynote speaker, as well as Dr. Molly Bird, a Health Science Policy Analyst for the NIH, and Dr. Janelle Knox-Hayes, a Lister Brothers Professor of Economic Geography and Planning in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning. 

Sunday, February 16th 10:30am to 3pm at the Rajen Kilachand Center, Room 101 (610 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215)

Graduate students of all genders are welcome! Other community members are also welcome to attend.

RSVP HERE. 

Lunch and Refreshments will be provided! 

MIT EUROPEAN CLUB CAREER FAIR

The MIT European Career Fair (ECF) is organized by the MIT European Club and takes place at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA. Our mission is to connect top-tier US students and young professionals with European companies, universities and non-profit organizations and to generally inform about career opportunities in Europe. The ECF is the largest Europe-focused career fair in the US. We invite all European organizations or organizations with European offices to join us.

Our candidates are students, working professionals and recent alumni from renowned American universities. Our participating employers are diverse, ranging from multinational corporations to non-profit organizations in the research, technology, business and consulting sectors.

The 29th Annual European Career Fair will run from February 27 to March 3, 2025

Sign up for exclusive events and to be screened for company interviews here. 

Visit the ECF website to learn more about registration, past fairs, and job postings. 

GSAS HARVARD BIOTECH CLUB CAREER 101 SERIES

Want to learn more about what you do as a biotech venture capital investor as a PhD or how to maximize your odds of finding a job in this competitive career path? 

Join us for the next installment of the Harvard Biotech Club Career 101 Series! 

Harry Won, PhD
Associate, Goldman Sachs Life Sciences

Goldman Sachs Life Sciences is dedicated to empowering the next generation of healthcare and biotechnology leaders by providing funding, strategic advisory, and market insights to foster innovation and growth. Harry Won, an investor with Goldman Sachs Life Sciences, focuses on supporting private biotech companies with the potential to transform healthcare. Through strategic investments, he contributes to developing groundbreaking medicines that improve patient outcomes and tackle critical medical challenges. 

Friday, February 21st from 2-3pm on Zoom

RSVP HERE

GRIFFIN GSAS HARVARD BIOTECH EVENTS

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CAPD FACULTY JOB SEARCH GUIDE

CAPD has launched the Faculty Job Search Guide! This completes our online PhD career support program (Kerberos login required), which brings together industry and academic job search resources and examples for easy access. The whole set of resources, the Faculty Job Search Guide, the PhD Career Document Library, and our PhD Resumes for Industry Jobs, is there whenever our students are ready. You can also find links on the CAPD PhD page.

MCKINSEY AND COMPANY RECRUITING NEWS

Starting in January, we will begin recruiting for those interested in our full-time Associate role who graduate between December 2024 – Summer 2025. Advanced Professional Degree (APD) candidates are postdocs or working toward the following degrees: PhD, MD (including medical interns, residents and fellows), JD, PharmD, Nursing, and non-MBA Masters. Non-MBA Master candidates must have at least four years in between the completion of their undergraduate degree and graduate degree to be qualified as having an APD.

Over 80% of our consultants have advanced degrees in fields outside of business, and as our firm continues to grow and evolve, we are looking for more people like you – experts in their fields – to join our community. We hope you will consider starting your journey with us, so you can be at your best at McKinsey!

Make sure to bookmark our website ahead of the new year.

As always, feel free to reach out to our APD_Recruiting_Team [at] McKinsey.com (APD recruiting team) with questions!

What’s on the horizon…
We will be hosting virtual sessions each month. These sessions will help you learn about the world of consulting, how your degree will be valuable, what life is like at McKinsey, and how we help our clients solve the most complex problems.

We can’t forget to mention Insight & Diversity Connect! Planning is underway for these two flagship programs. Find information on our website.

Connecting on campus Our recruiting team or consultants may be visiting a campus near you. Whether virtually or in-person, we are excited to learn more about YOU and what makes you interested in McKinsey!

Fill out our Connect with APD form!

This will give you access to all things APD recruiting in the coming months.
Make sure you’re on our list.

MIT ALUMNI ADVISORS HUB - ADVISING OPPORTUNITY FOR MIT STUDENTS

The MIT Alumni Advisors Hub is an online platform that students can use to ask for advice when they need it—from MIT alumni around the world. Students can get advice on their job and internship search, conduct a mock interview or informational interview, explore career paths and future entrepreneurial pursuits, and navigating life at MIT.

Sign up to gain access to a community of alumni who are eager to share their advice at https://alumniadvisors.mit.edu/.

Find an advisor today!

UPCOMING MIT CAREER FAIRS

MIT has a diverse range of career fairs, only a few of which are run by Career Advising & Professional Development. Others are managed by student organizations or academic departments. MIT students are also welcome at some fairs hosted by companies, professional organizations, and other universities.

To get the most of your career fair experience, see our Tips for Career Fair Success. You can also view the CAPD events calendar for career fair workshops.

Find out more about career fairs at MIT.

GRADUATE STUDENT CAREER EVENTS - WEBSITE & CALENDAR

For those who are looking for other resources, recordings of career related workshops and sessions for grad students available here: http://capd.mit.edu

The CAPD Event calendar can be found here. 

Sign up for the Graduate Student Career Advising mailing list here.

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