Events – Career Advising & Professional Development | MIT https://capd.mit.edu Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:44:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Simulated Law Class: Introduction to Property Law https://capd.mit.edu/events/2026/03/11/simulated-law-class-introduction-to-property-law/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:44:44 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=event&p=349812 Join New York Law School (NYLS) Professor Gerald Korngold as he introduces students to property law through an interactive class discussion focusing on “Cats and Condos.”

]]> 349812 RESCHEDULED – 2026 Bain & Company Recruiting Kickoff & Networking Night (in 2-190) https://capd.mit.edu/events/2026/03/03/rescheduled-2026-bain-company-recruiting-kickoff-networking-night-in-2-190/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:11:44 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/events/2026/03/03/rescheduled-2026-bain-company-recruiting-kickoff-networking-night-in-2-190/ This information session will take place in-person on Tuesday, March 3rd from 7:00 – 8:30pm ET on campus, in room 2-190. During the session, you’ll learn about Bain’s work and gain insights into our full-time Associate Consultant and summer Associate Consultant Intern roles. Undergraduate students of all years and majors are welcome to attend.Please register by March 2nd here. A confirmation email with final details will be sent prior to the event. We look forward to meeting you in person!

]]> 349668 Take a Mid-Term Break with Datadog! 🐶 (in 7-103) https://capd.mit.edu/events/2026/03/11/take-a-mid-term-break-with-datadog-%f0%9f%90%b6-in-7-103/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:11:44 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/events/2026/03/11/take-a-mid-term-break-with-datadog-%f0%9f%90%b6-in-7-103/ Midterms can be a lot –  come take a break with Datadog!This is a casual, come-and-go event, so feel free to stop by anytime between 12:00 to 1:30pm.  Whether you have five minutes or want to hang out a bit longer. We’ll have snacks, coffee, and tea from a local cafe to help you recharge before heading back to studying or exams! You’ll be able to chat with a Datadog recruiter and engineer about our current work and future internship opportunities. If you’re thinking ahead to fall recruiting, this is a great chance to connect early in a relaxed setting.Bring your questions or just swing by to refuel and say hi! We’ll also have limited Datadog swag for students who stop by and chat with us. We hope to see you there!

]]> 349667 AI x Investing: Less hype, more alpha – Tech Talk by BAM https://capd.mit.edu/events/2026/03/04/ai-x-investing-less-hype-more-alpha-tech-talk-by-bam/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:13:23 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/events/2026/03/04/ai-x-investing-less-hype-more-alpha-tech-talk-by-bam/ The Applied AI Team at Balyasny Asset Management & MIT CSAILWednesday, March 4 at Noonin CSAIL (32-G449) KIVA seminar roomFood, refreshments, and swag will be provided.RSVP with BAM if you plan to attendIntended Audience: Students who are interested in machine learning, NLP, systems engineering, quantitative finance, or the intersection of AI and real-world decisionmaking. Whether you’re building models, optimizing infrastructure, or curious about how AI is actually used in finance — this talk is for you.Featured Speakers from BAM:
Peter Anderson (Head of Applied AI Research)
Charlie Flanagan (Chief AI Officer)
Dima Tymofieiev (Senior Research Engineer) 
Discussion Topics:
The real state of AI in investing: where it delivers today, where it falls short, and how we separate hype from impact in live investment workflows.
How we design and deploy production AI systems at a multi-strategy hedge fund, including live demos of tools used by BAM portfolio managers.
A first look at our ICML-submitted research, “Global Merger-Arbitrage Forecasting with Language Models,” showcasing a multi-agent LLM system that forecasts M&A deal outcomes and supports a multi-billion-dollar merger-arb strategy.
Ongoing work on making LLMs fast, cheap, and scalable in the real world, from inference efficiency and infrastructure choices to deployment in high-stakes environments.
About BAM: Balyasny Asset Management is a diversified global investment firm founded by Dmitry Balyasny, Scott Schroeder, and Taylor O’Malley in 2001. With over $32.2 billion* in assets under management, BAM employs more than 2,000 people globally. Balyasny’s mission is to deliver to its investors consistent, uncorrelated returns in all market environments.Applied AI at BAM: Our Applied AI team builds and deploys AI systems that directly supportinvestment decision-making across strategies and asset classes. Join us for a candid, hands-on session on what it looks like to apply AI at the frontier of finance.

]]> 349140 From PhD to Exponent: Careers in Technical Consulting (in 32-141) https://capd.mit.edu/events/2026/04/02/from-phd-to-exponent-careers-in-technical-consulting-in-32-141/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:10:47 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/events/2026/04/02/from-phd-to-exponent-careers-in-technical-consulting-in-32-141/ Join Dr. Maureen Reitman, Group Vice President and Principal Engineer, and one Exponent Associate (to be announced) to learn about their exciting post-PhD career paths in technical consulting. Meet with consultants across many of our 16 practice areas, as well as recruiters who are eager to review your CVs.Exponent brings together the world’s best science and engineering with the most pressing problems facing companies, communities, and individuals. For over five decades, we’ve connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow’s solutions to create a safer, healthier, sustainable world. Dinner will be provided!

]]> 348544 Career Opportunities in Southwest Germany for PhDs and Postdocs (in E19-202) https://capd.mit.edu/events/2026/03/05/career-opportunities-in-southwest-germany-for-phds-and-postdocs-in-e19-202/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:12:43 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/events/2026/03/05/career-opportunities-in-southwest-germany-for-phds-and-postdocs-in-e19-202/ This program includes a buffet-style dinner, so please RSVP if you plan to attend!Discover Academic Career Opportunities in Germany’s Innovation Heartland: Learn about career opportunities in academia, research, and innovation in Baden-Württemberg — affectionately known as “THE LÄND.” Representatives from the Universities of Baden-Württemberg, one of Germany’s most vibrant academic and innovation regions will be introducing their programs, research initiatives, and career opportunities. Learn about the German academic landscape, funding opportunities, and career pathways.Location:  E19-202 Participating Institutions:
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
University of Freiburg
Heidelberg University 
Agenda:
6:00 PM – Welcome & remarks
Introduction of Baden-Württemberg and its university and research landscape
Short presentation highlights from each of the three universities
Mini-career fair for exchanges, Q&A and deeper conversations with the representatives 
Interested in a Coffee Chat on Friday, March 6? Apply on Handshake: 
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
University of Freiburg
Heidelberg University
This program is being sponsored by MIT Career Advising & Professional Development. For more Information, email CAPD at hiremit@mit.edu.Please indicate any accommodation needs by completing the following survey: https://airtable.com/shrfsjcovcoDIN0daNote: Accommodation requests should be submitted one week in advance of an event. If accommodations are not possible due to the late timing of the request, a team member will reach out to you to discuss alternative solutions. 

]]> 347826 Career Exploration Bingo + Networking https://capd.mit.edu/events/2026/04/08/career-exploration-bingo-networking/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:12:43 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/events/2026/04/08/career-exploration-bingo-networking/ Turn career exploration into a fun game and enjoy cookies! In this interactive session, we complete a bingo card, each square prompting exploration, reflection, and connection—of career resources, school, work culture, or skills. By the end, you’ll leave with new connections, practical insights, and a clearer sense of what paths are worth exploring next.This CAPD event is open to MIT undergraduates.Please indicate any accommodation needs by completing the following survey: https://airtable.com/shrfsjcovcoDIN0daNote: Accommodation requests should be submitted one week in advance of an event. If accommodations are not possible due to the late timing of the request, a team member will reach out to you to discuss alternative resources and/or solutions.

]]> 347825 Climatetech Intern Fair https://capd.mit.edu/events/2026/03/05/climatetech-intern-fair-3/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:23:04 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=event&p=347532 Please join us for our annual Intern Fair, which focuses on connecting students and soon-to-be graduates with Greentown Labs’ network of cutting-edge climatetech startups looking for bright and eager talent.

​At this internship fair, students from Boston and beyond can explore open opportunities with our startup community. Attendees will network directly with the climatetech startups building a workforce that is ready to harness the massive economic opportunities of the energy transition.

Our community is made up of firm believers that there’s a place for everyone in climatetech. Our member startups are hiring for positions across skill sets and industries. The jobs are here. We just need you!

]]> 347532 5/7/26 Graduate Student Professional Development Resource Lounge (in 7-103) https://capd.mit.edu/events/2026/05/07/5-7-26-graduate-student-professional-development-resource-lounge-in-7-103/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:11:03 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/events/2026/05/07/5-7-26-graduate-student-professional-development-resource-lounge-in-7-103/ Check in with your peers and/or staff on your professional development plans and projects in a supportive environment, with snacks. Offered Thursdays from 4-5, these informal sessions require no registration. Drop by the CAPD office right on the Infinite Corridor (7-103) and bring your PD ideas, questions, and curiosity.Meets Thursdays, 4-5pmCAPD Program Room, 7-103No meeting on March 26 (Spring Break) Questions? Email acorn5@mit.edu.Learn more about professional development at MITWhy you might drop in to the Resource Lounge:
Get input on your internship plans
Hear about experiential learning opportunities
Find funding for professional development
Benefit from the knowledge of your peers
Get started/catch up if you’re new to the idea of professional development for graduate students
Get coaching to help you prepare for opportunities
Strategize ways to leverage your professional network
Put structure to your goals
Enjoy a supportive community
Connect with grad students from other departments
Enjoy some snacks

]]> 345368 4/30/26 Graduate Student Professional Development Resource Lounge (in 7-103) https://capd.mit.edu/events/2026/04/30/4-30-26-graduate-student-professional-development-resource-lounge-in-7-103/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:11:03 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/events/2026/04/30/4-30-26-graduate-student-professional-development-resource-lounge-in-7-103/ Check in with your peers and/or staff on your professional development plans and projects in a supportive environment, with snacks. Offered Thursdays from 4-5, these informal sessions require no registration. Drop by the CAPD office right on the Infinite Corridor (7-103) and bring your PD ideas, questions, and curiosity.Meets Thursdays, 4-5pmCAPD Program Room, 7-103No meeting on March 26 (Spring Break) Questions? Email acorn5@mit.edu.Learn more about professional development at MITWhy you might drop in to the Resource Lounge:
Get input on your internship plans
Hear about experiential learning opportunities
Find funding for professional development
Benefit from the knowledge of your peers
Get started/catch up if you’re new to the idea of professional development for graduate students
Get coaching to help you prepare for opportunities
Strategize ways to leverage your professional network
Put structure to your goals
Enjoy a supportive community
Connect with grad students from other departments
Enjoy some snacks

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