Interested in pursuing a Fulbright? Distinguished Fellowships is introducing a new series spotlighting specific Fulbright countries and the Fulbright program’s spirit of international educational exchange.
In these informal, in-person sessions, you can chat with a visiting Fulbright Scholar or Fulbright …
Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis, hosts of The Squiggly Career, are coming to campus on Friday, February 27 to lead two workshops on professional development for graduate students. RSVP for one or both workshops! How to succeed in your squiggly …
Hands-on site visit shows MechE students how engineering across disciplines drives real-world impact in the medtech industry.
A group of MIT Mechanical Engineering (MechE) students recently visited Lexington Medical, a company advancing surgical-stapling technology for global markets, to learn about …
Ever wonder how a degree in Materials Science leads to a career in law school admissions, or how an Aerospace Engineering major ends up leading People Operations for a fusion energy company? The Infinite Careers series explores these exact questions.
We know our students can talk about their research, but can they talk about themselves? CAPD’s new Behavioral Interviewing for PhDs & Postdocs online resource offers students an asynchronous opportunity to brainstorm accomplishments from their MIT experiences, structure their stories, …
During Campus Preview Weekend 2025’s Parent Programming, members of the CAPD staff shared information with parents and supporters. View the recording and access the presentation below. Also see our FAQ section below for questions we have received from parents and …
By Kendel Jester
Kendel JesterAssistant Director, Early Career Engagement
The academic journey, from graduate school to faculty positions and beyond, can be both rewarding and challenging. Navigating the pressures of research, teaching, service, and personal well-being requires more than just expertise in one’s field—it demands strategic support, mentorship, and …
The Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD) office organizes site visits throughout the academic year, giving MIT undergrads, grad students, and postdocs a unique opportunity to explore a variety of industries, workplaces, and career paths. These visits offer you hands-on …
By Mitchell Moise
Mitchell MoiseEmployer Outreach and Engagement Specialist
As MIT welcomes incoming first year students for the 2024 fall semester, Discover Prehealth FPOP gives 24 of these students an additional opportunity to learn about careers in healthcare/medicine, meet the MIT Prehealth Advising team, and make new friends the …