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One mentor isn’t enough. Here’s how I built a network of mentors

By Erika Moore

“Unfortunately, I don’t have the bandwidth for a mentorship relationship right now.” “I’m not sure I can help.” “Why are we meeting again?” Those are just a few of the responses I’ve received in my quest to …

By Simona Rosu
Simona Rosu Senior Assistant Director, Postdoctoral Career and Professional Development
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Networking at Your First Professional Conference

Jenny Xu shares her experience at the Game Developers’ Conference as a First Year Undergraduate Student

Jenny demoing her game with GDC attendees at the Children’s Creativity Museum

Surrounded by posters of newly released video games, indie game expo booths, …

By Erik Pavesic
Erik Pavesic Assistant Director, Career Advising & Training
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Thirteen from MIT awarded 2021 Fulbright Fellowships

Julia Mongo | Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Published by MIT News on May 24, 2021

This story was updated on 7/7/2021 to reflect Sharon Lin’s promotion from alternate to Fulbright Fellow.

Thirteen MIT student affiliates have won fellowships for the Fulbright 2021-22 …

By Julia Mongo
Julia Mongo Staff Writer and Advisor
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MIT juniors Yu Jing Chen and Max Williamson named 2021 Truman Scholars

Julia Mongo | Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Published by MIT News on April 15, 2021

MIT students Yu Jing Chen and Max Williamson have been selected as 2021 Truman Scholars. Truman Scholars demonstrate outstanding leadership potential, a commitment to a career in …

By Julia Mongo
Julia Mongo Staff Writer and Advisor
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Nine MIT students awarded 2021 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Julia Mongo | Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Published by MIT News on April 13, 2021

An MIT senior and eight MIT graduate students are among the 30 recipients of this year’s P.D. Soros Fellowships for New Americans. In addition to senior …

By Julia Mongo
Julia Mongo Staff Writer and Advisor
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Looking to hire MIT students? Start by reviewing our recruiting policies and advice for equitable hiring practices and recruiting underrepresented students

The MIT community is comprised of diverse populations, drawing in students and postdoctoral scholars from around the globe. We embrace …

Virtual career fairs offer the opportunity for students and employers to connect in ways that transcend physical distances, at greater …

Handshake 101: What it is & how to use it*

CAPD is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for everyone we serve. If you need any disability-related accommodations to …

PhD Career Pathways

The Council of Graduate Schools’ PhD Career Pathways project is a multi-phase initiative to improve doctoral education through data collection, …