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If you’re in a PhD program at MIT, you are an exceptional researcher and scholar. With your deep knowledge and skills set, there are no limits to what you can achieve. When you can do so much, narrowing your options and making decisions about what you want to do and where you want to go can be daunting. We’re here to help. Visit CAPD for a one-on-one conversation and address your questions with an advisor, use our resources to learn new skills like networking, and join our workshops to help you refine your job documents and search strategies. Whether you decide to pursue a career in academe, government, non-profit, or industry CAPD is ready to support you.


February Career Exploration Events

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance—it’s also a great excuse to invest a little love in your future. 💘 This February, CAPD’s Career Exploration events are here to help you explore new paths, meet inspiring professionals, and spark ideas that might …

By Qingqing Ouyang
Qingqing Ouyang Career Exploration Leader
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Now recruiting: CAPD Career Exploration Leaders

Do you want to plan events for students and collaborate with alumni, employers, and graduate/professional school admissions staff? As a Career Exploration Leader, you’ll manage large-scale projects and gain valuable leadership experience in program management, teamwork, data collection and analysis, …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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Professional Development Workshops with the hosts of the Squiggly Career Podcast

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 …

By Tara Thakurta
Tara Thakurta Graduate Community Fellow
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Millennium Oceans Prize – Priority deadline January 31st!

The Millennium Oceans Prize, which awards up to $5000 to a student (undergrad or graduate) who is working toward the UN Sustainable Development Goal 14 of protecting and preserving Life under Water, is returning to support and celebrate students who …

By Kendel Jester
Kendel Jester Assistant Director, Early Career Engagement
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15.620 Patent Law Fundamentals – Spring H4 Course

Interested in learning more about patent law? Take 15.620 Patent Law Fundamentals during the spring H4 term (April and May)! This course was specifically designed for undergrad and grad students in all MIT departments.

There are no pre-requisites, and no …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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