The “Spilling the Tea” series is back! At these small-scale, limited-enrollment events, join in a conversation with an alumna leader over (iced) tea and cookies. Each of the “Spilling the Tea” parties takes an important topic as its theme, such as women and leadership, women and communication, women and balance, and more. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to benefit from mentorship and community alongside fellow MIT graduate women. All MIT graduate students who identify as women are encouraged to attend.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Spilling the Tea on Women in Academia
April 1, 2024; 12:15 – 1:15, Margaret Cheney Room (3-308)
There’s something very special about the opportunity to hear directly from a research and faculty leader about what her path to success was really like, how she found her way, and what has helped her to thrive. In this “Spilling the Tea” mentorship event, come talk with Whitney Lohmeyer SM ’13, PhD ’15 (AeroAstro) and hear her advice on careers in academia, and how she balances her passions for research, teaching, and service.
PAST EVENTS
Spilling the Tea on Women and Leadership
Thursday, August 03, 2023 at 4:00pm to 5:00pm, Room 10-100
There’s something very special about the opportunity to hear directly from a leader about what her path to success was really like, how she learned to lead, and what has helped her to thrive. In this “Spilling the Tea” event, join an informal chat with MIT alumna Colleen Akehurst, who in her current leadership role serves as Managing Director for Paine Schwartz Partners. Don’t miss this chance to talk with an accomplished alumna mentor and ask her advice on leadership in graduate school and beyond. Learn more about Colleen Akehurst here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-akehurst-a797426/.
Registration required via Handshake.
Spilling the Tea on Women and Work-Life Balance
Friday, August 29, 2023 at 11:00am – 12:00pm, Room 10-100
Have you ever wished you could get candid, straightforward advice about balancing your work and personal/family life as an unendingly busy graduate student? What if you could have the chance to hear from women more advanced in their careers who have been where you are, contending with many of the same issues that you are now facing? Join us for this “Spilling the Tea” mentorship event for graduate women with Catherine Lee SM ’90 and Rachel Pytel PhD ’07.
Registration required via Handshake.
