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.
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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, …
Got a quick question? Drop-in to CAPD!
Starting Monday, September 8, Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD) is launching drop-in career advising for our undergraduate and graduate students who need a quick question answered.
During the semester, drop-ins are:
When …
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 …
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 …
Thanks to generous support from the Office of Graduate Education (OGE) and the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR), the Research Slam planning team recently announced that $10,000.00 in prizes would be awarded to finalists at the 2025 …
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 …
MIT’s annual in-person Fall Career Fair took place this year on Friday, September 20. More than 4,400 talented students, postdocs and alumni from MIT and Harvard were able to connect with more than 180 diverse employers!
It was wonderful …
