Building a Network: Digital and In-Person Strategies for Students, Recent Graduates, and Postdocs

The following article is from Trevor Cambron’s post for the MIT Communications Lab

Networking. For some it is a loaded word that induces a visceral sense of dread, while for others it is a natural part of the workday. In …

By Tara Thakurta
Tara Thakurta Graduate Community Fellow
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Insights from a City of Boston data engineer

Click here to read this blog post from Jenna Jordan, a former Data Engineer for the City of Boston’s Analytics Team. In her blog, she walks through the full arc of her role, from how she got started to what …

By Aidan Wright
Aidan Wright Career Advisor
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Consulting Opportunities Guide: Programs, Recruiting Timelines, and Bridge Initiatives for Undergraduates & Master’s (Non-MBA) – Boston Consulting Group (BCG), McKinsey and Bain & Company

Read below for CAPD’s consulting opportunities guide specifically designed for MIT undergraduate and master’s (non-MBA) students.

Boston Consulting Group

McKinsey & Company 

Bain & Company 

By Mitchell Moise
Mitchell Moise Employer Outreach and Engagement Specialist
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Consulting Opportunities Guide: Programs, Recruiting Timelines, and Bridge Initiatives for Advanced Degree Candidates (PhDs & Postdocs) – Boston Consulting Group (BCG), McKinsey and Bain & Company

Read below for CAPD’s consulting opportunities guide specifically designed for MIT advanced degree candidates.

Boston Consulting Group

McKinsey & Company 

Bain & Company 

By Mitchell Moise
Mitchell Moise Employer Outreach and Engagement Specialist
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Alumni voices in industry: Interview with Charles Chen from Big Pharma

In this interview with Charles Chen, a senior scientist in Big Pharma specializing in lipid chemistry, he shared his journey from earning a bachelor’s in chemical engineering at Michigan State University to completing a PhD in chemistry at King’s College …

By Nicholas Rotello-Kuri
Nicholas Rotello-Kuri
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Resource for Aspiring Academics

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 …

By Tara Thakurta
Tara Thakurta Graduate Community Fellow
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QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 11 subjects for 2025

The Institute also ranks second in seven subject areas.

QS World University Rankings has placed MIT in the No. 1 spot in 11 subject areas for 2025, the organization announced today.

The Institute received a No. 1 ranking in the …

By Francis Borrego
Francis Borrego Associate Director, Employer Relations 
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Introducing the brand new Communication and Technology Studio at the WCC

The Writing and Communication Center (WCC) has launched a new Communication and Technology Studio to help you enhance your public speaking skills. At the studio, you can practice your presentations in front of simulated audiences and receive instant feedback from …

By Tara Thakurta
Tara Thakurta Graduate Community Fellow
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MIT named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. students for sixth consecutive year

February 25 — Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognized MIT as one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of students selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. This recognition for the 2024-2025 cycle marks …

By Lydia Huth
Lydia Huth Communication and Program Manager
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Three from MIT named 2025 Gates Cambridge Scholars

Julia Mongo | Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Published by MIT News on February 24, 2025

This article was updated on February 28 to reflect the addition of Rachel Zhang ’21.

MIT senior Markey Freudenburg-Puricelli and alumnae Abigail (“Abbie”) Schipper ’24 and Rachel Zhang …

By Julia Mongo
Julia Mongo Staff Writer and Advisor
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