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MIT Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD) empowers students to think big picture about their career interests and goals, then supports them through every part of the journey, from research, resumes, and career fairs, to interviews, job offers, and salaries. Watch the CAPD Orientation to learn how our office can help your student explore careers and prepare for internships, jobs, and graduate school. Learn more about our programs and services and meet CAPD staff.

Political science and physics major Leela Fredlund wants to ensure fairness and justice prevail in humanity’s leap into space.

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Published on March 21, 2024

“I realized that I could raise very interesting questions at the intersection of astronomy and political science,” says Fredlund. Through undergraduate projects at MIT and at institutions such as NASA, Fredlund has been focused on the ways governments are shaping …

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It’s Equal Pay Day. Women earn 84 cents for every dollar men make — or even less

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Published on March 12, 2024

HEARD ON ALL THINGS CONSIDERED

by Andrea Hsu | NPR

Equal Pay Day has come around again, and it feels a little like Groundhog Day.

Despite the annual reminder about how far into the new year women have to work to …

By Simona Rosu
Simona Rosu Senior Assistant Director, Postdoctoral Career and Professional Development
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2024 Path of Professorship builds up women in academia

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Published on January 19, 2024

On November 18-19, 2023 CAPD and the Office of Graduate Education (OGE) successfully organized the 18th annual Path of Professorship program. Path of Professorship is a 2-day workshop for women interested in pursuing academic careers. This revered tradition was created by Blanche …

By Elsie Otero
Elsie Otero Assistant Director, Graduate Student Professional Development
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Two from MIT named 2024 Marshall Scholars

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Published on December 11, 2023

Julia Mongo | Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Published by MIT News on December 11, 2023

Anushree Chaudhuri and Rupert Li have won Marshall Scholarships, a prestigious British government-funded fellowship that offers exceptional American students the opportunity to pursue several years of graduate study …

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Julia Mongo Staff Writer and Advisor
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Miranda McClellan ’18, MEng ’19 awarded 2025 Schwarzman Scholarship

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Published on December 8, 2023

Julia Mongo | Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Published by MIT News on December 8, 2023

MIT alumna Miranda McClellan ’18, MEng ’19 has been named a 2025 Schwarzman Scholar. In August 2024, she will join the program’s 150 scholars arriving from 43 countries …

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Julia Mongo Staff Writer and Advisor
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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 …

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Parentaly Resources: Free tools for expecting parents

Parentaly provides free resources and tools for expecting employees, working parents and HR leaders to help navigate the parental leave …

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CAPD Podcast Playlist: MIT Stories

CAPD Podcast Playlist: MIT Stories

Check out this ever-expanding playlist of podcasts to hear about MIT alumni on their careers and lives.

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