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MIT MechE students explore surgical innovation at Lexington Medical

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 …

By Janine Sazinsky
Janine Sazinsky Employer Relations Coordinator
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Negotiation tips for first-gen and low-income students

This is a compendium of resources shared at the FLI Network Dinner on Wednesday 10/22/2025.

From the moment you apply for a position, it is wise to be prepared for an eventual offer and possible negotiation. Here are six things …

By Erik Pavesic
Erik Pavesic Assistant Director, Career Advising & Training
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Federal loan changes coming in Fall 2026: Considerations for graduate, medical, and professional school

In July, the U.S. government passed legislation that has changed the loan landscape by adding limits to the amount of government-funded loans that students can take out. 

Federal student loans will now have a total lifetime cap of $257.5K for …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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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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Meet with MIT Alumni to Explore Careers in Medicine & Life Sciences

Are you considering careers at the intersection of life sciences, medicine, health,
and technology? Curious about the different paths MIT alumni have taken in these
fields after graduation?

The upcoming Careers in Medicine & Life Sciences Alumni Speed Networking event …

By Akunna Rosser
Akunna Rosser Senior Assistant Director, Prehealth Advising
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Featured Resources

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Interviews for faculty positions almost always consist of two rounds: a first-round “Zoom interview” and then a “fly-out,” a campus …

Receiving two or more job offers can be both an exciting and stressful time. Whether you are waiting to hear …

If you receive an academic job offer, express interest, and then take the time to carefully assess whether the offer …

Virtual career fairs offer the opportunity for students and employers to connect in ways that transcend physical distances, at greater …