Wondering how CAPD can help you? Learn more about each of these topics through the CAPD site. For additional support, schedule an appointment with a team member.

2025 Women of Color in the Academy Conference

Join us on Friday, May 2, 2025 to hear from a variety of speakers, participate in interactive workshops, and network with women of color academics and their allies from the Greater Boston area and beyond. All are welcome!

You can …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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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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Join MIT Reads and “Unlock the Stress Cycle” this Spring!

MIT Reads is a reading program for everyone at MIT, organized by the MIT Libraries.

Together we read a book, then gather outside of our normal classes and workdays to explore the ideas and important issues it raises. Through discussions …

By Tara Thakurta
Tara Thakurta Graduate Community Fellow
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Spring Programming at the WCC

As we step into a new semester, the Writing and Communication Center (WCC) is excited to offer two fantastic programs to help you achieve your academic and professional writing goals: Writing Together Online and the Writing a Journal Article Series. …

By Tara Thakurta
Tara Thakurta Graduate Community Fellow
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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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Featured Resources

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Looking to hire MIT students? Start by reviewing our recruiting policies and advice for equitable hiring practices and recruiting underrepresented students

The MIT community is comprised of diverse populations, drawing in students and postdoctoral scholars from around the globe. We embrace …

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

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 …

PhD Career Pathways

The Council of Graduate Schools’ PhD Career Pathways project is a multi-phase initiative to improve doctoral education through data collection, …