Graduate Students Mentoring Circles

About the program

The Graduate Student Mentoring Circles is an initiative created by Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD) and the Office of Graduate Education (OGE). The Mentoring Circles connect current graduate students with alumni who provide relevant perspectives on pathways to academic and industry careers.

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Program format

Through this month-long program, students will virtually connect with graduate alumni and engage in weekly topical conversations focused on navigating work environments. In this mentoring circle format, students will have access and receive input from mentors in various career paths and hear about their peers’ experiences. The mentoring circles meet online via zoom for three 1- hour group sessions. After the group sessions, in the fourth week, students will have the opportunity to have 15 minute individual conversations with mentors.

Dates & time commitment

Spring 2025: April 8 – May 1

Time commitment: 4 hours total

Mentor information

Mentors represent the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering and from the Sloan School of Management.  

Industry expertise areas include: Operations & corporate strategy; scientific outreach; engineering, biology & academic research; government consulting; nuclear engineering; controls & autonomous systems; finance, global impact investing; environmental engineering & sustainability

Questions?

Contact Elsie Otero eotero@mit.edu

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