Graduate Student 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.

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 2026 Mentoring Circles will run through the month of April.

Mentor information

Mentors represent the departments of Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, the Sloan School of Management and the School of Architecture and Planning.  

Industry expertise areas include: Consulting, Science Research, Academia, Industrial Engineering, Financial Markets, Environmental Science, Entrepreneurship, Architecture, Product Design, and Sports Performance

Questions?

Contact Elsie Otero eotero@mit.edu