Seeing into the future: Personalized cancer screening with artificial intelligence
While mammograms are currently the gold standard in breast cancer screening, swirls of controversy exist regarding when and how often they should be administered. On the one hand, advocates argue for the ability to save lives: Women aged 60-69 who receive mammograms, for example, have a 33 percent lower risk of dying compared to those […]
MIT School of Engineering unveils the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Distinguished Speaker Series
On Tuesday, Nov. 30, Gilda A. Barabino, president of Olin College of Engineering and professor of biomedical and chemical engineering, spoke to a hybrid audience of approximately 80 people, sharing thoughts and perspectives she’d gained during her career as a leader in the engineering field. Her presentation, “Engineering for Everyone: Centering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” […]
Merging design, tech, and cognitive science
Ibuki Iwasaki came to MIT without a clear idea of what she wanted to major in, but that changed during the spring of her first year, when she left her comfort zone and enrolled in 4.02A (Introduction to Design). For the final project, her group had to make a modular structure out of foam blocks, […]
Daron Acemoglu
A simple uplifting greeting can transform someone’s day. And Professor Acemoglu’s “friendliness overflows the [Economics Department] hallways,” according to student nominators. Daron Acemoglu is an MIT Institute Professor of Economics. Acemoglu’s research delves into political economy, economic development and growth, human capital theory, growth theory, innovation, search theory, network economics and learning. His recent research […]
System Design & Management Online Info Session
Join SDM learn about MIT’s master’s degree in engineering and management!
3 things I did as an international graduate student this summer
When I was accepted to the Master of Science (M.S). in Comparative Media Studies last summer, I had very specific goals of how I wanted to spend the next two years of my life in Boston: conducting ethnographic research, volunteering in several organizations, networking, and learning how to sail during the summer on the Charles […]
How my journey to the Philippines brought me to MIT
During the summer of 2019, my mom and I visited the Philippines for our first-time to meet relatives and learn more about our heritage. To see as much of the country as possible and to meet as many people as possible, my family rented a van for a two-week road trip. I met a LOT […]
The conflict and the privilege of MIT
The arrival It feels very strange to be writing this. I never thought I would be writing as a student at MIT but after a rollercoaster of events I was given the opportunity of a lifetime: the opportunity to study at MIT. I applied to MIT as a high school student, and after being rejected, […]
Whales of quals
This is my story of how I prioritized my mental health over qualifying exams. When I was studying for quals1, my phone kept autocorrecting quals to whales. I thought it was funny and poetic, because the stress of quals felt like a whale on me. Before reading this, I want to mention that what you […]
Innovation and the daily grind
A life with daily grinds Over the last ten years, I remember working long hours on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), project finance deals, and operational issues without even realizing when the sun set. And then COVID struck! Suddenly, I had nothing to work on and nowhere to go. Somewhere inside me, I knew that I […]
Daron Acemoglu
EconomicsCelebrating potential A simple uplifting greeting can transform someone’s day. And Professor Acemoglu’s “friendliness overflows the [Economics Department] hallways,” according to student nominators. Daron Acemoglu is an MIT Institute Professor of Economics. Acemoglu’s research delves into political economy, economic development and growth, human capital theory, growth theory, innovation, search theory, network economics and learning. His […]
Four with MIT ties honored with 2022 American Mathematical Society prizes
Four mathematicians with MIT ties were recently honored by the American Mathematical Society (AMS). Professors Michel Goemans and Richard Stanley, along with Cornell University Professor David Williamson PhD ’93, are recipients of AMS’s Leroy P. Steele Prizes for 2022. Associate Professor Semyon Dyatlov received the inaugural 2022 Mikhail Gordin Prize, offered jointly by the AMS and the European […]
Prospective student resources
The 7,200 graduate students at MIT are one of the most talented scholarly cohorts in the world. Their educational experiences on campus go beyond just research. We are excited that you are considering becoming part of the community. Below, please find links to information about life, learning, and research at MIT. These materials were initially […]
Financial wellbeing
Finances are a key aspect of navigating graduate school. Graduate student life can be expensive, and financial strain can show up in a lot of different ways. We offer a number of different resources, from addressing urgent financial need to helping you learn to better manage myriad aspects of your financial life. Use these pages […]
AISES: The American Indian Science and Engineering Society
The Annual AISES National Conference is a unique, three-day event focusing on educational, professional, and workforce development for Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers. Attendees include Indigenous high school and college students, educators, and professionals, including representatives from Tribal Nations, Tribal enterprises, […]
Funded projects
The Office of Graduate Education created the Grad Student Life Grants in 2002 to foster community building and innovative ideas on campus for graduate students. In Fall 2019, we expanded this to cover more facets of the graduate experience under Grad Student Experience Grants; also offering more funding cycles for improved flexibility. Successful proposals have […]
Additional resources
We invite you to explore these other useful resources: Student Organizations, Leadership and Engagement Office (SOLE) SOLE is a helpful resource on finance resources. Graduate Student Council The GSC is a rich source of information about current activities and issues of importance to graduate students, including funding, as well as contact information for the students who manage and […]
Promote your events
Advertise your events to encourage broad participation. Required for all grants: Use the OGE logo, which is sent to you by the Grants Fellow, on all related publicity. If your publicity is in the form of a text-only e-mail, you may include the phrase “Sponsored by the Office of Graduate Education” rather than using the […]
Apply for funding
Deadlines Cycles will open on the following dates: March 15 – April 15 (ideal for events starting in Summer Term) June 15 – July 15 (ideal for events starting in Fall Semester) October 15 – November 15 (ideal for events starting in IAP & Spring Semester) Proposal characteristics Consideration will be given to proposals of […]
Grad Student Experience Grants: November Deadline
Do you have an idea to improve the graduate student experience or build community? Develop a proposal and request funding from the Graduate Student Experience Grants!
Grad Student Experience Grants: July Deadline
Do you have an idea to improve the graduate student experience or build community? Develop a proposal and request funding from the Graduate Student Experience Grants!
Elizabeth Guttenberg
Monday: RemoteTuesday: RemoteWednesday: RemoteThursday: 3-136Friday: Remote I can help you by providing support, advice, and resources on matters related to academic and personal well-being. Fun fact: I am quite good at parallel parking.
Ivy Plus Puerto Rico
El grupo de escuelas Ivy Plus está compuesto por universidades top de los Estados Unidos que trabajan en conjunto para reclutar futuros estudiantes de Maestría, Doctorado u otros posgrados, con el objetivo de fomentar diversidad en la educación superior. external link to https://www.ivypluspuertorico.net/
MIT Sloan PhD Application Q&A
2:00PM – 3:00PM EST During this chat, you will hear from the PhD Program team and have the chance to ask questions about the application and admissions process. Register here.
Leo Savala
Monday: RemoteTuesday: 3-107Wednesday: 3-107Thursday: RemoteFriday: Every-other Friday in 3-107 I can help you with finding support in your Department or through our office, getting connected with other graduate students, and celebrating your achievements at MIT. I met Michelle Obama in person and it was the best experience ever! She gave me a hug.
Grad Student Experience Grants: April Deadline
Do you have an idea to improve the graduate student experience or build community? Develop a proposal and request funding from the Graduate Student Experience Grants!
Finding your why
I was about 19 years old when my friend and I made plans to bike 70 miles to a state park in our area, camp for the night, and take the train home. My parents were afraid that we would get hurt or lost, so they suggested that I shouldn’t go. I appreciated their caution, […]
You have got to have a plan, and a planner!
Growing up in India Growing up in a busy middle class household in India, my parents did not once ask about my grades. They would just pick my report card and glance over it annually at the parent-teacher meetings. That was it. This was in stark contrast to some parents who spent what seemed like […]
How I realized graduate school was the right choice for me
The best realizations really do come in the bathroom. I was washing my hands in the sink when I heard the bathroom door shut as another girl entered. If you ever lived in a college dorm in the US, you can imagine what a dorm bathroom looks like. It has multiple stalls and sinks so […]
Nurturing yourself by nurturing some greens
Grad student life is filled with significant transitions like qualification exams, new roommates, selecting PIs and committee members, and more. But the uncertainties of grad school life suddenly became much more prominent with COVID-19. As an experimentalist who does my research in a lab, I was incredibly lost, especially in the first few months of […]
Escape MIT for a weekend
What will you do if you have a weekend free? Netflix? Video games? How about getting out of your (dorm) room and travelling to another state? During my undergraduate study, I spent one seminar in a small town north of Boston doing a co-op (i.e., a 6-month internship). Away from campus, I was free of […]
