Happenings Around Campus

Scoop of Summer with UROP

Join Peer Ambassadors and UROP staff for a panel on what to expect during your summer UROP experience! Hang around for an ice cream sundae bar to mix and mingle about all things UROP! Location: Bush Room (10-105) Time: Friday, April 25 from 4 to 5 RSVP by April 18 here .

Oral Communications Tech Studio

Boost Your Public Speaking Skills with the NEW Communication and Technology Studio! The Writing & Communication Center has launched a new Communication and Technology Studio to help you enhance your public speaking skills in a safe space and at your own pace. Here, you can practice your presentations in front of simulated audiences and receive instant feedback from the highly accurate PitchVantage software. To get started, book an orientation session through the consultation schedule at https://mit.mywconline.com/. After your orientation, reserve the studio to begin practicing your presentations. Hurry to book your orientation session and take your public speaking to the next level!

MIT HEALS UROP/SuperUROP Info Session

The MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative (MIT HEALS) has funding for about 20 UROPs this summer and about 10 SuperUROPs starting this fall. Come to an info session to learn more!

Commencement Volunteers Needed!

Attention sophomores and juniors: commencement volunteers are needed! Volunteers are needed at MIT Commencement ceremonies May 28–30 to help with guest services, which include ushering, translation, campus information, disability services, and generally ensuring that our graduates and their families have a smooth and stress-free experience on these special days. Current on-campus undergraduate residents who volunteer to help with Commencement may request an extension to their housing until noon on Saturday, May 31. The deadline to request extended housing through the Commencement is Wednesday, April 16. If you have questions, please contact commencement-volunteer-info@mit.edu.

Humanitea

HumaniTea is a program partnering with other units in SHASS to gather, share some food and thought, and enrich our shared MIT experience in the process. Once a month, SHASS community members, instructors, and students from diverse fields of studies, backgrounds, and interests can stop in and enjoy a cup of tea or snack.

SpeakSmart: Communicating Research with Clarity and Impact

Preparing for a research talk, investor pitch, or interview? Eager to polish your final presentation, podcast, or public talk? In this NEW, six-session workshop series, learn to refine your speaking and presentation skills across a range of contexts. Whether your audience is intimate or enormous, expert or novice, we will help you find strategies to capture and keep their attention. Each interactive session will invite you to implement tips on tailoring your content, delivery, and visual aids to develop your confidence, clarity, and charisma. At the end of six meetings, you will have solid advice and experience with introducing yourself and your topic, tailoring your talk to diverse audiences, structuring your content, streamlining your flow, practicing effectively, and fielding questions. Contact Sophia Richardson (srichar9@mit.edu) with questions.

  • Tues/Thurs during the first 3 weeks of April (April 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17)
  • 4:00-5:30 p.m.
  • E17-136, 40 Ames St.
  • Registration and more info

MISTI: Summer 2025 Internship – Opportunities in the Arab World

MISTI Arab World is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the MIT Arab World Summer Internships 2025! This program offers MIT students the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in leading industries across Jordan, Morocco, the UAE. From renewable energy and sustainability to AI, humanitarian aid, and economic development, students will work with top companies, startups, and non-profits tackling real-world challenges. Stay tuned for details on information sessions and deadlines. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to MISTI Arab World Coordinator Maye El-Qasem at melqasem@mit.edu.

More info here

Writing & Communication Center

Schedule a Writing Consultation: Our one-on-one meeting schedule for Spring 2025 is LIVE and ready for you to book appointments! Hurry to schedule your next WCC consultation or coaching session to get help with oral and written work. We provide support at all stages of the communication process, from brainstorming to the final draft. We mentor through writer’s blocks including procrastination, perfectionism, demoralization, and imposter stress. We’ll listen to you run through your presentations, help you fine-tune your prose, and streamline your trouble spots. You can learn more about consultations at the WCC website and book appointments with the online scheduler.

Spring semester
M-F, 9am-6pm
E18-233 (Writing & Communication Center)
Info Here

Boost Your Public Speaking Skills with the NEW Communication and Technology Studio: The Writing and Communication Center is launching 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 the PitchVantage software. To get started, reserve the studio at https://mit.mywconline.com/ by choosing the Consultations with PItchVantage schedule and begin practicing your presentations. If you want to learn more about the software options, schedule an orientation session in the same schedule. Hurry to book your orientation session and take your public speaking to the next level!

Spring semester
M-F, 9am-6pm
E18-233 (Writing & Communication Center)
Info Here