Events

  • Preparing for a Career in Academia

    Join us for our interactive panel on diverse careers across academia, followed by a casual meet-and-greet
    • Professional Development
    Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026, 4:00PM - 5:30PM
    01/06/2026 04:00 PM 01/06/2026 05:30 PM America/New_York Preparing for a Career in Academia Join us for our interactive panel on diverse careers across academia, followed by a casual meet-and-greet Luria Auditorium, KI, 76-156
  • The Curse of Knowledge: Why your expertise makes it harder for you to communicate

    Miro Kazakoff, MBA Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan School of Management
    • Professional Development
    Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026, 3:00PM - 4:30PM
    01/07/2026 03:00 PM 01/07/2026 04:30 PM America/New_York The Curse of Knowledge: Why your expertise makes it harder for you to communicate Miro Kazakoff, MBA Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan School of Management Luria Auditorium, KI, 76-156
  • Poster Session #1

    • Graduate Student Events
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    Friday, Jan 9, 2026, 3:00PM - 5:00PM
    01/09/2026 03:00 PM 01/09/2026 05:00 PM America/New_York Poster Session #1 68-180 and 181
  • How to Talk with Science Deniers

    Lee McIntyre, Ph.D., join award-winning author (Post-Truth, The Scientific Attitude) for an interactive workshop on the rise of modern science denial
    • Professional Development
    Monday, Jan 12, 2026, 3:00PM - 5:00PM
    01/12/2026 03:00 PM 01/12/2026 05:00 PM America/New_York How to Talk with Science Deniers Lee McIntyre, Ph.D., join award-winning author (Post-Truth, The Scientific Attitude) for an interactive workshop on the rise of modern science denial 68-181
  • Cell Therapy

    Catherine Wu, Eric Smith, Max Jan -- Join us for an interactive mini-symposium to hear from leaders in Cell Therapy!
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026, 3:00PM - 5:00PM
    01/13/2026 03:00 PM 01/13/2026 05:00 PM America/New_York Cell Therapy Catherine Wu, Eric Smith, Max Jan -- Join us for an interactive mini-symposium to hear from leaders in Cell Therapy! Luria Auditorium, KI, 76-156
  • Data Discovery and Responsible Reuse for the Biosciences

    Sabrina Brown and Sadie Roosa, MIT Libraries
    • Professional Development
    Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026, 4:00PM - 5:00PM
    01/14/2026 04:00 PM 01/14/2026 05:00 PM America/New_York Data Discovery and Responsible Reuse for the Biosciences Sabrina Brown and Sadie Roosa, MIT Libraries 68-181
  • Exploring R&D Careers in Biotech and Pharma

    Join us for a conversation with scientists who are using their graduate training to drive innovation at small biotech companies and big pharma.
    • Professional Development
    Thursday, Jan 15, 2026, 3:00PM - 5:00PM
    01/15/2026 03:00 PM 01/15/2026 05:00 PM America/New_York Exploring R&D Careers in Biotech and Pharma Join us for a conversation with scientists who are using their graduate training to drive innovation at small biotech companies and big pharma. 68-181
  • Poster Session #2

    • Graduate Student Events
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    Friday, Jan 16, 2026, 3:00PM - 5:00PM
    01/16/2026 03:00 PM 01/16/2026 05:00 PM America/New_York Poster Session #2 68-180 and 181
  • “Where Do We Go from Here? Science and Social Justice in a Changing World”

    Dr. Oliver Rollins Old Dominion Career Development Professor and Associate Professor of Science, Technology, and Society (STS), MIT
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, 2:00PM - 3:15PM
    01/20/2026 02:00 PM 01/20/2026 03:15 PM America/New_York “Where Do We Go from Here? Science and Social Justice in a Changing World” Dr. Oliver Rollins Old Dominion Career Development Professor and Associate Professor of Science, Technology, and Society (STS), MIT 68-181
  • From Bench to Business: MIT Alumni Leading in Biotech

    Hear from MIT alumni who have charted their paths from graduate research to leadership at the forefront of the biotech industry.
    • Professional Development
    Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, 4:00PM - 5:30PM
    01/20/2026 04:00 PM 01/20/2026 05:30 PM America/New_York From Bench to Business: MIT Alumni Leading in Biotech Hear from MIT alumni who have charted their paths from graduate research to leadership at the forefront of the biotech industry. 68-181
  • “Awesome Science Needs All Scientists: What I’ve Learned Along My Scientific Journey and Why It Matters Now More Than Eve”

    Dr. Mary Munson Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, UMass Chan Medical School
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026, 2:00PM - 3:30PM
    01/21/2026 02:00 PM 01/21/2026 03:30 PM America/New_York “Awesome Science Needs All Scientists: What I’ve Learned Along My Scientific Journey and Why It Matters Now More Than Eve” Dr. Mary Munson Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, UMass Chan Medical School Luria Auditorium, KI, 76-156
  • Smart Data Management for Biologists

    Sabrina Brown and Sadie Roosa, MIT Libraries
    • Professional Development
    Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026, 4:00PM - 5:00PM
    01/21/2026 04:00 PM 01/21/2026 05:00 PM America/New_York Smart Data Management for Biologists Sabrina Brown and Sadie Roosa, MIT Libraries Luria Auditorium, KI, 76-156
  • How to Write a Paper

    Stephanie Weldon, Ph.D. Program Manager, Batista Lab, Ragon Institute
    • Professional Development
    Thursday, Jan 22, 2026, 3:00PM - 5:00PM
    01/22/2026 03:00 PM 01/22/2026 05:00 PM America/New_York How to Write a Paper Stephanie Weldon, Ph.D. Program Manager, Batista Lab, Ragon Institute 68-181
  • Communicating your Science Visually

    Sebastian Lourido, PhD Associate Professor, MIT Biology; Core Member, Whitehead Institute
    • Professional Development
    Monday, Jan 26, 2026, 3:00PM - 5:00PM
    01/26/2026 03:00 PM 01/26/2026 05:00 PM America/New_York Communicating your Science Visually Sebastian Lourido, PhD Associate Professor, MIT Biology; Core Member, Whitehead Institute 32-141
  • Rewiring Signaling

    Pamela Silver, Domitilla Del Vecchio, David Mooney -- An interactive mini-symposium in Synthetic Biology for therapeutics!
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026, 3:00PM - 5:00PM
    01/27/2026 03:00 PM 01/27/2026 05:00 PM America/New_York Rewiring Signaling Pamela Silver, Domitilla Del Vecchio, David Mooney -- An interactive mini-symposium in Synthetic Biology for therapeutics! Luria Auditorium, KI, 76-156
  • Teaching with a PhD

    Learn firsthand about teaching-focused career paths and discover opportunities in higher education.
    • Professional Development
    Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026, 12:00PM - 2:00PM
    01/28/2026 12:00 PM 01/28/2026 02:00 PM America/New_York Teaching with a PhD Learn firsthand about teaching-focused career paths and discover opportunities in higher education. 68-181