This section describes the variety of resources available to graduate students for advice and counsel—whether for individual concerns, career planning, support for student groups on campus, or informal discussions about the day-to-day life of a graduate student—with folks “in the know.”
Upcoming events
To hear directly about upcoming events, sign up for the Global Education and Career Development Graduate Career News list and the Graduate Student Council Professional Development e-mail list.
DISSERTATION WRITERS GROUP
Tuesdays: last session May 21
4:00pm-4:50pm
MIT Room 12-134
Are you planning, writing, or completing your dissertation? You don’t need to do it alone. This group helps you manage time and stress as you write a proposal, plan and outline your dissertation, and complete it as well as journal articles. Cookies, tea, and hot water will be provided; Keurig coffee will be available for 50 cents. Bring your mug and favorite tea if you wish. Sponsored by the MIT Writing and Communication Center and the Graduate Student Council.
GRAD-ALUMNI POSTER RECEPTION: CALL FOR PRESENTERS
Saturday, June 8, 2013
5:30pm-8:00pm
MIT Building E15, first floor hallway
Practice your presentation skills to a non-expert audience, to network with alumni, and even find someone who can give further insights on your projects! All presenters will get feedback from attending alumni and students. Prizes will be given to best presenters. Free appetizers and open bar for all presenters and attendees. Register as a presenter here.

