MIT Excellence Awards and Collier Medal
Please join us as we honor the 2016 recipients of the MIT Excellence Awards and Collier Medal. Everyone at MIT is invited to attend and recognize our colleagues for their exceptional contributions to the Institute.
The MIT Excellence Awards acknowledge our community members’ extraordinary efforts to put MIT’s goals, values and mission into action. These are among the highest honors awarded to staff by MIT. Professionalism, commitment to best practices and high standards of excellence are at the heart of these awards.
The Collier Medal was created to honor the memory of Officer Sean Collier. On April 18, 2013, Officer Collier was killed in the line of duty while protecting and serving MIT. In honor of Sean’s model citizenship, which far transcended the duties of his job, the Collier Medal will be given to an individual or group whose actions demonstrate the importance of community.
ional contributions to the Institute.
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 8th, ceremony 3-4pm, reception 4-5pm
Location: Kresge Auditorium
Exploring Careers in DATA SCIENCE (sponsored by MIT GECD)
Data scientists work with enormous data sets, often from unconventional, unwieldy, nonlinear sources. Some develop innovative technology to work with that data. Some focus on techniques to derive meaningful implications from that data. Job titles vary and may include data engineer, data scientist, statistician, and data analyst. Whatever their title, there is currently a dramatic shortage of these professionals in the country and in the world. During this session, alumni and representatives from different industries will talk about the way their company is using data science, and the career paths opening up in this burgeoning field.
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 8th, 5:30-6:30pm
Location: 2-105
Register via CareerBridge
Tech Talk with Alcoa CEO, Klaus Kleinfeld (sponsored by MIT GECD)
Come and hear an exclusive presentation for MIT students with Alcoa’s CEO, Klaus Kleinfeld, on The Future of Innovation. Alcoa is a global leader in lightweight metals technology, engineering and manufacturing. Alcoa innovates multi-material solutions that advance our world. MIT students of all majors encouraged to attend.
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 9th, 5:30-6:30pm
Location: 4-237
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Exploring Careers in ALTERNATIVE ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY (sponsored by MIT GECD)
Curious about career options in alternative energy and sustainability? Come hear from alumni representing various areas within the field including: clean tech, consulting, start-ups, policy, and more. Gather insights about entering and working in the industry, and tips on how to position yourself for success. This panel provides a great opportunity for you to participate in a Q&A with professionals in the field.
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 9th, 5:30-6:30pm
Location: 4-231
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Exploring Careers in SCIENCE EDUCATION (sponsored by MIT GECD)
Learn more about science education career paths from various perspectives. Discuss your questions about how to enter the various fields of science education. Area employers and alumni will be present.
Date and Time: Thursday, March 10th, 5:30-6:30pm
Location: 4-149
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MIT Water Night (organized by the MIT Water Club)
Annual research poster exhibition that includes academics and industry in the Boston area.
For attendees wishing to present posters, abstracts can be submitted here by Friday 2/26. The event is free to attend and open to the public. Food will be provided, and there will be awards for top posters.
Date and Time: Friday, March 11th, 5-8pm
Location: Walker Memorial (Building 50)