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SUMMARY:Info Session: Blue Origin
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Info Session: Blue Origin\nMonday\, Aug. 24\, 7 pm\n \nZoom link: https://mit.zoom.us/j/91810075976 \n\nDescription\nBlue Origin is a space technology company developing reusable rockets and systems to enable a future where millions of people live and work in space. Representatives will share insights into the company and their career paths. \nOur sister program for undergrads\, the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program (GEL)\, is hosting this info session open to all MIT grad students. \n\nAdd this info session to your calendar using the “Add to Calendar” link below. \n 
URL:https://gradel.mit.edu/event/info-session-blue-origin/
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SUMMARY:Info Session: General Motors
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Info Session: General Motors\nTuesday\, Aug. 25\, 8 pm\n \nZoom link: https://mit.zoom.us/j/98479570544 \n\nDescription\nGeneral Motors (GM) is a global automotive and technology company developing electric vehicles\, autonomous driving systems\, advanced manufacturing technologies\, and mobility solutions that are shaping the future of transportation. \nOur sister program for undergrads\, the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program (GEL)\, is hosting this info session open to all MIT grad students. \n\nAdd this info session to your calendar using the “Add to Calendar” link below. \n 
URL:https://gradel.mit.edu/event/info-session-general-motors/
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SUMMARY:Info Session: Formlabs
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Info Session: Formlabs\nWednesday\, Aug. 26\, 8 pm\n \nZoom link: https://mit.zoom.us/j/92391079265 \n\nDescription\nFormlabs is a leading 3D printing company that develops professional-grade additive manufacturing technologies\, enabling engineers\, designers\, and manufacturers to rapidly prototype and produce high-quality parts. \nOur sister program for undergrads\, the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program (GEL)\, is hosting this info session open to all MIT grad students. \n\nAdd this info session to your calendar using the “Add to Calendar” link below. \n 
URL:https://gradel.mit.edu/event/info-session-formlabs/
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SUMMARY:Info Session: Amazon
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Info Session: Amazon\nTuesday\, Sept. 1\, 7 pm\n \nZoom link:  https://mit.zoom.us/j/95825904157 \n\nDescription\nAmazon is a global technology and e-commerce company that uses innovation in areas such as cloud computing\, artificial intelligence\, robotics\, and logistics to deliver products\, services\, and solutions to customers and businesses worldwide. \nOur sister program for undergrads\, the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program (GEL)\, is hosting this info session open to all MIT grad students. \n\nAdd this info session to your calendar using the “Add to Calendar” link below. \n 
URL:https://gradel.mit.edu/event/info-session-amazon/
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SUMMARY:Info Session: Moderna
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Info Session: Moderna\nWednesday\, Sept. 10\, 6 pm\n \nZoom link: https://mit.zoom.us/j/93557367165 \n\nDescription\nModerna is a biotechnology company pioneering mRNA medicines and vaccines to address some of the world’s most challenging diseases. \nOur sister program for undergrads\, the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program (GEL)\, is hosting this info session open to all MIT grad students. \n\nAdd this info session to your calendar using the “Add to Calendar” link below. \n 
URL:https://gradel.mit.edu/event/info-session-moderna/
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SUMMARY:The Once and Future Software Engineer
DESCRIPTION:The Once and Future Software Engineer\nWednesday\, Sept. 30\, 5 pm – 7 pm\nLocation: 32-124 \nRegister for This Workshop – TBD \nThis workshop counts toward the requirements for GradEL’s Graduate Certificate in Technical Leadership. \n\nDescription\nTechnologies change. Tools change. Industries change. Careers change. The engineers who thrive are the ones who learn how to change with them. \nSoftware engineering has never stood still. From desktop applications to cloud computing\, from mobile platforms to AI-assisted development\, every generation of engineers has experienced technologies that transformed how software is built—and what it means to be a software engineer. \nJoin a panel of early-\, mid-\, and late-career software engineers as they reflect on how the profession has evolved\, the skills that have remained timeless\, and what they believe comes next. Through a moderated discussion\, interactive audience activities\, and open Q&A\, you’ll explore how careers adapt alongside changing technologies\, what employers continue to value regardless of technical trends\, and how to prepare for a future that is certain to look different than today. \nTogether\, we’ll examine not only how software engineering is changing\, but how engineers can build resilient\, fulfilling careers by embracing continuous learning\, recognizing opportunity\, and adapting when plans inevitably change. \nCapabilities taught in this workshop: Exercising Resourcefulness\, Flexibility\, and Resilience; Tracking and Assessing New Technology; Exercising Systems Thinking \n\nPanelists\nEd Keisling is Chief AI Officer at Progress Software\, bringing more than 30 years of experience leading software engineering and technology organizations. Ed leads Progress’s AI strategy and is a vocal advocate for approaching AI not simply as a replacement for existing work\, but as a tool that can empower engineers—while emphasizing that human judgment\, intentionality\, and the realities of building secure\, scalable software remain critical.. \nAnthony Adams is a software engineer and MIT alum with more than a decade of experience spanning full-stack engineering\, technical leadership\, and startups. He earned his B.S. in Computer Science from MIT\, where he also completed the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership (GEL) Program. Anthony brings a mid-career perspective on how software engineering has evolved—and how the technical and leadership skills he began developing at MIT have carried across different roles and organizations. \nNatalia Maxham is an early-career software engineer with an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Michigan. She currently works as a Software Engineer at Google. Natalia brings the perspective of a new generation entering software engineering as AI and other emerging technologies rapidly reshape the tools\, expectations\, and opportunities within the field. \nTim Dai is an early-career software engineer and recent graduate of Stanford University\, where he earned his M.S. in Computer Science. He is currently an ML Foundation Engineer at NVIDIA\, working on AI infrastructure for autonomous vehicles. Tim brings the perspective of a new generation entering software engineering at a moment of rapid technological change and navigating what it means to build a career as the field evolves. \n\nAdd this workshop to your calendar using the “Add to Calendar” link below. (That does not register you for the workshop. Use the above link to register.) \n 
URL:https://gradel.mit.edu/event/the-once-and-future-software-engineer/
LOCATION:Room 32-124\, 32 Vassar Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Engineering Leadership in the Energy Transition
DESCRIPTION:Engineering Leadership in the Energy Transition\nWednesday\, Oct. 14\, 5 pm – 7 pm\nLocation: 32-124 \nRegister for This Workshop – TBD \nThis workshop counts toward the requirements for GradEL’s Graduate Certificate in Technical Leadership. \n\nDescription\nThe transition to renewable energy isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s a leadership challenge. Every engineering decision has implications for product quality\, customer confidence\, public trust\, and the pace of global adoption. In this interactive workshop\, you’ll work alongside Veronica Barner\, a senior engineering executive from GE Vernova\, to tackle a real-world challenge from the wind energy industry. Through a collaborative case study\, you’ll evaluate technical and leadership trade-offs\, develop your own recommendations\, and compare your thinking with the decisions made by engineering leaders responsible for delivering safe\, reliable\, and trusted renewable energy systems. \nCapabilities taught in this workshop: Making Decisions in the Face of Uncertainty; Fostering Trust\, Loyalty\, and Team-Building; Maintaining Awareness of Societal and Natural Context; Exercising Business Context Awareness and Financial Acumen \n\nLeader\nVeronica Barner is a Wind Energy Product Executive at GE Vernova\, where she leads global engineering teams developing technologies that advance the transition to reliable\, affordable\, and sustainable energy. Since joining GE’s Renewable Energy Leadership Program in 2012\, Veronica has held leadership roles spanning engineering\, product development\, strategy\, and research & development\, helping drive innovation and quality across one of the world’s largest wind energy portfolios. Inspired by her childhood in Bolivia\, where she witnessed firsthand the impact of energy poverty\, Veronica has dedicated her career to expanding access to clean\, reliable electricity while building the engineering organizations needed to power the future. She brings a unique perspective on leading complex technical teams\, balancing product quality with customer trust\, and solving the interdisciplinary challenges that define the global energy transition. \n\nAdd this workshop to your calendar using the “Add to Calendar” link below. (That does not register you for the workshop. Use the above link to register.) \n 
URL:https://gradel.mit.edu/event/engineering-leadership-in-the-energy-transition/
LOCATION:Room 32-124\, 32 Vassar Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Resume: How Disruptive Technology Companies Hire
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Resume: How Disruptive Technology Companies Hire\nThursday\, Nov. 5\, 5 pm – 7 pm\nLocation: 32-124 \nRegister for This Workshop – TBD \nThis workshop counts toward the requirements for GradEL’s Graduate Certificate in Technical Leadership. \n\nDescription\nMost career workshops tell you what to do. This workshop opens the black box and explores why hiring decisions are made the way they are. \nWhat really happens after you click “Submit Application”? How do recruiters and hiring managers identify standout candidates from hundreds of highly qualified applicants? And how are AI tools changing the hiring process? Join an experienced HR and recruiting leader for an insider’s look at how disruptive technology companies—from startups to global organizations—identify engineering talent and leadership potential. Through real-world examples and interactive exercises\, you’ll explore what employers actually look for\, how hiring decisions are made\, and practical strategies to better communicate your technical and leadership capabilities throughout the job search. \nCapabilities taught in this workshop:  Developing Vision and Intention in Life and Career; Building Relationships and Networks  \n\nLeader\nRenee Kennedy is a global people and talent leader with extensive experience helping high-growth\, disruptive technology companies attract\, hire\, and develop exceptional talent. Throughout her career\, she has partnered with organizations ranging from innovative startups to established technology companies\, building high-performing teams and shaping talent strategies in rapidly evolving industries. Renee brings an insider’s perspective on how hiring decisions are made\, what employers look for beyond technical ability\, and how engineers can position themselves for success in an increasingly dynamic job market. \n\nAdd this workshop to your calendar using the “Add to Calendar” link below. (That does not register you for the workshop. Use the above link to register.) \n 
URL:https://gradel.mit.edu/event/beyond-the-resume-how-disruptive-technology-companies-hire/
LOCATION:Room 32-124\, 32 Vassar Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Improvisation for Technical Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Improvisation for Technical Innovation\nThursday\, Nov.19\, 5 pm – 7 pm\nLocation: 32-124 \nRegister for This Workshop – TBD \nThis workshop counts toward the requirements for GradEL’s Graduate Certificate in Technical Leadership. \n\nDescription\nThe best engineering breakthroughs rarely come from one person working alone—they emerge from teams that listen deeply\, build on each other’s ideas\, adapt to new information\, and aren’t afraid to explore the unexpected. In this highly interactive workshop\, you’ll use improvisation as a practical tool to strengthen collaboration\, creative problem solving\, and innovation. Through a series of fast-paced exercises\, you’ll discover how the principles of improv translate directly to engineering teams tackling complex\, ambiguous challenges. \nCapabilities taught in this workshop:  Inquiring and Dialoguing; Innovating  \n\nLeader\nMatt Griffin is a corporate trainer\, improviser\, and instructor with Improv Asylum\, one of the nation’s leading organizations for applied improvisation. As both a mainstage performer and corporate facilitator\, Matt has worked with organizations including Google\, Fidelity\, and Harvard\, using improvisation to strengthen communication\, collaboration\, adaptability\, and innovation. Through engaging\, hands-on experiences\, he helps technical and business professionals develop the trust\, active listening\, and creative problem-solving skills that enable teams to thrive when navigating ambiguity and change. \n\nAdd this workshop to your calendar using the “Add to Calendar” link below. (That does not register you for the workshop. Use the above link to register.) \n 
URL:https://gradel.mit.edu/event/improvisation-for-technical-innovation/
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