Speaker: John Pardon (Simons Center for Geometry and Physics)Title: Log derived moduli spaces of pseudo-holomorphic curvesAbstract: I will sketch the construction of a canonical log derived smooth manifold structure on moduli spaces of pseudo-holomorphic curves. This provides a convenient language for the construction and manipulation of enumerative and Floer homotopical invariants. Derived smooth manifolds form an infinity-category, which may be obtained from the (ordinary) category of smooth manifolds by freely adjoining finite infty-limits, modulo transverse limits. The derived smooth structure on moduli spaces of pseudo-holomorphic curves comes from a (quite tautological) moduli functor on derived smooth manifolds (the main result is thus that this functor is representable). Log smooth manifolds (essentially defined by Melrose, and recently developed further by Parker and Joyce) are used to capture in precisely what sense moduli spaces of pseudo-holomorphic curves are "smooth" near maps from nodal domain curves. Combining these notions yields "log derived smooth manifolds".

Join us for a private in-person open house for MIT students and alumni featuring Loriann Seluga (MIT '00), Assistant Director of Admissions at Yale Law School. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Yale Law School, our unique admissions process, and our supportive community. There will also be lots of time for your questions!This CAPD event is open to MIT undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and alumni. Registration is required. Please register for this event here.

Join Miranda Dawson, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the MIT McGovern Institute for a conversation around Goldin+Senneby: Flare-Up.Miranda will explore how neuroimaging can go beyond diagnostics and answer a central question: does opioid dependency arise from the brain, the body, or their interaction? By selectively manipulating neuronal populations, her work reveals distinct forms of neuroplasticity that shape this relationship. Miranda's research will provide a framework to understand Goldin+Senneby's work, which explores the pharmaceutical industry and their interest in the lucrative treatments used to treat multiple sclerosis flare-ups.This event is free, but please register through the Eventbrite link in advance.About the SpeakerMiranda Dawson is a neuroengineer in the Department of Biological Engineering, developing advanced neuroimaging tools to study the brain–body connection. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and completed her PhD at MIT. Her research focuses on neural representations of physiological processes, particularly opioid-induced neuroplasticity across the central and peripheral nervous systems. Through this work, she aims to uncover the mechanisms underlying addiction and inform strategies for recovery.Graduate Student TalksMIT graduate students and postdocs explore current exhibitions at the List Center through the lens of their own research, background, and interests. Join us for this interdisciplinary lecture series where we dive into how art and research are overlapping on MIT’s campus.

Silent Meditation in the Chapel on Thursdays 6-8pm, open to everyone in the MIT Community. Some sessions include Guided Meditation at 6:30pm.

Interested in climate and sustainability and curious where you can make a difference? Attend the Climate and Sustainability Career Expo to learn about research, internships, and careers in climate.Salata Institute Climate and Sustainability Career Expo – Friday, November 7, 2025, 1-4:30 ET, Harvard’s Gutman Conference Center – 6 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA 02138Register for the event using this form. Shuttle transportation will be available for MIT students, making continuous loops between the main campus and Harvard from 12:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. To take the shuttle, meet at the steps of 77 Mass Avenue.How is a career expo different from a career fair?This event is intended to be a opportunity that encourages employers to showcase their work in the climate and sustainability space even if their full-time or internship opportunities are not yet posted. During the Career Expo employers will promote upcoming jobs, internships, research experiences, and projects at their organizations. While some employers may have roles posted by the event on Friday, November 7, 2025, many employers will open applications over the winter or in the spring.The partnership is supported by the following MIT Departments: Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Climate Education, Earth Atmospheric and Planetary Science, Mechanical Engineering, Sloan Climate Sustainability,Nuclear Engineering, Energy Initiaitve, Office of Sustainability, Undergraduate Advising Center, and Career Advising and Professional Development.Please note this event is an undergraduate and graduate student only event, please bring your student id with you to the career expo to confirm your registeration.