Since returning to MIT on April 1, Vice President for Energy and Climate Evelyn Wang has been engaging with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners across our campus and beyond and listening to ideas for how MIT can best rise to the challenges of energy and climate.As a framework is coming into focus, Professor Wang would like to share her plans with the MIT campus community. She will also introduce a new seed grant program designed to spur and accelerate research projects.To ensure that as many members of our community as possible can take part, we are offering two in-person and one virtual sessions this semester.Please note that all of the sessions are identical, and so you only need to sign up for one.The sessions are as follows:Session 1: In-personMonday, October 20 3:00-4:30 pm Building 55 AtriumSession 2: VirtualWednesday, November 12 10:30 am-12:00 pm Link will be sent to registered attendeesSession 3: In-personTuesday, December 2 3:30-5:00 pm Building 55 AtriumRegistration is required.

Xavier Gabaix (Harvard Univ,)

Speaker: Elcin Unal, University of California - BerkeleyHost: Yadira Soto-FelicianoTitle: "Meiotic Differentiation: How to Create Life out of Programmed Destruction"The Biology Colloquium is a weekly seminar held throughout the academic year — featuring distinguished speakers in many areas of the biological sciences from universities and institutions worldwide. More information on speakers, their affiliations, and titles of their talks will be added as available. Unless otherwise stated, the Colloquium will be held live in Stata 32-123 (Kirsch auditorium) Contact Margaret Cabral with questions.

AI promises to change what type of job you'll land, how you'll spend your workday, and how you'll get ahead.Join two MIT scholars at the cutting edge of AI research - David Autor and Neil Thompson - to understand how AI is reshaping employment. Moderated by Kara Miller and presented with the support of CSAIL Alliances.A reception will follow the event.

Time: 5:00 PMLocation: Cambridge, MA