Speaker: George Barbastathis (MIT)

Have you ever wondered what truly shapes the future you’re working toward—whether in a project, passion, or everyday decision?In this interactive workshop, hosted by the Global Health Alliance in collaboration with MIT Radius, you’ll explore what drives your work and where your decisions take you. Using a simple yet powerful framework, we’ll reflect on:The futures you’re envisioning (big or small)The people your actions touchThe values behind your choicesThe moments when small decisions really matterBring a passion, project, or activity you care about, and we’ll guide you through thought-provoking questions designed to open up new perspectives and possibilities. You’ll leave with sharper insight into how your actions fit into the bigger picture and a clearer understanding of what truly matters to you.

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

Time: 12:00 PMLocation: Cambridge, MA

The Neurotech 2025 symposium presents six talks by neurotechnology pioneers whose cutting-edge innovations are changing the face of neurobiological research from molecules to cognition. There will also be short talks by MIT students and postdocs. The Symposium is open to the public, but seating is limited, and registration is required. Lunch will be provided while supplies last. For more information and to register for this event, visit the Neurotech 2025 website and click "Register Here" to be sent to the Eventbrite registration page.This year’s lineup includesSPEAKERS INCLUDE:ANNA DEVOR BOSTON UNIVERSITYMICHAEL FOX HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL / BWHJEFF W. LICHTMAN HARVARD UNIVERSITYMADELEINE OUDIN TUFTS UNIVERSITYXIAO WANG MIT / BROAD INSTITUTEXIN YU HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL / MGH