This is a great opportunity to learn valuable strategies for effective networking, professional communication, and building lasting connections in your career. Our guest speaker, Dr. Rebecca (Becky) L. Kusko, Course 20 SB '09, chief of staff & head of strategy at Cellino Biotech, will share real-world insights and tips that can help you navigate the professional landscape, whether you’re seeking internships, jobs, or expanding your network.

MIT Schwarzman College of Computing SERC group leaders will be hosting a series of workshops throughout the January Independent Activities Period to teach students the skill of writing a technology impact paper and to offer help and advice on creating such a paper for those interested in applying for the Envisioning the Future of Computing Prize.These workshops will provide general information on the competition, guidelines on how to write this kind of paper, and opportunities to discuss project ideas. Workshop slots are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for a session here.

Commitment and Randomization in Communication | Emir Kamenica

Thinking about study abroad? Are you interested in a Course 6 exchange at Imperial College London or ETH Zurich?Join MISTI staff for an info session covering all the basics and learn more about study abroad opportunities across the globe. By attending this session, you will learn the answers to all of your burning questions:Why study abroad?What is the difference between an Exchange and Direct-Enroll Study Abroad program?How do transfer credits work?How much does it cost?If you would like to read more about the differences in programs, requirements of the program, funding and more, you can do so at our Study Abroad page to better prep before this info session.Please reach out to misti@mit.edu with any questions.

Speaker: Niven AchenjangTitle: Overview of the Lawrence-Venkatesh proofAbstract:The Mordell Conjecture states that a curve of genus $g\ge2$ over a number field can only have finitely many rational points. This was first proved by Faltings in his famous 1983 paper, but more recently, a new proof was given by Brian Lawrence and Akshay Venkatesh using $p$-adic methods. In this talk, after briefly setting up the context of Mordell's conjecture, we will discuss, in broad strokes, the various ideas and results which go into the Lawrence-Venkatesh proof.References:$\bullet$ Poonen, A $p$-adic approach to rational points on curves$\bullet$ Poonen, $p$-adic approaches to rational and integral points on curves$\bullet$ Lawrence and Venkatesh, Diophantine problems and $p$-adic period mappings

Do you love strategy, tradition, and a bit of friendly competition? Come and test your skills at Spain@MIT’s Mus Tournament!What is Mus? Mus is a classic Spanish card game played in pairs, combining strategy, bluffing, and teamwork. It's easy to learn but challenging to master, making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned players. Rooted in tradition, Mus is more than just a game – it’s a lively way to connect, compete, and have fun!📅 When: Thursday, February 6th, at 5:30 PM 📍 Where: Room 32-144 (MIT Stata Center) 📝 RSVP here!!!Whether you're a seasoned Mus player or new to the game, everyone is welcome! Gather your partner, bring your best strategy, and enjoy an evening of fun and camaraderie.We’ll provide the cards, snacks, and a lively atmosphere – you bring the moves! 🃏Don’t miss out – RSVP today!