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Happy National Arab American Month from your friends in OGE, GradDiv! This month we are recognizing the achievements of Arab Americans and uplifting the community's rich heritage and numerous contributions to society. #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth2024

The RISE Awards - Recognizing Individuals Supporting Equity - is an opportunity to celebrate MIT faculty, staff and students on their work with diversity, inclusion and social justice on and off campus. RSVP by April 17th via the link in our bio!

Nominate an MIT Community member for the 2024 Rise Awards! Help us recognize members of the community for their efforts toward promoting equity and diversity. Nominations are due by Wednesday, April 3rd— a week from today! mit.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Z…

ChoKyun Rha was the first Asian woman awarded tenure at MIT. As a food technologist, she published over 200 articles and held over 20 patents. Rha earned four degrees at MIT and began her career at the Institute in 1974 as an Associate Professor, earning tenure in 1980 #MITWHM

Spring has sprung! OGE, GradDiv wishes you a happy first day of Spring!

In 1905, Marie Celeste Turner was the first Black Woman to attend MIT, where she studied Architecture! She became a Boston public school teacher and, ultimately, a notable peddler dollmaker, collector, and author of a popular four-volume series along with her sister #MITWHM #OGE

In 1929, Li Fu Lee was the 1st woman of Asian descent to graduate from MIT. Soon after enrolling at MIT, Lee was elected as the social committee chairman of the Chinese Students’ Club, where she was the first and, at the time, the only woman in the club! #WHM2024

Throughout Women's History Month, OGE, GradDiversity uplifts the 2024 theme, "Women who Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion," as we recognize the great women who have devoted their lives to pursuing truth and innovation for the betterment of our society.

OGE GradDiversity had the pleasure of welcoming students from Binghamton University to campus! Dr. Noelle Wakefield presented a workshop on navigating graduate admissions, followed by a lively Q&A with MIT grad students and a tour of our campus highlighting MIT's McNair building!

Our office was closed yesterday as we honored and remembered the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Please stay tuned as we share information about the 50th MLK Celebration this February.

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Join us in celebrating MIT Alum & former OGE GradDiversity Grad Community Fellow, Katherine Mizrahi Rodriguez, for being recognized as one of Forbes 30 under 30 in the Manufacturing & Industry category as a Co-founder of Osmoses. Congratulations! We are so proud of you!

Have questions about MSRP, the application, or selecting faculty? Stop by MSRP's Office Hours to ask your question! Office hours will be hosted on: - Friday, 1/5 from 12 - 1 PM ET - Wednesday, 1/10 from 2 - 3 PM ET mit.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Step 1: Imagine Yourself at MIT. Step 2: Apply for the MIT Summer Research Program Step 3: Make Lasting Memories Apply by January 16th.

Are you interested in mentoring an undergraduate research intern this summer? If so, we invite you & your PI to serve as a research supervisor & faculty mentor for MSRP! Discuss the opportunity with your faculty & have them sign up by 12/22 at bit.ly/msrpfm24

Wishing you and your loved ones good health, peace, joy, and prosperity this season. - Office of Graduate Education, GradDiversity

What a time we had yesterday at the OGE/UCEM Study Break. Relaxing, resetting and being in community with one another.

Join GradDiversity TODAY 12/14 for a study break. Meet us in the Bush Room from 5:00 - 7:00 pm for refreshments and a Snow Globe activity!

Last night was a trip down memory lane. It was nice to see the familiar faces of the MIT Summer Research Program Alum at our Annual Boston Area Meet-Up!