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Our program aims to develop next-generation technical leaders with the values, attitudes, and skills to understand and address engineering problems. Learn more about our curriculum.

If you’re a student interested in GEL, find out more. Also consider UPOP (the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program. UPOP students receive personalized coaching, a summer internship, post-internship reflective activities, and work on basic interpersonal proficiencies such as effective networking and building a impactful resume.

If you’re looking for opportunities for your company, click here.

Mentorship

Our students (GELs) have so many questions about working as an engineer in industry.  Each year we recruit a pool of industry volunteers who make a difference by serving as a mentor - please consider becoming one of them. The commitment would be about one or two hours per month (or whatever works for you). You and your mentee would develop a communication plan that you both feel comfortable with. 

Visiting the Engineering Leadership Lab (ELL) as a Role-Player or "Engineer in the Room"

In our Engineering Leadership Lab, students work in teams to solve problems based on real-world scenarios. Typical activities include design-build projects, role-plays, and opportunities to present and advocate.  As an “engineer in the room,” you’ll observe the activity and offer a few comments during debrief. As a role-player, you’ll engage directly with students in the context of the activity (Only some labs utilize role-players.).

Contact Student Programs and Leadership Specialist, John Feiler (jmfeiler@mit.edu) to find out more about either opportunity.

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