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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Subject: UROP Mixer, Oct 28</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We are following up on the Provost’s<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="color:#333333">and</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Chancellor’s
e-mails (below) inviting undergraduates and research mentors to participate in the first ever Institute-wide UROP Mixer happening on<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u>Tue, Oct 28</u></span><u><sup><span style="font-size:6.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">th</span></sup></u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.
This expo-style event aims to connect undergraduates with mentors offering exciting UROP opportunities (across all MIT disciplines) for IAP, Spring, and Summer 2026.<br>
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We know students are thinking seriously about pursuing research in the coming months, and we hope you will help us promote the Mixer to undergraduates connected to your department. Undergraduates may sign up in advance<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica"><a href="https://airtable.com/appvq7CKz6JYH6YfA/shrcZdCMkMcyWkygX"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">here</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.
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We also hope more UROP mentors will join us and share their UROP opportunities with undergraduates attending the event. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>If you know of individuals (e.g faculty, grad students, post-docs) in your area interested
in recruiting UROP students, please share this information with those individuals. Interested mentors may sign up<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></b></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica"><a href="https://airtable.com/appvq7CKz6JYH6YfA/shrKDYwuiTXCAj80P"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">here</span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.<br>
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We appreciate your help. Please feel free to send anyone with<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica"><a href="mailto:urop@mit.edu"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">questions</span></a></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">our
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to sign-up to participate in the first ever Institute-wide<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><b>MIT UROP Mixer</b><span style="background:white">, hosted by the Provost’s and Chance</span>ll<span style="background:white">or’s Offices.</span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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between undergraduate students and UROP mentors as they exp</span>l<span style="background:white">ore exciting possibi</span>l<span style="background:white">ities for IAP, Spring, and Summer 2026 research opportunities.</span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Whether you're active</span>l<span style="background:white">y recruiting or simp</span>l<span style="background:white">y want to showcase your work, your presence makes a difference!</span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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the UROP Mixer Mentor<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://mit.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88f983a0e3c2a43fb2a2eabd0&id=1dd15fcf64&e=7b3355a8ee"><span style="color:#2953DD">Sign-up
Form</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#222222;background:white"> </span></span><span style="color:#222222;background:white">to provide some information about your project(s) and what you need to show off your work. Bring your
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<span style="background:white">Please reach out to </span><u><a href="mailto:kstew@mit.edu" title="mailto:kstew@mit.edu"><span style="color:#2953DD">Katey Provost</span></a></u><span style="background:white"> if you have questions or want to learn more. </span><br>
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<span style="background:white">Anantha Chandrakasan</span><br>
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<p style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">We’re thrilled to invite you to the first ever Institute-wide MIT UROP Mixer, hosted by the Provost’s and Chancellor’s Offices.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Stratton Student Center (</span></b><span style="color:black"><a href="https://whereis.mit.edu/?go=W20"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0056EE;background:white">W20</span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">,
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<p style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">This dynamic, expo-style event is designed to connect undergraduate students with UROP mentors offering exciting research opportunities
for IAP, Spring, and Summer 2026.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">Expect a lively and welcoming atmosphere intended to spark conversations and inspire research collaboration. We’ll have Halloween-themed
treats and swag to keep the energy high and the conversations flowing!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><a href="https://airtable.com/appvq7CKz6JYH6YfA/shrcZdCMkMcyWkygX"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0056EE;background:white">Sign up here</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">to
join and receive a project listing before the event. You’re also welcome to register at the event.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">Please reach out to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0056EE;background:white"><a href="mailto:kstew@mit.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">Katey
Provost</span></a></span></u><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">if
you have questions or want to learn more.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">We hope to see you there!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">Warmly,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Provost</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">Melissa Nobles<br>
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