MIT Science Policy Initiative

*Applications for Executive Visit Days are now open! DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FRIDAY SEPT 16 AT 5PM*

**This event is only open to current MIT undergraduate and graduate students.

-> Learn how scientists can make an impact working in the federal government!
-> The Science Policy Initiative (SPI) Executive Visit Days will take place IN PERSON from October 16 to October 18 (travel and food expenses will be reimbursed up to $250).
-> You will get to meet with agencies such as NSF, DOE, DARPA, NASA, NIH, OSTP, etc.
-> Find more info and apply at

Executive Visit Days 2022 Application ***Application Deadline: Friday, September 16, 2022 at 5:00 pm*** The MIT Science Policy Initiative (SPI) is coordinating the twelfth annual Executive Visit Days (ExVD) on Sunday, October 16th through Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 ***IN-PERSON*** in Washington, D.C. The program's aim is to explore the...

Check out our newest blog post by our special events coordinator Willie Boag on our book club series!

SPI Book Club: A look back at the first year — MIT Science Policy Initiative Starting in Fall 2020, the Science Policy Initiative has hosted a well-attended Book Club. We read one book per semester and discuss each over multiple sessions. In Fall 2020, we read Upstream by Dan Heath. For Spring 2021, we solicited suggestions via Google Form and then voted on candidates, ultim...

Applications are now open for MIT’s Science Policy Initiative Executive Visit Days! See https://mitspi.squarespace.com/exvd/ or below for more details.

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Join other MIT students and researchers for this year's Executive Visit Days (ExVD), coordinated by the Science Policy Initiative! We will spend three days meeting with executive agencies and discussing science and technology policy issues. This is a great opportunity to learn about impactful career paths for scientists and engineers in the federal government. Most of this year’s ExVD will be virtual due to the pandemic, but we are exploring options to meet on MIT’s campus as a cohort and to meet with MIT faculty who have worked in or engaged with federal agencies.

ExVD will take place from October 25 to October 27. Food during ExVD, including the planning meeting, will be reimbursed. Find more information at https://mitspi.squarespace.com/exvd/. Applications due by Monday, September 27 at 5:00 pm.