MIT Lincoln Laboratory

ILLUMA-T is the latest in a series of experiments NASA has conducted to put space-based laser communication through its paces—both for robotic and human spaceflight. This optical technology is set to transform communication from Earth orbit and beyond, although problems on the ground still need ironing out. https://ow.ly/kQOE50THKVg

Our tour to a college or university near you is quickly nearing its end for the season. Launch your career by taking on the most pressing problems facing the nation, performing cutting-edge research, and teaming up with ambitious peers. This week we hope to see you at these career fair events at one of the following colleges/universities: Northeastern University, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. ? Stay connected & join our talent community: https://ow.ly/gxy650THh6H ? Learn more about career opportunities at MIT Lincoln Laboratory: https://ow.ly/F2Ze50THh6G

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, we recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Hispanic/Latinx community. To celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth, the Hispanic/LatinX Network (HLN) hosted a fiesta with the Laboratory community, which included an afternoon full of music, food, and games. The theme of our celebrations this month is “Innovación Sin Fronteras: Hispanic Pioneers in Science and Technology”, which celebrates the groundbreaking contributions of Hispanic individuals in the fields of science and technology. Photos: Nicole Fandel #LifeatMITLL

Next stop ?? The Grace Hopper Conference (October 8-11)! This week, MIT Lincoln Laboratory is proud to attend the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing in Philadelphia, PA! Visit our incredible talent stewards at Booth #320 throughout the career fair to hear more about what we do and the tremendous opportunities at the Laboratory. Launch your career by taking on the most pressing problems facing the nation, performing cutting-edge research, and teaming up with ambitious peers! https://ow.ly/NAOY50TG7XG Hope to see you there! ??

Last week, members of our staff were thrilled to represent MIT Lincoln Laboratory at the annual GEM Conference in San Antonio, TX! The GEM Fellowship Program is a network of leading corporations, laboratories, and research institutions that enables qualified students to pursue graduate education. Lincoln Laboratory has had a committed partnership with GEM for over 10 years and has supported over 154 MS and PhD Fellows, representing a direct investment in critical mentoring and sponsorship. https://ow.ly/8j3p50TE9NZ

Registration is open for the A2/AD Workshop - October 29-31, 2024! The MIT Lincoln Laboratory A2/AD Systems and Technology Workshop provides an overview of the anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) challenges facing the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. The workshop examines systems, tactics, and technologies to counter these emerging threats across a range of domains. Mission areas covered by the workshop include base and fleet defense, contested airspace, space control, cyber warfare, ISR architectures and systems, communications, and undersea warfare. https://ow.ly/TR8P50TC8Lo

“The Laboratory is the perfect workplace for me. It offers the professional challenges that I'm seeking while also fostering a team environment, which I have been searching for since leaving the military,” says Guillermo Morales. https://ow.ly/bNlq50TvIzB Photo: Nicole Fandel #LifeatMITLL

Another week of college career fairs is underway! This week, representatives from MIT Lincoln Laboratory will be in attendance at the following college/universities: University of Massachusetts Amherst, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Rose-Human Institute of Technology, University of Colorado Boulder, and University of Massachusetts Lowell. Stop by our booth to learn more about our focused commitment to research and development in support of national security. Register or join our talent community! ?? https://ow.ly/i53v50TA9rg

Mission Accomplished ? ??? The Laboratory-developed TBIRD (TeraByte InfraRed Delivery) system officially completes its mission; the payload spent the past two years breaking world records for the fastest satellite downlink from space using laser communications. https://ow.ly/8sNU50TzkRU Video: NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

For the second year in a row, we are honored to be recognized as a Disability Equality Index (DEI) #BestPlaceToWork for #DisabilityInclusion by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). We are proud of our efforts and our continued commitment to advance further on our disability inclusion journey to drive tangible actions toward full inclusion and equality.