GEL Alum Testimonials:
"When I got to work, I know I can create my own opportunities rather than wait for them because of GEL." —Marol Escajeda '17, Materials and Process Engineer at Northrop Grumman
"I attribute my growth as a leader in the workplace to GEL, before which I didn't know how to be the leader I see myself becoming today." —Larissa Senatus '16, Product Development Engineer at Entegris
"GEL was an incredible and indispensable experience in my MIT career." — Anjaney Kottapalli '11, Research Science Associate Manager at Lockheed Martin"
Why join GEL in your Junior or Senior Year?
You came to MIT to solve the world’s toughest problems—and this is never done alone. These challenges are taken-on by teams. To be an effective engineer in the real world, you’ll need to lead and participate on teams, and to do this effectively, you need the right capabilities and practice.
Will you be ready? To collaborate on a diverse team? To collectively drive a project or program to completion? To accept feedback and advocate for your decisions? To reach consensus on solving problems based on facts and data?
The Gordon Engineering Leadership Program (GEL)a will sharpen your leadership, teamwork, and communication abilities, amplify your technical expertise, and better enable you to create real impact. GEL is also a caring community that connects you to exclusive professional development opportunities, and powerful industry and alumni networks, fueling your success.
See the GEL Program in action!
Who is GEL for?
GEL is a professional engineering leadership program for juniors and seniors primarily from the MIT School of Engineering and other related majors.
What’s the time commitment?
The GEL1 Program is a total of 18 units completed over a one-year period. These are not traditional units - the work is primarily experiential and there are no P-Sets. See GEL1 requirements here.
What do current GELs or alums say - how can I connect with them for their perspective?
Absolutely! Students are our program’s credentials, so we highly encourage you to engage with current GEL’s or program alums, to hear about their GEL experience and to help you in your decision to apply. To be connected to an alum or current student, please reach out to emillign@mit.edu.
Ready to lead the future?
Apply now and start your journey toward becoming an engineering leader who shapes the world.
Application Deadlines:
*Early - March 9 (Sunday) @ 11:59pm
Regular - April 13 (Sunday) @ 11:59pm
*Apply early to access a shorter version of the application.