Intelligent environment, experience varies based on lab. - Research Assistant MIT Employee Review

3.0
May 6, 2012
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Pros

Great resources, intelligent colleagues. Opportunities to work on cutting edge theory and applications.

Cons

Experience vary greatly based on what lab you are in. Some office spaces are very old and not updated. Sometimes not enough emphasis is placed on applications.

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