<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div>Hello,</div><div><br class=""></div><div>I have been asked to pass along the following message.</div><div><br class=""></div><div>Rebecca Chamberlain</div><div>Administrative Officer</div><div>MIT Biology</div><div><br class=""></div><div><br class=""></div><div><br class=""><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div class="gmail_default"><div class="gmail_default"><div class="gmail_default"><div class="gmail_default"><div class="gmail_default"><div class="gmail_default"><div class="gmail_default"><div class="gmail_default"><div class="gmail_default"><div class="gmail_default"><font class=""><span id="gmail-m_-2881578718292613195gmail-m_7275168016955652345gmail-docs-internal-guid-1d017764-7fff-2d69-fd8c-77f3a7f709e5" class=""><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" class=""><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap" class="">* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * </span></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" class=""><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">APPLY NOW: SUMMER 2021 EXPERIENTIAL ETHICS COURSE</span></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" class=""><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">*Apply by <b class="">Friday, </b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">April 23, 2021</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""> at 11:59 p.m. ET*</span></div><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" class=""> </p><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" class=""><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">Explore the fast-changing, real-time ethical landscape of industry, science, and technology and develop important interpersonal, professional, and leadership competencies along the way. </span><a href="http://experientialethics.mit.edu/class" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none" class=""><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap" class="">Experiential Ethics</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""> is a 3-unit class that can be taken by itself or alongside popular experiential learning programs and internships, such as UROP, MISTI, or PKG programs. In the course, students engage in small-group discussions (via Zoom) about their own values and the ethical and social dimensions of their summer experiences. </span></div><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" class=""> </p><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" class=""><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">Experiential Ethics students who took the course in the summer of 2020 reported high satisfaction with the course, increased knowledge and ability to engage with ethics, and increased interest in ethics. Testimonials include:</span></div><br class=""><ul style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" class=""><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""><div style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" class=""><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline" class="">“Being in Experiential Ethics completely changed the way that I view ethics, transforming my relationship with the field of AI, my research, courses at MIT, and the interface between science, technology, and society.”</span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""><div style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" class=""><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline" class="">“I absolutely loved taking Experiential Ethics. I had so many fascinating conversations and used this class as a creative outlet for my struggles as an international student in 2020. After taking this class, I have felt more empowered to speak up about ethics at my UROP lab, for example. This class enabled me to more confidently discuss issues that I have observed but have not had the vocabulary to discuss.”</span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""><div style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" class=""><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline" class="">“Experiential Ethics offered me the opportunity to explore my field of interest from a new perspective, allowing me to see the underlying ethical and safety issues. I realized these are as fundamental as the technical issues and decided to evaluate PhD programs in large part on the opportunities they would provide me to address the social issues that prevent further development in my field. I believe many students would benefit from taking this time to step back and consider a broader perspective on their field of interest.” </span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""><div style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" class=""><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline" class="">“The class expanded my definition of ethics to not just include personal definitions of right/wrong, but to also include broader ideas of institutional/systemic ethics. It made me more aware of the articles and books and social issues that usually fly under my radar.”</span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 15px; list-style-type: disc; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""><div style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" class=""><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline" class="">“Experiential Ethics is what motivated me to apply to be in a SERC (Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing]) Action Group, an opportunity that became a highlight of the past semester. I’ve found a sense of purpose working to make MIT a more ethical place, and I hope to continue that work during my years at MIT (and beyond!)”</span></div></li></ul><br class=""><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" class=""><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">All continuing MIT undergrads are welcome and encouraged to apply, regardless of year, major, prior ethics experience, or summer plans. For more information, updates, and frequently asked questions, visit </span><a href="https://experientialethics.mit.edu/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none" class=""><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">https://experientialethics.mit.edu/</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">. You can also email Sophie Gibert (</span><a href="mailto:sgibert@mit.edu" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none" class=""><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap" class="">sgibert@mit.edu</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">) with questions.</span></div><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" class=""> </p><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" class=""><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmBIfujiY16VUpghLoqMf48qhCHq2TgEZwqtr3FlanBSHcBQ/viewform" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none" class=""><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap" class="">Apply here</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""> by April 23, 2021 (11:59 p.m. ET)</span></div><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" class=""> </p><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" class=""><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">PLEASE NOTE: The class is listed as fall enrollment, and summer tuition is not charged; however, classes primarily meet in the summer (June-August). The final project and presentation are due in the fall.</span></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" class=""><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap" class="">* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * </span></div></span></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class=""><br class=""></div>-- <br class=""><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr" class=""><div class=""><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#666666" class="">Sophie Gibert</font></div><div class=""><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#666666" class="">PhD Candidate, MIT Philosophy</font></div><div class=""><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#666666" class="">Wellesley College '16</font></div><div class=""><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#666666" class="">she/her</font></div></div></div></div><div hspace="streak-pt-mark" style="max-height:1px" class=""><img alt="" style="width:0px;max-height:0px;overflow:hidden" src="https://mailfoogae.appspot.com/t?sender=ac29waGlhaGdpYmVydEBnbWFpbC5jb20%3D&type=zerocontent&guid=303b7eaf-fe8e-44b5-9b54-71fa32baf020" class=""><font color="#ffffff" size="1" class="">ᐧ</font></div>
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