<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><div><div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; ">--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>Highlights:<br><br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>1. 2011 DeltaCare Dental Insurance - DEADLINE WEDNESDAY<br><br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>2. Science Policy Bootcamp - APPLY BY FRIDAY<br><br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>3. Graduate Resident Tutor Information Session - TOMORROW<br><br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>4. MIT Transportation Showcase - Call for Posters<br><br>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>Message brought to you by: The MIT Graduate Student Council<br><br>Send your ideas to: <a href="mailto:changemit@mit.edu">changemit@mit.edu</a><br><br>Visit us online at: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu">http://gsc.mit.edu</a><br><br>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>1 What: 2011 DeltaCare Dental Insurance Deadline Dec 15th<br>1 Where: <a href="http://www.universityhealthplans.com/letters/letter.cgi?school_id=161">http://www.universityhealthplans.com/letters/letter.cgi?school_id=161</a><br>1 Contact: <a href="mailto:gsc-hca@mit.edu">gsc-hca@mit.edu</a><br><br>- Signups for January-August 2011 dental coverage open until Dec 15th 2010<br>- DeltaCare is a 3rd party student dental plan available to all MA Students<br>- For dental insurance comparisions check out: <a href="http://graddental.mit.edu">http://graddental.mit.edu</a><br>- Neither MIT nor the GSC officially endorse this insurance, and it is<br> suggested that you compare it against other available insurance<br> options.<br><br>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>2 What: Science Policy Bootcamp<br>2 When: Jan 18 - 20, 9:00 - 3:00 (lunch provided); Jan 21 1:00 - 3:00<br>2 Where: 56-114, OCW site: <a href="http://goo.gl/lYlAM">http://goo.gl/lYlAM</a><br>2 Contact: <a href="mailto:johannaw@mit.edu">johannaw@mit.edu</a><br><br>- Four-day seminar introduces graduate scientists and engineers to the <br> nuts and bolts of science policy-making.<br>- Led by William Bonvillian, director of MIT's Washington DC Office. <br>- Learn the fundamental structure of science policy and routes into a <br> policy career. <br>- To enroll, email <a href="mailto:johannaw@mit.edu">johannaw@mit.edu</a> with a brief essay (~150 words) <br> about what you hope to gain from participating.<br>- Include your student status and department affiliation. <br>- Deadline to enroll is December 17. Enrollment is limited.<br>- Organized by the MIT Science Policy Initiative (<a href="http://web.mit.edu/spi/">http://web.mit.edu/spi/</a>)<br><br>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>3 What: Graduate Resident Tutor (GRT) Information Session<br>3 When: Tuesday, December 14, 6-7pm<br>3 Where: Multi-Purpose Room at Sidney Pacific (NW86)<br>3 Contact: <a href="mailto:be-a-grt@mit.edu">be-a-grt@mit.edu</a><br><br>- Residential Life Programs is seeking MIT graduate students to live in <br> undergraduate dorms as mentors for 2011-2012.<br>- GRTs receive free housing and a stipend, and play a vital role in the <br> MIT community.<br>- The info session is a chance to discuss the position with a current GRT <br> and an RLP staff member.<br>- For more information or to start an application, visit <a href="http://greta.mit.edu">http://greta.mit.edu</a>. <br>- If you can’t make this session, there will be others on 01/05, 01/26, and 02/03<br><br>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>4 What: MIT Transportation Showcase - Call for Posters<br>4 When: February 24, 201, 6:00-8:30pm<br>4 Where: MIT Museum<br>4 Contact: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/transportclub/showcase/">http://web.mit.edu/transportclub/showcase/</a><br><br>-Opportunities for students, faculty, alumni, and employers interested in <br> transportation to connect in a relaxed environment.<br>-Students researching transportation-related topics are invited to submit abstracts <br> to present research posters.<br>-Please submit your research poster abstract by January 17, 2011.<br>-Please RSVP to have your resume included in the pool sent out to employers.<br><br></span></font></div></div></div></div></body></html>