[GWAMIT] Announcements

[GWAMIT]

Dear GWAMIT Members,

 

Enjoy the Week!

 

The GWAMIT Board

Visit us at: http://gsc.mit.edu/gwamit

Send your ideas to: gwamit-exec at mit.edu

Send your announcements to: gwamit-sec at mit.edu

 

 

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IN BRIEF

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Notices:

1. JOIN THE MIT WOMEN'S INITIATIVE! - Application Deadline October 1

2. Global Challenge Video Pitch deadline- October 1

 

Events:

3. [Tue 9/28] Creating an Effective CV and the Academic Job Search (3:30-5pm, 37-212)

4. [Wed 9/29] Creating a Job Search Game Plan (1:30-3pm, 24-121)

5. [Wed 9/29] Startup Career Fair from Jobnob (4:30 pm, MassChallenge, One Marina Park Dr., 14th Fl, Boston)

6. [Wed 9/29] Job Search Etiquette:  Effectively Communicating with Employers (3:30-5pm, 35-225)

7. [Th 9/30] The Art of Behavioral Interviewing (2-3pm, 66-144)

8. [Th 9/30] Community Wellness at MIT Medical--Raffle and Refreshments! (3:30-5:00 pm, 10-105)

9. [Th 9/30] $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize Info Session (5:30, 6-104)

10. [Fri 10/1] Career Panel for Mathematicians (3-5pm, 4-231)

11. [Fri 10/1] The Lemelson-MIT Program and the DUE Office of Experiential Learning Open House (3-5 pm, 10-110)

 

Highlighted Upcoming Events:

12. [Tue 10/5] AWIS Speed Networking Event (6-9 pm, 96 Winthrop St, Cambridge)

 

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FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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1. JOIN THE MIT WOMEN'S INITIATIVE!


Make a DIFFERENCE and go on a FREE TRIP during IAP!
The MIT Women's Initiative is a group that sends pairs of female engineers, both graduate and undergraduate (sophomores and older), from MIT to middle and high schools around the country for a week during IAP.  They give presentations about opportunities in engineering, conduct hands-on activities, and encourage high school girls to remain interested in math and science. Previous presenters have been to Washington, Hawaii, Miami, Alaska, and San Francisco, to name a few.
For more information and to APPLY, please visit:
http://mit.edu/wi/presenters/.
Application deadline is 11:59 pm Friday, October 1 Visit http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/showcase/opportunities/student-leaders-service.html for more information and an application. 

Questions? Email Linden at mcentire at mit.edu


 

2. The MIT Global Challenge (http://beta-globalchallenge.mit.edu) seeks stories about the ways MIT students are changing the world through invention and entrepreneurship - and how the worldwide MIT community can augment that work through the IDEAS Competition and Global Challenge. Entries should be original works of less than 2 minutes. The winning entry will be featured at the MIT Alumni Leadership Conference October 23. More information at: http://beta-globalchallenge.mit.edu/news/view/42. 

The 2011 IDEAS Competition are presented by the MIT Public Service Center, MIT150, and the MIT Alumni Association.

Questions? Email lhtorres at mit.edu. Thank you!

 

3. Creating an Effective CV and the Academic Job Search

When: Tuesday, Sept. 28, 3:30-5pm

Where: 37-212

Register: visit CareerBridge at https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/ and select Workshops,Career Fairs and Events.

Contact: Marilyn Wilson, mcwilson at mit.edu or Christie Reynolds, creynold at mit.edu.

The CV is used for the academic job search and in some cases for PhD's seeking a research position in other settings.  This workshop will cover the important elements of a CV, including strategies for how to showcase your particular knowledge and experiences effectively.  We will also discuss some aspects of the academic job search - such as obtaining letters of recommendation.  Bring 2 copies of your CV or draft for a peer critiquing exercise.

 

4. Creating a Job Search Game Plan

When: Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1:30-3pm

Where: 24-121

Register: visit CareerBridge at https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/  and select Workshops,Career Fairs and Events.

Searching for a job is hard work.  In fact, it can be the toughest "job" you'll ever have.  Your success in the job market is not a function of how many resumes you send out to employers, but more about the time and effort you spend understanding the hiring needs of potential employers, tailoring your written materials to identify those needs, and showcasing how your experiences demonstrate your potential.  This session will discuss key strategies for success in today's job market.

 

5. Startup Career Fair from Jobnob

When: Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 4:30 pm; (company pitches start promptly at 5 pm)

Location: MassChallenge, One Marina Park Dr., 14th Fl, Boston, MA 02210

Website: http://www.jobnob.com/

Registration: Required!  Go to:

http://www.jobnob.com/events/MassChallenge-sep-29-2010?utm_source=MIT&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MIT#

Contact: Julie Greenberg, <mailto:julie at jobnob.com>julie at jobnob.com

Jobseekers need work.  Startups are cash strapped.  Mingle and find a solution.

Come "Jobnob" with cool new startups and talented job seekers at this informal networking job fair where you can find startup jobs.

Free to job seekers.  Open to anyone interested in working with a startup

Be flexible on commitment and compensation- bootstrapped startups may be offering alternative compensation: reduced rates, equity, internships, part time, etc.

Get in on the ground floor with these great startups and meet cool tech companies!

Can't make the event?  No problem.  Sign up for free at www.jobnob.com and meet startups and jobseekers online!

 

6. Job Search Etiquette:  Effectively Communicating with Employers

When: Wednesday Sept. 29, 3:30-5pm

Where: 35-225

Register: visit CareerBridge at https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/  and select Workshops,Career Fairs and Events.

Should I call a prospective employer now or wait a week?  Have you ever been confused about what to do next in the job search process?  This workshop will outline the job search process and discuss the communication that candidates will have from initial contact with an employer to post interview communication strategies for landing a job.

 

7. The Art of Behavioral Interviewing

When: Thursday, Sept. 30, 2-3pm

Where: 66-144

Register: visit CareerBridge at https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/  and select Workshops,Career Fairs and Events.

Technical skills will get you the interview; Behavioral attributes will get you the job. This session will discuss preparation and strategies for a successful interview. In addition, sample behavioral interview questions will be provided along with tips on how to answer those tough questions. Discuss ways to distinguish yourself from the competition. This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni.

 

8. Learn more about the expansion of Community Wellness at MIT Medical and enter to win a new bicycle!

When: Thursday, September 30, 3:30-5:00 pm

Where: Bush Room (10-105)

Refreshments, gifts and wellness raffle prizes.

GRAND PRIZE: Brand-new bicycle and gear, courtesy of Cambridge Bicycle.

Community Wellness at MIT Medical provides expertise, health resources, and programs specifically designed for the MIT community. We also collaborate with our partners to create an environment supportive of health and wellness across the whole Institute. More info: mit.edu/wellness

 

9. $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize Info Session

When: Thursday, September 30, 5:30pm

Where: Chipman Room (6-104)

Contact:  Maura Hume, Awards Program Assistant, mhume at mit.edu

Are you a problem solver, inventor or innovator?  Are you interested in taking your work to the next level?  Join us to learn more about the $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize!

Awarded annually to a graduate student or graduating senior, the Lemelson-MIT Student Prize offers monetary support and national media attention for your hard work.  Don’t let your good ideas go unrecognized!

Free refreshments and food will be provided.  We look forward to seeing you there!

 

10. Career Panel for Mathematicians

When: Friday, October 1, 3-5pm

Where: 4-231

Register: please visit CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/ and select Workshops, Career Fairs and Events.

Love Math?

Join us for a panel of Course 18 alumni who have turned their love of math into fulfilling careers.  Panelists will include a trader, a software engineer, an equity analyst, and a business analyst. These alumni will be discussing how they landed their jobs and other career advice.  Following the event will be an opportunity to meet with the panelists and ask questions.  This event is open to all undergraduate and graduate students.

Sponsored by the MIT Department of Mathematics, MIT Global Education and Career Development & Women in Mathematics.

 

11. The Lemelson-MIT Program and the DUE Office of Experiential Learning Open House

When: Friday, October 1, 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Where: Building 10-110

The Lemelson-MIT Program and the DUE Office of Experiential Learning cordially invite you to an open house to celebrate our new office location, just off Lobby 10 and the Infinite Corridor. Refreshments will be served!

 

12. AWIS SPEED NETWORKING EVENT

When: Tuesday, October 5, 6:00-9:00pm

Where: Tommy Doyle's Irish Pub & Restaurant (96 Winthrop Street, Cambridge)

Register: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=209085



Please join the Massachusetts AWIS chapter for an evening of Speed Networking led by

Diane Darling, a dynamic speaker and the author of the book "The Networking Survival

Guide."



Dinner will be provided and a free copy of Diane's book will be given to the

first 75 registrants. Remember to bring your business cards!

 

This event is open to everyone; both men and women are encouraged to attend this fun,

informative, interactive event. The discounted registration fee is only available for

AWIS members and students; consider becoming an AWIS member at

<http://www.awis.org>www.awis.org and if you become a member, be sure to select the

Massachusetts Chapter.

 

$20 - AWIS Members & Students; $40 - Non-members

 

Agenda:

6:00-7:00pm: Registration/Networking/Dinner

7:00-7:30pm: Introduction to Speed Networking by Diane Darling

7:30-8:30pm: Speed Networking Event

8:30-9:00pm: Concluding Remarks by Diane Darling/Networking

 

 

 

 

 
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