[GWAMIT] Announcements 4/23/12

Mon Apr 23 12:22:30 EDT 2012

Dear GWAMIT Members,

Interested in becoming more involved with GWAMIT?  Consider applying for a
Co-Chair position on the Advocacy Team (description below)!

Enjoy the week,

*The GWAMIT Board
*Send your ideas to: gwamit-exec at mit.edu
Send your announcements to: gwamit-sec at mit.edu
Visit us: http://gwamit.org

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*GWAMIT:*
1. GWAMIT Advocacy Co-Chair Applications Open (Applications due May 1)
2. GWAMIT/Society of Women Engineers Mixer (Wed. May 2, 7:30-8:30pm; RSVP
by May 1)
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*MIT:*
3. [MIT WGS] Poster Making for the Unite Against the War on Women
Demonstration (Apr. 23 and 27, 5-7pm)
4. [GSC] Presenting Technical Information to People Outside of Your Field
(Wed. Apr. 25, 6-7:15pm)
5. [Cheney Room] Movie Night: *4 months, 3 weeks, & 2 days* (Wed. Apr. 25,
6:30pm)
6. [MIT Alumni Association] Backpack to Briefcase Event (Thu. Apr. 26,
6-9pm)
7. [MIT Museum] Science for Sinners (Thu. Apr. 26, 6-9pm)
8. Boston Technovation Challenge Pitch Night Competition (Thu. Apr. 26,
6:30-9:30pm)
9. Volunteer for Keys to EmpoweringYouth! (Sat. Apr. 28, 10am-4pm)
10. Help strengthen advising and career services for Ph.D. students
(Volunteer to be interviewed in May)
11. Panel on Academic Publishing for Graduate Women (Thu. May 10,
5:30-7:30pm)
12. [GSC] Apply to be a Career Fair Director (Applications open now!)
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*Outside MIT:*
13. [HGWISE] Negotiating for Women (Mon. Apr. 23, 4-6pm)
14. [AWIS] Careers in Science (Tues. Apr. 24, 6-8:30pm)
15. [Museum of Science] Inspiring Minds: Meet Women in Science (Apr. 26-28)
16. Volunteer at the 4th Annual "SET (Science, Engineering, Technology) in
the City" (Sat. Apr. 28, 10:30am-1pm)
17. [GWIS-Boston] Travel Grant Applications Open Now (Due May 20)

To see more events beyond this week's digest visit
http://bit.ly/gwamitevents and http://bit.ly/gwamitinterest

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*1. GWAMIT Advocacy Co-Chair Applications Open (Applications due May 1)*
*When: *Applications close May 1
*Apply to:* gwamit-exec at mit.edu

*Questions:* Kay and Mitali at kfurman at mit.edu and mitalit at mit.edu

Interested in helping to shape a new initiative in GWAMIT?  The Advocacy
Team is recruiting for an additional Co-Chair to join the Team.
Responsibilities include:****

   - Attend meetings to bridge new partnerships with agencies across MIT
   (Community Wellness, Women’s Advisory Group, Women’s and Gender Studies,
   etc.)
   - Oversee the research and data collection team
   - Oversee activism events and initiatives at the Institute level and
   outside of MIT
   - Liase with GWAMIT Executive Board

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Interested applicants are asked to send a statement of interest to
gwamit-exec at mit.edu.  Questions? Contact Kay and Mitali for more
information (kfurman at mit.edu, mitalit at mit.edu). Applications close May 1st.

*2. GWAMIT/Society of Women Engineers Mixer (Wed. May 2, 7:30-8:30pm; RSVP
by May 1)
When:* Wednesday, May 2, 7:30-8:30pm
*Where:* W20-307

*RSVP:* By May 1 at
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGpJSmdTVHItLV96dDRoQVZicDc5Tnc6MQ#gid=0

This is a  mixer for female undergraduates and grads at MIT. Following a
short presentation about graduate school admissions, a general mixer will
take place to foster interactions and relationships between females
undergraduates and grads at MIT. We welcome everyone who will be
interested in giving advice, is curious about undergraduate life at MIT, or
would merely like to enjoy some casual dessert and social time.  Dessert
will be provided by Finale.

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*3. [MIT WGS] Poster Making for the Unite Against the War on Women
Demonstration (Apr. 23 and 27, 5-7pm)*
*When: *Monday, April 23 and Friday, April 27, 5-7pm
*Where:* 14E-304

In response to a massive amount of *recent legislation all over the country
that threatens women's health and the rights we have over own bodies*,
there will be a
demonstration<https://www.facebook.com/events/206965382738915/> on
the *Boston City Hall Plaza on April 28th*. This *Unite Against the War on
Women <http://unitewomen.org/unite/> demonstration* is happening in the
capitals of all 50 states across the country on the SAME day.  It will be a
day of action to show the legislators of our country that we will not stand
by and let them pass laws that restrict the lives of women in this country.
Come make posters and signs for the rally - free dinner and poster-making
materials will be provided.

*4. [GSC] Presenting Technical Information to People Outside of Your Field
(Wed. Apr. 25, 6-7:15pm)
When: *Wednesday, April 25, 6-7:15pm
*Where: *4-149
*Register:*
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG9oRFZiVnZLZ3paMUpRN29YazJGMmc6MA

Academics and professionals frequently need to pitch their ideas to
non-technical audiences or to people in other fields. Situations include:
application essays, grant proposals, interviews for academic positions, and
presentations to venture capitalists, as well as interfacing with other
departments at the university. The ability to clearly and persuasively
present technical information to different audiences can be a powerful
force in your career development.

In this workshop, we will explore ways to effectively present the key
points of your work. If you have a specific situation and would like to
review it as part of the workshop, email Thalia Rubio in advance at
trubio at mit.edu.

Thalia Rubio is a lecturer in the MIT Writing and Communication Center,
where she frequently works with graduate students and post-docs who need to
present their ideas clearly to different audiences.

*5. [Cheney Room] Movie Night: 4 months, 3 weeks, & 2 days (Wed. Apr. 25,
6:30pm)
When:* Wednesday, April 25, 6:30pm
*Where:* The Cheney Room, 3-310

Director Cristian Mungiu's drama 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days unfolds in
Romania in the late '80s, during the last waning days of Communist rule.
Anamaria Marinca and Laura Vasiliu play, respectively, Otilia and Gabita,
two female friends and students who share a Bucharest flat. They soon find
themselves saddled with an overwhelming problem: Gabita is expecting. With
abortion illegal in Romania at that time, the women seek an illicit
termination at the hands of one Mr. Bebe (Vlad Ivanov) in a seedy Romanian
hotel -- but Bebe refuses to accept money in return for his services and
demands a certain "alternate" commodity instead.

*6. [MIT Alumni Association] **Backpack to Briefcase Event (Thu. Apr. 26,
6-9pm)
**When:* Thursday, April 26, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
*Where: *32-123
*Contact:* aa-student-services at mit.edu
*Register:*
http://alum.mit.edu/students/GraduatingStudents/Backpack_to_Briefcase

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Free food and practical advice from alumni and industry professionals on:
real estate (renting and buying), finances (goal setting, investing, debts,
insurance, taxes, and estate planning), and dressing for success. Register
for FREE and let us know what sessions you plan to attend. Attendees who
fill out the survey after the seminar will be entered in a raffle to win
one of three $50 TechCash cards!

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7. [MIT Museum] Science for Sinners (Thu. Apr. 26, 6-9pm)
When: *Thursday, April 26, 6-9pm
*Where:* MIT Museum
*Tickets:* http://mit.universitytickets.com/

Please join us for an evening exploration of the science of sin! What's
YOUR spin on sin? Eat, drink, and be wary as you "speed geek" your way
through the MIT Museum, talking with nine different researchers about their
takes on the seven deadly sins. Ages 21+, $15 includes dinner and drinks,
advance registration required.

   - Gluttony: More Deadly than Sinful, Presented by Judith Wurtman, former
   Director of the Research Program on Women's Health at the MIT Clinical
   Research Center
   - Envious Children: Reactions When Peers Get More Than You, Presented by
   Peter Blake, Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard's Program for Evolutionary
   Dynamics, and Katie McAuliffe, doctoral candidate in Harvard's department
   of Human Evolutionary Biology
   - Captain Cook's Resolution (and his pride), Presented by Ruth Perry,
   Ann Fetter Friedlaender Professor of Humanity in the Literature Faculty of
   MIT.
   - The Neurobiology of Sloth, Presented by Ki Goosens, Assistant
   Professor in MIT's Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, and an
   Investigator in the McGovern Institute for Brain Research Behavioral
   - Economics of Addiction and Greed, Presented by Drazen Prelec, Digital
   Equipment Corp LGO Professor of Management at MIT's Sloan School
   - Sex, Lies, and Biomarkers: When and Why Do People Conceal Their Sexual
   Experiences, and How Can We Tell? Presented by Janet Rosenbaum, Assistant
   Research Professor at the University of Maryland's Population Center
   - RAGE-Control And Emotional Manipulatives: Technologically Based Games
   And Toys To Foster Better Emotional Regulation And Decrease Wrath,
   Presented by Joseph Gonzalez-Heydrich, Chief of the Psychopharmacology
   Program at the Children’s Hospital Boston and Assistant Professor of
   Psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School, and for Sinners

*8. Boston Technovation Challenge Pitch Night Competition (Thu. Apr. 26,
6:30-9:30pm)
When: *Thursday, April 26, 6:30-9:30pm
*Where:* 34-101
*RSVP:* Eventbrite <http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3168630459>

The Technovation
Challenge<http://iridescentlearning.org/technovation-challenge/>
 is a program that encourages high school girls to pursue careers combining
technology and entrepreneurship. Our goal is to inspire them to see
themselves not just as users of technology, but as inventors, designers,
builders and entrepreneurs. We are so excited to have Jean Hammond as our
keynote speaker, with a panel of high-profile judges.

Through the Technovation Challenge we partner high-school girls with
university and professional women in computer science and technology over
10 weeks. The girls learn the basics of programming and develop phone apps
using App Inventor (a Scratch-based, visual programming language). They
also learn about entrepreneurship and marketing and pitch their idea to a
panel of industry experts and VCs at the end of the program.

This season we have 400 high school girls (from the Bay Area alone) and 120
participating in New York City, Boston and Los Angeles. We are very excited
about doubling our impact this year and seeing more than a 100 app ideas
originate from the girls. This year's theme is science education. The girls
will be proposing app ideas that would help make science education more
engaging. We are very excited to see what they recommend!

We are building a movement. A movement that changes the way girls think
about computer science, technology and entrepreneurship. But this kind of
impact doesn't come easily and we need your help and support! It would be
so amazing to have such positive female role models for the girls such as
GWAMIT members.

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9. Volunteer for Keys to EmpoweringYouth! (Sat. Apr. 28, 10am-4pm)
**When:* Saturday, April 28, 10am-4pm
*Where: *MIT Campus
*Volunteer:* keyscoordinators at mit.edu

KEYs is an outreach program for middle school girls, and we need your help!
 Volunteer with us on Saturday April 28th, for the morning or afternoon
(anytime 10am to 4pm). See a cool lab tour, help with engineering
challenges, and help get middle schoolers interested in science. We promise
to feed you well!

*10. **Help strengthen advising and career services for Ph.D. students
(Volunteer to be interviewed in May)
**When:*    Interviews are being scheduled in May
*Where:*   On campus
*Contact:*  STEMcareer at mit.edu to book a time that fits your schedule

   - Are you PhD student in engineering at MIT?
   - Have you completed your second year?
   - Provide your perspective on the role of advisors and mentors
   - Interviews last 1 to 1.5 hours
   - Gift card of $25 to all participants

*11. Panel on Academic Publishing for Graduate Women (Thu. May 10,
5:30-7:30pm)
When: *Thursday, May 10, 5:30-7:30pm
*Where:* Koch Institute Auditorium, 76-156
*Register:* signup.mit.edu/gradwomenpublish

The Office for the Dean of Graduate Education is pleased to announce the
Panel on Academic Publishing for Graduate Women.  Join us for a lively
discussion and dinner!  Our panel consists of four amazing women - Prof.
Sangeeta Bhatia (John J. and Dorthy Wilson Professor of Health Sciences and
Technology & Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT), Dr.
Andrea Dupree (Senior Astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for
Astrophysics and Past-President of the American Astronomical Society),
Prof. Paula Hammond (David H. Koch Professor of Engineering at MIT and an
Associate Editor at ACS Nano), and an editor from Cell Press.

 This event is free, but space is limited!  Please register by May 3, 2012
atsignup.mit.edu/gradwomenpublish (MIT certificates required).  We will
begin serving dinner at 5:30 pm with the panel discussion starting at 6:00
pm.

*12. [GSC] Apply to be a Career Fair Director (Applications open now!)*
*When: *Applications open now!
*Apply:* http://gsc.mit.edu/2012/02/becoming-a-career-fair-director/

   - Want to run one of the largest Career Fairs in the US?
   - Interested in having close contact with over 300 of the top employers?
   - The MIT Career Fair is looking for new leadership and YOU could be one
   of the next Directors
   - Director Positions: Employer Relations, Treasurer, Sponsorship,
   Publicity, Week-of Logistics, Day-of Logistics, Facilitator

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*13. [HGWISE] Negotiating for Women (Mon. Apr. 23, 4-6pm)*

*When:* Monday, April 23, 4-6pm

*Where:* Modell Immunology Center, Fred S. Lecture Hall, Room 100A, Harvard
University

Can you still negotiate in a tough economic market? Yes! Learn the top five
tips women should always use when negotiating! Evaluating offers, comparing
salary packages, and determining whether and how to negotiate is often the
most stressful part of the job search for graduate students. Lack of
contract related negotiation experience, unfamiliarity with the
expectations and assumptions, and the commitment inherent in accepting an
offer, all present an imposing situation. In this workshop, we will discuss
what you should look for in a compensation package and how to negotiate
with confidence.

Co-sponsored by HGWISE and OCS.

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*14. [AWIS] Careers in Science (Tues. Apr. 24, 6-8:30pm)*

*When:* Tuesday, April 24, 6-8:30pm

*Where:* 43 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA, 3rd Floor Atrium

*Registration:* http://www.acteva.com/go/mass-awis

MASS AWIS, in conjunction with the Cambridge Science Festival, is hosting a
Careers in Science Event for undergrad, grad, postdoc and early career
level men and women within the scientific community. This event will be
done in a speed networking fashion: 10-15 experienced individuals
representing diverse scientific careers will give insight into their chosen
profession. Attendees will go to tables with careers they would like to
learn more about. Career areas including: Consulting, Patent Law, Research
& Development, Technology Transfer, Consulting, Publishing/Medical Writing,
Academia, Business Development, Competitive Intelligence, Technical Support
Specialist, Teaching, Medical Science Liaison, Human Resources.

Agenda:
6:00-6:30 pm: Registration, Networking and Snacks
6:30-7:00 pm: Introduction of Evening
7:00-8:15 pm: Speed Networking (five 15 min sessions)
8:15-8:30 pm: Networking and Desserts

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*15. [Museum of Science] Inspiring Minds: Meet Women in Science (Apr. 26-28)
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*When:* April 26-28, 2012

*Where:* Museum of Science, Current Science and Technology Center, Blue
Wing Level 1

*Admission:* Free with MIT Student ID

Thursday 10:00am - 1:00pm
Historical perspective on women scientists ….
We will hear from women who study women’s contribution to science.  Sara
Richardson from the History of Science, Harvard will describe contributions
of women scientists throughout history. How does a woman’s unique
perspective and different approach change the direction and kinds of
advances made in science?  Anne Harrington from Harvard University will
also be speaking.  Other presenters will speak about a woman scientist who
personally inspired them.

Friday 10:00am - 1:00pm
Women Innovators today …
We will hear from women using new technologies and innovations in their
careers. Our keynote speaker is Angela Belcher, the W.M. Keck Professor of
Energy at MIT. Dr. Belcher does innovative research that address many
pressing problems we face today…how to make safe, non-hazardous batteries
that are more energy dense than those currently on the market? How can we
engineer viruses and bacteria to capture excess CO2 and convert it into
building materials? Can we use self-assembly viruses that have been
genetically engineered to provide a safe, cheap alternative for
photovoltaic technology?  We will hear from other inspiring women, in
different careers who are taking on the challenges of science and
technology today.  The day will also include a panel discussion group.

Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm
Networking for the future …
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet and network with women
scientists, entrepreneurs, and corporate researchers, and hear about their
varied work.  Learn how YOU can get involved in exciting careers in science
and technology!
Discover new fields of interest, internship and job opportunities. Bring
your resume, get feedback, and make connections to many of our cutting edge
Inspiring minds: Meet Women in Science!

*16. Volunteer at the 4th Annual "SET (Science, Engineering, Technology) in
the City" (Sat. Apr. 28, 10:30am-1pm)*

*When:* Saturday, April 28, 10:30am-1pm

*Where:* Harvard University

*Registration:* http://www.bu.edu/lernet/setinthecity/

The 4th annual "SET (Science, Engineering, Technology) in the City - A Day
of Career Exploration for High School Girls" will take place on Saturday,
April 28th, 2012. Approximately 200 high school girls will be coming to the
BU Photonics Center that day for talks and a Science Information Bazaar
before traveling to other venues for lunch and activities, and finally to
the Museum of Science where the program will end with an OMNI show.

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I hope you'll consider volunteering at the event. We need help for the
following –****

1.    A group of women graduate students to lead a 1-hour hands-on activity
at Harvard from 1-2 pm. We have several activities but need activity
leaders who can do a short presentation and lead the hands-on activities.
Contact hollar at seas.harvard.edu if you are interested.

2.    Host a table at the Science Information Bazaar that will take place
from 10:30-11:30 AM in the Photonics Center at Boston University. Tables
will be set up in the first and second floor rotunda areas and we invite
you to bring in some demo, exhibit, poster or computer application to share
with the girls.  In past years, volunteers have made "elephant toothpaste"
and bottle rockets with the students, brought in sea urchins, Van der Graaf
generators and ultrasound machines.  Other tables have offered students the
opportunities to explore cool nano materials and experiment with Snap
Circuits or Mobius bands. This is a wonderful opportunity to interact with
girls in high school and share your enthusiasm for what you do.

3.    Have lunch at Harvard with the girls from noon – 1 pm.****

This event is sponsored by the Boston Area Girls STEM Collaborative,
which includes
representatives from the following organizations and institutions: Boston
University, Emmanuel College, Girls Scouts of Eastern MA, Harvard
University, Boston Museum of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Northeastern University, Science Club for Girls, Simmons College, TechBoston,
UMass Boston, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and WGBH.

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For more information about the program and to register as a volunteer,
please visit our website: http://www.bu.edu/lernet/setinthecity/

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If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact us at
SETintheCity at gmail.com

*17. [GWIS-Boston] Travel Grant Applications Open Now (Due May 20)*
*When: *Deadline for application May 20

Travel grants of $300-500 will be awarded to academic scientists
(undergraduate, graduate student, or postdoc at an institution in New
England) for travel to a scientific conference where the awardee will be
giving a presentation (oral or poster), between May 15, 2012 and May 30,
2013. Researchers in all fields of experimental and theoretical science
(including the social sciences), mathematics, and engineering are eligible.

Please submit the following (as PDF, MS Word, or text format documents
ONLY) by May 20, 2012, to the GWIS Alpha Omega email address
sdegwisboston at gmail.com:

   - Name, mailing address, and email address
   - Name of the advisor who will submit the letter of recommendation
   - A description of the applicant's research geared toward a lay
   scientific audience (no more than 1 page)
   - A copy of the abstract that has been or will be submitted for the
   conference, including the conference name, dates, and location
   - A brief statement describing how the conference will contribute to the
   applicant's professional development
   - A brief statement of financial need.

In addition, the applicant’s faculty advisor should submit a letter of
recommendation directly to sdegwisboston at gmail.com with the name of the
applicant stated at the beginning of the letter.

Applicants will receive confirmation that their applications are complete.
The award will be announced in June. The applicant must be a member of GWIS
at the time of application. The application for membership is available at
http://www.gwis.org/member/application.htm or join on-line. The awardee(s)
will be expected to present the research to the GWIS Alpha Omega Chapter
upon return from the conference, and will be given complimentary GWIS
membership for an additional year.

Funding for this award is generously provided by Pearson Higher Education.
Please support our sponsors! Additional funding provided by donations from
GWIS members. Thank you for your support!

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