[GWAMIT] Announcements - Week of 12/3/12
GWAMIT
gwamit at mit.edu
Mon Dec 3 10:53:29 EST 2012
Dear GWAMIT Members,
Applications are now open for the 2013 GWAMIT Executive Board! For a full
description of all positions available check out http://bit.ly/VqH2Tu, and
click here <http://bit.ly/TEJJLZ> to apply by January 4!
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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IN BRIEF
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*GWAMIT:*
1. Applications Open for the GWAMIT 2013 Executive Board (Applications due
Fri. Jan. 4, 11:59pm)
2. GWAMIT Mentoring Program Committee Position Open (Respond NOW!)
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*MIT:*
3. [TLL] Graduate Student Teaching Certificate Program (Registration Opens
Mon. Dec. 3, 9am)
4. [GSC] Negotiating Difficult Conversations with Your Advisor (Mon. Dec.
3, 6-7:30pm)
5. [Spouses & Partners] Career Connect (Mon. Dec. 3, 7pm)
6. Feminist Pornography Event (Tues. Dec. 4, 8-9:30pm)
7. [GECD] How to Negotiate an Academic Job Offer (Wed. Dec. 5, 3-4:30pm)
8. Participate in the 2013 MIT Giving Tree (Label pickup until Thurs. Dec.
13)
9. Register for the 17th MIT European Career Fair (Deadline Sat. Dec. 15)
10. [PEACE] Contribute to an MIT Diversity Summit Video!
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*Outside MIT:*
11. [MASS-AWIS] Annual Winter Social and Holiday Party (Wed. Dec. 5, 6-9pm)
12. [MASS-AWIS] Massachusetts Conference for Women (Thurs. Dec. 6)
To see more events beyond this week's digest visit
http://bit.ly/gwamitevents and http://bit.ly/gwamitinterest
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FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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*1. Applications Open for the GWAMIT 2013 Executive Board (Applications due
Fri. Jan. 4, 11:59pm)*
*When:* Applications due Friday, January 4, 11:59pm
*Positions: *http://bit.ly/VqH2Tu
*Application:* http://bit.ly/TEJJLZ
*Questions:* gwamit-sec at mit.edu
Interested in being more involved in GWAMIT? Have you attended or helped
plan a past GWAMIT activity and would like to become a member of the
Executive Board? Apply now for a GWAMIT Executive Board position for the
2013 term, from January to December 2013!
Positions available include:
- Executive Chair (2 positions)
- Membership Chair
- Publicity Chair
- Finance Chair
- Secretary
Before applying, please review the responsibilities and requirements of
each Executive Board position on the GWAMIT
website<https://sites.google.com/site/gwamitweb/about/gwamit-board-structure>,
then click here <http://bit.ly/TEJJLZ> to apply. Additionally, after
submitting your application, please email gwamit-sec at mit.edu to schedule a
brief, 1:1 interview with a current Executive Board member.
*2. GWAMIT Mentoring Program Committee Position Open (Respond NOW!)*
*When*: Monthly Dinner Meetings
*Contact*: Ricarose (ria at mit.edu) or Xuwen (xwzhu at mit.edu)
Interested in helping female graduate students connect to faculty and
alumni mentors? Excited about applying your technical and organizing skills
to creative projects? Come and join us at Mentoring Program Committee!
1. What is the Mentoring Program?
- A yearlong program: we match mentors and mentees during the summer,
and mentoring groups meet every month
- Three events during the year: kick-off dinner, spring social,
end-of-year reception
2. Open Positions include:
- Technical Lead: develop a matching script to automatically match
mentees and mentors and maintain member database
- Event Lead: design events to foster relationships between mentors and
mentees
- Communication Lead: maintain a monthly newsletter for the mentoring
program
- And more: we are open to any suggestions about positions/projects,
just let us know if you have ideas!
If you're interested or would like to know more details, please send an
email to Ricarose ria at mit.edu or Xuwen xwzhu at mit.edu as soon as possible.
We are having monthly dinner meetings, and you're welcome to join!
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*3. [TLL] Graduate Student Teaching Certificate Program (Registration Opens
Mon. Dec. 3, 9am)*
*When:* Registration Opens Monday, December 3, 9am
*Register:*
http://web.mit.edu/tll/programs-services/ta-certificate/index-ta-certificate.html
*Questions:* Leann Dobranski <leann at mit.edu>
During the Spring 2013 semester, The Teaching and Learning Lab will once
again offer a *Graduate Student Teaching Certificate Program*. This
workshop series is for students interested in developing their teaching
skills to support their teaching at MIT, as well as those who are planning
careers in academe. To earn a certificate, students must participate in 7
classroom workshops, one online session, and a videotaped teaching/lesson
presentation.
The *Program kicks off on Friday, February 8th*, with the first
workshop: Students
as Learners, You as Teacher. There will be four sections offered, with one
reserved for students in NON-science/engineering departments.
*SECTION meeting times:*
(1) 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. (for NON-sci/engg majors only)
(2) 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
(3) 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
(4) 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.
*SPRING 2013 Program Meeting Dates:*
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- Students as Learners, You as Teacher
<http://web.mit.edu/tll/programs-services/ta-certificate/index-ta-certificate.html#students>/
Friday, February 8th****
- Designing a Course and Constructing a
Syllabus<http://web.mit.edu/tll/programs-services/ta-certificate/index-ta-certificate.html#syllabus>
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Friday, February 22nd****
- Interactive Teaching & Active
Learning<http://web.mit.edu/tll/programs-services/ta-certificate/index-ta-certificate.html#interactive>/
Friday, March 8th****
- Planning and Presenting a
Lecture<http://web.mit.edu/tll/programs-services/ta-certificate/index-ta-certificate.html#lecture>
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Friday, March 22nd****
- Constructing Effective Assignments, Problem Sets & Exam Questions
<http://web.mit.edu/tll/programs-services/ta-certificate/index-ta-certificate.html#problems>/
Friday, April 5th****
- Teaching in a Multicultural
Classroom<http://web.mit.edu/tll/programs-services/ta-certificate/index-ta-certificate.html#multicultural>
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Friday, April 19th; Section time(s): noon-2:00 for ALL SECTIONS****
- Articulating Your Teaching
Philosophy<http://web.mit.edu/tll/programs-services/ta-certificate/index-ta-certificate.html#tps>
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Friday, May 3rd****
- Enhancing Learning with Educational
Technologies<http://web.mit.edu/tll/programs-services/ta-certificate/index-ta-certificate.html#blended>
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No physical class meeting. Readings and online activities will be
commingled with other workshops.****
- Videorecorded Microteaching
Session<http://web.mit.edu/tll/programs-services/ta-certificate/index-ta-certificate.html#consultation>
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Sessions will be scheduled during the Spring term, based on participants'
schedules.
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*4. [GSC] Negotiating Difficult Conversations with Your Advisor (Mon. Dec.
3, 6-7:30pm)*
*When:* Monday, December 3, 6-7:30pm
*Where:* 32-124
*RSVP:* Here<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHV5V3ZpeUtCTkJlaFJnM0ItcHZhMGc6MQ>
Join the Ombuds, REFS and trained mediators from around MIT to learn how to
manage negotiations and conflicts in advising and lab environments. Gain
confidence to have important but typically intimidating conversations with
your research advisor (expectations, authorship, internships etc). Walk
away with knowledge of the resources available to overcome issues not
solved through discussion.
Small group discussion and reception for one-on-one conversations follow.
Preference to Mid-Upper Year Graduate Students. Space is limited and
refreshments will be served! RSVP
here<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHV5V3ZpeUtCTkJlaFJnM0ItcHZhMGc6MQ>
*Event Led and Facilitated by:*
Toni Robinson: MIT Ombudsperson and Certified Mediator
Christy Anthony, Director, Office of Student Citizenship
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*Sponsor(s): *GSC Academics, Research, and Careers
For more information, please contact: GSC Academics, Research, and Careers (
gsc-arc at mit.edu)
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*5. [Spouses & Partners] Career Connect (Mon. Dec. 3, 7pm)*
*When:* Monday, December 3, 7pm
*Where:* Eastgate Penthouse
*RSVP:* Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/events/502946326391574/> or
email adbamartini at gmail.com
*Understanding the US work culture, plus resumes & cover letters: * Learn
about American work culture and how to behave and build relationships in a
new work environment. We’ll also cover resume basics and participate in an
interactive cover letter writing session. If you have a cover letter you
are ready to revise, you are welcome to bring it. Please print off the
cover letter with 3 or 4 lines of space between each line of text, so you
can cross things off and re-write them.
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*6. Feminist Pornography Event (Tues. Dec. 4, 8-9:30pm)*
*When: *Tuesday, December 4, 8-9:30pm
*Where:* 56-154
What *is* feminist pornography?
Why have so many feminists criticized pornography?
Could there be a feminist case made in support of pornography?
Come learn about the *contemporary feminist porn movement *and join us in a
discussion about how to look at the pornography debate through a *feminist*,
or even just a *sex-positive* lens.
Dinner provided!
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*7. [GECD] How to Negotiate an Academic Job Offer (Wed. Dec. 5, 3-4:30pm)*
*When:* Wednesday, December 5, 3-4:30pm
*Where:* 54-100
*Register: *http://bit.ly/QA3zdy
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You have been offered your dream job. Now you have to negotiate with your
future department/institution for the support you will need to set up your
new laboratory. Professors Troy Littleton and Markus Buehler will discuss
the do's and don'ts of How to Negotiate a Job Offer.
*Dr. Littleton* is Professor in the Dept of Biology, as well as in the Dept
of Brain & Cognitive Sciences at MIT. He received his MD and Ph.D.
from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX and completed his
postdoctoral training at the University of Wisconsin. In 2000, he joined
the faculty of the Department of Biology and the Picower Institute for
Learning and Memory at MIT. Dr. Littleton will talk about how to estimate
what it will take to run your lab.
*Dr. Buehler *is Associate Professor in the Dept of Civil and Environmental
Engineering at MIT, where he directs the Laboratory for Atomistic and
Molecular Mechanics (LAMM). He is the Director of the MIT-Germany Program,
Co-Director of the MIT Computation for Design and Optimization Program, and
leads the Mechanics and Materials Group in the Department of Civil and
Environmental Engineering. He has participated in faculty search committees
and will offer the hiring department's perspective in such negotiations.
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*8. Participate in the 2013 MIT Giving Tree (Label pickup until Thurs. Dec.
13)*
*When:* Pick up labels by December 13; Gifts due December 14
*Where:* Label pickup 4-104
*Questions:* mitgivingtree at mit.edu
Pick up gift label(s) from the Public Service Center's 4-104 office
from *Monday,
Nov. 19 through Thursday, Dec. 13. *
You will receive a gift label with the name and/or gender, age, and in most
cases, the gift request of the child. The label will also include the name
of the sponsoring agency. *Do not lose this label!* You will need to secure
it to your gift so that we can make sure it is given to the proper
child. *Please
wrap your gift* (unless otherwise indicated).
*Gift Drop-off Schedule and Locations*
Tuesday, Nov. 20 through Friday, Dec. 14 by 10 a.m.
Public Service Center location at *W20-549* (note the different drop-off
location)
The PSC is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday
If your child did not request a specific gift or you are having trouble
finding a specific gift, please buy a different age-appropriate gift. *The
suggested monetary range for gifts is $15-$25*. While you may be able to
afford more, please remember that most of these children will open their
gifts among one another, at their agencies. It may be difficult for a child
to receive a $15 gift while the child next to her receives a very expensive
gift. Please keep this in mind when making your purchase.
*Please note: we have been asked not to donate violence-themed toys, such
as toy weapons, war figures or war games.*
*Questions? Email mitgivingtree at mit.edu.*
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*9. Register for the 17th MIT European Career Fair (Deadline Sat. Dec. 15)*
*Registration:* www.euro-career.com
*Questions:* *candidate at euroclub.mit.edu*
Discover the many opportunities that companies, academic institutions and
non-profit organizations from Europe have to offer you at the 17th European
Career Fair at MIT. It is the largest career fair of its kind in the US
with more than 100 participating organizations and more than 5,000
registered candidates.
Take this opportunity to meet face to face and stand out from the crowd! By
registering for the event, you will become part of a searchable database
where employers can view your resume and schedule interviews even before
meeting you in person at the fair.
Take a look at the fair schedule:
*February 23 (Saturday)
*o Exhibits and presentations by companies and academic institutions
o Opportunity to present yourself and give your resume to employers
o About 50% of all interviews are scheduled at the fair
o Networking with employers and other candidates
*February 24 - 25 (Sunday & Monday)
*o Interviews for selected candidates
o Career development seminars
o Networking opportunities
*SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TODAY AT **www.euro-career.com**!
*The deadline for resume submission is Saturday, December 15, 2012. For
questions about registration, please email *candidate at euroclub.mit.edu*.
For regular updates, don't forget to follow us online at:
Facebook: *http://www.facebook.com/ECF.MIT*
Twitter: *http://twitter.com/ECFMIT*
LinkedIn: *http://linkd.in/ZTPERl*
ECF Blog: *http://ecfmit.wordpress.com*
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*10. [PEACE] Contribute to an MIT Diversity Summit Video!*
*Contact:* multicultural-exec at mit.edu
The new MIT PEACE (Programming for Education and Advocacy of Cross-cultural
Exchange) Board is putting together a video on MIT students’ thoughts and
experiences around diversity for the annual MIT Diversity Summit (see:
http://diversity.mit.edu/events/2013-01) on January 30, 2013. This summit
attracts students, faculty, and staff from across the Institute, including
President Reif himself.
One facet of the summit will be this video by PEACE to demonstrate
different students’ perspectives of diversity at MIT. In order to make this
video a reality, we need YOUR help! We want to hear YOUR input. This input
can be anything you want!
If you are interested in being in the video, please email us as soon as
possible to set up a time to meet for a few minutes to film. We are filming
from now through IAP, and the video will be shown at the Diversity Summit.
We are even available to stop by one of your regular general body meetings
and film students there.
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*11. [MASS-AWIS] Annual Winter Social and Holiday Party (Wed. Dec. 5, 6-9pm)
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*When:* Wednesday, December 5, 6-9pm
*Where: *The Burren, 247 Elm Street, Somerville
*Register:* http://www.acteva.com/go/mass-awis
Reconnect with fellow AWIS members and get to know new ones. Learn more
about the great events and outings we have planned for 2013!
Executive Board elections will also be held. Non-members are welcome to
attend and learn more about MASS-AWIS! Price of admission includes buffet
dinner and one drink ticket (beer/wine/soda).
Please bring 1-2 dozen of your favorite holiday cookies for our Cookie Swap
Dessert (nut free, please!)
Cost: $25 MASS-AWIS members, $25 members' guests, $40 non-members
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*12. [MASS-AWIS] Massachusetts Conference for Women (Thurs. Dec. 6)*
*When:* Thursday, December 6
*Where:* Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
*Register:* https://www.event-registration.biz/mawc/introduction.asp<http://mass-awis.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbcefb2a027401b0c06b3ce71&id=db4b352c3a&e=368144bb18>,
all MASS-AWIS members will receive $10 off registration when you enter the
code *MACP98.*
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The Massachusetts Conference for Women is the largest women’s conference in
the state, offering community and connection, information and inspiration,
motivation and momentum. This year's keynote speakers include Dr. Arianna
Huffington, president and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media
Group, Barbara Bradley Baekgaar, co-founder of Vera Bradley, and Dr. Brene
Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College
of Social Work, whose 2010 TED talk on vulnerability is one of the most
viewed TED talks on TED.com.
Go to http://www.maconferenceforwomen.org/<http://mass-awis.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbcefb2a027401b0c06b3ce71&id=9fbfe8efaf&e=368144bb18>
for
more information on the many other Keynote Speakers, Breakout Session
speakers, and Agenda.
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