[GWAMIT] Announcements 3/26/12

[GWAMIT]

Dear GWAMIT Members,


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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. Interested in getting more involved with GWAMIT?
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2. Women Take the Reel Film Festival Closing Night: "The Hurt Locker" and
"Weapon of War" (Sat. Mar. 31, 3pm and 5:30pm)
3. Robin Chase: Innovating with Excess Capacity to Achieve Speed and Scale
(Wed. Apr. 4, 5:30pm)
4. Women at MIT Forum - Conversations You Can't Have On-Campus: Being a Woman
at MIT (Fri. Apr. 6, 6-8pm; Sat. Apr. 7 9am-5pm)
5. GWIS Movie Outing: "Losing Control" (Sat. Apr. 7, 3:30pm)
6. 5th CSAIL IAP Women Networking Event (Tues. Apr. 10, 5-7pm; RSVP by Mar.
30)
7. MIT WGS Screening of "Gun Hill Road" (Fri. Apr. 20, 7pm)
8. Study on Service Utilization for Survivors of Sexual Violence,
Relationship Abuse, Stalking, or Harassment

*Outside MIT:*
9. [Harvard] The Feminist Classroom Workshop (Fri. Mar. 30, 12-5pm)
10. Boston Python Workshop (Fri. Mar. 30 6pm-9pm and Sat. Mar. 31
9:30am-4:30pm)
11. [Harvard] Radcliffe Institute "Meet-the-Investigator" Lunch (Tues. Apr.
3, 12:30-1:30pm)
12. [Fenway Health] Community Summit: Empowerment and Violence Prevention
for Social Change (Fri. Apr. 6, 9am-4:30pm; register by Mar. 30)
13. [Harvard] Self-Assembly Science Week Call for Volunteers (Apr. 12-14)
14. [Museum of Science] Inspiring Minds: Meet Women in Science (Apr. 26-28)

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

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*1. **Interested in getting more involved with GWAMIT? *
*Contact:* gwamit-sec at mit.edu

Did you enjoy the Empowerment Conference? Would you like to help us plan
future events? Would you like to help GWAMIT advertise, advocate, or stay
organized?  Are you interested in being a liaison between your department
and GWAMIT?

We are looking for members to help with our Women's Welcome Lunch, Fall
Leadership Conference, Mentoring Program, and more. To get more
information, please email gwamit-sec at mit.edu and plan to attend the GWAMIT
General Board Meeting on April 10th (more details to come).

We hope to see you soon!
-The GWAMIT Executive Board

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*2. Women Take the Reel Film Festival Closing Night: "The Hurt Locker" and
"Weapon of War" (Sat. Mar. 31, 3pm and 5:30pm)*
*When:* Saturday, March 31, "The Hurt Locker" at 3pm and "Weapon of War" at
5:30pm
*Where:* 6-120

THE HURT LOCKER is a riveting, suspenseful portrait of the courage under
fire of the military’s unrecognized heroes: the technicians of a bomb squad
who volunteer to challenge the odds and save lives doing one of the world’s
most dangerous jobs. Three members of the Army’s elite Explosive Ordnance
Disposal (EOD) squad battle insurgents and one another as they search for
and disarm a wave of roadside bombs on the streets of Baghdad-in order
to try and make the city a safer place for Iraqis and Americans alike.
Their mission is clear-protect and save-but it’s anything but easy, as the
margin of error when defusing a war-zone bomb is zero. This thrilling and
heart-pounding look at the psychology of bomb technicians and the effects
of risk and danger on the human psyche is a fictional tale inspired by real
events by journalists and screenwriter Mark Boal, who was embedded with a
special bomb unit in Iraq. In Iraq, it is Soldier vernacular to speak of
explosions as sending you to “the hurt locker.” 131 minutes.

In no other country has sexual violence matched the scale of brutality
reached in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). During nearly two
decades of conflicts between rebels and government forces, an estimated
150,000 Congolese women and girls fell victim to mass rape. That figure
continues to rise.  WEAPON OF WAR, an award-winning film honored by Amnesty
International, journeys to the heart of this crisis, where we meet its
perpetrators. In personal interviews, soldiers and former combatants
provide openhearted but shocking testimony about rape in the DRC. Despite
differing views on causes or criminal status, all reveal how years of
conflict, as well as discrimination against women, have normalized brutal
sexual violence. We also see former rapists struggling to change their own
or others’ behavior, and reintegrate into their communities. 59 minutes.
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*3. Robin Chase: Innovating with Excess Capacity to Achieve Speed and Scale
(Wed. Apr. 4, 5:30pm)*
*When:* Wednesday, April 4, 5:30pm
*Where: *32-123

The Transportation at MIT initiative and the MIT Transportation Club are
pleased to present a talk by transportation innovator and entrepreneur (and
MIT alumna) Robin Chase.  Robin Chase is founder and CEO of GoLoco, an
online ridesharing community. She also founded and leads Meadow Networks, a
consulting firm that advises city, state, and federal government agencies
about wireless applications in the transportation sector, and impacts on
innovation and economic development. Robin is also founder and former CEO
of Zipcar, the largest car sharing company in the world. She is on the
Board of the World Resources Institute, the US Secretary of Commerce’s
National Advisory Committee for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and the US
Department of Transportation’s Intelligent Transportation Systems Program
Advisory Committee. She served on the World Economic Forum Future of
Transportation Council, the Massachusetts Governor’s Transportation
transition team, and the Boston Mayor’s Wireless Task Force.

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In 2009, she was included in the Time 100 Most Influential People. Robin
lectures widely, has been frequently featured in the major media, and has
received many awards in the areas of innovation, design, and environment.
Robin graduated from Wellesley College and MIT’s Sloan School of
Management, and was a Harvard University Loeb Fellow
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*4. Women at MIT Forum - Conversations You Can't Have On-Campus: Being a Woman
at MIT (Fri. Apr. 6, 6-8pm; Sat. Apr. 7 9am-5pm)*
*When:* Friday, April 6, 6-8pm; Saturday, April 7, 9am-5pm
*Where:* Friday: R&D Common; Saturday: Sloan School (E62)
*Apply: *http://studentlife.mit.edu/women/programs/retreatapp

This retreat aims to bring together a diverse array of women students from
across the Institute to start to unpack what it means to be a woman at MIT,
and specifically for participants to:

   - Engage in honest conversation about the opportunities and challenges
   they face
   - Discuss the stereotypes, expected behaviors, and social norms they
   encounter
   - Reflect on what it means to live as your genuine self
   - Forge relationships with new individuals, including peers, faculty,
   and staff
   - Build community based off of mutual respect

This retreat starts with a* **dinner on Friday, April 6 from 6pm to 8pm* to
be held in R&D Common, Stata Center. Dinner will begin with a Keynote
Address from Professor Evelyn Wang, focused specifically on her experiences
as an MIT student and her challenges both personal and academic.  From
there students will have the opportunity to interact with faculty and staff
seated throughout the venue.*
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The main portion of the retreat continues on *Saturday, April 7 from 9am to
5pm* at the Sloan School, E62, with a series of open forum discussions,
break out sessions, and one-on-one conversations.  We will be focusing in
on the majority of the bullet-points listed above throughout the day.  We
look forward to your potential involvement!
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*5. GWIS Movie Outing: "Losing Control" (Sat. Apr. 7, 3:30pm)*
*When:* Saturday, April 7, discussion at 3:30pm, screening at 4:30pm
*Where: *Discussion TBA; Movie at Kendall Square Landmark Theater
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Join other MIT alumni and students for a showing of the movie "Losing
Control", an award-winning comedy about a biochemist trying to apply
scientific methods to prove her boyfriend is "The One".Before the movie
screening, you will have a chance to meet the filmmaker, Dr. Valerie Weiss,
who will discuss her Harvard grad school experience and inspiration for
this film.

More information and tickets:
http://boston.alumclub.mit.edu/s/1314/clubs-classes-interior.aspx?sid=1314&gid=10&pgid=6890&content_id=10806



*6. 5th CSAIL IAP Women Networking Event (Tues. Apr. 10, 5-7pm; RSVP by
Mar. 30)*

*When:* Tuesday, April 10, 5-7pm

*Where: *Microsoft Research New England, 1 Memorial Drive, Cambridge

*RSVP: *To arunaj at csail.mit.edu by March 30


 Spend time with other women students, colleagues and women from industry.
Women students, colleagues and our industry affiliates are invited to enjoy
an evening of networking, including an industry Q&A round table featuring
successful local women.  Discussions will include their individual
journeys, the challenges they have faced, the challenges and opportunities
for women in computer science and information technology, and lessons
learned.  Panelists include:

Jennifer Chayes, Distinguished Scientist and Managing Director of Microsoft
Research New England
Andrea Knight, Senior Compiler Engineer, MediaTek
Shilpa Lawande, VP Software Engineering, Vertica, an HP Company
Lisa Schlosser, Vice President and CTO, Content Marketplace, Thompson
Reuters
Xiaojing Li, Research Engineer, Akamai


*7. MIT WGS Screening of "Gun Hill Road" (Fri. Apr. 20, 7pm)*
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After three years in prison, Enrique returns home to the Bronx to find the
world he knew has changed. His wife, Angela, struggles to hide an emotional
affair, and his teenage son, Michael, explores a sexual transformation well
beyond Enrique's grasp and understanding.

Unable to accept his child, Enrique clings to his masculine ideals while
Angela attempts to hold the family together by protecting Michael. Still
under the watchful eye of his parole officer, Enrique must become the
father he needs to be or, once again, risk losing his family and freedom.

Can a father's fierce love for his family overcome his street-hardened
ideas about manhood and end the vicious cycle controlling his life?
Writer/director Rashaad Ernesto Green's first feature film is an intricate
portrait of a family divided told with sensitivity, gentle humor, and a
deep understanding of the environment that shapes its people.

Q&A with director Rashaad Green to follow. Cosponsored by: LBGT at mit,
Student Activities Office/ Office of Multicultural Programs, Office of
Minority Education (OME), La Casa and the Gender Fluidity Group


*8. Study on Service Utilization for Survivors of Sexual Violence,
Relationship Abuse, Stalking, or Harassment
Contact: *Kelley Adams at adam at med.mit.edu or (617) 253-1318


 This study will examine the service utilization pathways survivors of
sexual violence, relationship abuse, stalking or harassment take following
an incident at the institution. Specifically, I'm interviewing survivors
about what services they have used on and off campus, their experiences
with those services, recommendations for improvement, and on what it's like
to be a survivor of violence or abuse at MIT. The information obtained
through the study will be used to improve services at MIT, and measures
have been built into the study design to ensure participants'
confidentiality.



One of the eligibility criteria is a connection to MIT, but this is
defined loosely: employees, students, post-docs, researchers, spouses of
any of the above, etc. all fall into this category.
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*9. [Harvard] The Feminist Classroom Workshop (Fri. Mar. 30, 12-5pm)*

*When:* Friday, March 30, 12:00-5:00pm

*Where: *The Thompson Room, Barker Center, Harvard University

*Registration: *wgs at fas.harvard.edu


 A half-day conference and workshop for graduate students developing a
professional teaching profile in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies.


   - Workshop a syllabus that you are developing for job applications or
   for a course proposal
   - Get tips on incorporating topics in women’s, gender, and sexuality
   studies into your teaching from experienced and award-winning feminist
   professors
   - Engage with feminist theoretical perspectives on the practice and
   objectives of university teaching
   - Network with students and faculty in women’s, gender, and
   sexuality studies from the Boston area

This event is free and open to graduate students from any department at
Harvard and any graduate program at Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies
member institutions (BC, BU, Brandeis, Harvard, MIT, Northeastern, Simmons,
Tufts and UMass Boston). *REGISTRATION REQUIRED *

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*10. **Boston Python Workshop (Fri. Mar. 30 6pm-9pm and Sat. Mar. 31
9:30am-4:30pm)*
*When*: Friday, March 30th, 6pm-9pm, and Saturday, March 31st, 9:30am-4:30pm
*Where*: MIT, room 4-237
*RSVP*: http://meetup.bostonpython.com/events/56754812/

Learn to program at the Boston Python Workshop, March 30th & 31st at MIT.

The Boston Python Workshop is a free, weekend-long introductory programming
event for women using the Python programming language. No prior programming
experience is required! Learn and practice programming fundamentals through
fun projects like building a Twitter client and cheating at Words with
Friends. The workshop is run by women from the Boston programming and open
source communities.

On Friday evening you'll set up your development environment and start
learning Python through a self-directed tutorial and online practice
problems.  On Saturday we'll spend the morning on a lecture-based
introduction to the language, taking breaks to practice concepts on
bite-sized exercises. In the afternoon we'll break out into groups to
practice Python through short projects on a variety of fun and practical
topics.

You must be able to attend both days of the workshop to participate.



*11. [Harvard] Radcliffe Institute "Meet-the-Investigator" Lunch (Tues.
Apr. 3, 12:30-1:30pm)*

*When:* Tuesday, April 3, 12:30-1:30pm

*Where:* Conference Room 112, Radcliffe Gym, Harvard

*RSVP:* ventures at radcliffe.edu


The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study will host our first
“Meet-the-Investigator” lunch of the semester on *Tuesday, April 3, 2012, *and
we would be delighted if you could attend.  These lunches provide a special
opportunity for undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students to
engage dual-career faculty couples in open, informal discussions about
their research and work–life balance.

The upcoming event will feature faculty from Harvard’s School of
Engineering and Applied Sciences:  *Evelyn L.
Hu*<http://www.seas.harvard.edu/directory/ehu>
, Gordon McKay Professor of Applied Physics and of Electrical Engineering
and Area Dean for Electrical Engineering, and *David R.
Clarke*<http://www.seas.harvard.edu/faculty-research/people/new-appointments/david-clarke>,
Gordon
McKay Professor of Materials.

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*12. [Fenway Health] Community Summit: Empowerment and Violence Prevention
for Social Change (Fri. Apr. 6, 9am-4:30pm; register by Mar. 30)*

*When:* Friday, April 6, 9am-4:30pm

*Where: *Fenway Health, 1340 Boylston St, Boston

*Register:* http://www.fenwayhealth.org/site/Calendar/2055033703 by March 30


Join us for a day of exploration, discussion, and empowerment to prevent
violence in our community, featuring workshops including:****

   - Consent is Sexy: Improving Relationship Communication -  Betsy’s
   Friends, Simmons College****
   - Building Resilience -  Eleanor Chin, Clarity Partners Coaching and
   Consulting****
   - Take Control: Self-Defense Techniques - IMPACT Boston****
   - Creating a Culture without Domestic Violence - The Network- La Red****
   - The Power of Poetry- Ashley-Rose Salomon and ARTOVOTION****

This event is free, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.  Please
wear comfortable clothing in order to participate in active workshops.

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*13. [Harvard] Self-Assembly Science Week Call for Volunteers (Apr. 12-14)*

*Contact:* tfeldman at fas.harvard.edu

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The theme of the inaugural Harvard Science Week is Self-Assembly, and the
planning team is currently in search of coordinators and volunteers to help
plan specific events for this initiative.  For more information, contact
Ted Feldman at the address listed above.



*14. [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!


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