[GWAMIT] 2012 Fall Leadership Conference (November 5-8, RSVP Open Now!)

[GWAMIT]

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Dear GWAMIT,

We are pleased to extend an invitation to the Graduate Women at MIT
(GWAMIT) Fall Leadership Conference (November 5- 8).

This year’s GWAMIT Leadership Conference theme focuses on leadership skills
needed to “Take Charge” of your future through exciting panels, talks, and
workshops with leaders in both academia and industry. Each event focuses on
a unique aspect of leadership and will help participants foster the
necessary skill sets for success.

Registration is now open on the conference webpage. (RSVP soon below -
event capacity is limited!)

*When:* November 5 - 8 (events detailed below)

*Where:* MIT Campus <http://whereis.mit.edu/>

*Info and RSVP:* leadership.gwamit.org

*Contact:* gwamit-leadership at mit.edu

Please help us spread the word to your network – ALL are welcome!

Thank you for your continued support and hope to see you at this year’s
GWAMIT Leadership Conference!

Best regards,

on behalf of GWAMIT Exec

gwamit-exec at mit.edu

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GWAMIT Fall 2012 Leadership Conference Full Events Schedule

*Info and RSVP:* leadership.gwamit.org

*Contact:* gwamit-leadership at mit.edu

Click here for: Full
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Keynote
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Events include:

*Keynote: Take Charge of Your Vision* - Assume leadership to turn your
vision into a reality.

*When:* Monday, Nov. 5th, 5:30-6:30 PM, Reception to follow

*Where:* MIT 32-155 <http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=32>

*Speaker:* Carley Roney, Founder and CEO of TheKnot/XO Group

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*Look Like a Leader* - Present yourself effectively and develop your
personal brand.

*When:* Wednesday, Nov. 7th, 12:00-1:30 PM, Lunch will be served.

*Where:* 6-104 <http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=6> (Chipman Room)

*Speaker:* Dr. Erika Ebbel Angle, CEO Counterpoint Health Solutions and
Science from Scientists, and former Miss Massachusetts 2004.

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*Leadership in Academia and Industry Panel* - Learn how to lead in academia
or industry from a panel of successful women.

*When:* Wednesday, Nov. 7th, 5:00-6:30pm, Reception to follow.

*Where:* Whitehead Institute Auditorium <http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=L13>

*Panelists:*  Sara Seager, Afarin Bellasario, Nancy Levy, and Andrea
Schievella (successful women in academia, industry, and startups)

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*Build Your Dream Team* - Develop the skills and approaches required for
managing global teams.

*When:* Thursday Nov. 8th, 12:00-1:30pm, Lunch served promptly before  noon.

*Where:* 32-G449 <http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=32> (Stata Kiva Room)

*Speaker:* Dr. Danielle Merfeld, Technology Director, GE Global Research

*EVENT SPONSORED BY GE*

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*Become an Innovator* - Conceive, develop, market, and distribute your
innovative ideas.

*When:* Thursday Nov. 8th, 5:00-6:30 PM, Reception to follow.

*Where:* 32-G449 <http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=32> (Stata Kiva Room)

*Speaker:* MIT Prof. Neri Oxman

*EVENT SPONSORED BY LEMELSON-MIT*

 **If you would be able to help setup, cleanup or take photographs at an

event, please email gwamit-leadership at mit.edu**


*Conference Sponsors:* Lemelson-MIT, MIT Division of Student Life, MIT
Graduate Student Council (GSC), Office of the Dean for Graduate Education
(ODGE/Grad Friendly), General Electric Corporation, MIT School of
Engineering, and the MIT School of Science.


Click here for: Full
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Keynote
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