[GWAMIT] Announcements - Week of 4/21/14

Mon Apr 21 00:57:49 EDT 2014

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Dear GWAMIT Members,

Happy Monday!

I hope you are enjoying this long week end. Thank you for participating to the Empowerment Conference; it was a great success and we are looking forward to organizing the next edition!

This week don't miss the Hackathon on Agriculture and food. You can find more information on all the events below.

If you have any events or announcements to share with the GWAMIT membership, please email us at gwamit-sec at mit.edu<mailto:gwamit-sec at mit.edu>.

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MIT:
1. [Spouses&Partners] Volunteer @ MIT Spouses&Partners (April-May)
2. Cambridge Science Festival @MIT museum (April 19th-27th)
3. Breaking Silence: A Community Response to Sexual Assault @ MIT (April 24th, 6:30pm)
4. HackFood+Ag (April 26th)
5. DreamIt Ventures: MIT Lunch & Learn Info Session (May 8th, 12:30-2pm)

Outside MIT:
6. Scientista: a Celebration of Women in Science (April-September)
7. [MASS AWIS] Alternative Careers in Science - Speed Networking Event (April 22nd, 6-9pm)
8. Sense About Science – applications for Ask for Evidence Workshop (April 23rd, 5:30pm)
9. [HGWISE] Meet-the-Investigator lunch at the Radcliffe Institute with Jill Mesirov and Benedict Gross (April 23rd, 12:30-1:45pm)
10. [HGWISE] Online presence workshop / creating a personal webpage (May 1st, 4-5pm)
11. [MASS AWIS] Health, Fitness & Wellness Panel:  Tips and Tricks for Health in a Busy Life (May 6th, 6-9pm)
12. DreamIt Ventures: WeWork South Station Informational Networking & Happy Hour (May 8th, 6-8pm)
13. [HGWISE] Info Course on Teaching-Focused Careers in Higher Education (May 21st, 10m-1:30pm)
14. Volunteer with GWIS at the 2014 USA Science and Engineering Festival (June 26th-29th)
15. DESERT LIFE: Field Studies of Art+Nature in the Southwest (August 9th-16th)

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1. [Spouses&Partners] Volunteer @ MIT Spouses&Partners
When: April-May 2014

Help MIT Spouses&Partners to advertise their events! The position takes about 30 minutes per week and will mainly consists of putting fliers around campus.
If interested email Adrielle at stap at med.mit.edu<mailto:stap at med.mit.edu>.

2. Cambridge Science Festival @MIT museum
When: April 19th-27th
Where: MIT museum

Throughout the Cambridge Science Festival, the MIT Museum in collaboration with the City of Cambridge, community organizations, schools, universities, and businesses hosts a range of performances, discussions, and workshops and activities.  Some of the events will focus on Space Day, Printing 3D Ships, and Science You Can Eat.

Admission throughout the festival is $10.00/adult and $5.00/youth, students, and seniors.

3. Breaking Silence: A Community Response to Sexual Assault @ MIT
When: Thursday, April 24th, 6:30pm
Where: PDR 1&2 (W-20)
RSVP: http://bit.ly/1njgPDb

Please join us for an opportunity to both discuss the problem of sexual assault at MIT, as well as to create a shared hope for the future.

All members of the MIT community are welcome to join Chancellor Cindy Barnhart in this conversation, which will include space to look forward to possible solutions, space to reflect, and space to just listen and observe.

Sponsored by Chancellor Barnhart, Violence Prevention & Response & MIT Chaplains

4.HackFood+Ag
When: Saturday, April 26th
Where: MIT

Collaborate on innovative new ideas for solutions to problems in four main areas:  Urban Agriculture, Food Waste, Financing Sustainable Food and Ag, and Local Food Systems. This free event will culminate in a 2-minute pitch to a panel of judges, after which over $5000 in prize money will be awarded! We have organized two panels on April 15th and April 23rd, where representatives from industry, startups, and local government will speak about some of the outstanding problems needing solutions.

The sponsors are: MIT Food and Agriculture Club, MIT Sloan Entrepreneurship & Innovation Club, MIT Sloan Net Impact Club, and MIT Sloan Happy Belly Club

5. DreamIt Ventures: MIT Lunch & Learn Info Session
When: Thursday, May 8th, 12:30-2pm
Where: E62-250, Sloan Business School
RSVP: http://dreamit.ticketleap.com/dreamitMIT/

DreamIt Ventures is a startup accelerator that invests in and works closely with exceptional teams to create high-growth potential businesses. They provide capital, coaching, a community of peers, a curriculum tailored to first-time founders, and connections that help these startups increase the likelihood of success.  They do this through 3 or 4-month long programs in New York, Philadelphia, Austin and Baltimore.

One of their managing partners, Elliot Menschik, will be coming to the Boston area Thursday, May 8th and will be holding a "Lunch and Learn" info session and a networking happy hour.  Elliot runs their healthcare arm and will speak to upcoming programs across all sectors as well as how their healthcare program builds on our standard program.
These programs run at all times of the year and applications can be found at www.dreamitventures.com/apply<http://www.dreamitventures.com/apply>.

Are you launching the next great tech company? DreamIt Ventures Managing Directors will be in Boston this May hosting a Lunch & Learn Series at MIT, as well as an *Informational Networking & Happy Hour* at WeWork South Station. Don't miss your opportunity to meet with our team and have your questions about DreamIt's programs and application process answered. http://bit.ly/1nYxBUg

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6. Scientista: a Celebration of Women in Science
When: ongoing April-September
Where: http://bit.ly/1igJJ3k

To celebrate the accomplishments of women in science and to inspire other women to follow in their footstep, the Scientista Foundation has partnered with Mettler Toledo and LabX Media to conduct a series of six interviews with influential North American scientists to highlight their achievements and contributions, and to ask them what advice they have for the next generation of scientific pioneers.

The interviews are hosted by "I F★cking Love Science" founder Elise Andrew, and will air the second week of every month from April through September. The first interview is now available at www.science-women.com<http://www.science-women.com/> and features Dr. Elodie Ghedin. Scientista is also providing our subscribers an exclusive opportunity to submit questions for the future interviewees. If your question is selected, it will be asked on air by Elise Andrew. To view the speaker lineup and submit a question, visit our special content page at http://bit.ly/1gt2DQt.

7. [MASS AWIS] Alternative Careers in Science: Speed Networking Event
When: Tuesday, April 22nd, 6:30-9pm
Where: BU School of Medicine, Hiebert Lounge, 72 East Concord St, Boston
Register: http://www.massawis.org/Apr2014event/AltCareerinSci

MASS AWIS  in conjunction with Boston University Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Cambridge Science Festival, presents a Speed Networking Event for Alternative Careers in Science.

This event is for women and men within the scientific community (from undergrads to early career levels) who are interested in exploring diverse career options in science. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with 10-15 experienced individuals who will give insight into their chosen professions. The event will be held in a speed-networking fashion with participants switching tables every 15 minutes for a total of 5 sessions. Please note this is not a career fair.

Career areas: Consulting, Patent Law, Research & Development, Technology Transfer, Publishing/Medical Writing, Academia, Business Development, Competitive Intelligence, Teaching, Medical Science Liaison, Sales and Human Resources.

Agenda:
6:30-7:00 pm  Registration and refreshments
7:00-7:15 pm  Introduction of Evening
7:15-8:30 pm  Speed Networking (five 15 min sessions)
8:30-9:00 pm  General Networking and Desserts

General Admission $30 • MASS AWIS members $15, BU affiliates free

Register at http://www.massawis.org/Apr2014event/AltCareerinSci.

8. Sense About Science – applications for Ask for Evidence Workshop
When: Wednesday, April 23rd, 5:30pm
Where: Emerson College, Boston

Do you think it is important for good science and evidence to be communicated to the public? What can be done to address scientific misconceptions and misinformation? Journalists and scientists will share insights on working with the media.We will share case studies and experiences of people Asking for Evidence behind claims in policy, media and advertising.

This free evening event runs from 5.30 to 7.30pm and includes pizza served in the break. It's open to everyone: the public, students, communicators, early career researchers, scientists, engineers and medics.

9. [HGWISE] Meet-the-Investigator lunch at the Radcliffe Institute with Jill Mesirov and Benedict Gross
When: Wednesday, April 23, 12:30-1:45pm
Where: Sheerr Room, on the first floor of Fay House (10 Garden Street), Radcliffe Institute
RSVP: ventures at radcliffe.harvard.edu<mailto:ventures at radcliffe.harvard.edu>

This Wednesday, we will be having lunch with Jill Mesirov, associate director and chief informatics officer at the Broad Institute, and, Benedict Gross, George Vasmer Leverett Professor of Mathematics, Harvard College Professor, Acting, Chair of the Department of Mathematics, and former Dean of Harvard College.

10. [HGWISE] Online presence workshop / creating a personal webpage
When: Thursday, May 1st, 4-5pm
Where: Ballard Room, 5th floor, Countway, Longwood, Harvard
RSVP: http://bit.ly/1tqtaqD

Want to create or improve your online presence?
Get introduced to various free and affordable resources available through Harvard and beyond that will allow you to make your own online profile, personal webpage, and more.
We will be emphasizing web builder tools that do not require any coding so no coding knowledge required! Feel free to bring your laptops.

RSVPs appreciated: http://bit.ly/1tqtaqD

11. [MASS AWIS] Health, Fitness & Wellness Panel:  Tips and Tricks for Health in a Busy Life
When: Tuesday, May 6th, 6-9pm
Where: Yellowstone Room, Broad Institute, 7 Cambridge Center, Cambridge
Register: http://bit.ly/1mqi6FZ

The event will include the following:
No excuses!  How to fit your workout into any schedule, by Bethany Bracken, Ph.D. - Certified fitness instructor and scientist;
A moment of mindfulness, by Laura Carmen Arena, Ed.M., M.T.S. - Yoga and meditation teacher, contemplative writer and artist;
K-2 – the missing vitamin? Important for teeth, bones, and heart, by Rosalind Michahelles, D.Soc. - Certified holistic health counselor;
True or false? The stubborn myths of nutrition and fitness, by Beth Kaufman, Ph.D. - Member engagement director, YMCA of greater Boston

Agenda:
6-6:30 pm: Light dinner and networking
6:30-7:30 pm: Speaker presentations
7:30-8:30 pm: Panel discussion and questions

Register at http://bit.ly/1mqi6FZ. before April 29th for a chance to win a Starbucks gift-card,

MASS AWIS members and Broad Affiliates $10 · Non-members $20

12. DreamIt Ventures: WeWork South Station Informational Networking & Happy Hour
When: Thursday, May 8th, 6-8pm
Where:  WeWork South Station, 175 Atlantic Avenue, Boston
RSVP:  http://dreamit.ticketleap.com/dreamitBoston/

DreamIt Ventures is a startup accelerator that invests in and works closely with exceptional teams to create high-growth potential businesses. They provide capital, coaching, a community of peers, a curriculum tailored to first-time founders, and connections that help these startups increase the likelihood of success.  They do this through 3 or 4-month long programs in New York, Philadelphia, Austin and Baltimore.

One of their managing partners, Elliot Menschik, will be coming to the Boston area Thursday, May 8th and will be holding a "Lunch and Learn" info session and a networking happy hour.  Elliot runs their healthcare arm and will speak to upcoming programs across all sectors as well as how their healthcare program builds on our standard program.
These programs run at all times of the year and applications can be found at www.dreamitventures.com/apply.

Are you launching the next great tech company? DreamIt Ventures Managing Directors will be in Boston this May hosting a Lunch & Learn Series at MIT, as well as an *Informational Networking & Happy Hour* at WeWork South Station. Don't miss your opportunity to meet with our team and have your questions about DreamIt's programs and application process answered. http://bit.ly/1nYxBUg

13. [HGWISE] Info Course on Teaching-Focused Careers in Higher Education
When: Wednesday, May 21st, 10m-1:30pm
Where: Location TBA

Have you ever thought about pursuing a teaching focused career, but aren't sure about your options?  If so, we're pleased to bring to your attention a new non-credit Info-course that will be offered later this spring, Teaching Focused Careers in Higher Education.

To learn more, please visit the following website: http://bit.ly/1hR9i7a or contact Emily Gleason emily_gleasson at hms.harvard.edu<mailto:emily_gleasson at hms.harvard.edu> or Jennifer Long Jennifer_long at hms.harvard.edu<mailto:Jennifer_long at hms.harvard.edu>.

14. Volunteer with GWIS at the 2014 USA Science and Engineering Festival
When: June 26th-29th
Where: Washington, DC.
Application deadline: Monday, April 21,
Info & Volunteering: http://bit.ly/1lr0Lv4

Inspire future generations of scientists and spread the word about GWIS to teachers and parents. GWIS is a sponsor of the 2014 USA Science and Engineering Festival to be held April 24-27, 2014 in Washington, DC. http://www.usasciencefestival.org/

Please consider volunteering to help with the GWIS experiment demonstration booth during the Festival. Volunteers will be performing DNA extractions; explaining how DNA works; and, importantly, serving as role models to future scientists and talking to teachers and parents about GWIS! The Festival takes place April 24-27, 2014. GWIS will have two side-by-side booths, and we'll need between 3-5 volunteers to man each booth (6-10 people total) at all times, including set-up and during festival hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. GWIS will be providing room and board in the form of hotel rooms and lodgings with Omicron members. Some travel expenses will also be covered.

If interested in learning more or volunteering, please visit http://bit.ly/1lr0Lv4.

15. DESERT LIFE: Field Studies of Art+Nature in the Southwest
When: August 9th-16th
Deadline: July 21st
Info and registration: http://www.artbiocollaborative.com/desert-life

Discover the unique beauty of the desert in this one-of-a-kind artistic journey through white sand dunes, black lava rock, underground caverns, and mountain and landscapes of West Texas and New Mexico.

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