[GWAMIT] Announcements - Week of 3/10/14

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Dear GWAMIT Members,

Happy Monday! This week, the division for Student Life is looking for feedback on Margaret Cheney Room and on women's experiences here at MIT. You can find more information 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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 IN BRIEF
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MIT:
1. Focus Groups on Cheney Room (March 10th-21st)
2. Facing up to Difficult Diseases (March 11th, 6-7:3pm)
3. The Art and Science of Solar Lights with Olafur Eliasson (March 14th, 5-8pm)
4. Ice Hockey Clinic (March 14th, 7-9pm)
5. MIT Hacking Medicine's Healthcare's Grand Hackfest (March 14th-16th)
6. Cloth Pad Sewing Workshop (March 15th, 1-4pm)
7. [MIT SWE] Volunteer at Science Saturdays (March 15th, 2-4pm)
8. MIT Global Startup Workshop 2014 (March 24th-26th)
9. Cambridge Science Festival @MIT museum (April 19th-27th)

Outside MIT:
10. Women in Consulting (April 11th, 10-3:30pm)
11. Women Empowered in STEM 2014 (April 19th, 9:45–6pm)
12. [MASS AWIS] Alternative Careers in Science (April 22nd, 6-9pm)

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. Focus Groups on Cheney Room
When: March 10th-21st
Where: Margaret Cheney Room room 3-310
Sign up: http://bit.ly/1gk6sqt

The Division for Student Life is looking for feedback on the Margaret Cheney Room (a women's only space in room 3-310) as well as women's experiences here at MIT.  There will be focus groups for graduate women as well as undergraduate women throughout the next two weeks, beginning the week of March 10th. Pizza and drinks available!

First come, first serve for participant sign-up. Confidentiality will be assured. To sign up, please click on the link http://bit.ly/1gk6sqt. Many thanks!

2. Facing up to Difficult Diseases
When: Monday, March 11th, 6-7:30pm
Where: MIT Museum

Inside Cambridge Biotechnology is a new series of events that will allow you meet leaders from new and established Cambridge biotechnologies, and learn about the focus and potential impacts of their company’s research. In this talk, Dr. Scangos , CEO of Biogen IDEC ,will speak about the impact drug company research may have on difficult-to-cure diseases.

Entrance is $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.

3. The Art and Science of Solar Lights with Olafur Eliasson
When: Friday, March 14th, 5-8pm
Where: MIT Museum

Explore the beauty, function, and potential of solar lights in this evening program of discussions with MIT scientists and artist Olafur Eliasson, recipient of the 2014 MIT McDermott Award.

The event is presented in collaboration with the MIT Center for Arts, Science, and Technology.

4. Ice Hockey Clinic
When: Friday, March 14th, 7-9pm
Where: Johnson Ice Rink, Z-Center (membership or day pass required)
More info: http://bit.ly/1h1NLf8
Sign up: http://bit.ly/1cdBdfS
Contact: club-hockey-officers at mit.edu<mailto:club-hockey-officers at mit.edu>

Wish you had a little more ice time to practice, and some tips to develop your skills? Looking for some specialized goalie training with our specialized goalie coach? Here's your opportunity to get world-class coaching and some extra ice time. You will do drills to work on basic skills, team play, and develop game situational awareness

The event is meant for beginner and intermediate hockey players looking to improve their skills with top-notch coaches and get some extra ice time.

The cost is $20/person or 2 for $30 (either bring a friend and pay together or pay for both sessions at the first clinic).

5. MIT Hacking Medicine's Healthcare's Grand Hackfest
When: March 14th-16th
Where: Stata Center & MIT Media Lab
More info: http://grandhackfest.wordpress.com/

The Kauffman Foundation in collaboration with MIT H at cking Medicine will be kicking off THE Hackathon of all hackathons in healthcare this March!

This event is focused on pioneering healthcare’s greatest innovations. We will be partnering with industry’s leading organizations to accelerate breakthrough ideas. The event will have varied tracks (diabetes, Hospital IT, telehealth, resource-constrained setting) focused around healthcare’s toughest pain points.

Event open to students, entrepreneurs, designers, engineers, and healthcare professionals.

6. Cloth Pad Sewing Workshop
When: Saturday, March 15th, 1-4pm
Where: East Campus - Talbot Lounge

Stop by to sew your own reusable cloth pads, make heating pads, and learn more about different menstrual product options that may be friendlier to the environment, your body, and your wallet!

People of all genders, ages, and affiliation are welcome!

7. [MIT SWE] Volunteer at Science Saturdays
When: Saturday, March 15th, 2-4pm
Contact: Connie Liu, conniekliu95 at gmail.com<mailto:conniekliu95 at gmail.com>

Science Saturdays is a weekend program designed to bring fun science activities and demonstrations to libraries throughout Boston. From building electric motors to holding miniature "crime scene" investigations, Science Saturdays accommodates a wide range of topics through lots of science fun.

Organized in a booth-style, students are welcome to explore any of the activity booths and find out what is most interesting to them. Young scientists are able to discover the wonders of science in an informal setting that is fun and educational!

8. MIT Global Startup Workshop 2014
When: March 24th-26th
Where: Marrakech, Morocco
Contact: shailesh at mit.edu<mailto:shailesh at mit.edu>

Looking for something unique to do over spring break? In Morocco?! GSW is MIT's leading student-run global entrepreneurship conference.
Mingle with 350+ students and entrepreneurs from around the world! 3 days of exciting panels, keynote speakers, networking receptions, and a Moroccan gala dinner!

Special attractive reduced registration rate for MIT.

9. 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, Science You Can Eat!

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

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10. Women in Consulting
When: Friday, April 11th, 10-3:30pm
Apply by: Monday, March 17th  to OWGrecruiting at oliverwyman.com<mailto:OWGrecruiting at oliverwyman.com>
Where: 200 Clarendon Street, 12th floor, Boston (The Hancock Tower)

Join Oliver Wyman and NERA Economic Consulting to discover more about the exciting career opportunities available for women in consulting.
Meet female partners and consultants to learn more about the firms, pick up tips for the interview process, network, and find out how you could make an impact at Oliver Wyman Group.

To apply to attend the event, please submit your resume and unofficial transcript along with your statement of interest to OWGrecruiting at oliverwyman.com<mailto:OWGrecruiting at oliverwyman.com>. Please, use the subject RSVP: Women in Consulting in your email.

This event is open to 2015 and 2016 graduate only.

11. Women Empowered in STEM 2014 - weSTEM
When: Saturday, April 19th, 9:45–6pm
Where: Hotel and Conference Center at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign
More Info: http://westemillinois.com<http://westemillinois.com/>
Contact: sknoll2 at illinois.edu<mailto:sknoll2 at illinois.edu>
Apply for Support: http://bit.ly/1fiMNGQ <http://bit.ly/1fiMNGQ%C2%A0>

The 2014 weSTEM conference will contain two keynote lectures, dual-track session talks, break-out discussion forums, and social networking sessions. The event is open to female graduate students around the country.

Financial support to attend weSTEM 2014 will be offered to up to 20 students. Funding decisions will be made based on the application for attendance, available at http://bit.ly/1fiMNGQ.

All students (undergraduate and graduate) in STEM programs are invited to apply.

12. [MASS AWIS] Alternative Careers in Science - Speed Networking Event
When: Tuesday, April 22nd, 6-9pm
Where: BU School of Medicine, Hiebert Lounge, 72 East Concord St, Boston
Register: http://bit.ly/1kGHY1S

This event is for men and women 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.

The main career areas will be consulting, patent law, research & development, technology transfer, publishing/medical writing, academia, business development, competitive intelligence, teaching, medical science liaison, sales and human resources.

General Admission $30, MASS AWIS members $15.

Register before April 8th for a chance to win a Starbucks gift-card.

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