[GWAMIT] Announcements - Week of 1/26/2015

[GWAMIT]

Dear GW at MIT Members,

Happy Monday! 

I hope you are ready for the storm! Find all the information about upcoming events below.

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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GW at MIT:
1. Apply to organize the 2014 GWAMIT Empowerment Conference!

MIT:
2. Advancing Toward the Equality of Women and Men (Tuesday January 27th & Thursday January 29th - 7:00-9:00 PM)
3. Women in STEM (Tuesday, January 27th 3-4:30PM)
4. Institute Diversity Summit 2015:  Advancing a Respectful and Caring Community (On Thursdays, from January 29th to February 5th)
5. [SWIM] Breaking the Mold Conference Tickets On Sale – 25% Early Bird Discount! (Friday, Feb 6, 8am-7pm)

Outside MIT:
6. CarrerWISE resilience training program
7. Massachusetts Clean Energy Center - Women's Clean Energy Intern Social (January 29th 5,30pm-7,30pm)
8. Harvard Entertainment & Media Club Conference (Friday, January 30, 9:00am-5:00pm)
9. Growald Family Fund - Summer Internship Opportunities (Deadline: February 16)
10. [MASS AWIS] Navigating Your Job Search - Advice from Human Resources and Recruiters (Wednesday February 25th)
11. Institute for Women’s Policy Research - Internship opportunities (Deadline: February 28, 2015)
12. New England Diversity Council - Women in Leadership Symposium, Women of Vision: Leading Transformation in the Workplace (March 24, 8:30AM-11:30AM)
13. Communicating Science Workshop 2015 (Thursday, June 18th through Saturday, June 20th, 2015)
14. Canada’s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics - Emmy Noether Visiting Fellowship program

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FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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********** GW at MIT **********

1. Apply to organize the 2014 GWAMIT Empowerment Conference!
Application: bit.ly/gwamit_empowerment_app
Contact: gwamit-exec at mit.edu 
 
GWAMIT is currently recruiting conference co-chairs, event leads, and committee members for the annual Spring Empowerment Conference to be held in March 2015 This is a great opportunity to be a part of the 2015 organizing team!
 
There are many different ways you can get involved depending on your interests and schedule. Please contact the GWAMIT Executive Board at gwamit-exec at mit.edu if you have questions. We also encourage you to read more about previous leaders and events on our website.

********** MIT **********

2. Advancing Toward the Equality of Women and Men 
When: Tuesday January 27th & Thursday January 29th - 7:00-9:00 PM 
Where: 4-144
More info: link
Contact: shraayai at mit.edu

What is identity? How is it defined by our current society? What role does it play in the pursuit of gender equality? Come explore these and other related topics in a round-table discussion over a meal. We will discuss important subjects such as identity, cultural relativism, the historical forces that have shaped the way people experience power differently, the role of media, and why the equality of women and men is of vital concern to all. The facilitator has experience working with various academic, NGO and faith-based representatives on these topics throughout the United States, Canada and particularly in Washington, D.C. No background is needed on the subject to participate. The rich expertise of all will be valuable to the conversation. Portions of the document ‘Advancing Toward the Equality of Women and Men’ authored by the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity will be utilized.

Dinner on January 27 and 29 will be provided.

In case of questions, please contact Shabnam at shraayai at mit.edu.  
Brought to you by the MIT Baha'i Club and the U.S. Baha'i Office of Public Affairs. 
Event sponsored by the GSC. 

3. Women in STEM
When: Tuesday, January 27th 3-4:30PM
Where: MIT, Room 4-153
Register: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

In Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), women continue to be underrepresented despite increased efforts to expose women and girls to the STEM field. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Report, Women in STEM: A Gender Gap to Innovation, women represent only about 25% of workers in STEM and earn 14% less than what men in the field earn. In addition, women experience unique challenges throughout their careers that differ from their male counterparts, such as lack of mentorship and work/family life balance, etc. Come learn from our panelists how they have succeeded in their respective disciplines, what challenges they faced along the way, and what special issues you will need to consider as a woman in STEM. 

Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student.

4. Institute Diversity Summit 2015:  Advancing a Respectful and Caring Community
When: On Thursdays, from January 29th to February 5th. Details below.
Where: Kresge Auditorium and the Student Center
Registration: http://diversity.mit.edu/diversity-summit-2015/

The past weeks and months have delivered terrible images of how bias and violence can shatter a diverse society. But we have also seen unforgettable reminders of the beauty that is possible when we human beings achieve our highest aspirations for community. 

On two upcoming days -- January 29 and February 12 -- MIT will hold its annual Institute Diversity Summit, and I hope we can use this occasion to share our own experiences candidly and listen to one another in a spirit of understanding and kindness. 

One highlight will be opening remarks by MIT's Institute Community and Equity Officer, Ed Bertschinger, who will discuss what he learned through an MIT listening tour and share his thoughts about building our strength in community, diversity, empowerment and respect.

Program Highlights
 
Day 1. Thursday, January 29, 2015
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Registration
1:00 p.m. - "Hacking the MIT Culture"- Edmund Bertschinger, Institute Community and Equity Officer

All Community Dialogues 
Workshops 
Reception

Day 2. Thursday, February 5, 2015
7:30 pm - Film: I Shall Not Be Silent – Joachim Prinz
A documentary film about a rabbi who would not be silenced, from synagogues in 1930's Berlin to the March on Washington in 1963. Following the film, representatives from the Jewish, Black and Muslim community will explore how we react to each others' challenges.

Day 3. Tuesday, February 10, 2015
6:30 pm -Film: Dear White People
A social satire that follows the stories of four black students at an Ivy League college where controversy breaks out over a popular but offensive black-face party thrown by white students. The film explores racial identity in acutely-not-post-racial America while weaving a universal story of forging one's unique path in the world.
 
Day 4. Thursday, February 12, 2015
12:00pm -1:00pm Registration
1:00 pm - Senior Leadership Panel Discussion:
      Chancellor Cynthia Barnhart 
      Provost Martin Schmidt
      Executive Vice President and Treasurer Israel Ruiz

Keynote Speaker: Renee Richardson Gosline
MIT Sloan School of Management Zenon Zannetos (1955) Career Development Professor, Assistant Professor of Marketing

Workshops
Reception

Film: Codebreaker tells the remarkable and tragic story of one of the 20th century's most important people. Alan Turing set in motion the computer age and his codebreaking helped turn the tide of World War II. His visionary brilliance was overshadowed by his conviction for "gross indecency" with another man. In despair, Turing died by suicide in 1954.

5. [SWIM] Breaking the Mold Conference Tickets On Sale – 25% Early Bird Discount! 
When:   Friday, Feb 6, 8am-7pm 
Where:  MIT Media Lab

How might your unconscious bias be impacting your decision making? Join the Breaking the Mold conference on Friday Feb 6, 8am-7pm @MIT Media Lab to find out. Breaking the Mold is an initiative by MIT Sloan Women in Management aimed at starting a conversation about unconscious bias and developing approaches to manage these biases on the road towards equal opportunity for all. The 2015 Conference Keynote Speakers are: Robin Chase (Zipcar & Buzzcar, Founder) and Jan Fields (McDonald's, former President). Purchase your ticket here (25% early bird discount until 12/1). Learn more about Breaking the Mold at www.mitbreakingthemold.com.

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6. CarrerWISE resilience training program 

As the new academic year semester begins, the CareerWISE laboratory would like to introduce you to the newly expanded CareerWISE resilience training program. CareerWISE is an evidence-based and freely available online resource that assists women in science and engineering fields STEM to progress through their PhD programs and prepare for future career environments. Developed at Arizona State University with the generous support of the National Science Foundation, the program is the first of its kind - an online, anytime coach customized for women pursuing PhDs in STEM fields.

Some details and benefits to students using the CareerWISE resource:
- Develops specific skills related to self-understanding, personal and interpersonal problem solving, and communication.
- Highlights skills in the context of four common concerns: strengthening working relationships with advisors, juggling academic and personal commitments, navigating a climate that can be unfriendly to women and managing delays and setbacks that are common in the course of pursuing research.
-Offers interactive, live actor-based simulations to practice interpersonal communication skills for Active Listening, Self-Expression, and Receiving and Responding to Feedback. 
-Features over 180 HerStory video clips from interviews with women who have successfully navigated the hurdles of graduate school in a variety of STEM fields.

You can reach us atcareerwise at asu.edu

7. Massachusetts Clean Energy Center - Women's Clean Energy Intern Social
When: January 29th 5,30pm-7,30pm
Where: Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. 63 Franklin Street, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02110
RSVP: link

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is pleased to invite you to a night of networking with leading women in the clean energy industry, including MassCEC's CEO, Alicia Barton.
Talk with industry movers and shakers, make professional contacts, share experiences with your peers and get inspired to take the next steps in your career.
Light refreshments will be served.

RSVP here

8. Harvard Entertainment & Media Club Conference
When: Friday, January 30, 9:00am-5:00pm 
Where:  HBS 
Info: www.emc2015.com

Don't miss this year’s Entertainment & Media Club Conference, which will take place on Friday, January 30th, 2015 from 9:00am-5:00pm at HBS (www.emc2015.com).  This is a great opportunity particularly those focused on media/arts.  It will be very interesting and a great way to network. This year we knocked the price down to only $10 for college students!  Tickets are available via the website.

We have an incredible line up, including panelists from Warner Brothers, AEG Live, Beats Music, YouTube, Warner Music Group, Artist Nation, Republic Records, HBO, Time Warner Cable, Fox Sports Digital, Conde Nast, NY Times, Creative Artists Agency, BTIG Research and Time Warner Investments.  Our keynotes this year include:

·         Jeff Bewkes (Chairman & CEO of Time Warner)
·         Tom Corson (President & COO of RCA Records)
·         Chris Keyser (President of the Writers Guild West and creator of “Party of Five”)
·         Jeremy Zimmer (CEO of United Talent Agency)

9. Growald Family Fund - Summer Internship Opportunities
Deadline: February 16
Info: hshaikh at growaldfamilyfund.org

The Growald Family Fund is e a non-profit foundation , with a global portfolio of organizations focused on climate change mitigation and clean energy transition.
 We currently have internship openings for an Energy Markets Intern as well as a Communications Intern. Please note both of these positions have a flexible time period and may begin in March (part-time) or in June (full-time), further details and the full descriptions can be found in the attachments. If you could kindly share among your members and contacts, we would greatly appreciate it and would love to have more women join an often male dominated area. 

Please, submit your application with a resume and a letter of interest by February 16,2015 to info at growaldfamilyfund.org. 

For info contact Homayara Shaikh at hshaikh at growaldfamilyfund.org.

10. [MASS AWIS] Navigating Your Job Search - Advice from Human Resources and Recruiters
Featuring a panel of professionals from companies including RA Capital Management LLC and Intelligent Mdx
When: Wednesday February 25th
Where: LabCentral 700 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Register: http://www.massawis.org/JobSearch2015

Identifying, applying, interviewing and accepting a job position can be overwhelming. Gain insight and advice about these processes from the receiving end- human resources and recruitment. Their anecdotal insight could change how you approach your next job search. Our panelists will also answer your general questions but please keep in mind that this is neither a recruiting nor hiring event.

Agenda: 
6:30 pm-7:00 pm Light refreshments and registration
7:00 pm-8:00 Panel discussion
8:00 pm-8:30 pm Closing remarks and networking

To Register, Visit: http://www.massawis.org/JobSearch2015
MASS AWIS members $10 · Non-members $20
Register before Feb. 18th for a chance to win a copy of Black Hole Focus

11. Institute for Women’s Policy Research - Internship opportunities
Deadline:  February 28, 2015
Info: http://www.iwpr.org/about/employment-internships

The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), located in Washington, DC, is hiring for summer interns in the areas of Research, Development, Communications & Outreach, and Accounting & Human Resources, as well as for two 9 month fellowships: the Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowship andCommunications Fellowship. 
Summer interns work with IWPR for 10 weeks during the summer months, usually early June through August. The positions are full-time (40 hours/week) and receive a small stipend in compensation. Both fellowship positions are paid, full-time positions. The Communications Fellowship will start, ideally, this February 2015. The MKC Fellow will start in the fall of 2015, usually September through May. Please note that all internship and fellowship positions cannot be conducted remotely – individuals must be in the DC area to participate in-person.
 
IWPR is a gender policy think tank that conducts rigorous research and disseminates its findings to address the needs of women, promote public dialogue, and strengthen families, communities and societies. IWPR is committed to assisting the professional development of students and graduates interested in economic justice for women. IWPR's internship program is designed to provide participants with challenging work experiences under the guidance and supervision of staff with extensive knowledge of women's policy issues, social science research, and non-profit management.
 
Applications for the summer internship positions and the MKC Fellowship are due by February 28, 2015. Communications Fellow applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.
 
Full descriptions of the positions and application instructions can be found on our website: http://www.iwpr.org/about/employment-internships.

12. New England Diversity Council - Women in Leadership Symposium
Women of Vision: Leading Transformation in the Workplace
When: March 24, 8:30AM-11:30AM
Where: Microsof New England R&D Center, 1 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02142
Register: link
Info: link

Don't miss this event organized by the New England Diversity Council. A. Saeed, Director of Diversity at Dat Pitney will moderate the discussion, panelists include: 
- Chanda Guth, HR Director at Biogen;
- Jackie Glen, Global Chief Diversity Officer at EMC Corporation;
- Luz Carrasquillo, Learning & Development Director at Thermo Fisher Scientific;
- Linda Houston, Market Executive at Merrill Lynch;
- Jaren E. Spilka, State Senator Massachusetts;
- Marika Reuling, Chief of Staff at Harvard University;
- Arleen Ashjian, Global Director, R&D Portfolio Management, at International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. 

The discussion will cover the following topics:
- Leadership Lessons Learned
- Super Women: Can I Have it All?
- Smart Women Take Smart Risks
- Women of Color: Striving for Excellence
- Strategies on Positioning Yourself for Success
- Changing Lanes: How Do I Know the Time is Right?
- Doing Business in Heels: Making the Workplace a Place of Your Own

13. Communicating Science Workshop 2015
When: Thursday, June 18th through Saturday, June 20th, 2015
Where: Microsoft NERD center, Cambridge
Registration: Application deadline March 1, 2015
More Info: http://comscicon.com/news/student-application-comscicon-2015-now-open

Applications are now open (http://comscicon.com/apply-comscicon15) for the Communicating Science 2015 workshop, to be held in Cambridge, MA on June 18-20th, 2015. Graduate students at US institutions in all fields of science and engineering are encouraged to apply. The application will close on March 1st.

Participants will build the communication skills that technical professionals need to express complex ideas to their peers, experts in other fields, and the general public. Workshop participants will produce an original piece of science writing and receive feedback from workshop attendees and professional science communicators, including journalists, fiction and non-fiction authors, public policy advocates, educators, and more.

14. Canada’s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics - Emmy Noether Visiting Fellowship program 

Canada’s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI), welcomes applications for the Emmy Noether Visiting Fellowship program. The Emmy Noether Fellowships are central to Perimeter Institute’s initiatives to support female physicists. Perimeter Institute promotes an inclusive, welcoming culture and a family-friendly workplace.

The Fellowship provides financial and organizational support for relocation, which may include some or all of the following:
 -teaching buyouts
- salary support or top-up
- local expenses
- accommodation 
- return transportation & research related-travel 
- reimbursement as required for child care 
Applicants may specify visit timing and other requirements on the application form. Emmy Noether Visiting Fellowships may be held for periods of up to one year. Early-career faculty-level scientists are especially encouraged to apply. More information and the online application may be found at http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/emmynoether.

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