[GWAMIT] Announcements - Week of November 30, 2015 [Correction]

[GWAMIT]

Dear GW at MIT Members,

Apologies for the extra email - the link to sign up for the GWAMIT social
has been corrected below (or just click here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kds8jjpuhwao9x5Dro-1G-WMSbgGEAF4CuoFql7Rkeo/viewform>).
Hope to see you all there!

The GWAMIT Board



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> Dear GW at MIT Members,
>
> We're nearing the end of the year, and that means we're starting to look
> for the next executive board to take over in 2016.  If you're interested in
> learning about the positions available and how else you can get involved
> with GWAMIT, join us on Friday for an informal lunch discussion (details
> below).
>
> We also hope to see many of you at our end-of-year social on December 15th!
>
> 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
>
>
>
> *======== IN BRIEF========*
>
> *GW at MIT:*
> 1. GWAMIT Executive Board Info Session (Dec. 4th)
> 2. GWAMIT End-of-Semester Social (Dec. 11th)
>
> *MIT:*
> 3. [GSC] Ski Trip Tickets Still Available (Now - Dec.)
> 4. Contribute to the Giving Tree (Nov. 23rd - Dec. 11th)
> 5. [MIT S&P] Ice Skating @ Kendall Square (*Today!*)
> 6. Workshop on Budgeting (*Tomorrow!*)
> 7. [WGS] Why "Tolerance" Misses the Point: Legality of Sexual and
> Religious Difference in Islamic Law (Dec. 2nd)
> 8. MIT $100K Accelerate Apps Open! (Dec. 3rd)
> 9. Breaking the Mold Conference (Dec. 5th)
> 10. Ice Hockey Clinics (Dec. 11th)
> 11. Accepting Head TA and TA Applications for IAP Course MOMENTUM
> 12. [MIT Work-Life Center] Fall Seminar Series (Oct - Dec)
> 13. [GCWS] Applications open for Spring 2016 Seminars (Jan. 4th)
>
> *Outside MIT:*
> 14. [McKinsey & Co] Apply for the APD Women's Leadership Challenge (Dec.
> 7th)
> 15. Employment Opportunities with McKinsey & Company (Dec. 7th)
> 16. [MASS AWIS] Member Appreciation Event (Dec. 9th)
> 17. [MASS AWIS] Annual Winter Social & Holiday Party (Dec. 16th)
> 18. PrimaTemp Study Looking for Volunteers (Ongoing)
> 19. L'Oreal USA For Women in Science Fellowship (Nov. 30th - Feb. 5th)
>
>
>
> *====================FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS====================*
>
> *********** GW at MIT ***********
>
> *1. Executive Board Info Session *
> *When*: Friday, December 4, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
> *Where*: TBD
> *Info*: link <http://gwamit.org/executive-board/>
> *RSVP*: link <http://goo.gl/forms/owzmNn8yZ8>
>
> Want to get more involved with GWAMIT? The executive board changes over in
> January, and we're hosting a lunchtime info session for you to meet the
> current executive board and learn about the positions available!
>
> If you're interested but can't make it, feel free to email
> gwamit-exec at mit.edu with questions at any time.
>
> *2. GWAMIT End of Semester Social*
> *When*: Tuesday, December 15th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
> *Where*: The Meadhall, 4 Cambridge Cr, Cambridge
> *RSVP*: link
> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kds8jjpuhwao9x5Dro-1G-WMSbgGEAF4CuoFql7Rkeo/viewform>
>
> The semester is about to finish and we would like to celebrate with you
> all before the Christmas break. Join us on Tuesday, December 15th at the
> Meadhall in Kendall. Food and drinks will be served!
>
> *********** MIT ***********
>
>
> *3. [GSC] Ski Trip Tickets Still Available*
> *When*: Through December
> *Where*: link <http://gsc.mit.edu/ski>
> *Info*: email <gsc-skitrip at mit.edu>
>
> Increased availability of tickets for the 2016 MIT GSC-Snowriders Ski Trip
> has allowed us to extend sales!! We will continue to sell tickets online at
> http://gsc.mit.edu/ski into December. In addition, each MIT affiliated
> grad student, post-doc, or alum can now bring TWO non-affiliated guests!
>
>    - The trip will take place from* January 8-11, 2016*, at Jay Peak Ski
>    Resort in Vermont!
>    - There are two types of tickets to choose from, you can arrange your
>    own transportation to Jay Peak ($305), or you can take the bus with us
>    ($365).
>
> Both types of ticket include:
>
>    - Three days of skiing, boarding, and mingling with your friends in a
>    relaxed and fun atmosphere!
>    - Beautiful accommodations close to the hill with kitchens and common
>    areas
>    - Discounts on gear rental (rental session will take place December 2
>    and 3 on MIT campus)
>    - FREE skiing or boarding beginning lessons (limited by lottery)
>    - FREE PASS to the amazing indoor water park, including a private MIT
>    water park party on Sunday night (January 10th)!
>    - Automatic entry into a raffle to win a FREE PAIR OF SKIS or a
>    SNOWBOARD, as well as other swag!
>    - Additional FREE events like the popular Sugar on Snow maples syrup
>    tasting bonanza!
>
> For more information, check out our site (http://gsc.mit.edu/ski), or
> contact us at gsc-skitrip at mit.edu.
>
> See you all on the slopes!
>
>
> *4. Contribute to the Giving Tree*
> *Tag pick-up*: Monday, November 23 - Friday, December 4
> *Gift drop-off*: Monday, November 23 - Friday, December 11
> *Where*: MIT Building 4-104 <http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=4>
> *Info*: link
> <http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/volunteering/programs/givingtree/getinvolved.html>
>
> Share the joys of winter -- give a gift to a child in need! Whether you’re
> a student, alumni, faculty, staff, or friend, you can provide gifts to
> children and families in need throughout Cambridge and Boston.
>
> We've created a video <http://bit.ly/psc-3v> of our 2014 gift room that
> captures our community's ethic of service. All of the contributions from
> MIT students, alumni, faculty, and staff allowed us to provide over 700
> gifts to children and families served by 10 agencies in the local
> community. For more information about any of these organizations or to find
> out how you can help even more, please contact volunteering at mit.edu.
>
> Find out more about how to participate
> <http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/volunteering/programs/givingtree/getinvolved.html>
> and view the list of participating agencies
> <http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/givingtree/agencies.html>.
>
>
>
> *5. [MIT S&P] Ice Skating @ Kendall Square*
> *When*: Monday, November 30, 5:30 - 8:00 PM
> *Where*: Community Ice Skating Rink @ Kendall Square (300 Athanaeum St,
> Cambridge)
>
> Winter is finally approaching, and MIT Spouses & Partners and Postdoc
> Association would like you to invite you to an evening of outdoor fun.
> Please join us on Monday, Nov. 30, from 5:30 - 8:00 PM at the Community Ice
> Skating Rink @Kendall Square. We are looking forward to this festive
> opportunity to spend some quality time with our colleagues and their
> families while enjoying one of the season's most wonderful pastimes.
>
> The cost of skating will be covered by us, as will skate rentals for
> children. Adults, do bring your ice skates if you have them, otherwise
> rentals are available for $8 at the rink.
>
> Learn to skate from 6:30 - 8:00 PM: Suzanne Porc, an ice skating teacher
> as well as a sports & mathematics teacher, will be available to teach you
> how to move on the ice. If you have never been on the blades or if you want
> to learn more, Suzi can help. A longtime skater, Suzi participated in the
> World Synchronized Skating Championship in Finland.
>
>
> *6. [ODGE] Workshop on Budgeting*
> *When*: Tuesday, December 1, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
> *Where*: MIT Building W20-308 <http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=w20> (Student
> Center Coffeehouse Lounge)
> *Info*: link
> <http://news.mit.edu/2015/graduate-student-financial-literacy-initiative-launched-1002>
> *RSVP*: link
>
> The next workshop in ODGE’s Financial Literacy for Graduate Student series
> is fast approaching. On Tuesday, December 1st we will be offering a
> workshop on Personal Budgeting. There will be a multimedia presentation
> using resources from the iGrad financial literacy platform (see below), as
> well as plenty of time for Q&A and discussion. MIT Federal Credit Union
> will also have a representative on hand to offer their advice. Free pizza!
>
> We request that interested students RSVP here:
> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/114l1NpkRs8Vdh0QvcrSH5CQjz1Rdgw3jDDFxQTV4k4A/viewform
>
>
> *7. [WGS] Why "Tolerance" Misses the Point: Legality of Sexual and
> Religious Difference in Islamic Law*
> *When*: Wednesday, December 2, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
> *Where*: MIT Building 3-270 <http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=3>
>
> The McMillan Stewart Lecture, presented by:
> Anver Emon, Professor & Canada Research Chair in Religion, Pluralism and
> the Rule of Law, University of Toronto, Faculty of Law
>
>
> *8. MIT $100K Accelerate Apps Open*
> *Deadline*: Thursday, December 3
> *Apply*: link
> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011fcOnTFkkDqFy3MLUixQ4VbWNq9zlSSpwRyTDOXn1oT3lf0F5nGOifRZAXiWp5PwXT6MI-1Fip2CV3VXMnYlMzbWFj19UFFs_16n885o19oL5_0UMz8byK9YtuqaiIEOR8TFzwW8q5ZJcGoq8iAfWTsHaT1REsmyi9uTw2EsfiEC88wAbztHnC7tE_RW-C0WG_cNX3k2pb6mE1DryJ_3CA==&c=khMWrXePJyKi8i-l8x9iFqsRMN6Xs-SDc3mUrFJskLSVS3GJc2snOA==&ch=bVcLgU5aEdtfRLOLx14G7Z8_5XnbuJPNyOxSYqdS99WKvlsztZdJLg==>
>
> The purpose of Accelerate is prototyping. Semi-finalists will have a small
> budget, access to industry experts, and a dedicated month to test the
> idea's manifestation into a product or service. The semifinalists will then
> present their prototypes behind closed doors. Ten outstanding finalists
> compete live for a $10K Grand Prize and a $3K Founder.org Audience Choice
> Award.
>
> Don't miss out.
>
> *9. Breaking the Mold Conference*
> *When*: Saturday, December 5, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
> *Where*: MIT Media Lab <http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E14>
> *Info*: link <http://www.mitbreakingthemold.com>
> *Tickets*: link <http://bit.ly/getmitbtm>
>
> Breaking the Mold is an initiative to help students develop approaches to
> managing unconscious biases in the classroom, workplace and board room.
>
> The discussion is split across two conferences: Saturday, December 5th
> (8am-5pm) and Friday, February 5th (half day)
>
> Conference features interactive panels, workshops and keynote speakers:
> Former President & CEO of the LA Dodgers and Chief Product Officer of
> OKCupid
>
> Tickets can be purchased as a bundle (for both conferences) or for the
> December conference only at bit.ly/getmitbtm
>
> Learn more about speakers, the conference and the Breaking the Mold
> initiative at www.mitbreakingthemold.com
>
> *10. Ice Hockey Clinics*
> *When*: Friday, December 11, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
> *Where*: Johnson Ice Rink, Z-Center (membership or day pass required)
> *Info*: email <club-hockey-officers at mit.edu>
> *RSVP*: link <http://tinyurl.com/MITHockeyClinic2015>
>
> Wish you had a little more ice time to practice, and some tips to develop
> your skills? 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.  For more on Reggie and his coaching
> staff, check out our website
> <http://web.mit.edu/club-hockey/www/index.shtml>.
>
> Cost: $20/person.
>
> Discounts:
>
>    - Pre-register with a friend for the same clinic, pay $30 for 2
>    - Pre-register solo for both clinics, pay $30 for 2
>
> *11. Accepting Head TA and TA Applications for IAP Course MOMENTUM*
> *When*: Monday, January 4 - Friday, January 29
> *Info*: link <http://ome.mit.edu/programs-services/momentum-overview>
> *Head TA App*: link
> <http://ome.mit.edu/programs-services/momentum-2016-head-teaching-assistant-application>
> *TA App*: l
> <http://ome.mit.edu/programs-services/momentum-2016-teaching-assistant-application>
> ink
> <http://ome.mit.edu/programs-services/momentum-2016-teaching-assistant-application>
>
> We are looking for a Head TA and TAs for the IAP course Momentum. Attached
> are the job descriptions of both positions.
>
> MOMENTUM is a 4 week course over MIT’s Independent Activities Period
> (January 4th - January 29th). This year we will be partnering with the NSF
> Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering. The Center explores the
> brain-computer interface; its mission is to improve lives by connecting the
> brain with technology. The theme will be: Explore the Brain Computer
> Interface – Control the World with Your Mind. Students will work in small
> teams to construct a system that controls a robotic arm in coordination
> with a human arm to perform a task. The course will culminate with group
> presentations to industry representatives.
>
> For more information visit:
> http://ome.mit.edu/programs-services/momentum-overview
>
> Job application can be found here:
>
> TA application -
> http://ome.mit.edu/programs-services/momentum-2016-teaching-assistant-application
>
> Head TA application -
> http://ome.mit.edu/programs-services/momentum-2016-head-teaching-assistant-application
>
> *12. [MIT Work-Life] Fall Seminar Series *
> *When*: November - December
> *Where*: Varies
> *Info*: link <http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars>
> *Register*: link <http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/>
>
> Check out events presented throughout the semester as part of the MIT
> Work-Life Center’s Fall Seminar Series
> <http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars>. Our presenters, who are experts
> in their fields, will share research-based strategies, tips, and
> information on more than 25 topics, including:
>
>    - Student loan repayment strategies
>    - Developing your negotiation and communication skills for challenging
>    conversations
>    - Eating healthy and staying active on your own schedule and budget
>    - Buying your first home
>    - Parenting
>    - Eldercare
>    - And more!
>
> All seminars are free of charge and open to the entire MIT community and
> their families; however, registration is required
> <http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/>.
>
> *13. [GCWS] Applications open for Spring 2016 Seminars*
> *When*: Deadline Monday, January 4
> *Info*: link
> <http://web.mit.edu/gcws/courses/current-upcoming-courses.html>
> *Contact*: email <gcws at mit.edu>
>
> GCWS graduate seminars are open to students across disciplines at all GCWS
> member institutions
> <http://web.mit.edu/gcws/about/member-institutions+programs.html>.
> Masters and PhD students are eligible to apply as well as advanced
> undergraduate students doing work in a discipline related to the course
> topics.
>
> For complete course descriptions on the two courses below, visit our
> website: http://web.mit.edu/gcws/courses/current-upcoming-courses.html
>
>    - *Feminist Inquiry*
>       - Spring semester:  Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
>       - February 2, 2016 – May 10, 2016
>       - Meets at MIT, Building and Room TBD
>    - *The Secret Sex Life of Anthropological Artifacts: Gender and Race
>    in the Museum*
>       - Spring semester: Thursdays, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
>       - February 4, 2016 – May 12, 2016
>       - Meets at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at
>       Harvard University
>       - **Contact the GCWS for more information**
>
> There is an application process for GCWS courses.  Applications are
> accepted until the enrollment deadline and are reviewed by the seminar
> instructors immediately following.  Students will be notified of their
> final acceptance two to three days after the deadline. Students may apply
> after the deadline, pending available space in the class.
>
> 2015-2016 Spring Application Deadline: January 4, 2016
> Rolling admission until course is filled
>
> Please call or email the GCWS at gcws at mit.edu for more information about
> application procedures, member institution cross-registration policies, or
> credit questions, and visit our web site: http://web.mit.edu/GCWS
>
> *********** Outside MIT ***********
>
> *14. [McKinsey & Co] Apply for the APD Women's Leadership Challenge*
> *Deadline*: Monday, December 7
> *Apply*: link
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mckinsey.secure.force.com_Event_job-5Fdetails-3Fjid-3Da0xA000000BPGFSIA5&d=AAMF-g&c=yIH1_-b1hO27QV_BdDph9suDL0Jq0WcgndLmIuQXoms&r=HsxO9fufuF2adh7LehiEYcjFQs4iqtvjTOEXs_fYEUSaP0HZFKuevrp_oiJxhFgt&m=GKgEOyCr-1WNGARKGcuYHiyceAuDzs3dU7g00bA9ems&s=2z9rJ7hA_Py8r8Md05Sb3tH2YgbwSV_i7TLjyEODk-M&e=>
>
> McKinsey passionately believes in developing outstanding female leaders.
> We do so every day, internally and with our clients. We have also published
> numerous acclaimed pieces that demonstrate the importance of women in
> leadership positions, including Women Matter
> <http://www.mckinsey.com/features/women_matter> and the Centered
> Leadership
> <http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/our_people_and_values/diversity_and_inclusion_networks/mckinsey_women/centered_leadership_project>
> project. We'd like to invite you to take the next step of your leadership
> journey with us by participating in the APD Women's Leadership Challenge.
> In this program, we'll help you:
>
>    - Shape your own leadership style by playing to your strengths
>    - Develop your communication style
>    - Network with other highly talented women
>
> Our leadership programming and material will be presented via video
> conference in our local offices. These large sessions allow us to connect
> every region while our experts present material on leadership topics. After
> each video conference session, you regional group will meet in person to
> debrief on the content and practice the new skills you have learned.
> McKinsey women will lead the debrief sessions to help you practice what you
> have learned, to help set goals, and to mentor you through the program.
>
> *Eligibility*
> The program is open to APD women (PhDs, JDs, postdocs, medical students,
> interns, residents, and fellows) currently on campus at Columbia, Harvard,
> MIT, NYU, Northwestern, and Stanford who will finish programs in 2018 and
> 2019.
> *Your application to this program has no bearing on future applications
> for full-time or internship roles
>
> *Timeline*
> This is a year long program that will run January to December 2016. You
> are expected to participate in quarterly in-person small group meetings on
> campus.
> To apply, please submit your resume by Monday, December 7th. Click here
> to apply
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mckinsey.secure.force.com_Event_job-5Fdetails-3Fjid-3Da0xA000000BPGFSIA5&d=AAMF-g&c=yIH1_-b1hO27QV_BdDph9suDL0Jq0WcgndLmIuQXoms&r=HsxO9fufuF2adh7LehiEYcjFQs4iqtvjTOEXs_fYEUSaP0HZFKuevrp_oiJxhFgt&m=GKgEOyCr-1WNGARKGcuYHiyceAuDzs3dU7g00bA9ems&s=2z9rJ7hA_Py8r8Md05Sb3tH2YgbwSV_i7TLjyEODk-M&e=>
> .
>
> *15. Employment Opportunities with McKinsey & Company*
> *Deadline*: Monday, December 7
> *Info*: link
> <http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/your_career/McKinsey_on_campus/schools/apd/other_phds_and_post_doctorates>
> *Women's Webex*: link <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2015FallWebEx>
> *Apply*: link <http://www.mckinsey.com/associateintern>
>
> McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm that advises
> senior management of the world's leading organizations on issues of
> strategy, organization, technology and operations.
>
> If you have a passion for problem solving, a drive to have significant
> impact in the world, and a desire to work in a supportive team-based
> environment, we invite you to learn more about our career opportunities.
> Please see the details below on our upcoming events and our internship and
> summer programs for PhDs, postdocs, masters students, medical students,
> interns, residents and fellows.
>
> *Paid Internships in Select Offices World-Wide*
> The Associate Internship program is the best opportunity to explore
> management consulting at McKinsey. It gives each participant the
> opportunity to work on a client project as a member of a McKinsey team.
> Select offices worldwide offer this program, typically lasting from 8 -10
> weeks, during the late spring through early fall of 2015. To learn more
> about this and other programs please visit:
> http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/your_career/McKinsey_on_campus/schools/apd/other_phds_and_post_doctorates
> *Eligibility*:  Open to Ph.D. students, postdocs, medical students,
> interns, residents, fellows, JDs and non-M.B.A. Masters
> *Online Application Deadline*: December 7, 2015
> *Application Link*: www.mckinsey.com/associateintern
> *Please Note*:
>
>    - Masters students who completed their undergraduate program by July
>    1, 2013 should apply for the Associate Intern opportunity
>    - Masters who completed their undergraduate program after July 1, 2013
>    should apply for the Business Analyst Intern opportunity
>    - Medical interns, residents & fellows who intend to complete their
>    program in 2017 or 2018 may apply
>
> *MD Fellowship*
> We are excited to announce the McKinsey MD Fellowship, a learning program
> for medical students who seek to become proficient in the business of
> medicine. The paid MD Fellowship offers medical students, between their
> third and fourth years, the opportunity to spend two years as a McKinsey
> consultant, working with healthcare leaders in the private, public, and
> social sectors. Offered in most of our North America offices.
> Please visit our MD Fellow page
> <https://mckinsey.secure.force.com/Generalist/job_details?jid=a0xA000000AeJTZIA3>
> to learn more about the program, eligibility and to apply by December 7 for
> summer 2016 start date.
>
> *Web Presentations*
> If you are unable to join us on campus, we are hosting several web based
> presentations to help graduate students learn more about McKinsey & Company
> and our summer opportunities. Please visit our “Online Events” section on
> our website
> <http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/your_career/mckinsey_on_campus/online_events>
> for details and to RSVP:
>
> *McKinsey Women's Webex*
> We invite you to learn what makes the experience of women at McKinsey
> unique: the opportunities we have to make real impact, the support we
> receive in our personal and professional growth, and the influential
> network of exceptional women professionals to which we belong. You'll have
> a chance to ask questions, learn about the types of projects we've been
> working on, and get a sense of the opportunities for growth and development
> available at the firm. We hope you'll come away understanding why other
> talented women like yourselves have decided to explore McKinsey as a career
> choice. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2015FallWebEx
>
> *Videos*
> Our YouTube careers playlist
> <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL30C54D951E8E1688> offers a
> variety of videos to help you learn more about our firm and our people. The
> videos cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, women at
> the firm, leading a full life, our staffing process, diversity at the firm,
> and more.
>
> *Diversity & Inclusion at McKinsey*
> At McKinsey, we are dedicated to building a great firm that attracts,
> develops, excites, and retains exceptional people. We aspire to be
> recognized as the best professional services firm in the world for all
> candidates, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or
> background. To learn more about McKinsey Women, please follow us on
> Facebook @ McKinseyWomen <http://www.facebook.com/mckinseywomen> and view
> our electronic women's brochure. http://www.mckinsey.com/womensbrochure
> To learn more about our other diversity networks, including Black
> Consultants at McKinsey, Hispanic and Latino Consultants at McKinsey, and
> LGBT colleagues at McKinsey, please visit the Diversity & Inclusion
> section of our website
> <http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/our_people_and_values/diversity_and_inclusion_networks>.
>
>
>
> *16. [MASS AWIS] Member Appreciation Event*
> *When*: Wednesday, December 9, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
> *Where*: MIT Picower Institute – Simons Center (MIT Building 46-6011
> <http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=46>)
> *RSVP*: link <http://www.massawis.org/MemberAppreciation2015>
>
> Learn more about MASS AWIS activities.
> Find out how to become a MASS AWIS volunteer.
> Celebrate our volunteers.
>
> Guest speakers:
>
>    - Joanne Kamens, Executive Director at Addgene and MASS AWIS
>    co-founding member
>    - Uche Amaechi, Board member at Science Club for Girls
>
> Members and non-members are welcome!
> Registration is free for all!
>
> Please RSVP so we can get a headcount:
> www.massawis.org/MemberAppreciation2015
>
> Agenda
>
>    - 6:00-6:20 PM: Registration and light dinner
>    - 6:20-7:00 pm: “Volunteering to enhance professional skills” – Joanne
>    Kamens & Uche Amaechi
>    - 7:00-7:30 pm: Overview of MASS AWIS volunteer opportunities and MASS
>    AWIS Awards
>    - 8:00-8:30 pm: Networking reception
>
> To learn more about MASS AWIS: www.massawis.org
>
> Questions about this event? Send an email to:
> cinzia.metallo.awis at gmail.com
>
>
> *17. [MASS AWIS] Annual Winter Social & Holiday Party*
> *When*: Wednesday, December 16, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
> *Where*: Rattlesnake Bar & Grill, 384 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
> *Register*: link <http://www.massawis.org/wintersocial2015>
>
> You and a guest are invited to join us for a fun filled evening with prize
> swap, cookie sampling and so much more:
>
>    - Make cards for hospitalized kids in need of some holiday cheer
>    - Reunite with fellow AWIS members and meet new ones
>    - Bring a batch of homemade cookies and swap recipes with others
>    - Hear about the exciting new events in store for MASS AWIS 2016
>    - Optional prize swap: to play bring wrapped gift (can be a gag) of
>    less than $25
>    - Admission includes buffet dinner and one beverage (soda/beer/wine)
>
> To register visit: www.massawis.org/wintersocial2015
>
> MASS AWIS members $25 · Non-members $35
>
> To learn more about MASS AWIS and other upcoming events, please visit
> www.massawis.org.
>
> Join AWIS to save money on events and to support our work!
>
> *18. [PCH at MGH] PrimaTemp Study Looking for Volunteers*
> *When*: Rolling applications until December
> *Info*: email <PrimaTempStudy at partners.org>
> *Apply*: link <http://j.mp/1L8UFPt>
>
> Are you a healthy female aged 21-43?
> Are you interested in learning more about your body?
> Are you trying to conceive naturally?
>
> Partners Connected Health at Massachusetts General Hospital is conducting
> a research study to evaluate a new vaginally-inserted temperature monitor.
>
> The primary purpose of the study is to gather information about the safety
> and user experience of the device and evaluate how well the device works
> with predicting the day of ovulation and fertility window.
>
> Participants may receive up to $500 for completing the study.
>
> Contact Research Analysts Danielle Sackstein or Bridget Gerstel at
> 617-643-9660 or 617-643-6368, or e-mail PrimaTempStudy at partners.org for
> more information on the required qualifications and details of the study.
>
> *19. *
> *L'Oreal USA For Women in Science Fellowship*
> *When*: Monday, November 30 - Friday, February 5
> *Apply*: link <http://www.lorealusa.com/forwomeninscience>
> *Questions*: email <RPacifico at us.loreal.com>
>
> The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program recognizes and rewards the
> contributions women make in STEM fields and identifies exceptional women
> researchers committed to serving as role models for younger generations.
> More than 2,250 women scientists in over 110 countries have been recognized
> since the program began in 1998.
>
> In the US, the For Women In Science fellowship program awards five
> post‐doctoral women scientists annually with grants of $60,000 each.
> Applicants are selected from a variety of fields, including the life and
> physical/material sciences, technology (including computer science),
> engineering, and mathematics.
>
> I invite you to collaborate with us and spread the word to your community
> about this special fellowship program for exceptional female post‐doctoral
> researchers who are also committed to serving as role models for the next
> generation of girls in STEM.
>
> Applications will open on November 30, 2015 and are due by February 5,
> 2016.
>
> The application and more information about the L’Oréal USA For Women in
> Science program can be found at www.lorealusa.com/forwomeninscience.
>
> Should you have any questions or require additional information, please
> e‐mail me at RPacifico at us.loreal.com.
>
> Thank you for considering this fellowship opportunity and for your help in
> advancing the role of women in science.
>
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