[GWAMIT] Announcements - Week of September 7, 2015

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Dear GW at MIT Members,

Welcome back to MIT, and Happy Registration Day!  As the semester ramps up,
there are a lot of events going on (especially career-related events), so
check them out!

We're also still looking for Fall Leadership Conference co-chairs, event
leads, and committee members. Email us (gwamit-exec at mit.edu) if you have
any questions, and feel free to pass this on to anyone you think would be
interested.

And finally, if there are new women in your lab or department, please help
advertise for the GWAMIT Orientation Women's Welcome Lunch happening this
Friday!

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. Orientation Women's Welcome Lunch (Sept. 11th)
2. New Details & Survey for 2015-2016 GWAMIT Mentoring (Sept. 15th)
3. Apply to Organize the Fall 2015 Leadership Conference (Now!)

*MIT:*
4. Careers in Consulting: The Employer Perspective (*Today!*)
5. Graduate Community Fellows Positions OPEN for 2015-2016 (Now!)
6. Discussion with Axosoft Software CEO: #ItWasNeverADress Campaign (Sept.
11th)
7. CityDays Service Opportunity (Sept. 12th)
8. Zipcar Founder and CEO Robin Chase Talk (Sept. 14th)
9. Student Presentation Opportunity at 2015 C3E Women in Clean Energy
Symposium (Sept. 15th)
10. Upcoming Career-Related Events (Sept. 8th - 25th)

*Outside MIT:*
11. Free LGBTQ-Related Hair and Makeup Consultations
12. [MASS AWIS] Get Powerful: Influence Workshop (*Tomorrow!*)
13. Radcliffe Institute Women in Biotech Symposium (Sept. 18th)
14. Hacking Eating Tracking (Sept. 18-20th)



*====================FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS====================*

*********** GW at MIT ***********


*1. Orientation Women's Welcome Lunch*
*When*: Friday, September 11, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
*Where*: MIT Building W20-202 (La Sala de Puerto Rico, MIT Student Center)
*Info*: link <https://gwamit.wordpress.com/orientation-lunch-owwl/>
*RSVP*: link <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gwmit-owwl-tickets-18197297607>

Come meet current and incoming graduate women over lunch, and learn about
resources available to women at MIT. The event is open to children, spouses
& partners. If you have new women in your lab or department, please invite
them!

Click here to RSVP
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gwmit-owwl-tickets-18197297607>

This event is sponsored by GWAMIT
For more info, please visit our website:
https://gwamit.wordpress.com/orientation-lunch-owwl/

*2. New Details & Survey for 2015-2015 GWAMIT Mentoring*
*Deadline*: Tuesday, September 15th
*Survey*: link <http://bit.ly/menteesurvey2015>
*Contact*: link <gwamit-mentor at mit.edu>

With the start of the semester, the *GWAMIT Mentoring Program* has opened
applications for women graduate students to be matched with a mentor. In
the program, graduate women are mentored by faculty, alums, or Boston-area
professionals. Mentorship can be sought in areas ranging from careers to
more personal matters.

If you are interested in participating as a mentee this school year, please
fill out the survey here *by September 15th*: http://bit.ly/menteesurvey2015

This year, mentees will be able to *choose your own mentor* based on mentor
profiles that we will distribute soon. Mentees will be given priority in
selecting mentors in the order you fill out the survey, so please don’t
wait!

If you have a recommendation for a female faculty/alum/professional mentor,
questions, or would like more info, e-mail gwamit-mentor at mit.edu.

*3. Apply to Organize the 2015 GWAMIT Leadership Conference*
*When*: Now!
*Application*: link <https://goo.gl/371XYR>
*Contact*: link <gwamit-exec at mit.edu>

GWAMIT is currently recruiting conference co-chairs, event leads, and
committee members for the annual Fall Leadership Conference to be held in
October 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:

   - *2 Co-Chairs*: Conference Co-Chairs lead the committee members, set
   the conference theme, and oversee all general planning of the conference.
   - *Event Leads*: Each conference has 4-5 Event Leads who spearhead a
   single event (either an invited speaker, a panel, or a workshop). Event
   Leads are part of the conference committee.
   - *Committee Members*: attend regular meetings, contribute to theme
   brainstorming, logistics, publicity, and volunteer during events.

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
<https://gwamitleadership2014.wordpress.com/people/>.

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


*4. Careers in Consulting: The Employer Perspective*
*When*: Tuesday, September 8, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
*Where*: MIT Building 10-250
*Register*: link <https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>

Panelists from Accenture, Bain, BCG, Putnam Associates.
Hear the employer perspective - learn more about consulting and how to
stand out in your application in preparation for the Fall Career Fair. Ask
questions. Expand your network!  All GECD events are open to MIT
undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and alumni.

Register via CareerBridge <https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.

*5. Graduate Community Fellows Positions OPEN for 2015-2016*
*When*: Now!
*Questions*: link <juliekuk at mit.edu>
*Apply*: link <http://odge.mit.edu/community/gcf/>

Several openings are still available in the Graduate Community Fellows
program in the Office of the Dean for Graduate Education!

Graduate Community Fellows are a cadre of graduate students who work on
projects and assignments that enhance MIT graduate community in unique
ways.  Fellows receive partial stipend support for the length of their
appointment period.  Each Fellow reports to a staff member either in the
Office of the Dean for Graduate Education or in a partner organization, and
focuses on a specific project.

Open positions are as follows:

   - Institute Community and Equity Office

Join the fellows program for positions that are fun and rewarding!  Please
see our web site for position descriptions and an application form (
http://odge.mit.edu/community/gcf/). * We are accepting applications now
and hope to fill all positions by mid-August.*  Please contact Julie
Kukharenko (juliekuk at mit.edu) with any questions.


*6. Discussion with Axosoft Software CEO: #ItWasNeverADress Campaign*
*When*: Friday, September 11, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
*Where*: MIT Building 1-134
*RSVP*: link
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MjWmOSeO1pQHlYHy2yZPhhZtquI5dd2Rkgrc-ePL2iY/viewform?c=0&w=1>

Join Axosoft Software CEO Lawdan Shojaee as she discusses being a woman CEO
in the tech world, how she transitioned into tech management, and how her
experiences influenced the creation of #ItWasNeverADress.

PLUS, Food From Flour!
Please RSVP
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MjWmOSeO1pQHlYHy2yZPhhZtquI5dd2Rkgrc-ePL2iY/viewform?c=0&w=1>so
we can order enough food!

Questions? Contact swe-external at mit.edu.

Brought to you by the Society of Women Engineers.

*7. CityDays Service Opportunity*
*When*: Saturday, September 12 (times vary)
*Deadline: *Thursday, September 10
*Where*: Various locations
*Register*: link
<http://www.eventbrite.com/e/citydays-school-year-kickoff-tickets-18226389622?aff=pscweb>

CityDays is a series of one-day volunteer opportunities for all members of
the MIT community. All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to
engage with the Cambridge and greater Boston community by devoting a few
hours to volunteer with CityDays throughout the year. In conjunction with
MIT’s mission, the CityDays campaign aims to work for the “betterment of
humankind” by connecting those who are a part of the MIT community with
local organizations who need volunteers.

CityDays is a great fit for those who would like to give back and learn
about the community, but who may not have time for a long-term volunteer
commitment. The Public Service Center handles all of the logistics for the
day, including a meal, travel, and service placements. All you have to do
is sign up and show up with an ethic for service. Participants may sign up
as individuals or as groups. We encourage student groups to utilize
CityDays as a pre-planned day of service.

Upcoming CityDays events are on September 12, November 7, January 19,
February 20 and April 19!

Email citydays-staff at mit.edu with any questions.

*8. Zipcar CEO and Founder Robin Chase Talk*
*When*: Monday, September 14, 6 - 7 PM
*Where*: Building 10-250 <http://whereis.mit.edu/go?=10>
*Info*: link
<http://gsc.scripts.mit.edu/activities/orientation/2015/event/zipcar-ceo-robin-chase/>
*Contact*: email <ahchan at alum.mit.edu>

Robin Chase, co-founder/ex-CEO of Zipcar and one of Time’s 100 Most
Influential People in the World, illuminates the potential of the
collaborative economy to address broader issues such as climate change and
income inequality, and proves the impact that this innovative force can
have on these most pressing economic and social issues of our time. Free
Admissions.

Agenda:

   - 5:45 pm    Registration
   - 6:00 pm   Talk and Q&A
   - 7:00 pm   Talk ends and book signing
   - 7:30 pm   Dinner with Robin (by lottery)

Followed by Intimate dinner with Robin at 7:30 PM; admission by lottery.

Contact: Alex Hamilton Chan ahchan at alum.mit.edu

*9. Student Presentation Opportunity at 2015 C3E Women in Clean Energy
Symposium*
*Deadline*: Monday, September 14, 11:59 PM
*Contact*: link <elliotg at MIT.edu>
*Apply*: link <http://c3eawards.org/StudentOpportunities>

Our clean energy future requires innovative policies, tools, and
technologies to address the ongoing global issues associated with
historical trends in energy use. In its report on a sustainable energy
future, the National Science Foundation stated, “a sustainable energy
economy values environmental and ecosystem stewardship, as well as clean,
equitable, reliable, renewable, safe, secure, and economically viable
energy strategies and solutions."

We invite students from all academic disciplines to bring their creativity
to help shape the future of clean energy. C3E organizers are delighted to
offer all young scholars an opportunity to showcase their work and
experience in research, service, and/or education in the energy system.

*Graduate students* may apply to compete in a research poster competition.
Finalists will be invited to present in person at the symposium where
attendees will vote to select First, Second and Third place winners (with
prizes of $2,500, $1,500, and $1,000 respectively). This competition is
sponsored by Cummins Inc.

*Undergraduate students* may apply to present a three-minute lightning
presentation at the symposium. Selected presenters will be invited to
attend the full day-and-a-half symposium.

*The C3E Symposium:* The goal of the symposium is to provide women in clean
energy with a range of perspectives, analysis, and data on clean energy
challenges and opportunities. It also provides a unique forum for
networking. It is our hope that it will help build a sustained national and
international community of professionals dedicated to advancing the careers
and goals of women in clean energy.

*More information*, including eligibility, requirements, and application
procedures, are available at C3Eawards.org/StudentOpportunities. Please
contact elliotg at MIT.edu with any questions.

*10. Upcoming Career-Related Events*
*When*: September 8th - 25th
*Where*: Varies
*Info/Registration*: link <http://bit.ly/careerbridge>

The Fall Career Fair is Friday, September 25, 2015 and Career Services is
offering workshops, employer resume critiques, and extended drop-in hours
to help you prepare for this important event. Register for these events on
bit.ly/careerbridge.

   - *The Employer Perspective: Careers in Consulting* (Tuesday, Sept 8,
   4:00-5:30pm, 10-250)
   - *Technical Interviewing 101, featuring Google *(Monday, Sept 14,
   6:00-7:30pm, 4-370)
   - *How to Work a Career Fair* (Tuesday, Sept 15, 3:00-4:00pm, 3-270)
   - *The Art of Behavioral Interviewing* (Wednesday, Sept 16, 2:00-3:30pm,
   5-234)
   - *Ace the Case with Putnam Associates* (Wednesday, Sept 16,
   5:00-6:30pm, 6-120)
   - *Resumes and Cover Letters 101* (Tuesday, Sept 22, 5:30-7:00pm, 3-270)
   - *The Employer Perspective: Careers in Gaming* (Wednesday, Sept 23,
   6:00-7:30pm, 4-237)
   - *Resume Drop-ins* (16-159)
      - Sept 8 – Sept 11, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
      - Sept 14 – Sept 21, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
      - Sept 22 – Sept 24, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

*********** Outside MIT ***********
*11. Free LGBTQ-Related Hair and Makeup Consultations*
*When*: Contact to set up a time
*Where*: Hair by Christine and Co, 217 Highland Ave, Somerville
*Email*: link <christine at hairbychristineandco.com>
*Phone*: 617-776-6470

My name is Christine. I own my own hair salon located in Somerville. We are
an extremely LGBTQ friendly salon and I am looking to extend my hand and
services to help out the transgender community. There is still a lot of
judgement that the LGBTQ community is faced with and I want to make sure
that  HAIR by Christine & co is always viewed as an absolutely NON
JUDGEMENT establishment. We just want people to walk in and be themselves
and leave a better version of themselves.

My heart has been deeply affected with all the stories and media
highlighting the transgender community and what the struggles are that they
go through on a daily basis. I feel compelled to help. I am offering FREE
makeup and hair consultations for those transitioning to help make them
feel beautiful and more confident on a daily basis. I have been working
with a client Michelle on her transition and it has been amazingly
rewarding for not only her but myself. I have always had such an open heart
for the LGBTQ community but now I feel like I have something to offer that
could really be great!

You can find me via email at christine at hairbychristineandco.com or by phone
at 617-543-3574. The salon phone number is 617-776-6470 and is located at
217 Highland Avenue, Somerville. It is minutes from the Davis Square red
line Train Station.

*12. [MASS AWIS] Get Powerful: Achieving Influence Workshop*
*When*: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
*Where*: Harvard Medical School, Building C-Cannon Room (240 Longwood Ave,
Boston)
*Register*: link <http://www.massawis.org/GetPowerful2015>

Want to be more effective at work and advance your career?Then you need to
understand and apply the concept of “power” in the workplace. Power is “the
capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the
course of events.” This fun and interactive workshop explores surprising
research findings, shares simple techniques to enhance your power and
teaches participants how to apply these techniques in all aspects of life.

Sean is a former Lecturer in Marketing at the Boston University Graduate
School of Management and Adjunct Professor of Marketing at Northeastern
University in Boston. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Political
Science) from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a Masters of
Business Administration Degree, with a concentration in Marketing, from
Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Agenda:

   - 6:00-6:30 pm: Refreshments/Networking
   - 6:30-7:30 pm: Seminar
   - 7:30-8:00 pm: Networking

To register, visit: www.massawis.org/GetPowerful2015

First 8 HMS/HSDM Postdoc registrants free!

MASS AWIS & HMS/HSDM Postdocs $10 · Non-members$20

Register before Sept. 2nd for a chance to win a copy of “Black Hole Focus”!

*13. Radcliffe Institute Women in Biotech Symposium*
*When*: Friday, September 18, 1 - 5 PM
*Where*: Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University
*Register*: link <http://bit.ly/WiBHarvard>

Why are women underrepresented as leaders in the biotech industry?

It’s a perplexing issue which warrants examination and discussion. Bringing
together scientists, industry and venture capital leaders, and academics,
this symposium will explore the divide between the large number of women
who pursue advanced degrees in related scientific fields and their
representation in leadership positions in biotech firms. Speakers will also
share new research, experimentation, and promising models that may help
industry, universities, government, and private capital improve the current
system. Join us to gain a deeper understanding into this situation.

Register online and view the full schedule:
www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/2015-women-in-biotech-symposium

Speakers:

   - *Alison Wood Brooks*, assistant professor of business administration,
   Harvard Business School
   - *Victoria A. Budson*, executive director, Women and Public Policy
   Program, Harvard Kennedy School
   - *Daniel Carpenter*, director of the social sciences program, Radcliffe
   Institute; Allie S. Freed Professor of Government in the Faculty of Arts
   and Sciences, Harvard University
   - *Ann DeWitt*, senior director of investments, Sanofi-Genzyme
   Bioventures
   - *Deborah Dunsire*, president and chief executive offer, Forum
   Pharmaceuticals
   - *Robin Ely,* Diane Doerge Wilson Professor of Business Administration
   and senior associate dean for Culture and Community, Harvard Business School
   - *Monica C. Higgins*, Kathleen McCartney Professor in Education
   Leadership, Harvard Graduate School of Education
   - *Anula Jayasuriya*, cofounder, Evolvence India Life Science Fund and
   India Life Science Fund II; founder, EXXclaim Capital
   - *Janet Rich-Edwards*, codirector of the science program, Radcliffe
   Institute; associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School; and
   associate professor in the department of epidemiology at the Harvard T.H.
   Chan School of Public Health
   - *Laurel Smith-Doerr*, professor of sociology and director of the
   Institute for Social Science Research, University of Massachusetts Amherst

The event is free and open to the public.

*14. Hacking Eating Tracking*
*When*: Friday - Sunday, September 18-20
*Where*: Harvard Northwest Building, Cambridge, MA
*Info*: link <http://www.hackingeatingtracking.org/get-involved/>

Eating behavior has a major influence on food intake, nutrition and overall
health, yet what we know and understand about it is still limited.
Importantly, most methods that we use nowadays to study how humans eat are
indirect and rely on self-report.

We want to bring together a group of creative scientists and hackers to
catalyze the development of new ideas and disruptive solutions that can
shape the future of the collection and application of quantified human
eating behavior data.

Hacking Eating Tracking will have an unusual format that can be defined as
an hybrid between a scientific symposium and a hackathon. Saturday and
Sunday morning there will be three discussion panels covering science,
technology and applications. The hackathon will run in parallel with these
panels. Sunday afternoon there will be a final pitch and demos of hackathon
teams and prizes. Aside from the program agenda there will be also be a
number of opportunities to socialize and exchange ideas.

We welcome participants from a variety of disciplines: science, technology,
arts and business, in particular active individuals who are passionate
about this topic and are willing to spend a weekend generating ideas,
connections, discussions and hackathon innovations. Learn how to get
involved here <http://www.hackingeatingtracking.org/get-involved/>.

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