[GWAMIT] Announcements - Week of February 1, 2016

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Dear GW at MIT Members,

Happy February and first week of classes!

Join us tomorrow for an afternoon break with Intel, and check out the other
great opportunities and events going on this week.

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 Afternoon with Intel (*Tomorrow!*)
2. Join the GWAMIT Mentoring Program (Feb. 5th)
3. Crossing the Charles with Women at MIT! (Feb. 8th)
4. Submit your questions to Dear Kate!

*MIT:*
5. ESD.S32 Leading Creative Teams
6. Register for MC^2 Multicultural Conference 2016 (*Today!*)
7. Register for the Commuting Across the Charles Competition (Feb. 8th)
8. Fireside Chat with the Martin Trust Center Entrepreneurs in Residence
(Feb. 9th)
9. Microlearning Bootcamp and Teach it Yourself! A life-enhancing contest
for MIT students (Feb. 10th)
10. MIT $100K Accelerate Final 2016 (Feb. 10th)
11. CityDays MIT February 2016 (Feb. 10th)
12. Help Undergraduates Learn About and Prepare for Grad School (Feb. 11th)
13. Register for the Crossing the Charles Competition (Feb. 15th)
14. CityDays MIT April 2016: Ask Me About... (Feb. 26th)
15. Graduate Community Fellows Positions OPEN for Spring 2016 (Now!)

*Outside MIT:*
16. Perimeter Scholars International Now Accepting Applications (*Today!*)
17. L'Oreal USA For Women in Science Fellowship (Nov. 30th - Feb. 5th)
18. [MASS AWIS] Making your CV the Best Possible: Advice from the Recruiters
(Feb. 17th)
19. Ways with Words: Exploring Language and Gender (Mar. 3rd-4th)



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

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

*1. GWAMIT Afternoon with Intel *
*When*: Tuesday, February 2, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
*Where*: MIT Building W20-491 <http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=w20>
*RSVP*: link <http://goo.gl/forms/E3cTdmcyqu>

Intel is recruiting! Stop by W20-491 on February 2nd anytime between 2 and
4 PM to talk about work opportunities at Intel.

Recruiters will be attending, and snacks and pastries will be provided!

*2. Join the GWAMIT Mentoring Program!*
*Deadline*: Friday, February 5
*Contact*: email <gwamit-mentor at mit.edu>
*Apply*: link <http://goo.gl/forms/sGSyDc9S1R>

Spaces are available to join the GWAMIT Mentoring Program for the spring
semester. 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. To join, please fill out the interest
form and survey at: http://goo.gl/forms/sGSyDc9S1R

*.*

*3. Crossing the Charles with Women at MIT!*
*When*: Monday, February 8, 12:00 PM
*Where*: TBD
*RSVP*: link
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bpI3wKy-8y4jbBZv9BDCHQdCODFKvzy2g-CnL7cFOYo/viewform>
*Contact*: email <cfv at mit.edu>and email <aogarcia at mit.edu>

Interested in joining a team celebrating women's journey and involvement
over the past 100 years? Discuss ideas over lunch and join a Crossing the
Charles team!

Questions? Email Clararose <cfv at mit.edu> and Ana <aogarcia at mit.edu>.

*4. Submit your questions to Dear Kate!*
*Blog post*: link
<http://gwamit.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/dear-kate-january-2016.html>
*Submit a question*: link
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1if7tQB34Cy4ER4uZyRa-Ed-AQm3wPyz8dFiDJA1FjzI/viewform>

The Dear Kate post for January
<http://gwamit.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/dear-kate-january-2016.html> is up!
This month, we look at the question of how to request help building
professional connections.

Do you have a question to submit to Dear Kate? Use this link
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1if7tQB34Cy4ER4uZyRa-Ed-AQm3wPyz8dFiDJA1FjzI/viewform>
to submit anonymously to the Dear Kate column, and our mentors will pen
replies to be posted on the blog.

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

*5*
*. ESD.S32 Leading Creative TeamsWhen:* Fridays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
*Info*: link
<http://gelp.mit.edu/new-graduate-course-offering/esds32-leading-creative-teams>
*Apply*: link
<http://gelp.mit.edu/new-graduate-course-offering/esds32-leading-creative-teams>

Are you prepared to be an innovator after MIT? In a recent survey of
graduate alumni, 99% report “being creative” as important in their roles
and 96% report “leadership” as also important. This same survey suggests
that 62-70% of MIT masters and doctoral alumni are supervising small
groups. Which raises the question; are you prepared for these professional
roles? Many are not and this is how our new class can differentiate you
from others.

Graduate students from across MIT are encouraged to apply to this new
leadership class – one that aims to develop your abilities to lead teams
that are charged with developing creative solutions to challenging problems.

This class will prepare students by:

   1. Developing greater self-awareness
   2. Building interpersonal and networking skills
   3. Developing abilities to lead teams and be an effective team member
   4. Learning how to ignite creativity in a collaborative environment

Enrollment is limited. Click here
<http://gelp.mit.edu/new-graduate-course-offering/esds32-leading-creative-teams>
to apply. Please contact David Niño <dnino at mit.edu> if you have any
questions.


*6. Register for MC^2 Multicultural Conference 2016!*
*Deadline*: Monday, February 1
*Info*: link <http://studentlife.mit.edu/omp/mc2>
*Register*: link <http://studentlife.mit.edu/omp/mc2/register>

Registration for MC^2 <http://studentlife.mit.edu/omp/mc2> is now open!
Join us for a day and a half of breaking the ice, bonding, and reflection
at the Endicott House <http://www.mitendicotthouse.org/> as we discuss
diversity, inclusion, and community development at MIT.

MC^2 is free for all MIT students.

Spaces are limited! Registration is due by February 1, 2016!
Register here: http://studentlife.mit.edu/omp/mc2/register


*7. Community Service Work Study Information Session*
*When*: Monday, February 8, 6:30 PM
*Where*: MIT Building 5-231 <http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=5>
*Info*: link <http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc>
*RSVP*: email <studentworker at mit.edu>

Build your work experience, explore a career, and earn a paycheck during
the spring semester! If you qualify for Federal work-study, you can give
back to the community while assisting nonprofit organizations with finding
creative solutions to the problems they face.

Learn about what it means to be Federal Work-Study (FWS) eligible and how
to get paid for giving back to the community. If you have any questions,
contact studentworker at mit.edu. We hope to see you there!

*8. Fireside Chat with the Martin Trust Center Entrepreneurs in Residence*
*When*: Tuesday, February 9, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
*Where*: MIT Media Lab, 14-633 <http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=14>
*Register*: link
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fireside-chat-with-the-eirs-tickets-20737265720>

EIRs are based in the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship
(E40-160) and have extensive entrepreneurial and executive experience. They
work full time advising students on their startups.

Hear the experience, advice and stories of these successful female
entrepreneurs and how they can assist you with your career goals. Come with
questions! *You think you already know them? – you don’t know them like
this!*

*Trish Cotter*
Executive leadership team of 2 startups Raised over $70M
Led both to acquisition with most recent sale to IBM for $1.8B

*Elaine Chen*
Product & engineering executive for 4 startups
Brought 20+ products to market
Co-inventor on 22 patents

*Donna Levin*
As Co-Founder of Care.com, scaled the organization from start-up stage,
through 5 rounds of funding and IPO.

*9. Teach It Yourself! -- A life-enhancing contest for MIT students*
*When*: Now through Wednesday, February 10
*Info*: link
<https://lifelearning.mit.edu/about-initiative/whats-new/teach-it-yourself-mit-student-contest-about-shared-experience>
*Register*: link
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QCExUpcMl-qCBVoQB89fBOoEu6hcRkiuOh_3LuWRkDA/viewform?c=0&w=1>

Do you have MIT experience worth sharing? Want to help your peers? Have
advice on how to deal with MIT pressures? Here’s your chance to contribute
to the MIT student community.

Teach It Yourself! (TIY) is a contest for students to share ideas about how
to make most of the MIT experience using microlearning for online delivery

We also have prizes!

If TIY and microlearning spark your interest, find out more at
https://lifelearning.mit.edu/about-initiative/whats-new/teach-it-yourself-mit-student-contest-about-shared-experience

Please contact us at lifelearning at mit.edu with any questions or comments.

*10. MIT $100K Accelerate Finale 2016*
*When*: Wednesday, February 10, 6:30 PM
*Where*: MIT Building 10-250 <http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=10>
*Info*: link <http://www.mit100k.org/>
*Register*: link
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mit-100k-accelerate-finale-2016-tickets-20743208495>

Please join us for the MIT $100K Accelerate Finale the evening of February
10th @7pm.
Accelerate is the second of three phases of the year-long MIT $100K
Entrepreneurship Competition. It focuses on turning business ideas into
reality by developing prototypes and testing market opportunities. Eight
finalist teams will pitch their ideas to a live panel of judges, each
competing for a $10,000 grand prize.

The event will feature a keynote address from Donna Levin, the Co-Founder
of Care.com. As Co-Founder Donna Levin grew the company's operations and
lead it through several rounds of fundraising to IPO. The event will also
be MC-ed by Jeff Bussgang who is a Former entrepreneur turned VC, and HBS
Senior Lecturer.

Doors open at 6:30PM. Event starts at 7:00PM. We hope to see you there!

Register for our event at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mit-100k-accelerate-finale-2016-tickets-20743208495
Find more about the MIT $100K at www.mit100k.org
Direct any questions to *100KD at mit.edu* <100KD at mit.edu>


*11. CityDays MIT February 2016*
*When*: Saturday, February 20
*Deadline to sign up*: Wednesday, Feb 10
*Info*: link
<http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/citydays/index.html>
*Contact*: email <citydays-staff at mit.edu>

CityDays is a series of one-day volunteer opportunities for all members of
the MIT community. Sign up for a shift with a local community partner in
the Cambridge and Boston area. We provide transportation and coordinate
logistics. This February we’ll partner with the Harvest Food Pantry
<http://cambridgeportbaptist.org/about/harvest-food-pantry/>, Health Care
for the Homeless <https://www.bhchp.org/>, Cradles to Crayons
<https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/>, the Cambridge Winter Farmers Market
<http://www.cambridgewinterfarmersmarket.com/> and Room to Grow
<http://www.roomtogrow.org/>.

Contact: citydays-staff at mit.edu
Learn More here
<http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/citydays/index.html>
.

*12. **Help Undergraduates Learn About and Prepare for Grad School*
*When*: Thursday, February 11, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
*Where*: MIT Building 1-150 <http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=1>
*RSVP*: link
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VTHfRmA9Yznh10rCyux95rBSLv52GJ1EhxMb70V9MaE/edit#gid=0>

We are looking for MIT graduate students who are passionate about
encouraging underrepresented undergraduates to apply to and attend graduate
school. Using the Grad Catalyst model, you will have the opportunity to
share your own personal experiences while teaching students at
minority-serving institutions how to prepare for and navigate the graduate
application process. The Grad Catalyst consists of a one-hour presentation
that covers what graduate school is and the steps students should take to
be successful graduate school applicants. The Grad Catalyst is meant to be
a conversation, which allows undergraduate students to get honest answers
from current graduate students. We will host an information session and
training for interested graduate students. Participation in the training
does not imply a long-term commitment and you will be able to decide
afterwards whether you want to participate in the Grad Catalyst or not.
Dinner will be provided.

If you can attend please sign-up here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VTHfRmA9Yznh10rCyux95rBSLv52GJ1EhxMb70V9MaE/edit#gid=0

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to reach out to future innovators,
scientists, engineers and perhaps even your alma mater!

*13. Register for the Crossing the Charles Competition*
*When*: Monday, February 15
*Info*: link <http://j.mp/mitmovecompete>
*Register*: link <https://mit2016.mit.edu/movingday/competition/sign-up>

Kicking off the Moving Day celebrations <http://j.mp/mitmovingmay7> on May
7, 2016, the Crossing the Charles Competition revives the spirit of the
1916 ceremonial flotilla in which the Bucentaur barge transported the
Institute charter across the river to MIT's new home in Cambridge. All MIT
faculty, students, staff, and alumni are invited to form or join teams to
create entries that demonstrate movement: physically, artistically, and
creatively!

Complete competition details may be found on the Moving Day page of
the Celebrating
a Century in Cambridge website <http://j.mp/mitmovecompete>. The deadline
to register your team is Monday, February 8.

Those who wish to participate in the crossing but prefer not to compete are
encouraged to join the parade over the bridge. We are one MIT – and we hope
our community will join the festivities! We look forward to Crossing the
Charles with you on May 7.

*14. *
*CityDays MIT April 2016: Ask Me About...*
Date: Tuesday, April 19
Deadline to Register: Friday, February 26
Info: link
<http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/citydays/index.html>
Register: link
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13FdkNpaEWuwpcLxXPmMl_vlV9lhE99sKjX01VJGhLE8/viewform>

Service day: Tuesday, April 19

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of MIT’s move to Cambridge with the
Cambridge Science Festival to engage the public with MIT’s fascinating
research, student activities, and people. Share your knowledge with our
Cambridge neighbors by volunteering at an Ask Me About station. Maybe you
are an expert in biology, chemistry, or computer science. Maybe you are a
video game whiz or know a lot about experimental vehicles. Propose one or
more topics, and sign up as an individual volunteer or with a group. Open
to students, faculty and staff.

Contact: aprilcityday at mit.edu

Learn More here
<http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/citydays/index.html>

*15. Graduate Community Fellows Position OPEN for 2016*
*When*: Now! Applications reviewed as they are submitted.
*Info*: link <http://odge.mit.edu/community/gcf>
*Apply*: link
<http://odge.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/GCF_application.doc>, email
<juliekuk at mit.edu>

One position (VPR Program Development) is 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.

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/).

Applications
<http://odge.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/GCF_application.doc>for the
open positions should be submitted to program director Julie Kukharenko (
juliekuk at mit.edu)*. *They will be reviewed as they are submitted; positions
will be filled ASAP.

*********** Outside MIT ***********

*16. Perimeter Scholars International Now Accepting Applications*
*Deadline*: Monday, February 1
*Info*: link
<http://link.perimeterinstitute.ca/c/306/8cab9f837a9632e4768140192df5450c000921f60cadc0d0ea8d627aa9211b01>
*Apply*: link <http://perimeterinstitute.ca/apply>

Perimeter Scholars International (PSI)
<http://link.perimeterinstitute.ca/c/306/8cab9f837a9632e4768140192df5450c000921f60cadc0d0ea8d627aa9211b01>
is now accepting applications for Perimeter Institute for Theoretical
Physics' unique 10-month Master's program.

Features of the program include:

   - All student costs (tuition and living) are covered
   <http://link.perimeterinstitute.ca/c/306/8cab9f837a9632e4768140192df5450c000921f60cadc0d03ee0975882a73340>,
   removing financial and/or geographical barriers to entry
   - Students learn from world-leading theoretical physicists –
resident Perimeter
   researchers
   <http://link.perimeterinstitute.ca/c/306/8cab9f837a9632e4768140192df5450c000921f60cadc0d00831ce7179cdf47e>
   and visiting scientists – within the inspiring environment of Perimeter
   Institute
   <http://link.perimeterinstitute.ca/c/306/8cab9f837a9632e4768140192df5450cc670db3686d0a89b2bbe2b2a7fa6f4ec>
   - Collaboration is valued over competition; deep understanding and
   creativity are valued over rote learning and examination
   - PSI recruits worldwide: 85 percent of students come from outside of
   Canada
   - PSI takes calculated risks, seeking extraordinary talent who may have
   non-traditional academic backgrounds but have demonstrated exceptional
   scientific aptitude

Apply online at http://perimeterinstitute.ca/apply.

Applications are due by February 1, 2016.

*17. *
*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.

*18. [MASS AWIS] Making your CV the Best Possible: Advice from the
Recruiters*
*When*: Wednesday, February 17, 5:45 - 8:00 PM
*Where*: Seminar Room 3.310, Picower Institute, 43 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA
*Register*: link <http://www.massawis.org/MakingCVbestPossible2016>

With Lauren Celano, Co-founder and CEO, www.PropelCareers.com

   - 5:45 PM - 6:00 PM Registration
   - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recruiter panel discussion
   - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CV review by recruiters, networking, appetizers and
   drinks

Check our website to learn more about the recruiters coming to the event

Register at www.massawis.org/MakingCVbestPossible2016
MASS AWIS members $8 · Non-members $15

*19. Ways with Words: Exploring Language and Gender*
*When*: Thursday and Friday, March 3 and 4
*Where*: Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University (Knafel
Center, 10 Garden St, Cambridge, MA)
*Register*: link
<http://www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/2016-ways-with-words-conference>

This two-day symposium is asnapshot of the state of language in today's
society as it relates to, mirrors, and affects perceptions of gender.
Anthropologists, authors, computer scientists, journalists, linguists,
performing artists, politicians, and psychologists will explore different
facets of the interplay of gender and language.

The conference begins on Thursday evening with "Plays with Words," an
evening about language and gender in comedy, featuring comedian Cameron
Esposito and ImprovBoston. March 4 brings a full day of panels that will
consider moving beyond binary distinctions, what the Internet and big data
analysis can teach us about gender and language, and the role of gender in
public discourse. Through comparative perspectives, multidisciplinary
approaches, and contemporary examples, this conference examines the
inextricably related concepts of gender, language, and culture. Janet
Mock—a cultural commentator, advocate for trans women’s rights, and New
York Times bestselling author—will delivery the keynote address.

Register online and view the full schedule and panel list:
www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/2016-ways-with-words-conference.

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