[GWAMIT] Announcements - Week of May 9, 2016

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May 9, 2016

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*IN BRIEF*

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*GW at MIT:*

1. Come to GWAMIT's Spring Social 2016! (May. 11)

2. Join the GWAMIT Mentoring Program 2016-2017 Committee!

3. Trouble in the Lab: Cultivating Leadership for Positive Social Change
(May. 10)

*MIT:*

4. [Postdoctoral Associate] Yoga Class Series (May. 11 – Jun. 29)

5. Apply for the MIT Waste Alliance Exec Board (May. 13)

6. Cheneyroom May Study Breaks (May. 16)

7. MIT Women’s League Annual Meeting (May. 19)

8. MIT Work-Life Center Spring 2016 Seminar Series (now - May)

*Outside MIT:*

9. [MASS AWIS] From Academe To Entrepreneurship: Transferable Skills (May.
10)

10. [MASS AWIS] The O2O2O Principle: Building Strategic Networks That Have
BIG Power (May. 12)

11. Naturejobs Career Expo (May. 18)

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Dear GW at MIT Members,

This is the final week of class, and we hope everyone have had a great
semester. Come to GWAMIT's Spring Social to take a break and talk to other
women grads at Stata R&D pub!

Also, the GWAMIT Mentoring Program is recruiting for the 2016-2017
committee members. See the announcements below to get further details about
the positions!

The GWAMIT Board

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*FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS*

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

*1. **Come to GWAMIT's Spring Social 2016! *

*When:* Wednesday, May 11th, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

*Where:* Stata R&D pub, MIT Building 32-G410

*RSVP:* link
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OLEI7sQDQ5U6wES8uQvNe5QvQSYRc5psPfB6ep46BfU/viewform>

Take a break from the grueling exam crunch and relax with other like-minded
women at our Spring Social!

Don't forget to RSVP so we have a sense of numbers :-)

Hope to see you there!

*2. Join the GWAMIT Mentoring Program 2016-2017 Committee!*

*When:* Recruiting Now

*Info:* link <https://gwamit.org/mentoring-program/>

*Contact:* gwamit-mentor at mit.edu

Interested in helping women graduate students connect with faculty and
alumni mentors? Excited about applying your technical and organizing skills
to creative projects? Come and join us at the Mentoring Program Committee!

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

- Mentor Recruitment Lead

- Events Chair

- Publicity Chair (Dear Kate and website)

For more information on the GWAMIT Mentoring program, please visit our
website <https://gwamit.org/mentoring-program/>. Contact
gwamit-mentor at mit.edu to apply.

*3. Trouble in the Lab: Cultivating Leadership for Positive Social Change *

*When:* Tuesday, May 10th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

*Where:* MIT Building 4-237

Join the Bok Players for a night of interactive theater discussing:

- Gender-based discrimination and harassment

- Management and leadership skills

- Conflict resolution and tension in lab spaces

- Communication

- Social and personal skills

Reception, dinner, and raffle including a $50 Amazon gift card following
the one hour show.

Co-sponsored by GWAMIT and the Bok Players from Havard. The Bok Players’
mission is to use theatre as an interactive, dynamic learning tool in
academic culture. They strive to help make the academic world open and
accessible- a place where all have an equal chance to succeed- through the
examination of culture, communication, bias, and power. More info:
http://bit.ly/1Wecn8Z

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

*4. **[Postdoctoral Associate] Yoga Class Series *

*When:* Wednesdays, May 11th - June 29th, 7:30pm

*Where:* MIT Building 37 or building 16

*Contact*: sarahsaf at mit.edu

Postdoctoral Associate is conducting yoga class series regularly and the
next one is starting on April 27. This will be taking place on Wednesdays,
at 7:30 pm on campus (building 37 or building 16). A rate for postdocs and
their MIT Spouses & Partners is offered for a 10 class session for $80.
This is a gentle all-level relaxing yoga class and no prior experience is
required.

The classes will take place on the following dates:

May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29

If you are interested, please reserve your spots by contacting
sarahsaf at mit.edu or the instructor Hadassah Segal directly.

*5. Apply for the MIT Waste Alliance Exec Board*

*Deadline:* Friday, May 13th

*Contact*: Abigail, aregitsky at mit.edu

Do you have a passion for waste management, recycling, and sustainable
materials use? Are you interested in getting more involved with the Waste
Alliance and gaining valuable leadership experience? Apply here by May 13
to join the executive board for 2016-2017.

*6. **Cheneyroom May Study Breaks*

*When:* Monday, May 16th, 4:00pm – 5pm

*Where:* Margaret Cheney Room, MIT Building 3-310

This is a reminder that there are two study breaks taking place in the
Margaret Cheney Room this month.

The second study break will take place Monday, May 16 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
in the Cheney room. Again, light desserts, coffee, and tea will be provided.

Feel free to stop by and take a break from this busy time of year!

*7. MIT Women’s League Annual Meeting*

*When:* Thursday, May 19th, 12:00pm – 1:30pm

*Where:* MIT Building 10-340

*RSVP*: Contact the League office at 617.253.3656 or wleague at mit.edu

The Women's League holds its annual meeting in May to report on its
activities and business over the past academic year to members and to
introduce returning Board Officers and present new officers for the
election slate.

It's also an occasion to hear from a guest speaker. This year Melissa
Nobles, the Kenan Sahin Dean of the School of Humanities, Arts and Social
Sciences, and Professor of Political Science will be our guest speaker.

To reserve your place at the annual meeting and lunch, contact the League
office at 617.253.3656 or wleague at mit.edu.

The cost of the luncheon is $15.00. Seating is limited.

*8. **MIT Work-Life Center Spring 2016 Seminar Series*

*When:* now - May

*Info:* link <http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/>

*Register:* link <http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/>

We are pleased to announce the launch of the MIT Work-Life Center’s Spring
2016 Seminar Series. Our presenters, who are experts in their fields, will
share research-based strategies, tips, and information on more than 25
topics, including changing how you respond to stress; supporting your
child’s emotional and intellectual development; understanding the U.S.
college admissions process; navigating life as a young professional; and
learning how to help an aging family member.

All seminars are free of charge and open to the entire MIT community and
their families; however, registration is required.

We believe these seminars and workshops will help MIT community members
find better balance in their professional and personal lives, and
appreciate your help in communicating this information to the broader MIT
community.

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

*9. **[MASS AWIS] From Academe To Entrepreneurship: Transferable Skills*

*When:* Tuesday, May 10th, 5:45pm – 8:00pm

*Where:* Common, 10th & 11th floor, Microsoft NERD center, Kendall square,
Cambridge

*Register:* link
<http://mass-awis.org/from-academe-to-entrepreneurship-transferable-skills-tuesday-may-10th/>

Come and join this talk with Nina Dudnik, Founder and CEO SeedingLabs, &
Marco Lagi, Founder and CTO Kemvi

*Schedule:*

5:45 pm-6:15 pm Registration, Networking, & Snacks

6:15 pm-7:30 pm Seminar and Q&A

7:30 pm-8:00 pm Networking

*Fees:*

MASS AWIS members $8 · Non-members $15 · Microsoft employee Free

*10. **The O2O2O Principle: Building Strategic Networks That Have BIG Power
featuring Mari Anne Snow*

*When:* Thursday, May. 12th, 5:30pm – 8:00pm

*Where:* AbbVie Bioresearch Center, 100 Research Drive, Worcester, MA 01605

*Contact: *Kristie Kapinas, Kristina.kapinas at gmail.com

*Register:* link
<http://mass-awis.org/the-o2o2o-principle-building-strategic-networks-that-have-big-power-thursday-may-12th/>

This event is our annual Spring Social co-hosted by MASS AWIS and WPI AWIS
Affiliate. It is geared for women and men within the scientific community
(from undergrads to mid-career levels) who are interested in developing
their strategic networking skills in an interactive workshop.

Networks are an essential element to a successful career in any field.
Today we are fortunate to have great face-to-face networking opportunities
as well as easy to use digital tools that can extend relationships beyond
an initial meeting. No more passive business card exchanges, participants
at this workshop will learn modern techniques for building and expanding
their networks to support their career goals.

Mari Anne Snow is founder of Sophaya, a start-up dedicated to building
modern products and services for organizations with virtual teams and
remote professionals. Mari Anne has experienced first-hand the critical
power of a well-cultivated network and she is a strong advocate of
investing time and effort to build and maintain one for long term career
success.

Refreshments will be served. Registration is limited to 60 people.
Registration is FREE, but is limited to Abbvie Employees, MASS AWIS, and
AWIS WPI Affiliate MEMBERS ONLY. Parking is available on site at no cost.
Please bring a valid ID.

Please email Kristie Kapinas (MASS AWIS Events West Co-Chair) at
Kristina.kapinas at gmail.com with any questions.

*11. Naturejobs Career Expo *

*When:* Wednesday, May 18th

*Where:* Back Bay Events Center, Boston

*Contact: *boston.careerexpo at nature.com

*Register:* link
<http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/career-expo/event/naturejobs-career-expo-boston/>

The Naturejobs Career Expo 2016, hosted for the third time in Boston,
Massachusetts, offers talented researchers an excellent opportunity to meet
a diverse selection of national and international employers from academic
institutions and scientific industries, such as pharmaceutical
organizations, digital technology companies, science publishing and more.

This year’s free one day event will be held on May 18, 2016 and offers you
a chance to:

--Attend exclusive conferences and workshops

--Meet employers face-to-face

--Networking with leading scientific institutions of your interest

--Benefit from free one-to-one resume checking

--Learn how to enhance your employability

--Maximize your career prospects.

More information and registration here
<http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/career-expo/event/naturejobs-career-expo-boston/>

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