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Message from the GWAMIT Board:

Cool off the summer with some of the following events!
Make sure to *join the NE GWiSE's Summer Retreat this week*!

- The GW at MIT Board
*Event overview:*


*GW at MIT:    *
     1.  GW at MIT and Women in Chemistry: Informal Coffee Hour with 3M (August
15)
     2. NE GWiSE's 2nd Annual Summer Retreat (August 17)
     3. GW at MIT Running Group: Saturday Run & Coffee! (August 18)



*CHILDREN:      *4. Choosing Quality Childcare (August 16)

*FOR FUN:*

     5. Cerebral Cinema: Inception with Dr. Steve Ramirez (August 14)
     6. Movie Night with MIT Spouses & Partners Connect (August 14)
     7. MASS AWIS Bowling with Scholars (August 20)

*PROFESSIONAL/CAREER/SKILLS:*

     8. Play Labs Demo Day (August 14)
    9. AAUW International Fellowship: Applications open
*Did you know ... ?*


   - Article in *Science*, about Rosalind Franklin and the *effect of
   gender harassment in research*. Worth-reading! Find it here
   <http://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2018/08/rosalind-franklin-and-damage-gender-harassment?utm_source=6&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=AAAS---The-American-Association-for-the-Advancement-of-Science->
   .


   - '*Make your daughter practice Math: The way we teach math in America
   hurts all students, but it may be hurting girls the most*'.
Interesting opinion in
   the NY Times
   <https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/07/opinion/stem-girls-math-practice.html>
   .

*Storied Women of MIT:*

*Sophia Hayden Bennett*
(1868 - 1953)



(click here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbLfjb_CMN0> to see video
about her)
*GW at MIT event details*

*1. GW at MIT and Women in Chemistry: Informal Coffee Hour with 3M*

*When: *Wednesday, August 15, 3-4pm
*Where:* Room 56-114
*RSVP: *here  <https://goo.gl/forms/qcOsFv6tf5hrftel1>
Please let us know if you're coming so we can order enough coffee and
snacks!

3M research scientists, Kolby White who graduated from the Movassaghi group
(MIT Chemistry) 2 years ago as well as David Hays (MIT Chemistry) who was
one of Greg Fu’s first graduate students, will be joining us.

This will be an informal gathering to ask questions about their experiences
at 3M, the transition from graduate student to employee, what it is like to
interview, or if they miss MIT. Come with questions, even if you aren't in
the job market yet!

Also, 3M is looking to hire across a variety of disciplines including
MechE, EE, ChemE, Materials, Chemistry, BE, Bio, Computer Science, Data
Analytics, AerospaceE, etc. - so if you are in the job market (or are
planning to be soon), this is a great opportunity to get some insight about
working at 3M!


*2. NE GWiSE's 2nd Annual Summer Retreat *

*Theme*: Navigating Power Dynamics and Building Confident Mentalities
*When:* Friday, August 17, ~9:30am-4:30pm
*Where:* MIT campus, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139
*RSVP:* here <http://negwise_summer_retreat_2018.eventbrite.com>



Come join us at this year's New England Graduate Women in Science and
Engineering (NE GWiSE) Retreat - a day of collaborating and connecting
graduate women from different universities to make NE GWiSE an organization
that can effectively address the issues we face and create change within
our community.

The theme for this year's retreat is Navigating Power Dynamics and Building
Confident Mentalities, including workshops on implicit bias, boosting
confidence, conflict management with an advisor/supervisor, etc.

We are thrilled to announce our Keynote Speaker: Professor Sara Seager, an
astrophysicist and planetary scientist at MIT!

Note: Light breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided throughout the
event. Empowerment is our goal; dress in what makes you feel confident.

For more information about NE GWiSE, check out our website
<http://negwise.wordpress.com>.

Event schedule:

      *   8:30-9:30am*          Registration & Breakfast - Room 3-270
         *9:30-10:30am   *     Welcome & Keynote (Prof Sara Seager, Room
3-270)
         *10:30-11:30am*       NE GWiSE & School Updates (3-270)
         *11:30-12:15pm*        Workshop Session 1 (Building 1)
         *12:15-1:30pm*          Networking Lunch
        * 1:30-2:15pm   *         Workshop Session 2 (Building 1)
       *  2:15-3pm *                  Workshop Session 3 (Building 1)
         *3-3:15pm*                   Regroup (3-270)
        * 3:15-4:30pm *           Trivia (3-270)

*4:30pm+*
Optional after party at Asgard's


*3. GW at MIT Running Group: Saturday Run & Coffee!*

*When: *Every Saturday Morning, 9:30 AM
*Where:* Meet at Student Center (Alchemist Statue), MassAve
*Website:* link <https://www.facebook.com/events/377294756094945/>



Join GWAMIT for a lovely Saturday morning run along the Charles! We will
run approximately 3-4 miles and will make sure to run in groups or pairs to
accommodate all levels. Meet at the Alchemist Statue on Mass Ave (outside
the student center) for a quick stretch, please don’t be more than 5
minutes late! We will have a coffee in Flour after we finish.

Coffee courtesy of GWAMIT your first 3 times and get a free GWAMIT workout
tank in your 5th time!
*Children event details*

*4. Choosing Quality Childcare*

*When: *August 16 at 12:00pm to 1:30pm
*Where:* Building NE49, 5th Floor (Alps Conference Room)



Presented by Kathy Kasabula, B.A.; Child Care Operations Administrator, MIT
Work-Life Center.

This introductory discussion is specially designed for expectant parents
and those new to parenting or child care. The session addresses your
different infant and toddler child care options, what child care costs, how
to find and evaluate your child care choices, planning your parental leave,
and the transition to parenting.

Infants are welcome if alternative child care is unavailable.
*For Fun event details*

*5. Cerebral Cinema: Inception with Dr. Steve Ramirez *

*When: *August 14 at 6:30pm to 9:30pm
*Where:* MIT Museum
*Website:*  web
<http://calendar.mit.edu/event/cerebral_cinema_series_inception_with_dr_steve_ramirez#.W25Ld-gzo2x>


Join us for the third part in our Cerebral Cinema series, where you'll hear
from researchers and then compare real science to depictions on the big
screen.

Providing real-world context for this captivating film, neuroscientist
Steve Ramirez of Boston University will describe his own research,
including *how he successfully implanted memories in mice*.

This event is presented in conjunction with The Beautiful Brain: The
Drawings of Santiago Ramón y Cajal.

Free.
*6. Movie Night with MIT Spouses & Partners Connect*

*When: *August 14 at 7:00pm to 10:00pm
*Where:* Volpe Lawn, 55 Broadway, Cambridge
Join MS&PC at the Kendall Square Movie Night.

Come see the animated blockbuster about a Mexican boy's Día de los Muertos
adventure, outdoors on the Volpe lawn.

Activities include a piñata, all-ages face-painting + corn hole.
Entertainment starts at 7pm, with live music by 3nity. *Movie starts at 8pm*
.

Bring a picnic, lawn chair or blanket, and friends. Look for our staff and
volunteers in MS&PC Tshirts.

Go to https://www.kendallsq.org/film-night/ to *register for free popcorn*!
*7. AWIS Bowling with Scholars *

*When: *August 20, 6-8pm
*Where:* Sacco's Bowl Haven, 45 Day St. Somerville MA 02144
*RSVP:* here
<https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07efjxzud6bbc4a22c&oseq=&c=&ch=>
(registration
ends August 18)



Take a break from work and the summer heat by joining MASS AWIS for a
family-friendly evening of candlepin bowling. Pizza, shoes, and lanes will
be provided!

All proceeds* from this event will go toward the MASS AWIS Scholarship Fund.
*Online donation to the Scholarship Fund during registration is encouraged.

Price: MASS AWIS $20 · Non-members $30 · Children (> 4) $5
*Career/Skills event details*

*8. Play Labs Demo Day*

*When: *August 14 at 6:00pm to 9:00pm
*Where:* Building E51, E51-115, Wong Auditorium


Come join us for Play Labs’ Demo Day @ MIT, a playful *tech accelerator
hosted by the MIT Game Lab.*

Agenda:

          6:00-6:30 Registration and intros
          6:30-8:00 Batch 2 Company Pitches
          8:00-9:00 Networking and Hands On Demos

Summary of Startups:

Batch 2 consists of 10 startups working with playful tech, including
VR/AR/AR/esports for entertainment, gaming, and business applications. The
second batch spans a wide breadth of categories, including:


   - eSports (2 startups)
   - VR/AR (2 startups)
   - Educational Technology (2 startups)
   - Blockchain (2 startups)
   - AI & Machine Vision (2 startups)
   - Voice Applications (2 startups)

The following is a list of the startups in the 2018 batch (in alphabetical
order):


   - *BitMovio *is a blockchain enabled video entertainment marketplace,
   connecting forward-thinking content creators with passionate consumers.
   - *BlocksCAD 3D* modeling software fills a critical need for teachers in
   elementary and middle schools seeking ways to leverage engaging 3D printers
   with teaching math and coding fundamentals.
   - *BUTTON WALLET* is developing a multi-crypto-currency wallet called
   BUTTON and crypto exchange which works inside Telegram (the key messaging
   platform in the crypto/blockchain industry).
   - *InTheGame* creates apps gamifying the viewing experience of esports
   and live broadcasts, powered by our computer vision & ai technology.
   - *LUI *is a new Human-Computer Interface for interactive media on large
   screens and AR/VR platforms. It utilizes voice and gestures to naturally
   control UI elements such as Maps, Photos and Youtube using interfaces like
   those featured in Minority Report and Iron Man.
   - *PlaySpark* is creating the next generation of social gaming in
   Augmented Reality.
   - *Realism* is a 3-d science simulation platform that teaches secondary
   school science concepts through real world labs and engages students
   through gamification.
   - *SitNPlay Games* is an E-Sports platform that connects players all
   around the globe providing ad-hoc competitions for real prizes that can be
   cashed out by the users trough PayPal, Bitcoin, Rixty Credits or even Steam
   Gift Cards.
   - *Toucan AI* is the only platform that allows you to create
   conversational AI characters with their own memories and personalities.
   - *Whetstone Technologies* is a software company building a platform to
   enable easy creation of voice applications for Amazon’s Alexa, Google Home
   and other voice technologies with a specific focus on the healthcare
   vertical.

*9. AAUW International Fellowship: Applications open*

*Website: **link
<https://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/international-fellowships/>*



International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in
the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent
residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S.
institutions are supported.

Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree by
November 15, 2018, and must have applied to their proposed institutions of
study by the time of the application. Up to five International
Master’s/First Professional Degree Fellowships are renewable for a second
year; fellows will receive application information for this competitive
program.

Recipients are selected for academic achievement and demonstrated
commitment to women and girls. Recipients return to their home countries to
become leaders in business, government, academia, community activism, the
arts, and sciences.

Originally designed to provide Latin American women opportunities for
graduate and postgraduate study in the U.S., the International Fellowships
program awarded its first fellowship in 1917. The program now includes
women from around the world, and International Fellowships have been
awarded to more than 3,600 women from more than 150 nations.

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