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GW at MIT Newsletter February 19, 2019
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Message from the GWAMIT Board:

Check out the following events happening soon!

- The GW at MIT Board
*Event overview:*


*GW at MIT:   *
1. GW at MIT: Apply to be part of the Executive Board! (now!)
2. GW at MIT takes part in Random Acts of Kindness Week (March 11-15)
3. GW at MIT: Sign up to organize the 2019 GW at MIT Leadership Conference! (now!)
4. NE GWiSE Mentorship Survey (now!)
5. NE GWiSE Spring to Action (April 6)

*WOMEN-RELATED EVENTS:*

6. Join MIT´s Sexual Awareness Month Committee (now!)
7. Join the Women in STEM Database at MIT! (now!)
8. Women in Data Science Event (March 4)

*WELLNESS:*

9. Pleasure Week! (Feb. 18-22)
10. Furry 1st Friday (March 1)
11. MIT Work-Life Center’s Spring 2019 Seminar Series (several dates)

*OTHER:*

12. Tech for Truth Hackaton (Feb 22-24)
13. Better MIT Innovation Challenge (Feb 23-24)
14. Job Opportunity: Student Outreach Specialist (now!)

*Did you know ... ?*

Do you enjoy GW at MIT events?
Do you want to have an impact supporting the graduate women within MIT?

GW at MIT has openings in its Executive Board! Apply now!
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6G-8vmcwaqonoKThsgKjQ4jIHCVjSaoDhVGfzxAJfaSw-kw/viewform>
*Storied Women of MIT:*

*Sallie “Penny” Chisholm*
( 1947 - )



(click here
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4zUta9asco&list=PL39HkZXO7Cwn4mJjCN1pEp1NuJcJGMV_y&index=9>
to
see video about her)
*GW at MIT event details*

*1. GW at MIT: Apply to be part of the executive board!*

*When:* Now!
*Apply:* here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6G-8vmcwaqonoKThsgKjQ4jIHCVjSaoDhVGfzxAJfaSw-kw/viewform>

Interested in being more involved in GWAMIT? Have you attended or helped
plan a past GWAMIT activity, and would you like to become a member of the
Executive Board? *Would you like to be active in supporting graduate women
and engaging with the Institute?*

*Apply now for a GWAMIT Executive Board position!* Some of the positions
will start immediately while others include shadowing this semester and
then joining officially at the end of April. See the application for
details on open positions. No prior experience with GWAMIT required!

Before applying, please take a look at our website (http://www.gwamit.org/),
and email gwamit-exec at mit.edu if you have any questions. Once you apply,
email us to schedule a brief, 1:1 interview with a current Executive Board
member.

*2. GW at MIT: Random Acts of Kindness Week*

*When: *Week of March 11-15 2019
*Website: *web <http://mindhandheart.mit.edu/news/rakweek2019>


RAK Week is a time dedicated to connecting members of the MIT community
through small acts of kindness. We hope to not only encourage people to
connect with each other, but also to connect with support resources on
campus. RAK Week is a fun, light-hearted week meant to encourage us to
support one another, because MIT is not a place one can handle alone.

GW at MIT will be there for you!
*3. GW at MIT: Sign up to organize the 2019 GWAMIT Leadership Conference!*

*Application:
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScit5FrANZGQ52zfBVjs4LcsjaNqVYvuwUF7Jqlj3EttQBbPQ/viewform>*
link
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScit5FrANZGQ52zfBVjs4LcsjaNqVYvuwUF7Jqlj3EttQBbPQ/viewform>


We are currently accepting sign-ups to *help plan our annual Leadership
Conference*, to be held during Spring semester 2019:


   - *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 each spearhead
   a single event (either an invited speaker, a panel, a workshop, etc.).
   - *Committee Members:* attend regular meetings, contribute to theme
   brainstorming, logistics, publicity, and volunteer during events.


*Please note that the conference will be scheduled during the week of April
22nd, 2019.*

Please contact the GWAMIT Executive Board at gwamit-exec at mit.edu if you
have any questions. We also encourage you to read more about previous
conferences and events on our website: http://gwamit.mit.edu. We look
forward to working with you!
*4. NE GWiSE Mentorship Survey*

*When: *Now until March 1
*Link: *here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7Z6VQzhjbTWNvC7X7dbuf1BbEhxCqYi2ID7uIClfTX84Vlw/viewform>



NE GWiSE officially has our Spring to Action planned for this year! Please*
join us on Saturday, April 6th at Harvard University for Roles and
Relationships: A Summit on Mentorship in Grad School and Beyond.* There
will be more details about the day to follow.

Ahead of Spring to Action, we’d like to hear from you about what your
school currently offers! What do you know about mentorship programs at your
school and what would you like to see change going forward? Please follow this
link
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7Z6VQzhjbTWNvC7X7dbuf1BbEhxCqYi2ID7uIClfTX84Vlw/viewform>
to take our survey. We’ll use the responses to tailor the summit and
provide better resources to make the event as useful as possible. Please
fill it out by March 1st! We’ll see you soon!
*5. NE GWiSE Spring to Action*

*Title:* Roles and Relationships: A Summit on Mentorship in Grad School and
Beyond
*Date:* Saturday, April 6th
*Location: *Harvard University
*RSVP:* Coming soon

to help us here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyPostBr53ZRX6SI4A7nzUQAqErIH0FURhW4tHKweQ4kh0gw/viewform>Sign
up on the planning committees! This is a great opportunity to get some
event planning and leadership experience, get to see how we work as a
group, and make some awesome contacts across New England!



NE GWiSE is having its second annual Spring to Action event! This year it
is called "Roles and Relationships: A Summit on Mentorship in Grad School
and Beyond" and will be hosted by Harvard University. The goals are to help
schools identify different types of mentoring-related programs they can
implement, give them tools/resources to start them, help them improve
current programming, and decide how to measure their program's impact.

The day will include an inspiring keynote speaker, an exciting panel of
mentees talking about their experiences, a mixture of workshops, and an
optional mocktail hour for networking and socializing!
*Women-Related event details*

*6. Join MIT´s Sexual Awareness Month Committee *

*Link to the survey*: here <https://goo.gl/forms/x1chbkXcTOdDHe943>
*7. Join the Women in STEM Database at MIT*

*Website: *web <https://wisdm.mit.edu/search-speakers>


*WiSDM*


*The Women in STEM Database at MIT* (WiSDM <https://wisdm.mit.edu/>) is an
initiative designed to promote the visibility of women in our academic
community. The goal of WiSDM is to provide a curated searchable online
database of MIT women, making it easier to find talented and diverse
speakers for conference talks, panels, news stories, and outreach events.

WiSDM is currently building its database, and will include MIT faculty,
postdocs, research staff, and graduate students from all STEM fields.
Speaking opportunities are an incredibly effective way to engage with your
academic community, and contribute to your professional advancement. Make
your voice, your story, and your perspective a part of the conversation by
joining WiSDM today.

For questions regarding WiSDM, please contact Ritu Raman (ritur at mit.edu).
*8. Women in Data Science Event*

*When: *Monday, March 4, 2019. 8.30am - 4.30pm
*Where:*  Microsoft NERD Center 1 Memorial Dr, Cambridge MA 02142
*Website: *web <https://www.widscambridge.org/>



The global Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference aims to inspire and
educate data scientists, regardless of gender, and support women in the
field. This one-day technical conference provides an opportunity to hear
about the latest data science-related research in a number of domains,
learn how leading-edge companies are leveraging data science for success,
and connect with potential mentors, collaborators, and others in the field.

WIDS (Cambridge) will be hosted by Harvard IACS, MIT IDSS, Microsoft NERD
(in conjunction with WiDS Stanford).

*Free and open to the public*; registration required.
*Wellness event details*

*9. Pleasure Week*

*When: *February 18-22, 2019.
*Website: web <http://pleasure.mit.edu/>*

We aim to improve how our communities navigate sex and relationships in
order to end sexual violence.

PLEASURE works on a model of culture change. We know that violence thrives
in a culture that accepts or is indifferent to bigotry. We seek to change
the environment and empower others to seek health and healthy relationships
of all kinds. We reject all forms of Racism, Sexism, Homophobia,
Transphobia and Identity-based hatred. We aim to help each student explore
and develop their own set of values and skills. As such, we strive for
inclusivity in our discussions, welcoming participants of all backgrounds
and perspectives.

Check the schedule of the Pleasure Week above!
*10. Furry 1st Friday!*

*When: *Friday, March 1, 2019. 2-3.30pm.
*Where:* Building 14, outside Hayden library


Stop by Hayden Library to spend some time with furry friends from Dog
BONES: Therapy Dogs of Massachusetts <http://www.therapydog.info/>. Dogs
and their handlers will be outside the Hayden Library in the area near
Killian Hall. No lines and no waiting!

We hope you will take a break from your studies to pet a dog and de-stress.
All are welcome; no registration required.
*11. MIT Work-Life Center’s Spring 2019 Seminar Series *

*When: *Several dates and topics. The schedule is here
<https://hr.mit.edu/sites/default/files/Spring2019_SeminarSeries_lg.pdf>.
               Check their website <https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/seminars> for
further information!
*Register:* here <https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/seminars>


We are pleased to announce the launch of the MIT Work-Life Center’s Spring
2019 Seminar Series <https://hr.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 pathways to
happiness; storytelling for career confidence; eating healthy on a budget;
and developing healthy financial behaviors.

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

We believe these work-life seminars and MIT GAIN
<https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/gain> will help MIT graduate students find
better balance in their professional and personal lives. We appreciate your
help, as always, in communicating this information to the broader MIT
community.
*Other event details*

*12. Tech for Truth Hackaton (Feb 22-14)*

*When: *February 22-24.
*Where:* Building E70. 12th floor.
*Website: *web <https://innovation.mit.edu/event/tech-for-truth-hackathon/>


*How will we use technology to find and communicate truth in the 21st
century?*

Theme areas:


   - Track 1: Using technology to understand the impact of climate change
   to enable and support aid and humanitarian efforts
   - Track 2: Truth in a digital world (i.e. combatting fake news, social
   media bots, and deep fakes)
   - Track 3: Ensuring supply chain integrity


Prize:

The winning team in each track will receive Platinum passes to SXSW (South
by Southwest) in Austin, TX with roundtrip airfare and lodging.

Hosted by: MIT Innovation Initiative

Sponsor: Lockheed Martin
*13. Better MIT Innovation Challenge*

*When: *February 23- 24.
*Where:* Building w20 (Student Center)
*Register:* here <http://goo.gl/iC2o51>


Come work on projects to better MIT & the world! Work with great resources
& mentors and compete for awesome prizes!

Great workshops on the innovation process, designing majors, making change
happen!
Food, workshops, prizes!
*14. Job Opportunity: Student Outreach Specialist*

*Apply:* here <CCWGSProgram at gmail.com>

*Do you enjoy attending on-campus activities and meeting other students?
Are you interested in diversity issues and/or the performing arts? *

An innovative new Arts and Education project, “Creating a Community for
Women Graduate Students in STEM,” led by MIT alums, pairs the work of an
NYC-based professional theater company with a diversity workshop. This
project was launched in New York City in 2018, sponsored by the Alfred P.
Sloan Foundation.

We are seeking Student Outreach Specialists for phase two of the project,
which will take place on the MIT campus in April 2019, sponsored by the MIT
School of Science. This is fun and enjoyable opportunity for outgoing and
friendly students to foster an additional network of support for students
in the MIT community, especially with regard to diversity and inclusion.
Your work will also help lay the groundwork for future programs of this
sort for students nationwide. Students will work closely with our team,
based in NYC and Boston, to do outreach to student groups in person and
online. This position also includes opportunities to connect with national
authorities in diversity issues, and to interface with leaders in the
performing arts.

Applicants must be current undergraduate or graduate students, friendly,
communication-savvy, detail-oriented, and able to work independently. STEM
majors or STEM grad students preferred. Part-time commitment of 10
hours/week starting immediately and continuing through April 19, 2019, with
possibility to extend. Hourly compensation is $15 an hour. *All applicants
must submit a resume and a cover letter stating what especially interests
them about this project.* Please apply via email to CCWGSProgram at gmail.com
with “Student Outreach” in the subject line.

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