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Message from the GWAMIT Board:
This Friday, March 8th, is the International Women's Day
<https://www.internationalwomensday.com/> (IWD)!
Take a moment to appreciate all the strong women in your life!
And check out GW at MIT's event to celebrate this special day below!
*Happy Women's Day!*
#BalanceforBetter
- The GW at MIT Board
*Event overview:*
*GW at MIT: *
1. GW at MIT: #BalanceforBetter with Nicole Liu and Samira Seibaa! (March 8 &
13)
2. GW at MIT: Apply to be part of the Executive Board! (now!)
3. GW at MIT: Sign up to organize the 2019 GW at MIT Leadership Conference! (now!)
4. GW at MIT takes part in Random Acts of Kindness Week (March 11-15)
5. NE GWiSE Mentoring Survey (until March 15)
6. NE GWiSE Spring to Action (April 6)
*WOMEN-RELATED EVENTS:*
7. MIT Change/Maker Awards: Nominations Open (now!)
8. #MeToo In France (March 18)
9. MindHandHeart Innovation Fund: Applications Open! (now!)
*FOR FUN:*
10. GSC Grad Gala 2019! (April 6)
*JOB OPPORTUNITIES:*
11. Opportunities at D.E. Shaw (apply now!)
12. Student Outreach Specialist (apply now!)
13. Apply to be the GSC-Institutional Research grad worker! (apply now!)
14. BCG Event: Harvard/MIT ADC Connection and Women's Breakfast (register
now!)
15. Employer Relations team O.H. (March 5 - April 5)
16. Scientista Symposium (March 29-31)
*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:*
*Pauline Morrow Austin*
(1916 - 2011)
(click here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCY5Iz1kWn0> to see video
about her)
*GW at MIT event details*
*1. GW at MIT: #BalanceforBetter with Nicole Liu and Samira Seibaa!*
*#Balanceforbetter with Nicole Liu and Samira Seibaa!Come celebrate the
International Women’s Day (IWD) with GW at MIT!*
This year’s IWD theme is #Balanceforbetter - a balanced world is a better
world.
GW at MIT has a great series lined up to celebrate this balance: by visiting
local cafes spearheaded by women entrepreneurs and pastry chefs!
Our first café of this month is *Vester* at 73 Ames Street. Come meet its
founder *Nicole Liu* and learn about her journey in the culinary arts,
while enjoying some tastings, courtesy of GW at MIT!
*Date and time: *March 8, 2.45-4 pm
*Location:* We will meet at 2.45 pm at the Koch lobby overlooking Main St
(Building 76) and take a 5 min walk to Vester.
Spots limited to 15 people only! Those who sign up after this will be
waitlisted. We will inform you if a spot opens up.
*RSVP:* here <http://signup.mit.edu/1938305827>
Our second café is *Flour *on Mass Ave! Come meet its pastry chef *Samira
Seibaa* and learn about her day and journey with one of MIT’s favorite
cafes. Tastings courtesy of GW at MIT!
*Date and time:* March 13, 1.45-3 pm
*Location:* We will meet at 1.45 pm at Lobby 7 on Mass Ave and walk to
Flour.
Spots limited to 15 people only! Those who sign up after this will be
waitlisted. We will inform you if a spot opens up.
*RSVP:* here <http://signup.mit.edu/1469003599>
*Biographies:*
*Nicole Liu* was born in Boston to a family of restauranteurs. Despite
attending NYU to pursue a career in broadcast television, her passion for
dining and adventure lead her back to the hospitality industry. Nicole's
inspiration for her first venture, VESTER Cafe, is inspired by her
international experiences and love of simple pleasures.
*Samira* was born and raised in San Francisco, California and the
surrounding East Bay Area. Her favorite weekends were spent with her mom
baking her amazing chocolate chip cookies. When she moved to Boston for
college in 2008, she spent every evening after classes and work baking and
cooking in her little studio in Allston. She decided to switch gears (as
most culinarians do), from Political Science and Law, and attended Le
Cordon Bleu in Cambridge for her Culinary Arts Degree. She then attended
The Art Institutes for her Pastry Arts Degree, focusing on French
patisserie and cake decorating, then moving onto Culinary Management as
well. She is proud to be a part of something that makes people so happy
every day and part of building the community in Boston! Working with such
passionate, talented, and good individuals to create something so special
is a dream come true and she looks forward to being a part of this Flour
Family for years to come!
*2. 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.
*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. 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!
*5. NE GWiSE Mentoring Survey*
*When: *Now until March 15
*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!
*6. NE GWiSE Spring to Action*
*Title:* Roles and Relationships: A Summit on Mentorship in Grad School and
Beyond
*Date:* Saturday, April 6th, 10:20am-5:30pm
*Location: *Harvard University (exact location TBD)
*Who:* We welcome all affiliates of all genders from our partner schools
who are interested in the topic to attend!
*RSVP:* here <https://bit.ly/2HfYTJS>
NE GWiSE is having its second annual Spring to Action event! This year, it
will be a summit addressing roles and relationships and how to optimize
your mentorship experiences in grad school and beyond, hosted by Harvard
University.
The goals will be to discuss and understand how to navigate mentor/mentee
relationships, open the discussion to what roadblocks one might face when
trying to get the most out of a professional relationship, and learn the
current mentorship opportunities available at our local graduate schools
and discuss ways to improve or add mentorship programs.
The day will include:
• Inspiring keynote by Tamara Brown (Director of Sustainable
Development and Community Engagement at Praxair, Inc.);
• Workshops led by Dr. Avi Rodal (associate professor at Brandeis
University) and Dr. Kylie Huckleberry (post-doctoral researcher at
Northeastern University);
• Panel on mentorship featuring Dr. Kvilcim Kilic (Research
Scientist at Boston University), Dr. Simina Ticau (Senior Scientist at
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals), Dr. Shaun Patel (Neuroscientist and
bioinformatician at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General
Hospital), Dr. Caroline Uhler (Associate Professor at MIT), and Mounika
Vutukuru (PhD candidate at Boston University);
• Discussions;
• Optional mocktail hour for networking and socializing!
Come to any part of the event!
*Lunch, snacks, and coffee will be served throughout the event.*
*Women-Related event details*
*7. MIT Change/Maker Awards Nominations*
Violence Prevention & Response (VPR) and the Title IX & Bias Response
Office (T9BR) are accepting nominations for the 2019 annual *MIT
Change-Maker Awards*. These awards honors individuals and student
clubs/groups actively seeking to make the MIT community a better place. *MIT
Change-Makers* are individuals or groups who are challenging harmful
attitudes, language, or behaviors, to create a safer and more inclusive
campus culture.
Please take a moment to nominate an individual or club/group from the MIT
community who exemplifies the qualities of a *Change-Maker *(please note
staff from VPR and T9BR are ineligible for this award). The nomination
categories are:
· Undergraduate student
· Graduate student
· Employee (faculty or staff)
· Student Club or Group
*Nomination link:* *http://tinyurl.com/MITChangeMaker
<http://tinyurl.com/MITChangeMaker>*
Nominations will be open until* March 8th*.
Thank you for taking the time to fill out the nomination form and
recognizing the Change-Makers in our community.
*8. #MeToo in France*
*Date:* Monday, March 18. 5 - 6.30pm.
*Location: *14E-304 160 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA
Professor Laure Murat (UCLA) will present her new book, Une révolution
<https://www.amazon.com/Une-r%C3%A9volution-sexuelle-R%C3%A9flexions-lapr%C3%A8s-Weinstein-ebook/dp/B07HKXWLLY/ref=sr_1_4_ccp?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1548711136&sr=1-4&refinements=p_27%3ALaure+Murat>
sexuelle
<https://www.amazon.com/Une-r%C3%A9volution-sexuelle-R%C3%A9flexions-lapr%C3%A8s-Weinstein-ebook/dp/B07HKXWLLY/ref=sr_1_4_ccp?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1548711136&sr=1-4&refinements=p_27%3ALaure+Murat>?:
Réflexions
<https://www.amazon.com/Une-r%C3%A9volution-sexuelle-R%C3%A9flexions-lapr%C3%A8s-Weinstein-ebook/dp/B07HKXWLLY/ref=sr_1_4_ccp?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1548711136&sr=1-4&refinements=p_27%3ALaure+Murat>
sur
<https://www.amazon.com/Une-r%C3%A9volution-sexuelle-R%C3%A9flexions-lapr%C3%A8s-Weinstein-ebook/dp/B07HKXWLLY/ref=sr_1_4_ccp?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1548711136&sr=1-4&refinements=p_27%3ALaure+Murat>
l'après-Weinstein
<https://www.amazon.com/Une-r%C3%A9volution-sexuelle-R%C3%A9flexions-lapr%C3%A8s-Weinstein-ebook/dp/B07HKXWLLY/ref=sr_1_4_ccp?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1548711136&sr=1-4&refinements=p_27%3ALaure+Murat>
[A Sexual Revolution? A critical assessment in a post-Weinstein era].
Her talk will cover the impact of the MeToo movement in France.
*9. MindHeartHand Innovation Fund: Applications Open!*
MindHandHeart is a coalition working to make MIT a more welcoming,
inclusive, and healthy place.
They are now accepting applications for the Innovation Fund
<http://mindhandheart.mit.edu/innovation-fund> offers grants of up to
$10,000 to students, faculty, and staff members. This year, they are
looking to *support projects that*:
• Build community on campus
• Support mental and physical health
• Promote inclusion and respect
• Counter imposter syndrome
• Welcome new members of our community
• Encourage healthy sleep
• Bridge political differences
• Spread humor and joy
• Eliminate bullying
• Foster life skills
They are hosting an* information session* *on Friday, March 22nd from
11:30-12:**30pm** in e23-319*.
*Applications will be accepted through March 31st.*
*For Fun event details*
*10. GSC Grad Gala 2019!*
*When:* April 6, from 6 PM – 10 PM
*Where: *Spirit of Boston cruise
*Contact:* gsc-gradgala at mit.edu
*URL:* https://mit.universitytickets.com/w/
*FAQs:* here
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WAFFjeROLDGypAEZ1e0dHH3K-Pvatvo7ScYe07VIhjo/edit?usp=sharing>
Tickets are selling out fast!
Book your tickets here <https://mit.universitytickets.com/w/>!
*Much bigger and fancier than the orientation ferry*,* since this is the
only annual **black tie** event for MIT grad students.*
*Sponsored by GSC, GradRat, MIT Alumni Association, COOP*
*Other event details*
*11. Opportunities at D.E. Shaw*
The D. E. Shaw group <https://www.deshaw.com/> is accepting applications
for two 2019 fellowships—we’ll host these unique educational programs at
our New York City headquarters over three days in May.
The Latitude <http://www.deshawlatitudefellowship.com> and Discovery
<http://www.deshawdiscoveryfellowship.com> Fellowships give participating
students insights into our firm and industry. Fellows will participate in a
content-driven curriculum of interactive case studies and seminars led by
notable speakers and the firm’s own analysts. Additionally, fellows will
interact with senior leaders of the firm and discuss career paths in
finance with recent hires and long-tenured employees. Fellows will also
receive a $1,500 stipend, accommodations, and travel to and from New York
City.
Applicants can visit the Latitude <http://www.deshawlatitudefellowship.com>
and Discovery <http://www.deshawdiscoveryfellowship.com> websites to apply
by March 17, 2019.
*12. 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 theatre 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.
Other key opportunities this work offers are: building an outreach profile
that is useful for future applications, such as NSF Postdoctoral
Fellowships; laying the groundwork for future programs that support women
students in STEM nationwide; interfacing with prominent leaders in
diversity and the performing arts. Students will work closely with our
team, based in NYC and Boston, to do outreach to student groups in person
and online.
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.
*13. Apply to be the GSC-Institutional Research grad worker*
*Apply:* here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr_2zKgL-D4m5EPXqrWiYhWP2yRnMlmpOtECIXuj4NHJaPDw/viewform?usp=sf_link>
*Interested or already involved in student-led survey efforts and/or
diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) projects on campus? Want to get paid
for it?*
Apply to be the GSC-Institutional Research grad worker! This new 10h/week
position seeks to increase student input in institute surveys, support
student leaders designing their own surveys, and support a DEI focus in
both.
If interested, fill out this form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr_2zKgL-D4m5EPXqrWiYhWP2yRnMlmpOtECIXuj4NHJaPDw/viewform>
by Monday, March 11. The pay rate is $15/hr.
Feel free to email gsc-diversity-dci at mit.edu with further questions!
*14. BCG Event: Harvard/MIT ADC Connection and Women's Breakfast*
Are you a Harvard or MIT PhD, JD, MD student or postdoc considering the
possibility of a business career? We invite you to learn more about
consulting at our upcoming events! Please visit our BCG ADC Harvard
<https://www.bcg.com/careers/join/on-campus/harvard-university-adv/welcome.aspx>
and MIT <https://www.bcg.com/careers/join/on-campus/mit-adv/welcome.aspx>
sites for more information on upcoming events!
*ADC CONNECTION:*
*When:* Thursday, March 7th 2019 at 7:00pm
*Location: *BCG Boston Office (the new one!), 200 Pier Four Blvd. Boston,
MA 02210 – come to Reception on the 10th floor
*Register:* here
<https://talent.bcg.com/Events?folderId=10025551&source=Event>
Harvard/MIT ADC’s currently enrolled at HLS, HMS, Harvard PhD & Postdocs
and MIT PhD’s & Postdocs are invited to the BCG Boston office to learn more
about consulting opportunities at BCG.
- *Format:* Appetizers and drinks with an introductory presentation to
BCG
- *Dress code:* Business casual.
*WOMEN'S BREAKFAST: When: *April 1, 9am
*Location: *TBD
*Register:* here
<https://talent.bcg.com/Events?folderId=10025526&source=Event>
*15. Employer Relations team O.H.*
As we gear up for the 2019 Spring Career Fair, the Employer Relations team
is launching a new Office Hours series that provides students an
opportunity to speak with companies regarding opportunities, their
industry, and receive career advice or resume critiques in the days leading
up to the fair. This is a fantastic way for a student to both prepare for
the fair and speak with an employer in a quieter, more personal setting.
We have employers from a range of industries including Architecture,
Material Science, and Consulting among others. Office Hours will be held
right in our office, utilizing the interview rooms, and students are
required to RSVP through the Interviews tab on CareerBridge.
Additionally, student registration is officially open for the 2019 Spring
Career Fair! Register today and don’t forget to upload your resume, which
will be included in a Resume Book for employers to purchase.
*16. **Scientista** Symposium 2019*
The Scientista Symposium is a *national conference that helps advance the
careers of young women in STEMM* by facilitating networking with
representatives from top companies, a range of professional and technical
skill workshops, and a chance to present research and compete for cash
prizes.
This year’s program features 3 inspirational keynote speakers, 7 career
panels on topics such as science communication, science policy, industry,
and entrepreneurship in STEM, workshops on Python coding, a research poster
session, a pitch competition to a panel of investors, free headshots(!),
resume review sessions, and a career fair with 50 top organizations like
Google, Genentech, NASA, and more. Our conferences regularly attract over
500 young women from top institutions throughout the country – it’s a
fantastic opportunity to cultivate professional relationships.
For more information, check out the Symposium website
<http://symposium.scientistafoundation.org/>or email us @
jackie at scientistafoundation.org
See you at #SciSymp19!
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