[GWAMIT] GW@MIT Empowerment Conference Next Week!

[GWAMIT]

Dear Graduate Women at MIT Members,

This is a reminder that Graduate Women at MIT is celebrating its 10th anniversary and hosting our annual Empowerment Conference<https://gwamit2019fallempowerment.wordpress.com> Oct 28-30th.

We're bringing back the founding members to have a panel discussion<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10-years-of-gwmit-the-founders-perspective-tickets-75900888601> on their inspiration for creating a women's group, the challenges they faced, and how creating GWAMIT impacted their current trajectory. We'll also be hosting Erika Angle<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/keynote-address-erika-angle-tickets-76177524025>, MIT alum, founder of multiple STEM non-profits, and CEO of Ixcela. More event details can be found below, or at our conference website<https://gwamit2019fallempowerment.wordpress.com/>.

Best,

GWAMIT Fall Empowerment 2019 Planning Committee



GW at MIT's Annual Conference: Community Empowerment

October 28-30, 2019

We have a great line-up of events next week (with delicious food and fancy swag throughout the week), hope to see you there!

Check out our list of events below and go to https://gwamit2019fallempowerment.wordpress.com for more details. Some of the events have limited space, so register today!

*          Monday, Oct 28, 12-1PM, W20-307-Keynote Address: Erika Angle- Erika Angle, CEO of Ixcela joins GW at MIT over lunch to talk about her career in STEM as a science and entrepreneur. Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/keynote-address-erika-angle-tickets-76177524025>.

*          Monday, Oct 28, 5:30-6:30PM, 32-155- 10 Years of GW at MIT: The Founder's Perspective- Learn from a panel of GW at MIT founders about their experiences at MIT and beyond! Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10-years-of-gwmit-the-founders-perspective-tickets-75900888601>.

*          Monday, Oct 28, 6:30-8:30PM, Meadhall- Power Hour: Meet the Founders- Connect with GW at MIT founders, current and past executive boards, department reps, members, and alumnae over refreshments. 1 drink ticket included per person. Spots are limited so only sign up if you plan to attend. Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/power-hour-meet-the-founders-tickets-76080840843>.

*          Tuesday, Oct 29, 12-1PM, W20-306-Lunch and Learn with Sara Beck- Hear from Sara Beck - female scientist and engineer and member of the InternationElles, a team of amateur female cyclists who rode the Tour de France this year to highlight gender disparity in cycling. Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-and-learn-with-sara-beck-tickets-76142232467>.

*          Tuesday, Oct 29, 6-7PM, MAC Courts, Zesiger Center -Kickboxing Class- Break a sweat with GW at MIT!  Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kickboxing-class-with-gwmit-tickets-76384667597>.

*          Wednesday, Oct 30, 5-6.30 PM, W20-307-Responding Effectively to Bias and Harassment - Learn how to stand up for yourself and for others in this interactive workshop led by Daena Giardella! Dinner will be provided! Spots are limited, so register soon! Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/responding-effectively-to-bias-and-harassment-tickets-76371347757>.

*          All week (Oct 28-30)-Donations for Rosie's Place- Collecting toiletries all week long! Find donation boxes across campus. (Locations: 7-301, E17-377, 54-918, 66 lobby, 76 lobby, Sloan lobby)

GWAMIT is a student-led organization dedicated to supporting all women and women-identified persons within the MIT graduate community. We work to enhance the professional development, individual growth, and empowerment of all graduate women at MIT, while strengthening connections between existing groups.

In addition to our annual conferences, we host a mentoring program and a series of smaller workshops and focus groups throughout the year.
Subscribe to our mailing list<http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/gwamit> to stay up-to-date or visit us at https://gsc.mit.edu/gwamit/




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