[GWAMIT] GW@MIT Newsletter, September 3rd, 2019

Tue Sep 3 10:46:56 EDT 2019

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Events overview:
GW at MIT events:

  1.  GW at MIT Mentoring Committee Open Positions (apply now!)
  2.  Become a GW at MIT department rep (now!)
  3.  Save the date! Lam Research Networking Breakfast with GW at MIT (Oct. 11th)
Women-related events:

4.     Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Module Now Open

5.     Women in Technology Mentoring Program (applications now open)

6.     New GEL Grad Courses (registration open now!)

7.     MIT Office of Minority Education’s Laureates & Leaders program (sign up today!)

8.     Grad Resource Fair (September 3rd)

9.     Womxn in STEM Symposium (apply by Sept. 6th)

10.  MASS AWIS Mentoring Circles (apply by Sept. 6th)

11.   “Modernizing Saudi Arabia: The politics of gender” (Sep. 12th)

12.  McKinsey & Company digital presentation (Sept. 27th) and virtual panel discussion about women in digital and tech (Sept. 13th)

13.  “Can She Do It?” exhibit at the Massachusetts Historical Society (until Sept. 21st)

14.  MIT Work-Life Center’s Fall 2019 Seminar Series

Did you know…?
San Francisco currently has 68 statues, only 4 of which are of women. A new art exhibit of 64 “mirrored” female statues, meant to represent every woman, was installed to highlight this gender inequality. Take a look at some pictures and learn more about the exhibit here<https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/art-exhibits/how-an-art-installation-solved-the-s-f-sculpture-gender-gap-at-least-for-12-hours> and here<https://abc7news.com/society/sf-art-installation-highlights-lack-of-statues-depicting-women/5497635/>.

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1. GW at MIT Mentoring Committee Open Positions
We still have committee positions open for 2019-2020!

· Communications Liason - handles the GWAMIT mentoring gmail to send out information about mentoring groups, events, and answer questions about the program.
If you are interested, please email the GW at MIT Mentoring Committee<mailto:gwamitmentoring at gmail.com> with which role(s) you would be interested in and why you want to be a part of the GWAMIT mentoring committee.

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2. Become a GWAMIT Department Rep!

Interested in building connections across MIT and helping with the personal and professional development of graduate women at MIT? Want to be involved with GWAMIT but don't have the time to be a full board member? The Department Rep position might be perfect for you!

Fill out this quick application now! https://forms.gle/2dQtTWvRaPpHnMBH9 The full description of the role is in the application. We need reps for most departments so we look forward to hearing from you!

Purposes of the role:

1) Keep your department updated about GW at MIT events and initiatives, and

2) Keep GWAMIT in touch with departmental needs and activities

Benefits of the role:

1) Opportunity to connect with women across campus

2) Be well-informed about GW at MIT events and initiatives and departments’ initiatives
3) Get funding for women-focused events in your department or between departments
            - At least $50/department involved in the event!
            - We can also help you book classrooms and event spaces on campus

·       We would love to hear from anyone interested in becoming a department rep, but are especially in need of reps from: Civ & Env Eng, EECS, Biology, Econ, Aero/Astro, HASTS, Humanities, Writing, Nuclear Science and Engineering, Linguistics and Philosophy, CMS, CSB, CCWE, ESD, IDSS, MAS.
Email the current GWAMIT Membership Chair, Molly, at mbird at mit.edu<mailto:mbird at mit.edu> if you have any questions!

3. Save the date! Lam Research Networking Breakfast with GW at MIT

Where: 12-0168

When: Oct 11th, 10-11 am

Keep an eye on this space for more information!
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4. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Module Now Open!
The Office of the Vice Chancellor has partnered with the Division of Student Life to offer a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion online module for graduate students. The effort stems from the Black Students’ Union (BSU)<https://mit.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88f983a0e3c2a43fb2a2eabd0&id=301e37d8fb&e=4aaa2578c0> and Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) recommendations<https://mit.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88f983a0e3c2a43fb2a2eabd0&id=d731dde014&e=4aaa2578c0> for a more inclusive MIT.
While the module is not required for continuing graduate students, we strongly encourage you to take it. The aim is to provide a shared understanding of terms and common issues, to teach you to identify unconscious bias, and to highlight helpful campus resources, affiliated offices, and programs.
Access to the course is now open via the MIT ATLAS Learning Center<https://mit.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88f983a0e3c2a43fb2a2eabd0&id=466b4b349b&e=4aaa2578c0> using your Kerberos ID. The course will remain open through Friday, September 27.
Thank you for your active help in welcoming all to our healthy community!

5. Women in Technology Mentoring Program
Starting this fall: Women in IT (WIT) Mentoring Program
Sponsored by the Women in Technology Employee Resource Group<http://wit.mit.edu/>
This six-month pilot program will launch on October 2nd, 2019[cid:image011.jpg at 01D56244.E362F870]
Are you looking for an IT mentee?
As a mentee, you can be provided with an opportunity to socialize within the profession, receive guidance and feedback on a career path, allow for opportunities for meaningful involvement in professional activities/work, and develop extensive collaborative relationships.
Mentee Application Link: https://forms.gle/J4VjgWiMWAursk9Q9

Do you want to be an IT mentor?

As a mentor, you act as a resource for professional development and provide a supportive environment where your mentee can explore career aspirations and strategies.

Mentor Application Link: https://forms.gle/zUaYPyz7briJ3NTSA

For more information, send email to women_mentor at mit.edu<mailto:women_mentor at mit.edu>.

6. New GEL Grad Courses
"Leverage Your Graduate Degree to Change the World!”

Leadership education develops skills applicable across career paths, from leading research groups to leadership roles in companies. Enroll in one or more of the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program (GEL)’s new graduate courses designed to help MIT graduate students learn and practice the skills needed to "make a positive difference" in their chosen careers. Grounded in research but experimental and engaging in delivery, these courses build and develop leadership skills for future engineers and technology professionals. (*PhD Candidates: Option to use leadership as your doctoral minor.) See attachment for more detailed course descriptions.

 GEL Grad Courses for Fall 2019 (**Open to all grad students!):

·        6.S976 Engineering Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence<http://gelp.mit.edu/gel-grad-ai>

Learn to lead, develop, and deploy AI systems in ways that deliver positive benefits to people and society

Units: G3-0-9

M/W 12:30-2pm, 4-231

Instructors: David Martinez (dmartinezwork at gmail.com<mailto:dmartinezwork at gmail.com>) & David Nino (dnino at mit.edu<mailto:dnino at mit.edu>)

·        6.S978 <https://gelp.mit.edu/gel-grad-negotiation> Negotiation & Influence Skills for Technical Leaders<https://gelp.mit.edu/gel-grad-negotiation>

Acquire the tools and knowledge to excel in future negotiations

Units: G2-0-4

T, 1-3pm, 66-144

Instructors: David Nino (dnino at mit.edu<mailto:dnino at mit.edu>), Takeo Kuwabara (takeok at mit.edu<mailto:takeok at mit.edu>), with Rachel Moore (rmmoore at mit.edu<mailto:rmmoore at mit.edu>)

·        6.928J Leading Creative Teams<https://gelp.mit.edu/grad>

Learn to mobilize and launch “real teams"

Units: G3-0-6

M/W, 2:30pm-4pm, 37-212

Instructor: David Nino (dnino at mit.edu<mailto:dnino at mit.edu>)
***For more information, please visit our website.<http://gelp.mit.edu/grad>
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7. MIT Office of Minority Education’s Laureates & Leaders
The MIT Office of Minority Education’s Laureates & Leaders (L&L)<https://ome.mit.edu/programs-services/laureates-and-leaders> program is looking for graduate students who are willing to serve as informal mentors to our students. L&L participants are all MIT undergraduates, mostly from underrepresented minority groups, who are interested in pursuing graduate school (PhD or MD/PhD in STEM) after their time at the Institute.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with an undergraduate and help them informally navigate their path toward graduate school!
Important details about the Initiative:

Ø  There is no formal time commitment. Laureates & Leaders staff can connect undergrads with you as they need, whether it’s to pick your brain about a field of study or to ask a question about the grad school application process.

o   NOTE: Because this is “as-needed” there is a possibility you will not be contacted. We do not automatically pair you with a Laureates & Leaders student. Connections are made only at the request of the L&L student and there is no expectation for any contact to occur more than one time (unless agreed up by you and the student).
All courses are welcome. Laureates & Leaders participants typically major in Courses 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16, 18, and 20. We need mentors from Courses: 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 20.

Ø  Laureates & Leaders can reimburse for small incidentals to help facilitate mentoring relationships, such as coffee, pastries, etc.

Ø  You will be contacted each summer to confirm you would still like to participate. If we do not hear from you, your information will be removed from the database.
If you would like to add your information to our mentor database, please follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/llgradstudentmentor
Please direct any questions to laureatesleaders at mit.edu<mailto:laureatesleaders at mit.edu>.
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8. Grad Resource Fair
When: September 3rd, 1-3PM
Where: Johnson Ice Rink, First Floor
[Grad Resource Fair]
Come and meet representatives from many MIT offices, off-campus resources and student groups who have programs, events and activities for grad students. We will have resources for Learning English, Academics and Careers, Health and Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, Extracurricular Activities, Spouses, Partners and Families, and Student Clubs.

9. Womxn in STEM Symposium
Brown University is hosting the annual Womxn in STEM Symposium (WiSTEM) on October 4th - 5th, 2019. This symposium invites graduate students and post-docs working in STEM fields to develop skills and knowledge on leveraging your expertise and building your brand. The Symposium also aims to build a community by promoting and highlighting the scientific achievements of womxn and individuals of underrepresented genders in STEM fields.

APPLICATION FOR WiSTEM SYMPOSIUM 2019 IS NOW OPEN
Clear and engaging scientific communication is an important skill for all scientists to cultivate. The WiSTEM Symposium focuses on empowering individuals of all underrepresented genders to effectively present themselves and their data in preparation for career endeavors.

The application to participate and attend the Symposium is due on September 6th. We are offering free hotel accommodations and up to $150 reimbursement for travel expenses to accepted participants.

For more information and to access the application, please check out our website<https://wistemsymposium.com/>!

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10. MASS AWIS Mentoring Circles

Applications are open for our popular mentoring circles program! Mentees are grouped with 3-5 other like-minded individuals and are guided with 2 mentors throughout the academic year (Sept - May). These groups will meet to discuss career development, building technical and interpersonal skills and widen their professional networks. Mentees must be AWIS members to register. Scholarships are available<https://forms.gle/SeqSEQZ6q8psVfC5A> for AWIS membership!

Apply by Sept 6th here: http://www.massawis.org/mentoring-circles/

11. “Modernizing Saudi Arabia: The politics of gender”
When: September 12th, 5-6:30PM
Where: 3-133
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Dr. Hala Aldosari, Robert E. Wilhelm fellow at MIT Center for International Studies, former Washington Post Jamal Khashoggi Fellow

Dr. Hala Aldosari is a scholar-activist from Saudi Arabia, now based in the United States. Her PhD research, writings and research explore social determinants of women’s health, violence against women, legal restrictions and reforms of women’s rights and human rights across the Arab Gulf States. She is currently a fellow at MIT Center for International Studies. She serves as an advisory board member for Human Rights Watch for the Middle East and North Africa, the Gulf Center for Human Rights and “Every Woman” global initiative to prevent violence against women and girls. She has previously worked as a scientist, consultant for health administration in Saudi Arabia and a visiting scholar in different think tanks and universities. She is the recipient of several awards for her activism, the 2018 Alison Des Forge award from human rights watch and the 2016 Freedom award from Freedom House. She is also an op-ed writer and her writings were featured in prominent media outlets. In 2019, she became the inaugural fellow for the Washington Post Khashoggi fellowship.

12. McKinsey & Company Digital presentation and virtual panel discussion about women in digital and tech
McKinsey Digital brings together an outstanding group of colleagues from a wide variety of backgrounds to help leading organizations tackle their most complex challenges. We have long been a leader in strategic management and our work in data science, software engineering, agile transformation and experience design is growing rapidly.
As our firm continues to grow and evolve, we are looking for more people like you – experts in their fields – to join our community.   We hope you will consider starting your journey with us, so you can be at your best at McKinsey Digital.
If you are a student interested in Engineering, Design or Analytics and anticipate completing your program or degree in 2020 or 2021, please join us for a virtual info session to learn more about McKinsey’s 2020 technical full-time and internship opportunities for university students.
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Interested in learning more?
Please join our upcoming virtual info sessions on September 27th at 12PM EST to learn more about our digital and tech roles.
If you are interested in learning more about Women in Digital and Tech, we will be hosting a virtual panel discussion on Friday, September 13th at 12p EST.
Please RSVP via this survey.<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L7T8X7J> Final logistics will be sent the day before the sessions.
Want to apply?
Please apply through McKinsey.com/careers by Sunday, October 6th at 11:59pm EST for full time and summer internship positions

Learn more about these roles and interview process.<https://www.mckinsey.com/careers/students/North-America-Technical-Opportunities>

13. “Can She Do It?” Exhibit at the Massachusetts Historical Society

[Can She Do It? cartoon]

Colorful political cartoons, engaging campaign materials, and visual propaganda illustrate the passion of those who argued for and against women’s suffrage.

Commemorating 100 years since Massachusetts ratified the 19th Amendment, this exhibition at the Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS) explores the activism and debate around women’s suffrage in Massachusetts. Featuring dynamic imagery from the collection of the MHS, “Can She Do It?” Massachusetts Debates a Woman’s Right to Vote illustrates the passion on each side of the suffrage question. The exhibition is open at the MHS April 26 through September 21, 2019, Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Learn more here<https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/can-she-do-it-massachusetts-debates-a-woman-s-right-to-vote>.

14. MIT Work-Life Center’s Fall 2019 Seminar Series

MIT Work-Life Center’s Fall 2019 Seminar Series<https://mit.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f541c08915558302b7ec647b6&id=1ed21128d4&e=8133bbd886> is now launched!

Our presenters, who are experts in their fields, will share research-based strategies, tips, and information on more than 25 topics, including mindfulness and stress reduction; dating and relationships; buying your first home; and raising bilingual children.
All seminars are free of charge and open to the entire MIT community and their families. However, registration<https://mit.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f541c08915558302b7ec647b6&id=ca7bb18436&e=8133bbd886> is required.

I would also like to remind you about the MIT Graduate Assistance & Information Network (GAIN)<https://mit.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f541c08915558302b7ec647b6&id=b242b7274c&e=8133bbd886>—a free, 24/7 confidential service that can make life easier for graduate students and their families. One call puts them in touch with work-life experts who can provide:

  *   Financial consultations
  *   Legal consultations
  *   Child care resources and referrals
  *   Senior care resources and referrals
  *   Relocation guidance
  *   Career assessments
  *   Nutrition counseling
  *   Resources for other life concerns, including moving services, home repair and cleaning services, pet care, fitness programs and trainers, and more
These work-life seminars and MIT GAIN<https://mit.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f541c08915558302b7ec647b6&id=612b420bd4&e=8133bbd886> will help MIT graduate students find better balance in their professional and personal lives. I appreciate your help, as always, in communicating this information to the broader MIT community.[cid:image019.jpg at 01D56244.E362F870]<https://mit.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f541c08915558302b7ec647b6&id=b2863c3956&e=8133bbd886>

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