[gwaMIT] gwaMIT Newsletter, February 8th, 2021

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gwaMIT Newsletter

February 8th, 2021


Celebration of Black History Month with gwaMIT
When: February 25th, 7 PM ET (virtual via Zoom)
Event Details: An important component of dismantling interpersonal racism - racism which occurs between individuals - is taking the initiative to become more informed. With this event, we hope to facilitate learning about black history while simultaneously building community. We will focus on the achievements of Black womxn! Each participant is invited to choose from the provided list<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QPT2eq8O0y2X56RBA_0WFeNK3AicgEQZApZRFJizw2I/edit?usp=sharing>, or pick someone not listed to present for about 1-2 minutes during the event. The way you present this information is up to you! Those that RSVP will receive a $20 grubhub gift card to enjoy dinner during the event. Come to teach and learn from others about many of the amazing Black Womxn who have impacted our society. Event limited to 25 people (there will also be a waitlist), please register here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehIWlfcMh7ZkXWKkc8dQxihyGERWtFEs_mCbe8jQDD8xVn1w/viewform?usp=sf_link>.

Post Doc and Graduate Student Recruitment for gwaMIT Black Womxn in Science Panel
When: April 30, 2021 12-1:15 PM
Details: gwaMIT is organizing an event to highlight Black Womxn in science at MIT and beyond -- this will be in the form of a panel with faculty, industry professionals, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. This will be held on Friday April 30 from 12 PM to 1:15 PM ET. We are in search of 1-2 post doctoral fellows and 1-2 graduate students who wish to share their experience at MIT to serve on this panel. During this panel, there will be a brief introduction by the panelists followed by small breakout rooms where each panelist will be in a group with ~5 graduate students for questions and discussion. Lunch will be reimbursed.

If you are interested in participating and/or have suggestions for this event, please reach out via email to gwamit-exec at mit.edu<mailto:gwamit-exec at mit.edu>.



Sign Up to Help Organize the 2021 gwaMIT Leadership Conference

Sign-up link: here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeslpWipUbEgwhzM5db0LKTUGp-mo7eKrOD_tH2-WPsvYuafA/viewform?usp=sf_link>

We are currently accepting sign-ups to help plan our annual Leadership Conference, which will be held virtually from April 5th to April 9th:

* 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 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: https://gsc.mit.edu/gwamit/. We look forward to working with you!



gwaMIT Secretary Position Open for Applications!

Looking for a way to get involved with gwaMIT? Join our Executive Board!

We are currently recruiting for the gwaMIT Secretary Position! The position will start in May 2021, but onboarding will be available starting in the Spring to ensure a smooth transition. The application can be found here<https://forms.gle/UAQX7JWA8pWoqkhL6>. Please fill out the application by Friday, February 12th, 11:59PM EDT.

If you have any questions, please contact us at gwamit-exec at mit.edu<mailto:gwamit-exec at mit.edu>.



Meet the Department Reps!

[cid:image001.jpg at 01D6FE2D.F9284E40] Neha Kapate/ HST

Please tell us about your research interests. My research focuses on the development of cell-mediated therapies to improve drug targeting and accumulation, specifically to overcome the blood-brain barrier. I am developing drug carriers that attach to the surface of immune cells and co-migrate to sites of inflammation in the brain for delivery of payloads that modulate the immune microenvironment.

Who is your favorite womxn from history or the present times, and why? One of my role models is Malala Yousafzai for her staunch commitment to furthering education for girls. From a young age, she spoke out against the draconian restrictions placed on women in the region and refused to vacillate on her beliefs, even when threatened by the Taliban. Her courage and conviction has allowed her to ignite a global mission to prioritize the right of girls to education.

What do you like about being a gwaMIT Rep? My favorite aspect about being a gwaMIT rep is being able to connect with women across the MIT community who I may not have otherwise come in contact with! It is very inspiring to be surrounded by a community of such strong and passionate women.



[cid:image002.jpg at 01D6FE2D.F9284E40] Vyshnavi Vennelakanti/Chemistry

Please tell us about your research interests. I do my research in the Department of Chemical Engineering in the field of Computational Chemistry. I work on understanding how non covalent interactions mediate reaction selectivity in metalloenzymes through first principle simulations.

Who is your favorite womxn from history or the present times, and why? I take a great interest in reading novels, and Louisa May Alcott is one of the greatest women authors whom I admire a lot. Through her coming-of-age novel "Little Women", she explores the idea of feminism - especially through the character of Jo March - which is awe inspiring!

What do you like about being a gwaMIT Rep? I get to interact with other gwaMIT Reps and find out what events they organize in their departments. I like that as a gwaMIT Rep, I get more exposure to what's happening in other departments across MIT, and this helps me think about what initiatives we can start in my department.



Did you know? Womxn-related news from around the world

Learn more about Boston native, Mary Eliza Mahoney<https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mary-mahoney>. She was the first black nurse in the US and co-founder of the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses (NACGN)!

Amanda Gorman was just featured on the cover of Time Magazine<https://time.com/5935798/amanda-gorman-cover/>.

The next spacecraft heading to the International Space Station was named after American hero Katherine Johnson<https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/spacecraft-headed-to-iss-named-after-legendary-nasa-mathematician-katherine-johnson/2867721/>, who was a NASA mathematician (she is also one of the main characters for the highly popular book<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidden_Figures_(book)> and movie<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidden_Figures>, Hidden Figures!)

Jennifer King is the first Black womxn to become assistant position coach<https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jennifer-king-coach-washington-football-team_n_60104cf9c5b61cb9534eec6b> in the National Football League (NFL).

The City of Boston has a dedicated Black History Month page<https://www.boston.gov/news/black-history-month-2021> with resources and some upcoming local events!



Events & Opportunities

  1.  NE GWiSE Seminar: Transforming Setbacks into Success (RSVP by Feb. 8th)
  2.  MIT's 47th Annual Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Feb. 10th)
  3.  Student Leadership Conference - Fire Lounge (Feb. 11th)
  4.  MassNextGen Now Accepting Applications! (apply by Feb. 12th)
  5.  Introducing Hack(H)er413 2021 (Feb. 13th)
  6.  Feminisms Unbound: Global Protests (Feb. 18th)
  7.  MIT Sloan's Hack for Inclusion (Feb. 19th-21st)
  8.  Random Acts of Kindness Week (Mar. 1st-5th)
  9.  Black Feminist Health Science Studies Symposium (Mar. 18th)
  10. GSC's Graduate Research Advising Survey
  11. Engineering Positions Open at Ouster (apply now!)
  12. Apply to be a WISDM Fellow!
  13. AI Teaching and Curriculum Internship at Inspirit AI: Summer 2021 (sign up now!)
  14. "Amplify Your Technical Education to Build a Better World!" (sign up now!)
  15. Become a gwaMIT Department Rep!



  1.  NE GWiSE Seminar: Transforming Setbacks into Success
NE GWiSE is excited to announce the fourth seminar in our "Building Inclusive Communities" 2020-21 virtual series. The series consists of one seminar & discussion per month, and will feature a selected guest speaker to discuss the roles that we can play on our campuses to make learning and research more inclusive and effective for everyone.
This month's speaker, Dr. Tariana Little, is the CEO and co-founder of EmVision Productions, a media boutique that helps forward-thinking organizations convey how they are changing the world. They serve emerging and established organizations, from startups to corporations, and their portfolio has a strong focus on social justice, diversity and inclusion, health, and education.
Dr. Little also teaches about entrepreneurship and innovation at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, serves on various non-profit boards, and is an emerging philanthropist in her native Boston, MA. She holds a Doctor of Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
She will be speaking about transforming setbacks into success, and building a framework to 'fail forward'.

The event is free to attend, and will be held NEXT Monday, February 8th from 11:00-12:30PM EST. Learn more and RSVP here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ne-gwise-virtual-series-with-dr-tariana-little-registration-138896223343>.



  1.  5. MIT's 47th Annual Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

All members of the MIT community are warmly invited to MIT's 47th Annual Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.<mhtml:file://C:/Users/User1/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/CLUVEKGW/email.mht!https://www.cvent.com/api/email/dispatch/v1/click/m5gzrgzjyl2d4g/j48p8p4r/aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZkaXZlcnNpdHkubWl0LmVkdSUyRm1say1jZWxlYnJhdGlvbi0yMDIxJnV5VWFNTWZpb2NoJTJCWElpdllLNmpyRXB5OHcxU1IlMkIlMkJoZyUyRm9pZnBJUG92TSUzRCZNSVQlMjdzKzQ3dGgrQW5udWFsK0NlbGVicmF0aW9uK29mK3RoZStMaWZlK2FuZCtMZWdhY3krb2YrRHIuK01hcnRpbitMdXRoZXIrS2luZyUyQytKci4>, which will be held online on February 10, 2021 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM.

Program Information
We gather each February as a community to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to honor Dr. King's dual emphasis on global and local issues. The 2021 keynote speaker will be Ijeoma Oluo, author of "So You Want to Talk About Race."
Please visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Activities homepage<mhtml:file://C:/Users/User1/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/CLUVEKGW/email.mht!https://www.cvent.com/api/email/dispatch/v1/click/m5gzrgzjyl2d4g/j48p8p4r/aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZkaXZlcnNpdHkubWl0LmVkdSUyRm1say1jZWxlYnJhdGlvbi0yMDIxJnV5VWFNTWZpb2NoJTJCWElpdllLNmpyRXB5OHcxU1IlMkIlMkJoZyUyRm9pZnBJUG92TSUzRCZob21lcGFnZQ> or view the poster<mhtml:file://C:/Users/User1/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/CLUVEKGW/email.mht!https://www.cvent.com/api/email/dispatch/v1/click/m5gzrgzjyl2d4g/j48p8p4r/aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZjdXN0b20uY3ZlbnQuY29tJTJGMzhDRDI4RTY4ODVBNDY0Mzk2RjJGMTRBNEY5N0ZBRTElMkZmaWxlcyUyRmV2ZW50JTJGNTU1OGRhMjgyMWRlNDQwYWI4YTY1YzcwMDFhOTdjNmIlMkY5OWIyZjk0ZmU4YjY0MTkxYmZjZDg2MTdiMGU1MWM1OC5wZGYma1FDYkZWb0pGZ3B2THRNNlNjdWo5TTZpVFY5d0ljVHE4U1BhV1BMWjdTQSUzRCZ2aWV3K3RoZStwb3N0ZXI> for more information. Questions regarding the program should be directed to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Activities Planning Committee via email to mitmlkcelebration at mit.edu<mailto:mitmlkcelebration at mit.edu>.
REGISTER NOW<mhtml:file://C:/Users/User1/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/CLUVEKGW/email.mht!https://www.cvent.com/api/email/dispatch/v1/click/m5gzrgzjyl2d4g/j48p8p4r/aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZjdmVudC5tZSUyRnlSbER2dyZOY1Y2Qldpa01kUEVDbVh1RHdYY00yR0dBRHJYTyUyRk9ON044ZFRoblhnWHMlM0QmUkVHSVNURVIrTk9X>
Accessibility
An ASL interpreter will be provided during the 11:00AM - 12:30PM EST portion of the program. To request other disability accommodations, please contact MIT Conference Services at conferences-www at mit.edu<mailto:conferences-www at mit.edu>
Registration Questions
Contact MIT Conference Services
Email: conferences-www at mit.edu<mailto:conferences-www at mit.edu>
Phone: 617-253-1700


  1.  Student Leadership Conference - Fire Lounge

Time: February 11, 10-11 AM EST

Presenter(s): Stephen Gresham, Sahiba Chowdhary & Chivi Kapungu

Description: Join this interactive workshop to be inspired to create, and fund programs as a LEADer. This interactive workshop we will present the journey of Fire Lounge, an affirming space to reflect upon the impact of social injustice. Participants will engage in a brief guided meditation yoga session developed to support communion, resilience and skills to navigate stress among BIPOC students. We will shared lessons learned and encourage ways to create and obtain grant funding to support resiliency among students at MIT.

Presenter Bio: Stephen Gresham (he/him/his) is Director of Faculty of at Down Under School of Yoga and Associate Director of Psychology Training at Bedford VAMC. Sahiba Chowdhary (she/her/hers) is a clinical psychologist practicing in California. Chivi Kapungu, (she/her/hers) is a faculty member in the Women and Genders Studies Program at MIT. We are all committed to engaging in social justice initiatives for LGBTQI +, BIPOC, and various communities recovering from trauma including refugees/asylees

More details and to register: here<https://studentlife.mit.edu/content/i-am-leader-conference-schedule#overlay-context>





  1.  MassNextGen Now Accepting Applications!

We are excited to announce the Massachusetts Next Generation Initiative<https://masslifesciences.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c3b09db6f3e37f7e9777d2bb&id=9d56cb4e4d&e=6ec9ad8c41> (MassNextGen) is accepting applications for the fourth round of the program. MassNextGen is a five year, more than $2 million commitment to ensure greater gender parity in the next generation of life science entrepreneurs. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 12, 2021.
Awardees will receive a yearlong customized package of support, which includes non-dilutive grant funding and access to a network of seasoned Executive Coaches<https://masslifesciences.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c3b09db6f3e37f7e9777d2bb&id=fca638f207&e=6ec9ad8c41>. Throughout the year, entrepreneurs will work to refine their business strategies, building a toolkit to more effectively raise capital.
Together, with the support from industry partners<https://masslifesciences.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c3b09db6f3e37f7e9777d2bb&id=47b21f27dc&e=6ec9ad8c41> including, Takeda, King Street Properties, Sanofi, Johnson & Johnson Innovation, and most recently Mintz, MassNextGen can continue to shift the paradigm to build a diverse ecosystem with equal representation.
Since the program's inaugural year in 2018, the MLSC has supported 16 female entrepreneurs and provided more than $1 million in funding with an executive coaching network providing 200-plus hours of coaching. Some highlights of MassNextGen entrepreneurs building their teams and progressing forward with new opportunities:

  *   First-year awardee Olaris<https://masslifesciences.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c3b09db6f3e37f7e9777d2bb&id=656aedf559&e=6ec9ad8c41> closed its Series A funding round in September 2019, now employing a team of seven
  *   First-year awardee, Reveal Pharmaceuticals<https://masslifesciences.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c3b09db6f3e37f7e9777d2bb&id=d35f7aac68&e=6ec9ad8c41> received a Fast-Track Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award from the National Cancer Institute
  *   Second-year awardee EnVision Endoscopy<https://masslifesciences.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c3b09db6f3e37f7e9777d2bb&id=b33994f3f2&e=6ec9ad8c41> completed critical prototyping, while also receiving SBIR funding
  *   Second-year awardees, PhagePro and LivOnyx<https://masslifesciences.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c3b09db6f3e37f7e9777d2bb&id=c9d5497fa4&e=6ec9ad8c41>, were able to make critical hires
  *   Second-year awardee, Lucy Therapeutics, received a Golden Ticket at LabCentral
  *   Second-year awardee, See Yourself Health, has executed key partnerships putting them in a better position to add to customers and partners

We encourage those interested and eligible to apply<https://masslifesciences.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c3b09db6f3e37f7e9777d2bb&id=0ed04616ed&e=6ec9ad8c41> by Feb. 12, 2021. We look forward to working with our next cohort of female entrepreneurs, coaches, and sponsors. Please email us<mailto:MassNextGen at masslifesciences.com> if you have any questions.



  1.  Introducing Hack(H)er413 2021
The Hack(H)er413 team invites you to our 2021 hackathon taking place February 13th, 2021! Hosted annually by students at UMass Amherst, Hack(H)er413 is the first all-women and non-binary student hackathon in Western Massachusetts. For the first time, we'll be hosting a virtual hackathon over the course of 8 hours on February 13th, where hackathon participants will learn and develop technical skills through informative workshops, network with sponsor company representatives, and meet other tech-minded students. Although we will not be hosting a project contest this year, we're super stoked to be able to host a larger and more diverse cohort of amazing hackers from around the world.
Hack(H)er413 is open to all-women and non-binar high school and university students interested in technology and innovation, regardless of major, coding background, age or experience. Free for all participants!
Bring your resume to interview with companies for internships and new grad jobs.

Learn more and apply by creating an account at www.hackher413.com<http://www.hackher413.com/> by January 22nd.

Click here to check out last year's recap: HackHer413 2020: Rewind<https://youtu.be/xo6z2kOO58E>



  1.  Feminisms Unbound: Global Protests
February 18, 2021
6:30-8:30PM
Zoom event (Register<https://mit.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7eeZw9RFSMiJi9nBhIzzyg>)
More Info<https://www.gcws.mit.edu/gcws-events-list/feminisms-unbound-global-protests>
Speakers include:
·       Ather Zia, CU Boulder
·       Ghassan Moussawi, University of Illinois
·       Marcela Fuentes, Northwestern
·       Maria John, UMass Boston
·       Nusrat Chowdhury, Amherst College
Unprecedented levels of global hardship and suffering in 2020 have been accompanied by stunning eruptions of people gathering on the streets and in public venues protesting systemic oppressions. From authoritarian regimes to white supremacy, police brutality to military occupation, caste discrimination to gendered and sexualized violence, economic inequality to policy failures, labor exploitation to health disparities, voluminous and vociferous crowds have peppered our visual landscape and living experience of the pandemic and illuminated the increasing urgency to co-imagine a different future. From Australia to Hong Kong, USA to UK, Brazil to Bangladesh people are marching - masked, undeterred and resistant- demanding attention and justice with bold messages like "Silence is Violence", "I Can't Breathe", and "No Justice No Peace." These messages and movements lay bare the asymmetries of privilege and oppression, the unevenness of growth and wellbeing, and simultaneously encourage a social transformation that takes seriously interdependencies of life, humanity, and ecology. We invite panelists to think through the lessons of their areas of research and expertise and to shed light on how they are thinking about the paradoxes and power of protests.



  1.  MIT Sloan's Hack for Inclusion

MIT Sloan for Inclusion, in partnership with Hacking Discrimination, invites you to sign up for the fourth annual MIT Sloan Hack for Inclusion<http://tinyurl.com/ApplyH4I>!

The MIT Sloan Hack for Inclusion brings together some of the brightest minds -- both technical and non-technical -- to build solutions that address today's biggest problems related to bias, diversity, and inclusion. This year Hack for Inclusion will take place virtually Friday, February 19 - Sunday, February 21. Spend a weekend meeting and collaborating with other individuals passionate about issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Participants will be placed on a team and guided through the design thinking process to develop a solution to one of twelve pressing challenges, related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Challenge topics include making virtual work inclusive and accessible, activating middle management for DEI in a globally-dispersed company, closing the data gaps on unbanked populations, and more. Winning teams will receive prize money! 1st place: $5,000; 2nd place: $3,000; 3rd place: $1,000; Crowd Choice: $1,000.

When: Friday Feb 19th - Sunday Feb 21st

Who: This year the hackathon is virtual, which means we are open to anyone, anywhere - students, professionals, or anyone with a passion for DE&I.

How to apply? Sign up by January 24 at http://tinyurl.com/ApplyH4I

For more info about challenges, sponsors, and FAQ, head to our website: http://hackforinclusion.com/



  1.  Random Acts of Kindness Week

MIT's annual Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week is scheduled for March 1-5, 2021.

While MIT (and the world) have had a challenging 12 months, we are grateful and inspired by our vibrant community and the creative ways we've found to come together during the Covid-19 pandemic. This RAK Week will build upon existing well-being efforts and create spaces for MIT community members to feel supported and cared for.

What is Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week?

At MindHandHeart, we define kindness as being caring, respectful, inclusive, supportive, considerate, and doing good things for others. RAK Week is an opportunity for our entire campus community to come together (virtually and in-person) through spontaneous acts of generosity (called "RAK Hacks") and loosely planned events. It is a chance to intentionally practice kindness during the week and inspire kindness all year round. We invite you to join us and Spread the Heart MIT!

Check out our full list of tips for celebrating RAK Week as an individual<https://mindhandheart.mit.edu/sites/default/files/2021-01/RAK%20individual.pdf> or a department, lab, or center<https://mindhandheart.mit.edu/sites/default/files/2021-01/RAK%20dept.pdf>.

Download the RAK Week poster<https://mindhandheart.mit.edu/sites/default/files/2021-02/RAK%20Week%20General%20Poster%20I%20%281%29%20%283%29.pdf> and RAK Week banner<https://mindhandheart.mit.edu/sites/default/files/2021-02/RAK%20banner%2016%209.pdf>.

RAK Week Programming

This RAK Week, MindHandHeart is launching a gratitude challenge and a meditation challenge as well as events and programming related to self-compassion and burnout. Stay tuned for updates!

Ways to Participate in RAK Week

  *   Write an encouraging note to a friend or colleague.
  *   Send a positive text message to three people.
  *   Make homemade treats and share them with others.
  *   Volunteer<https://www.bostoncares.org/virtualvolunteering> in your community- virtually or in-person.
  *   Send flowers to some unexpectedly.
  *   Create your own "RAK Hacks."
  *   Connect with support resources<https://resources.mit.edu/resources/personal-support> on campus.
  *   Attend virtual RAK Week events.
  *   Be kind to yourself. Take 20 minutes to do something you love.
  *   Follow the RAK Week action on MindHandHeart's Facebook page <https://www.facebook.com/MindHandHeart/> and at #MITRAK.



  1.  Black Feminist Health Science Studies Symposium
Join us for the Black Feminist Health Science Studies Symposium<bit.ly/BFHSSS> organized by our MLK Visiting Professor Moya Bailey.
RSVP: bit.ly/BFHSSS<http://bit.ly/BFHSSS>

Thurs 3/18 from 1 - 5:30pm eastern.

The first Black Feminist Health Science Studies Symposium is an introduction to the field and collective that claim the name.
Join us as we talk about the need to integrate Black feminism into science, medicine, technology, and health.
We hope to see you there!

Confirmed speakers:
Ruha Benjamin, Professor, African American Studies, Princeton University
Harriet Washington, science writer, editor, and medical ethicist
Evelynn Hammonds, Barbara Gutmann Rosenkrantz Professor of the History of Science, Professor, African and African American Studies, Harvard University
Patricia Williams, University Distinguished Professor of Law and Humanities, Northeastern University
Nicole Charles, Assistant Professor, Women and Gender Studies, University of Toronto Mississauga
OmiSoore Dryden, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University
Adeola Oni-Orisan, MD, PhD, Resident in Family Medicine at University of California
Ugo Edu, Assistant Professor, Department of African American Studies, UCLA
Moya Bailey, Assistant Professor, Africana and Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies, Northeastern University
Whitney Peoples, Director, Educational Development & Assessment Services. Coordinator of DEI Initiatives & Critical Race Pedagogies, University of Michigan
Co-sponsored by Northeastern University and with many thanks to the ICEO!



  1.  GSC's Graduate Research Advising Survey

Let us know your experience with advising at MIT by filling out the GSC's Graduate Research Advising Survey!

This *new* student-run survey is completely anonymous (Kerberos is used for authentication and is not saved with responses) and our hope is to accurately capture the reality of current MIT graduate students when it comes to advising.

Survey Link: https://mit.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bm9sGh6lZrvm1GB

We will also be running a raffle to give away 5 prizes (MIT sweatshirts, battery banks, and shoulder massagers) to those that fill out the survey.

Eligibility: MIT Graduate students with an advisor who supervised their research in 2020

Survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete

Open now until February 15

Survey results will be used by the GSC to advocate for advisor-advisee policies, shared with department and student leadership, and MIT-wide results posted publicly

For more information, check out our website (gsc.mit.edu/advising-survey) and if you have any questions, let us know at gsc-arc-advising at mit.edu.



  1.  Engineering Positions Open at Ouster
At Ouster<https://ouster.com/>, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, drones and many other applications. If you're motivated by solving big problems, we're hiring key roles across the company and need your help!

We are looking for a Systems Engineer, Data (software) Engineer, Firmware Analytics Engineer, and a FPGA Hardware Engineer.  Check out the job listings and descriptions in the following link: https://ouster.com/careers/



  1.  Apply to be a WISDM Fellow!
The Women in Innovation and STEM Database at MIT (WISDM<https://innovation.mit.edu/wisdm/>) is launching a fellowship program for scientists interested in improving their public speaking capabilities. Fellows will participate in a Story Collider<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Story_Collider> half day workshop with personalized hands-on training from experts on effective and engaging science communication. They will also be matched to an invited speaking engagement and receive a $100 honorarium. Apply by filling out this short form<https://forms.gle/o1cKib5CYnySuSKU9> by February 6th! Current MIT graduate students, postdocs, research staff members (with < 3 years experience), and technical associates are eligible to apply. Please contact Lauren Tyger for more information: tygerl at mit.edu<mailto:tygerl at mit.edu>



  1.  AI Teaching and Curriculum Internship at Inspirit AI: Summer 2021

At Inspirit<https://www.inspiritai.com/> AI<https://www.inspiritai.com/>, we've taught the fundamentals of artificial intelligence to 1200+ curious high-school students worldwide. Through the AI Scholars Live<https://www.inspiritai.com/liveonline> Online<https://www.inspiritai.com/liveonline> program, students learn about the technical and social challenges of AI, build machine learning models in Python, and complete projects<https://www.inspiritai.com/project> applying AI to social good, from assessing bias in the social justice system to identifying the origins of COVID-19. We're excited for our biggest program yet in Summer 2021!

We're seeking students or recent alumni with AI/ML experience to join our instructional team this summer. As a teaching and curriculum intern, you'll:

Teach AI to high-school students worldwide, mentoring small groups.

Help develop and improve our curriculum<https://www.inspiritai.com/liveonline>: for example, creating new machine learning projects or presentations about your research.

Build your skills in AI, teaching, and curriculum development.

Join the Inspirit team<https://www.inspiritai.com/team> of passionate instructors from Stanford, MIT, and more.

Receive training on teaching our curriculum and competitive compensation based on your background and experience.

Work remotely, 15-40 hours per week.

We're looking for:

AI experience: At least one AI/ML course (like Stanford CS229/CS230 or MIT 6.036) and some AI experience in research or industry, or equivalent.

Teaching skills: experience teaching or tutoring. Bonus: experience working with teenagers, teaching CS, creating curriculum, and/or teaching remotely.

Availability on weekends May 8 - Aug. 15 or weekdays June 7 - Aug. 13 (with some flexibility). Multiple time<https://www.inspiritai.com/liveonline> slots<https://www.inspiritai.com/liveonline> are available.

Enthusiasm for mentoring high school students across the globe and joining the Inspirit community!

If interested, please fill out this<https://forms.gle/vSCNKYq9ZxAworXZ8> brief form<https://forms.gle/vSCNKYq9ZxAworXZ8>, and feel free to email adeesh at stanford.edu<mailto:adeesh at stanford.edu>  and daniela.inspiritai at gmail.com<mailto:daniela.inspiritai at gmail.com> with any questions. Looking  forward to hearing from you!


  1.  "Amplify Your Technical Education to Build a Better World!"
Leadership education develops skills applicable across career paths, from leading research labs to leading project teams in engineering. Enroll in one or both of our Graduate Engineering Leadership Courses for Spring 2021, which qualify towards our Certificate in Technical Leadership.<https://gelp.mit.edu/grad-students/graduate-certificate-technical-leadership-interim-requirements> This certificate is designed to provide important skills that MIT graduate students can draw from to "make a positive difference" in their chosen careers. Grounded in research but experimental and engaging in delivery, these highly valued classes will provide enduring benefits for our graduate students - and future coworkers.*PhD candidates can also explore the option of using these class to satisfy the requirements for your doctoral minor.
Graduate Engineering Leadership Courses for Spring 2021 (**Open to all grad students!):
6.928J Leading Creative Teams<http://gelp.mit.edu/grad-creative-teams>
It takes a team to deliver impactful technical achievements and this class equips students with foundational skills for leading problem-solving teams and one's own professional development.
M/W, 2:30-4pm EDT | Virtual | Units: G3-0-6
Instructor: David Nino (dnino at mit.edu<mailto:dnino at mit.edu>)
6.S979 Multi-Stakeholder Negotiation for Technical Experts<https://gelp.mit.edu/6s979-multi-stakeholder-negotiation-technical-experts>
Expand your natural tendencies and learn experientially both the theory and practice of interpersonal negotiation, influence and overcoming difficult relationship situations.
T, 2-4pm EDT | Virtual | Units: G2-0-4 |
Instructors: Samuel ("Mooly") Dinnar (sdinnar at mit.edu<mailto:sdinnar at mit.edu>)
***For more information, visit our website. <https://gelp.mit.edu/grad>
*If you are interested in earning our certificate, please email Lisa Stagnone (lstag at mit.edu<mailto:lstag at mit.edu>) and David Niño (dnino at mit.edu<mailto:dnino at mit.edu>)



  1.  Become a gwaMIT department rep!

gwaMIT is accepting applications for the position of department representatives! As a gwaMIT department rep, you'll build connections across MIT and help in the personal & professional development of graduate womxn. It is also a powerful means to bring about department-level change and strive towards a more equitable and inclusive MIT. The position lasts for one year, with an option for renewal. Read more about the role and responsibilities here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BepM4QWy2tUO7ju1dkIOt69lb9wJb_DIs9Us_ljVqUA/edit>. Fill out the short application form here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxO1KrUGe7rS_tvZsAW8jOOMFNBnv5BdAi4ssn1svoKUqV9w/viewform>. Womxn who are members of underrepresented and minoritized groups are encouraged to apply. The departments with openings are: Sloan, ChemE, Arch, PolSci, HASTS, Humanities, Writing, NSE, CCWCE, CMS, CSB, MAS, CRE, CCE, CTL, EECS. If the position is currently filled, but you are still interested in being involved with gwaMIT, email us to let us know! We have multiple avenues for engagement in gwaMIT's activities and initiatives.



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