[gwaMIT] gwaMIT Newsletter, February 22nd, 2021

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gwaMIT Newsletter

February 22nd, 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> by February 24th.

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. The event will be held on Friday April 30 from 12 PM to 1:15 PM ET. We are hoping to have 1-2 post doctoral fellows and 1-2 graduate students share their experience at MIT. 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>. In addition, if you think a friend of yours would be interested you can nominate them by emailing us or forward them this information so that they can contact us if interested.



MIT Black Girls CODE Event – gwaMIT Volunteer Opportunity

Are you interested in creating a positive impact to enrich our community? Then gwaMIT has the right opportunity for you to volunteer as emerging diversity leaders.
As a part of our efforts to promote STEM fields to young womxn from underrepresented communities, gwaMIT is partnering with Black Girls CODE Organization and looking for student volunteers of any gender identity (emerging diversity leaders at the undergrad, graduate, or postdoctoral level) to lead 6-8 week mentoring sessions starting this April. The weekly sessions are 1-1.5 hours duration. The outside work required on your part is minimal! We will provide detailed guidelines on the structure of the weekly sessions which will mainly involve networking sessions, discussing a scientific paper of your choice, and organizing panels with faculty and speaker events. This is a great opportunity for those who are passionate about community and mentorship of high school students from underrepresented communities. If you are interested, please apply here.<https://forms.gle/4CrBxANqi7GDYUAy9>Sign up for our slack here<https://join.slack.com/t/mitforblackgirlscode/shared_invite/zt-m2hjclfl-7UUskGqS5fS_s8Lu_B8XOg>. The current description of responsibilities is here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ik3ZLmadJCLb4BSTTetUg-DhbOyrs-YrjoR0ZUrnN5A/edit?usp=sharing>.
Best,
MIT Black Girls CODE Event - Organizers
Sponsored by​ gwaMIT



Save the date: 2021 gwaMIT Leadership Conference

We are currently working hard to plan our annual Leadership Conference, which will be held virtually from April 5th to April 9th. Make sure to save the date in your calendars!



Meet the Department Reps!

[cid:image001.jpg at 01D7093A.EE0CD310] Molly Bird/ Biological Engineering

Please tell us about your research interests. My research is on investigating the role of RNA-binding proteins in the response of tumor cells to DNA damage. The goal is to identify combinations of RNA-binding protein(s) knockdowns and chemotherapeutic drug(s) that make cancer therapy more effective.

Who is your favorite womxn from history or the present times, and why? One of my role models is Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a pioneer for gender equality and a Supreme Court Justice. She was incredibly determined and persistent in her work and in life - she battled cancer for two decades!

What do you like about being a gwaMIT Rep? I enjoy connecting with womxn across MIT and being part of a supportive and passionate community. I also like knowing about all of gwaMIT's amazing events and initiatives.



[cid:image002.jpg at 01D7093A.EE0CD310]Rima Das/Mechanical Engineering

Please tell us about your research interests. My research is in the field of design within Mechanical Engineering. I’m particularly interested in how design can be used to advance justice and in exposing ways in which design has been used to further injustice.

Who is your favorite womxn from history or the present times, and why? My current favorite womxn is Taylor Swift because I have been really inspired by the music she released during quarantine. I feel as though I’ve grown up with her music- most recently, I’ve been creating a crochet square that represents each song on her most recent album, which has been a lovely project. I’m also inspired by how she is reclaiming her old music by re-recording it and is bringing awareness to the problematic ways that music ownership is handled.

What do you like about being a gwaMIT Rep? Being a gwaMIT rep has helped me meet people from across departments and learn more about different activities going on around campus! It’s been great as a first year during the pandemic since meeting people and forming community is extra challenging!



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

Did you know that February 11 was Asian American Women’s Equal Pay Day? Here<https://nwlc-ciw49tixgw5lbab.stackpathdns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/AAPI-EPD-1.30.2020.pdf> is a resource to learn more. The full equal pay day “calendar” is here<https://www.aauw.org/resources/article/equal-pay-day-calendar/>.

Whitney Wolfe Herd, co-founder and CEO of Bumble, just joined the short list of female billionaires<https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-11/bumble-s-31-year-old-ceo-becomes-a-rare-female-billionaire>. Bumble, a dating app, focuses on female empowerment and takes harassment seriously.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala made history<https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/feb/15/wto-ngozi-okonjo-iweala-first-african-first-woman-new-head> when she took on the role of director general of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as the first African person and the first womxn to hold the position.

MIT economist, Parag Pathak, was recently featured in MIT News<https://news.mit.edu/2021/building-equity-vaccine-distribution-0204> for work which has helped inform ways to increase equity in COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

Working from home while trying to keep your kids entertained? 3M has videos made by 3M scientists and researchers<https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/gives-us/education/science-at-home/> with science projects perfect for 6- to 12-year old students. Many of the videos feature scientists who are womxn and/or members of minoritized groups.

MIT PhD student, Maya Nasr, was featured in an article in MIT News<https://news.mit.edu/2021/space-for-all-maya-nasr-0217> for her work towards increasing representation and equity for those involved in space programs.

An article in the Boston Globe<https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/02/15/business/with-her-innovation-this-engineer-wants-restore-an-amputees-sense-touch/> highlights MIT and Harvard Medical School alumnus, Shriya Srinivasan, who used her Lemelson-MIT Student Prize to research ways to improve prostheses and surgical technique for amputees.

Serena Williams’s husband, Alexis Ohanian, drew attention to the damaging use of gender qualifiers with a shirt he wore at the Australian Open<https://www.glamour.com/story/alexis-ohanians-t-shirt-just-shut-down-all-of-serena-williams-sexist-haters?utm_source=facebook&utm_social-type=owned&utm_brand=glm&utm_medium=social&mbid=social_facebook_fanpage> last week (“greatest female athlete” vs. “greatest athlete”).

Read about Swati Mohan<https://www.newsweek.com/swati-mohan-nasa-scientist-mars-rover-landing-1570485>, a female scientist at NASA who was instrumental in landing the new Perseverance rover on Mars this February!



Events & Opportunities

  1.  Entrepreneurship & Innovation Resource Roundup (Feb. 24th)
  2.  So you want to be a neuroscientist? (Feb. 25th)
  3.  2021 conference “Breakthrough to Excellence” abstract submission, Black Doctoral Network Western Regional Conference Committee (apply by Feb. 28th!)
  4.  Random Acts of Kindness Week (Mar. 1st-5th)
  5.  StemGems (Mar. 8th)
  6.  U.N. Perspective Series: Gender Equality & International Women's Day (Mar. 9th)
  7.  Black Feminist Health Science Studies Symposium (Mar. 18th)
  8.  Grad Workshops in Technical Leadership (Spring 2021)
  9.  Spring 2021 LEAPS Courses (sign up today!)
  10. Coding it Forward – Civic Innovation Corps Summer Internship (apply by Feb. 28th!)
  11. CS jobs in MIT Digital Humanities Lab for Graduate / MEng Students (apply today!)
  12. AI Teaching and Curriculum Internship at Inspirit AI: Summer 2021 (sign up now!)
  13. "Amplify Your Technical Education to Build a Better World!” (sign up now!)
  14. Become a gwaMIT Department Rep!



  1.  Entrepreneurship & Innovation Resource Roundup
Wednesday, February 24th from Noon - 1pm ET.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship at MIT is an active, growing, and thriving community of students, faculty, staff, and researchers who believe I&E can make the world a better place. Dozens of campus organizations seek participants of all backgrounds to do their best work and help take their innovations from idea to world-changing impact. Resource Roundup brings many of these resources into one fun, virtual space. Pop in to this casual event to chat one on one and learn about the many innovation and entrepreneurship resources available on campus: classes, sources of funding, mentoring programs, maker-spaces, prize competitions, and more.
Enter the event here: https://mitii.news/resourceroundup



  1.  So you want to be a neuroscientist?
BIPOC Neuro <https://harvard.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05f66d8e96de166ef1062af59&id=2a1e068f5a&e=d7205bc9d3> & HBI jointly invite you to this special event.
So You Want To Be A Neuroscientist?
Ashley Juavinett, PhD, Assistant Teaching Professor UC San Diego
Thursday, February 25th
6:00pm EST | 5:00pm CST | 3:00pm PST
Click here for poster<https://harvard.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05f66d8e96de166ef1062af59&id=8f84ead780&e=d7205bc9d3>
Free and open to the public
High School Students & Undergraduates Welcome!
The pursuit to understand the human brain in all its intricacy is a fascinatingly complex challenge and neuroscience is one of the fastest-growing scientific fields worldwide. There is a wide range of career options open to those who wish to pursue a career in neuroscience, yet there are few resources that provide students with inside advice on how to go about it. So You Want to Be a Neuroscientist? is a contemporary and engaging guide for aspiring neuroscientists of diverse backgrounds and interests. In this book talk, I’ll provide a candid look at the field and where it’s heading, as well as some practical guidance on how you can join us



  1.  2021 conference “Breakthrough to Excellence” abstract submission, Black Doctoral Network Western Regional Conference Committee
Priority Deadline: Sunday, February 7, 2021 at 11:59PM EST.
Rolling Deadline: Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 11:59PM EST.
To submit an abstract visit: blackphdnetwork.submittable.com/submit<https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=94364682&msgid=122252&act=841E&c=1799270&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fblackphdnetwork.submittable.com%2Fsubmit&cf=31502&v=861e04c678b225092a4e88c2d635df771ea7d7432463390c0eaa88e80c88363a>
The Black Doctoral Network Western Regional Conference Committee is inviting abstract submissions for the 2021 conference themed “Breakthrough to Excellence.” This conference highlights academic and professional topics that encourage and foster excellence through self-awareness and empowerment. The turbulence of contemporary political and social times calls for an increased ability to tap into one’s own personal power. This year’s conference will highlight topics such as emotional intelligence, embodied power, resilience, mentoring, civic engagement, and interpersonal communication. Key issues addressed at this conference will include the rise in divisive political rhetoric, hate crimes, and economic and social inequities. New problems require new solutions and it is essential for scholars and leaders to raise the bar by providing competencies and skills that push boundaries by challenging structural and societal norms. The 2021 theme encourages attendees to lead and inspire others to Breakthrough to Excellence. The BDN Western Regional Conference is an interdisciplinary event that brings together academics and professionals from the social sciences, STEM, and humanities to address way to positively impact and inform each other’s work and engage our communities. Submission of abstracts from graduate and doctoral students, recent Ph.D. graduates, and academic professionals across disciplines are welcome.



  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.  StemGems

Come celebrate the women run start-ups at MIT/Wellesley with us! The event is going to be educational, celebrational and inspirational. Network with start-up teams, get advice from an amazing panel and learn about resources to help launch your business. Looking forward to seeing you on International Women’s Day (March 8th, 2021). To gain access to a FREE ticket to the showcase, RSVP here<http://calendar.mit.edu/event/stemgems_womens_entrepreneurship_showcase#.YDAuoBNKhb->.



  1.  U.N. Perspective Series: Gender Equality & International Women's Day
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  |   Panel Discussion
12:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  |   Breakout Rooms
Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/un-perspective-series-gender-equality-international-womens-day-21-registration-133140602125?aff=PartnerMarketing&mc_cid=10d694ca34&mc_eid=UNIQID



  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.  Grad Workshops in Technical Leadership (Spring 2021)
The Graduate Program in Engineering Leadership Program is pleased to announce our Graduate Certificate in Technical Leadership Workshop Series for Spring 2021. These workshops will run virtually and here is a link to descriptions for each.<https://gelp.mit.edu/gel-grad-spring-2021>
We invite you to register and attend our series, which count toward satisfying requirements toward our certificate.<https://gelp.mit.edu/grad-students/graduate-certificate-technical-leadership-interim-requirements> Most of the workshops will be held from 5:30pm-7:30pm with exception of March 4*, which will run from 5:00pm-7:30pm.

  *   Welcome Back- Building Community and Solving Problems in Virtual Teams - Led by David Niño and the Graduate Advisory Group to the School of Engineering, from 5:00pm-7:30pm on Thursday, March 4
  *   The R&D/Innovation Role in Bringing a Strategic Choice to Life - Led by Reza Rahaman on Thursday, March 18
  *   Technical Leadership and Finance: What Technical Leaders Need to Know About Dollars and Sense - Led by Olivier L. de Weck on Tuesday, April 6
  *   Foundations for Ethical Action and Integrity in Engineering - Led by James Magarian on Wednesday, April 14
  *   Managing Up Your Advisor or Supervisor - Led by Diana Chien and Jesse Dunietz on Tuesday, April 27
  *   Taking Charge of New Roles: Strategies for Your First 90 Days - Led by David Niño and Albert Atkins on Tuesday, May 11

*If you are interested in registering for one or all of our workshops, please email Lisa Stagnone at lstag at mit.edu<mailto:lstag at mit.edu>



  1.  Spring 2021 LEAPS Courses

Registration is now open for the Spring 2021 LEAPS courses on Navigating science career journeys with LEAdership and Professional Strategies & Skills Training (8.S396 & 8.S397; listed as “Special Subject: Physics” — long story, weird name, but it’s LEAPS!). These are two half-semester courses to ease participation amidst everyone’s busy research life and various responsibilities. The two parts can be taken separately or together. We strongly recommend taking both parts, though, for participants to receive the full training and to make best use of this unique opportunity! Part I starts on Tuesday Feb 16, 9:30am.
8.S396 for Part I — Sharpen Your Professional Strategies & Skills (from Feb 16 to Apr 1, 2021)
8.S397 for Part II — Developing Your Leadership Competencies (from Apr 6 to May 20, 2021)
Open to all Graduate Students and Postdocs at MIT, particularly for School of Science members. The course will be co-facilitated by groups of selected postdocs who are learning to teach this course. More information can be found on our website https://physics.mit.edu/mitleaps/. Interested folks can connect with us via mitleaps at gmail.com<mailto:mitleaps at gmail.com>. Women and underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to register for these courses.



  1.  8. Coding it Forward – Civic Innovation Corps Summer Internship

Coding it Forward just launched applications for our newest program, the Civic Innovation Corps––a summer internship mobilizing mission-driven software engineers, data scientists, designers, and product managers to opportunities in city and state governments from coast to coast.

As a Civic Innovation Corps member, you’ll use your data and technology skills while working with a host office at the state or local level to make government more effective and efficient for all. We’re looking for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates of two- or four-year institutions, bootcamps, or certificate programs who want to improve the products and services that residents interact with every day.

Join us at our upcoming information session<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDM7nk6Isr1JIuz-mtFhzepklp39B0jiSkw8EaX1BL8nLD4Q/viewform> on February 18th and be sure to apply by February 28th<https://cic2021.com/apply>. Please send any questions to recruiting at codingitforward.com<mailto:recruiting at codingitforward.com>



  1.  CS jobs in MIT Digital Humanities Lab for Graduate / MEng Students
Grad Assistant in Digital Humanities @ MIT: The Graduate Assistant will work directly with the program's Technical Director to mentor the DH lab’s UROPs and assist them in implementing the work of the lab. They will also help lab staff to support the new Affiliated Faculty-UROP Program by holding office hours to consult on digital humanities projects happening across the School. Learn More: www.tinyurl.com/mitdhgrad<http://www.tinyurl.com/mitdhgrad>

Visiting Research Associate in Digital Humanities @ MIT: Seeking early-career software developer to work directly with the DH lab’s Technical Director to support our faculty and student research programs. Work collaboratively on project design and management, assist in the training and supervision of the lab’s undergraduate research cohort, and contribute directly to the codebase of lab projects. This position is ideally suited for a candidate with strong technical skills who seeks to apply them to humanistic inquiry. Learn More: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18025



  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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