[gwaMIT] gwaMIT Special Announcement: March 29, 2021

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gwaMIT Special Announcement
March 29th, 2021

2021 gwaMIT Leadership Conference: Leading for the Future

When: April 5th – April 9th, 2021

Details: This year’s Leadership Conference, “Leading for the Future”, is poised to help you hone the leader in you, whether that be in industry, academia, entrepreneurship, or life. Through a series of hour-long events, we hope to help think about how to create better workplaces, navigate successful careers, and support each other along the way. Our events are free of charge and open to the MIT public. We are reimbursing up to $20 for food for the first 30 sign-ups for each event too! [Calendar  Description automatically generated with medium confidence]

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

  *   Mon 5th April, 12 PM to 1 PM: Keynote - Fireside chat with Dr. Maria Zuber: The Role of Science in Policy

Dr. Maria Zuber is the first woman ever to lead a science department at MIT, the first to lead a NASA planetary mission, and the first to co-chair PCAST, on how science and policy can work together to inform decisions that affect society. Join us to hear about her incredible career trajectory and how to leverage research for policy.
Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/science-for-policy-fireside-chat-with-dr-maria-zuber-tickets-146019643685>.

  *   Wed 7th April, 12 PM to 1 PM: Leadership Panel by Exponent
In a panel/Q&A, four MIT PhD alumnae at various stages of their career talk about taking leadership in their respective careers, developing leadership skills on their job as consultants, and traversing a transition from student-to-professional, especially during the pandemic.
Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leadership-panel-by-exponent-tickets-145965188809>.

  *   Wed 7th April, 5 PM to 6 PM: Graduate Women Networking + Deep Conversations
The COVID pandemic has left us feeling alone. Join fellow graduate students in a safe (Zoom) space for moderated conversation and breakout rooms, make connections!
Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/graduate-womxn-conversations-networking-tickets-146002875531>.

  *   Thu 8th April, 12 PM to 1 PM: Keynote - Build Your Army
Strong relationships are the key to fulfilling and successful careers. Dani Shulz, Margaret T. Fuller, and Neetu Bhatia give advice on (and answer questions about) building your network of mentors and cheerleaders in industry, academia, and entrepreneurship.
Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/build-your-network-tickets-145146371705>.

  *   Thu 8th April, 7 PM to 8 PM: Building Healthy Workplaces
This interactive session, in collaboration with Healthy Masculinities, discusses how to build happy and constructive workplaces in which everyone can thrive. Bring a friend, labmate, or partner -- men are especially welcome to attend!
Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-healthy-workplaces-with-healthy-masculinities-tickets-145889697011>.

  *   Fri 9th April, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM: Path to Professorship
Professors Karen Zheng (Sloan) and Katie Galloway (ChemE) demystify the path to professorship: how to build a successful career in academia, find mentors and collaborators, and manage time.
Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/path-to-professorship-tickets-145965140665>.


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