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</b>1. GWAMIT Mentoring Program Planning Meeting (Mon May 2, 7p)<br>
2. Join the GWAMIT Fall 2011 Leadership Conference Planning Committee!<br><br><b>MIT Events:</b></div>
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<div style="font-weight: normal;">3. D. W. Weeks Lecture: "What is a Noncommutative Polynomial Ring" (Mon. Apr 25, 12-1p)<br>4. MIT WGS Presents: Women in Conflict Areas, A Global Perspective (3 events, Apr 26-28 7-9p)<br>
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5. Action Learning Program Poster Session (Apr 28-29; presentations Thurs Apr 28 12-1p)<br><br></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"><b>Outside MIT:</b><br>6. [HGWISE] Cambridge Coffee Hour with Colleen Cavanaugh (Wed, Apr. 27 5-6p)<br>
7. [HGWISE] Unpacking Gender: Men and Women in Science, Technology, and More (Tue, May 3, 4:30-6p)<br></div><font face="arial, sans-serif">8. [BU] Boston University GWISE Career Fair and Networking Reception (Wed. May 4, 5-7p)</font>
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<font face="arial, sans-serif">9. </font><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Anita Borg -</font></span></span></span></span><font face="arial, sans-serif">Nominate an Exceptional Individual for an award (Nominations Due May 2)<br>
10. Boston Area Rape Crisis Center - Sexual Violence Prevention Fellow Applications<br>11. [Mass-AWIS] Building and Enriching your Mentoring Relationships (Mon May 2, 6-9p)<br><br></font></div></span></span></div></span></b></span></div>
</b></div><div><b><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;">To see more events beyond this week's digest visit </span></font><font color="#0000ee" face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><u><a href="http://bit.ly/gwamitevents" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/gwamitevents</a></u></span></font> and <a href="http://bit.ly/gwamitcollaborators" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/gwamitcollaborators</a></b></div>
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<br><b>********<span><span><span><span class="il">GWAMIT</span></span></span></span>********</b><br><b><br>1. GWAMIT Mentoring Program Planning Meeting (Mon May 2, 7p)</b><br>
<b>When</b>: Monday May 2, 7:00pm<b><br>Where: </b>Stata Cafe (1st floor)<b><br>Contact:</b> <a href="mailto:skimmel@mit.edu">skimmel@mit.edu</a><br><br>
Our first planning meeting for the 2011-2012 GWAMIT Mentoring Program is
Monday May 2, 7:00 pm in the Stata Cafe (1st floor). We are looking for
people to help with<br>
-planning the kick-off dinner<br>
-advertising<br>
-matching mentors and mentees<br>
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If you're interested in helping out or attending the meeting, please contact Shelby Kimmel at <a href="mailto:skimmel@mit.edu">skimmel@mit.edu</a>. Thanks!<br><br><b>2. Join the GWAMIT Fall 2011 Leadership Conference Planning Committee!<br>
Contact:</b> <a href="mailto:gwamit-leadership@mit.edu" target="_blank">gwamit-leadership@mit.edu</a><br>
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Were you impressed with our Fall 2010 Leadership Conference and Spring
2011 Empowerment Conference? Then you should consider joining us as we
plan the next flagship event -- the Fall 2011 Leadership Conference!<br>
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We are currently looking for Keynote, Event, Logistics and Publicity
co-leads. There are different ways you can get involved, depending on
your interests and schedule. Please contact us at <a href="mailto:gwamit-leadership@mit.edu" target="_blank">gwamit-leadership@mit.edu</a> if you are interested! Help us bring amazing women leaders to campus to show what we as women can accomplish!<br>
<br><b>********MIT Events********</b><br><br><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px; font-weight: bold; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">3. D. W. Weeks Lecture: "What is a Noncommutative Polynomial Ring" (Mon. Apr 25, 12-1p)</p>
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<b>Where:</b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 2-147</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">
<font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b>Speaker:</b> Susan J. Sierra (Princeton University</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><br><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;">Abstract:</span> </font>The
ring S:= C[x_1, x_2, ..., x_n] of polynomials in n variables is
certainly the nicest possible commutative ring (that is not a field).
What properties would a noncommutative generalization of S have? We'll
talk about somepossible answers and their positives and negatives. In
the process, we'll discuss mathematics covering (at least) the period
1890 to 2011, with an appropriate pause to acknowledge Emmy Noether, the
founder of ring theory.<font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font>Prerequisites for the talk: commutative rings as in 703 or 702<br>
</p><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br>Pizza after the talk in 2-290.</font><b><br></b></div><div><div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br><b>4. MIT WGS Presents: Women in Conflict Areas, A Global Perspective (Apr 26-28 7-9p)</b><br>
The Technology and Culture Forum, MIT Women's and Gender Studies and the Program for Violence Prevention and Response present WOMEN IN CONFLICT AREAS: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE<br><b><br>Women in Conflict Zones: Kenya (A Film Screening) <br>
When</b> Tuesday, April 26, 7-9pm<br><b>Where</b> MIT Room 4-231 <br>Produced in 2011, "Impunity or Justice" addresses the problem of impunity for rape and other sexual violence following the 2007 election and today, through interviews with survivors, health workers, legal aid providers, and senior Kenya Police officials. Discussion with director, Alexander Smith, following the film. Refreshments will be served. <br>
<br><b>Violence on the Home Front: Women in Boston</b><br><b>When:</b> Wednesday, April 27, 7-9p<br><b>Where:</b> MIT Room 2-105 <br><br>Speakers: Carline Desire, Executive Director of the Association for Haitian Women; Judy Norsigian, Executive Director, Our Bodies Ourselves; David Adams, Ed.D., Co-Director, Emerge<br>
<br>Organized and Co-sponsored with Community Works<br><br><b>Women in Conflict Zones: Cultural Imperialism in the Global Feminist Discourse</b><br><b>When</b>: Thursday April 28, 7-9pm<br><b>Where</b> MIT Room 14E-304 <br>
<br>Dinner Discussion<br>Speaker: Dr. Abha Sur, MIT School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences <br><br>Join us for a dinner discussion about gendered violence, paternalism and cultural imperialism in feminist conversations, and power structures. This dinner discussion, led by Dr. Sur, will bring together themes introduced in the programs on Tuesday and Wednesday. and the Boston panel.<br>
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These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, please go to <a href="http://web.mit.edu/tac">web.mit.edu/tac </a>or email <a href="mailto:weinmann@mit.edu">weinmann@mit.edu</a>.<br><br><b>5. Action Learning Program Poster Session (Apr 28-29; presentations Thurs Apr 28 12-1p)</b><br>
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When:</b> Thursday, April 28th and Friday April 29th (Student presentations Thursday from 12:00p to 1:00p)<br><b>Location:</b> E62-Café Corridor<br><br>You’re invited to attend the 2011 Spring Poster Session! Students who participated in Action Learning programs through China Lab, India Lab, and Study Tours (The Business of Education- Brazil; The Business of Water- China; and Renewable Energy- Europe) will convene and share details of their project work with members of the MIT community.<b><br>
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<b><br>6. [HGWISE] Cambridge Coffee Hour with Colleen Cavanaugh (Wed, Apr. 27 5-6p)<br>When:</b> Wednesday, April 27, 5-6pm<br><b>Where: </b>TBD<br><b>RSVP: </b><a href="mailto:rbeinart@fas.harvard.edu">rbeinart@fas.harvard.edu</a><br>
<br>Take a break from your daily drudgery and come hear about the adventures of Dr. Cavanaugh. Her path to professorship in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology included the discovery of a new mode of animal life (chemosynthetic animal-bacterial symbioses), deep sea submarine diving, motherhood and more! She’ll talk about her experiences as well as give advice for young scientists. We promise you much food for thought...and if that's not enough to whet your appetite we will be serving the most amazing coffee and delicious pastries! <br>
<br>Please RSVP to <a href="mailto:rbeinart@fas.harvard.edu">rbeinart@fas.harvard.edu</a><br><br><br><b>
7. [HGWISE] Unpacking Gender: Men and Women in Science, Technology, and More (Tue, May 3, 4:30-6p)</b><br><b><font face="arial, sans-serif">When: </font></b><font face="arial, sans-serif">T</font><font face="arial, sans-serif">ue, May 3, 4.30 - 6 pm</font><b><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br>
Where: </font></b><font face="arial, sans-serif">Harvard, Geological Lecture Hall, University Museum</font><b><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br>Speaker: </font></b><font face="arial, sans-serif">Debbie Chachra, Olin College of Engineering<br>
</font><b><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></b><font face="arial, sans-serif">Describe someone, friend or stranger. The very first thing you say reveals whether they are a man or a woman. Gender affects how we perceive everyone around us and how we express ourselves, often in ways we don't realize. Why is technology dominated by men? Why are women so often caregivers? This seminar will use ideas from psychology and education research to investigate how we perceive and respond to gender. It will give you some tools to understand how you think about gender, along with information that puts that in greater social context. Please bring something to write on, something to write with, and a willingness to engage your brain.<br>
<br>Reception to Follow<br><br>This event is sponsored by HGWISE, the GSC, HILS, FD&D, and SEAS</font><b><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br><br></font></b>Debbie Chachra is an Associate Professor of Materials Science at the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, where she was one of the founding faculty. Prof. Chachra's research interests are twofold. She researches the engineering student experience, including persistence and migration, differences by gender, and the role of self-efficacy in project-based learning. As well as her work in education, she studies biological materials, currently focusing on a polyester-silk composite synthesized by bees. She also consults, facilitates workshops, and speaks widely on topics including curricular design for engineering education, and on gender, diversity and the engineering student experience.<br>
<br><b><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></b><b><font face="arial, sans-serif">8. [BU] Boston University GWISE Career Fair and Networking Reception (Wed. May 4, 5-7p)<br>
When: </font></b><font face="arial, sans-serif">Wednesday, May 4 from 5-7PM</font><b><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br>Where: </font></b><font face="arial, sans-serif">Boston University Trustees' Ballroom, 9th floor School of Management Building, 595 Commonwealth Avenue, enter on Silber Way</font><b><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br>
RSVP here: </font></b><a href="https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGZQZFBEbHFGVXBjU3VZYnRBYTBWREE6MQ" target="_blank"><font face="arial, sans-serif">https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGZQZFBEbHFGVXBjU3VZYnRBYTBWREE6MQ</font></a><b><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br>
</font></b><b><font face="arial, sans-serif">Dress: </font></b><font face="arial, sans-serif">Business Casual</font><b><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br>
</font></b><font face="arial, sans-serif">Refreshments will be provided.<br><br></font><font face="arial, sans-serif">Thinking
about what you might want to do when you graduate? About to graduate
and looking for a job? Looking to expand your network? The Second
Annual GWISE Career Fair and Networking Reception is your one-stop-shop
for all your career and networking needs. <br>
<br>Join Boston University GWISE and fellow women in STEM from the
Boston community to network and explore careers! Speak with HR reps and
female scientists/engineers at local companies, meet the women of the
Association for Women in Science (AWIS) & Women Entepreneurs in
Science and Technology (WEST), and get some advice from the Career
Development Office and Center for Career Development at BU. Even if
you're not looking for a job right now, it's a great opportunity --
network with peers from other departments and institutions at the wine
and cheese reception!<br>
<br>Bring your resume, bring your business card, or just bring yourself and come ready to meet and mingle with Boston's best! <br><br>(Companies
currently registered to attend include: Raytheon, Teradyne, IBM,
Mathworks, Boston Scientific, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, EMC, Boston
Teacher Residency and the Broad Institute)<br>
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Nominate: </font></span></span></span></b></span></b><a href="http://anitaborg.org/initiatives/awards/"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><font face="arial, sans-serif">http://anitaborg.org/initiatives/awards/</font></span></span></span></span></a><b><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><span style="font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br>
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Were you inspired by an exceptional educator to pursue a career in technology when in school? Do you know a technical person or team whose work is having a positive impact on women? Do you know someone doing inspirational work in technology and engineering fields? Are you aware of a technical woman doing commendable work in a developing country? Honor someone you know by nominating them for one of our prestigious awards today! <br>
<br>Award-winners will be honored at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing in Portland, Oregon, November 9 - 12, 2011. Nominations are due May 2. <br><br></font></span></span></span></span><b><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><span style="font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><font face="arial, sans-serif">10. Boston Area Rape Crisis Center - Sexual Violence Prevention Fellow Applications<br>
Deadline: </font></span></span></span></b></span></b><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Applicants on rolling basis; appla ASAP and before May 27<br>
<b>Contact</b>: Stephanie Trilling, BARCC, <a href="mailto:strilling@barcc.org">strilling@barcc.org</a>; Kelly Adams, <a href="mailto:adam@med.mit.edu">adam@med.mit.edu</a><b><br>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.barcc.org">www.barcc.org</a> and <a href="http://www.masspromise.org/">http://www.masspromise.org/</a><br>
<br></font></span></span></span></span>Massachusetts Promise Fellows deliver the resources that young people
need to be successful in life by mobilizing and organizing community
activity, creating and leading powerful initiatives, and training and
inspiring citizen volunteers. The Massachusetts Promise Fellowship achieves this by placing Fellows
with non-profit organizations and state/local government agencies that
focus on fulfilling the needs of our youth by providing; a caring adult,
a safe place, a healthy start, a marketable skill, and an opportunity
to give back.<br>
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The mission of the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) is to end
sexual violence through healing and social change. BARCC is the only
provider of free, comprehensive rape crisis services in the Greater
Boston area (29 cities and towns). We offer 24-hour hotline, 24-hour
medical accompaniment, counseling, legal advocacy, case management to
victims and families and community outreach, education and training to
communities. The Fellow serving at BARCC will focus on delivering health
education to youth and raising awareness of sexual violence and
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When:</font></span></span></span></b></span></b><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> Monday, May 2, 2011 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm</font></span></span></span></span><b><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><span style="font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br>
Where: </font></span></span></span></b></span></b><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><font face="arial, sans-serif">36-3002</font></span></span></span></span><b><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><span style="font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br>
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<br>Mentors can enrich your career in many ways and we all have the capacity to also learn by mentoring and teaching others. This program/workshop will introduce the participants to many important skills<br>· How to find, select and approach a mentor<br>
· How to manage the logistics of a healthy mentoring relationship<br>· Tools to make your mentoring relationships more productive<br>· Skills each of us can develop to be better mentors ourselves<br> </font></span></span></span></span><b><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><span style="font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; border-collapse: separate;"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br>
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