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<b><span><span><span></span></span></span>MIT:</b></span><br>2. End Violence and WGS IAP non-book-club-book-club: Negotiating Femininity + Masculintiy (IAP Tuesdays, 7-9p)<br>
3. Registration is open for Annual SWIM Conference, Innovating Through Adversity (Feb. 10)<br></div>
4. 16th European Career Fair at MIT (Sat, Jan. 21) <br>5. IAP Microsoft Kinected Experiences Workshops and Competition (Jan 17-19)<br>6. IAP Workshop Feminism 101 (Tues. Jan 17, 12-1:30p)<br>7. MIT WGS presents a REG DAY film screening of "The Purity Myth" (Mon. Feb 6, 6-8p)<span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br>
8. Opportunity to Teach Young Women about Engineering - MIT Women's Initiative (Jan 24-27; Portland, ME)<br></span></span><span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">9. Lemelson-MIT: Inventors Make the Most of MIT (Wed. Jan 25, 3:30-5p)</span></span><span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br>
10. AMITA: Women Mentoring, Networking, and more (Mon. Jan 23, 6:30-9p)<br><br></span></span><div><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b>Outside MIT:</b></span></div>11. [Harvard] Invitation to the Fifth Annual Latina Empowerment and Development Conference (Sat. Mar 24 10:30a-7p)<br>
<div><span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">12. Mass-AWIS Annual Holiday Party (Thurs, Jan 19, 6-9p)<br></span></span><span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">13. Standing up for Science Media Workshop (Fri. Feb. 10; Deadline to apply Wed. Jan 25)</span></span><br>
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<br></b></span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b>**********<span><span><span class="il">GWAMIT</span></span></span>**********</b></span><br><br><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="background:white">1. </span>Join the GWAMIT Empowerment Conference Committee!</b><br>
<b>Contact: </b><a href="mailto:gwamit-spring@mit.edu">gwamit-spring@mit.edu</a><br><br>Would you like to help organize the GWAMIT Spring Empowerment Conference? We have several planning positions and volunteers opportunities that still need to be filled. For a view of our programming from last year, you can visit <a href="http://empowerment.gwamit.org">empowerment.gwamit.org</a>. This is a great opportunity to help organize one of GWAMIT’s flagship programs and we encourage you to be a part of it! Contact <a href="mailto:gwamit-spring@mit.edu">gwamit-spring@mit.edu</a> to learn how you can get involved. <br>
<br><b>Open positions: </b><br>-Event co-leads: Work with your dream speakers to organize a great talk, panel or workshop <br>-Logistics co-chair: Manage room reservations, order delicious food, manage conference registration<br>
-Advertising co-chair: Lend your creativity to publicize the conference through awesome posters, chalkart and emails<br>-Volunteers: Help put up posters, set up/tidy up room on day of events etc.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br>
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</span><br><b>2. End Violence and WGS IAP non-book-club-book-club: Negotiating Femininity + Masculintiy (IAP Tuesdays, 7-9p)</b><br><b>When: </b>Tuesdays, 7-9pm (details below)<br><b>Where: </b>5 -232<br><b>Info:</b> <a href="http://web.mit.edu/end_violence/" target="_blank">web.mit.edu/end_violence/</a><br>
<br>Like book clubs? Hate the time commitment? This
non-book-club-book-club is easy and painless. N-bc-bc will meet one
night a week during IAP and will discuss topics related to different
types of gender issues in today's world. Each week a discussion will be
sparked by two short articles, book excerpts or movie clips. Food and
drinks provided! View or download n-bc-bc materials at <a href="http://web.mit.edu/end_violence/" target="_blank">web.mit.edu/end_violence/</a><br>
<br>Discussion topics: <br>Jan 10: "You are not going out dressed like that!": Dressing "Sexy"<br>Jan 17: "Oh, it was nothing!": Why taking credit is a gendered phenomenon<br>Jan 24: Gender, Language, + Power: The historical [R}evolution of words and their meanings<br>
Jan 31: "Can't you take a joke?": Humor, gender, and violence<br><br><br><b>3 Registration is open for Annual SWIM Conference, Innovating Through Adversity (Feb. 10, 2012)<br>
</b><p class="MsoNormal">When: Feb 10, 2012</p><p class="MsoNormal">Where: MIT Media Lab (E14)<br></p><p class="MsoNormal">Register at: <a href="http://www.sloanwomeninmanagement.com/conference/" target="_blank">http://www.sloanwomeninmanagement.com/conference/</a><br>
</p><p>*First 100 people to register will receive an exclusive invitation to
the screening of the film MISS REPRESENTATION on Feb 7, 2012 and a
special opportunity to meet the writer and director! Hurry! Don’t miss
this opportunity!</p><p style="text-align:justify">The
theme of the 2012 MIT Sloan Women in Management Conference is
“innovating through adversity.” In addition to celebrating the successes
of women, the conference will pose hard-hitting questions about the
systemic gender inequalities that still exist in business today. Whose
problem is this to fix? Are these inequalities are own fault? Our
speakers will explore concrete ways in which women can overcome these
inequalities. It’s time to turn a critical eye on ourselves to figure
out what we, as women, can do on a macro level to eliminate the gender
gap in business and leadership.</p>We
look forward to seeing you on February 10, 2012 as we tackle
controversial topics through candid conversation in an intimate setting
conducive to genuine networking.<br><br><br><b>4. 16th European Career Fair at MIT (Sat, Jan. 21) </b><br><b>When:</b> January 21, 2012<br><b>Details:</b> <a href="http://www.euro-career.com/" target="_blank">www.euro-career.com</a><br>
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Want to work or study in Europe? Looking for a full-time job, internship or university? Submit your resume today! <br>
Discover the many opportunities that international companies, academic
institutions and non-profit organizations from Europe have to offer at
the European Career Fair (ECF) at MIT.<br>
January 21 - Exhibits and presentations by companies and academia; Networking with employers and other candidates<br>
January 22 - 23 - Interviews; Career development seminars; Networking<br>
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Largest career fair of its kind in the US with 130+ companies &
5000+ participants.
Searchable database allows employers to view your resume, and schedule
interviews. Registration is free! Submit your resume today! <a href="http://www.euro-career.com/" target="_blank">www.euro-career.com</a><br><br><br><b>5. IAP Microsoft Kinected Experiences Workshops and Competition (Jan 17-19)</b><br>
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<div><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b>Register: </b><a href="http://icampusprize.mit.edu/iap/kinected-experiences/register/">http://icampusprize.mit.edu/iap/kinected-experiences/register/</a><b><br>
</b><br>Learn how to develop applications on three awesome platforms: Kinect, Windows Phone, Windows 8. Enter your application on any of these platforms into IAP competition and win cool prizes! <a href="http://icampusprize.mit.edu/iap/kinected-experiences/register/">http://icampusprize.mit.edu/iap/kinected-experiences/register/</a> <a href="http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-b204.html">http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-b204.html</a><br>
<br></span><b><br>6. IAP Workshop Feminism 101 (Tues. Jan 17, 12-1:30p)</b><br><b>When:</b> Tuesday, January 17 noon to 1:30pm<br><b>Where:</b> Cheney Room (3-310)<br><b>Sign up</b>: <a href="http://studentlife.mit.edu/women/events/IAPsignup">http://studentlife.mit.edu/women/events/IAPsignup</a><br>
<b>Contact</b>: Alicia Erwin, <a href="mailto:womenatmit@mit.edu">womenatmit@mit.edu</a><br><br>Food will be provided<br> <br>Event Description:<br>What is feminism? What does a feminist look like? Are there different types of feminisms? What does it mean to be a feminist? What do feminists do exactly? Do they wear lipstick? Do they shave? Can you be a feminist and want to be married with kids? Has anyone ever called you a feminist in a derogatory tone? Are you a closeted feminist?<br>
<br>Please join us for a presentation by WGS Program Coordinator Heidy González and a real discussion about feminism. Free feminist goodies to all attendees.<br><br><br>
<b>7. MIT WGS presents a REG DAY film screening of "The Purity Myth" (Mon. Feb 6, 6-8p)</b><br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b>When: </b>Monday, February 6 at 6:00pm<b><br>Where: </b>6-120<b><br>
<br></b></span>In this video adaptation of her bestselling book, pioneering feminist
blogger Jessica Valenti trains her sights on "the virginity movement" --
an unholy alliance of evangelical Christians, right-wing politicians,
and conservative policy intellectuals who have been exploiting
irrational fears about women's sexuality to roll back women's rights.
>From dad-and-daughter "purity balls," taxpayer-funded abstinence-only
curricula, and political attacks on Planned Parenthood, to recent
attempts by legislators to de-fund women's reproductive health care and
narrow the legal definition of rape, Valenti identifies a single,
unifying assumption: the myth that the worth of a woman depends on what
she does -- or does not do -- sexually. In the end, Valenti argues that
the health and well-being of women are too important to be left to
ideologues bent on vilifying feminism and undermining women's autonomy.<div><br>Event is free. Light dinner served. <br><br>Q&A lead by WGS Professor A. Walsh, MIT sexpert K. McCarthy and Violence, Prevention and Response (VPR) representative D. De Four to follow.<br>
<br>COSPONSORED BY: The Student Activities Office, MIT sexpert, and VPR. <br></div><b><span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"></span></span></b><br><b><br><span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">8. Opportunity to Teach Young Women about Engineering - MIT Women's Initiative (Jan 24-27; Portland, ME)</span></span></b><br>
<b>When: </b> January 24 - 27th<br><b>Where: </b> Portland, Maine
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<b>Contact: </b>Andrea Ippolito (<a href="mailto:ippolita@mit.edu" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:#134fae">ippolita@mit.edu</span></a>)</div>
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- Make a difference and go on a free trip this IAP!</div>
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- MIT Women's Initiative sends pairs of undergrad/grad femaleengineers to encourage girls to remain interested</div>
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- We are looking for one MIT woman to represent the Women's Initiative in Portland, Maine from January 24th - 27th</div>
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- It is a wonderful opportunity to give back and inspire girlsinterested in engineering!</div>
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- Please email Andrea (<a href="mailto:ippolita@mit.edu" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:#134fae">ippolita@mit.edu</span></a>) if you are interested.</div><br><br><span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><b>9. Lemelson-MIT: Inventors Make the Most of MIT (Wed. Jan 25, 3:30-5p)</b><br>
<b>When:</b> Wednesday, January 25, 3:30-5:00pm<br><b>Where</b>: 4-149<br></span></span><b>More info: </b><a href="http://web.mit.edu/invent/a-student.html" target="_blank">http://web.mit.edu/invent/a-student.html</a><br>
<br>Moderator: Joost Bonsen, Lecturer, MIT Media Lab<br>Panelists: Dave Wallace, Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Kate Mytty, Coordinator, IDEAS and Global Challenge; Aviva Presser, 2009 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize Finalist; Anurag Bajpayee, PhD Student, Mechanical Engineering<br>
<b><br><span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">10. AMITA: Women Mentoring, Networking, and more (Mon. Jan 23, 6:30-9p)<br></span></span></b><span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><b>When: </b>Monday January 23; 6:30-9:00pm<br>
<b>Where:</b> MIT Bush Room, 10-105<br><b>More info:</b> <a href="http://tinyurl.com/AMITA-Mentoring">http://tinyurl.com/AMITA-Mentoring</a><br><b>Cost:</b> Student registration is FREE. AMITA members only $5.<br> <br>The Association of MIT Alumnae, invites undergraduate and graduate students to an informal night of networking with MIT alumnae. We'll talk about life choices and our experience with selecting grad schools, integrating family life and career.<br>
<br>WE NEED MORE ALUMS: PLEASE REGISTER NOW at <a href="http://tinyurl.com/AMITA-Mentoring">http://tinyurl.com/AMITA-Mentoring</a>! This event is very popular with students, so we'd like to have enough mentors.<br> <br>
Join us for supper and networking in a friendly and supportive environment. We'll provide tables, topics --and pizza.</span></span><b><span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br></span></span></b><br>
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11. [Harvard] Invitation to the Fifth Annual Latina Empowerment and Development Conference (Sat. Mar 24 10:30a-7p)<br>When: </b>Saturday March 24, 10:30am-7:00pm<br><b>Register: </b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman','serif';font-size:12pt"><a href="http://www.wix.com/latinasunidas/lead#%21register" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff">http://www.wix.com/latinasunidas/lead#!register</font></a><br>
<b>More info: </b></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt"><a href="http://www.wix.com/latinasunidas/lead" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt">http://www.wix.com/latinasunidas/lead#</span></a><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt"></span></span><br>
<br><br><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman','serif';FONT-SIZE:12pt">The LEAD Conference aims to encourage the professional endeavors of Latinas at Harvard and other Boston-area universities. Latina undergraduate and graduate students will connect with successful Latina role models who radiate positive ideals and represent the larger Latino community. Our speakers will address the social, political, and economic issues that Latinas face today and motivate them toward excellence in their future careers. Your students will have the opportunity to participate in pre-professional workshops to improve skills such as resume building, interviewing and networking.<br>
<br></span><br><span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><b>12. Mass-AWIS Annual Holiday Party (Thurs, Jan 19, 6-9p)</b><br><b>When:</b> Thursday, January 19, 6-9pm<br>
<b>Where: </b>Charlesmark Hotel and Lounge; 655 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116<br><b>Cost</b>: Members and Guest of Members $25; Nonmembers $40<br><b>Register: </b><a href="http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=226651" target="_blank">http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=226651</a><br>
<br></span></span>Come celebrate the holidays with your local AWIS
chapter!! Meet fellow AWIS members and their guests at this festive
event. Enjoy a buffet dinner, a complimentary drink, play games, and win
raffle prizes! You can also participate in our silent auction for some
great items!<br>
<br> Non-members welcome to join in the celebration. Executive board
elections will be held on the same night. Admission includes buffet
dinner and one beverage (soda/beer/wine) <br><b><br><span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"></span></span></b><br><b><span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">13. Standing up for Science Media Workshop (Fri. Feb. 10; Deadline to apply Wed. Jan 25)</span></span></b><br>
<b>When:</b> Friday, Feb. 10<br>
<b>Where:</b> the Broad Institute, Cambridge, MA<br>
<b>Apply:</b> Send a CV and short COVER LETTER to Leonor Sierra (<a href="mailto:international@senseaboutscience.org">international@senseaboutscience.org</a>) by WEDNESDAY 25TH JANUARY 2012. Our workshops are very popular and there are limited places available.<br>
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- Are you PASSIONATE about your RESEARCH?<br>
- Do you think it is important for GOOD SCIENCE and EVIDENCE to be communicated to a wider audience?<br>
- What can you do to address SCIENTIFIC MISCONCEPTIONS and MISINFORMATION?<br>
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This full day event is FREE and open to early career researchers in all
sciences, engineering and medicine (PhD students, post-docs or
equivalent in first job)<br>
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- Science in the media: What happens when research announcements go
wrong; statistics are manipulated; risk factors are distorted; or
discussions become polarised?<br>
- What journalists are looking for: How do journalists approach stories
and balance the need for news and entertainment with reporting science?
And deal with accusations of polarising debates and misrepresenting<br>
facts?<br>
- Standing up for science; the nuts and bolts: This session offers
practical guidance for early career researchers to get their voices
heard in debates about science; how to respond to bad science when you
see it; and top tips for if you come face-to-face with a journalist!<br>
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The Standing Up for Science workshops have been held in the UK since
2005. This will be the first full-day workshop in the US and
participants will be invited to join the newly formed Voice of Young
Science USA network.<br><br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b>***************<br>
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