Dear GWAMIT Members,<br><br>Welcome back to the spring semester! If you have any events or announcements to share with the GWAMIT membership, please email us at <a href="mailto:gwamit-sec@mit.edu">gwamit-sec@mit.edu</a>.<br>
<br>Have a great week, and happy Presidents’ Day!<br><br><b>The GWAMIT Board</b><br>Send your ideas to: <a href="mailto:gwamit-exec@mit.edu">gwamit-exec@mit.edu</a><br>Send your announcements to: <a href="mailto:gwamit-sec@mit.edu">gwamit-sec@mit.edu</a><br>
Visit us: <a href="http://gwamit.org">http://gwamit.org</a><br><br><b>========<br> IN BRIEF<br>========<br><br>GWAMIT:</b><br>1. Empowerment Conference Committee Meeting (Thurs. Feb. 21, 3-4pm)<br><br><b>MIT: </b><br>2. Panel on Careers in Education for Graduate Women (Thurs. Feb. 21, 5:30-7:30pm; Register by Feb. 19)<br>
3. [AMITA] Legal Issues for Start-ups (Mon. Feb. 25, 6:30-9pm)<br>4. [WGS] Women Take the Reel Film Festival: "Orchids" (Fri. Mar. 1, 7pm)<br>5. Strategic Networking: Keys to Securing Your Career (Mon. Mar. 4, 6:30pm)<br>
6. [WGS] Women's Herstory Month Lunch Lessons: Menses 101 (Wed. Mar. 6, 12-1:30pm)<br><br><b>Outside MIT:</b><br>7. [HGWISE] Open Board Meeting (Tues. Feb. 19, 7-8:15pm)<br>8. [HGWISE] Fireside Chat with Susan Hockfield: A Discussion with the First Female President of MIT (Tues. Feb. 26, 5pm)<br>
9. [MASS-AWIS] Communications Workshop (Wed. Feb. 27, 6-9pm)<br><br>To see more events beyond this week's digest visit <a href="http://bit.ly/gwamitevents">http://bit.ly/gwamitevents</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/gwamitinterest">http://bit.ly/gwamitinterest</a><br>
<br><b>====================<br>FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS<br>==================== <br><br>**********GWAMIT**********</b><br><br><b><u>1. Empowerment Conference Committee Meeting (Thurs. Feb. 21, 3-4pm, Conference: around Apr. 15)</u></b><br>
<b>When:</b> Next Committee Meeting, February 21, 3:00-4:00pm<br><b>Where:</b> Stata Center Cafeteria<br><b>RSVP:</b> <a href="http://bit.ly/EmpowermentCommittee">http://bit.ly/EmpowermentCommittee</a><br><br>GWAMIT is actively recruiting conference event leads, logistics co-chairs and an advertising co-chair for the fourth annual Empowerment Conference most probably the second week of April. Last year's conference was a huge success with 6 events, 550+ attendees and lots of great content! We are aiming at a very exciting conference this year with your help.<br>
<br>Perks – opportunities to connect with top-notch speakers, develop leadership skills, and meet awesome grad women across MIT. <br><br>Join us as soon as possible for the next meeting of the committee at the Stata Center Cafeteria as we are deciding on the events of the conference. Please take into to account that there will be quickly meeting to coordinate the progress of our efforts.<br>
<br><br><b>**********MIT**********</b><br><br><b><u>2. Panel on Careers in Education for Graduate Women (Thurs. Feb. 21, 5:30-7:30pm; Register by Feb. 19)<br></u>When:</b> Thursday, February 21, 5:30-7:30pm<br><b>Where:</b> Koch Institute Auditorium, 76-156<br>
<b>Register:</b> <a href="http://signup.mit.edu/gradwomenedcareers">signup.mit.edu/gradwomenedcareers</a> (MIT certificates required)<br><br>The Office for the Dean of Graduate Education is pleased to announce the Panel on Careers in Education for Graduate Women. Join us to discuss paths in education for scientists and engineers. Dr. Connie Chow (Executive Director of Science Club for Girls), Prof. Susan Freeman (Academic Specialist at Northeastern), Dr. Brindha Muniappan (Director of Education and Public Programs at the MIT Museum), and Dr. Sneha Veeragoudar Harrell (Educational Technology Consultant) will share their experiences and answer questions. <br>
<br>This event is free, but space is limited! Please register by February 19th at <a href="http://signup.mit.edu/gradwomenedcareers">signup.mit.edu/gradwomenedcareers</a> (MIT certificates required). We will begin serving dinner at 5:30 pm with the panel discussion starting at 6:00 pm.<br>
<br><br><b><u>3. [AMITA] Legal Issues for Start-ups (Mon. Feb. 25, 6:30-9pm)<br></u>When:</b> Monday, February 25, 6:30-9pm<br><b>Where:</b> E51-315<br><b>Register:</b> <a href="http://alumweb.mit.edu/groups/amita">http://alumweb.mit.edu/groups/amita</a><br>
<br>Tickets:<br>MIT Students: Free for first 20 to register, then $5<br>MIT Alumni, Faculty, or Staff: $10<br>Guests: $15<br><br>$5 extra at the door, so register online! <a href="http://alumweb.mit.edu/groups/amita">http://alumweb.mit.edu/groups/amita</a><br>
<br>Distinguished panelists:<br><br>Danielle Lauzon, B.A. ‘97 University of Michigan, J.D. 2000 Villanova University School of Law (magna cum laude, Order of the Coif), is a partner in Goodwin Procter LLP’s Technology companies Group. She represents companies in a wide range of industries, including software, hardware, information technology services, clean technology, and life sciences. She provides advice on all aspects of corporate governance and securities law compliance, including start-up and formation matters. Ms. Lauzon also has experience in merger and acquisition transactions and securities offerings. In addition, she has represented companies as well as venture capital and private equity firms in numerous venture capital financings and recapitalizations.<br>
<br>Wendy Verlander SB, SM II ’89, JD 1994 Columbia Law School (3-year Harlan Fiske Stone scholar), is a partner in WilmerHale’s Intellectual Property Department. Ms. Verlander has extensive experience in IP litigation, and is also experienced in arbitration, patent procurement, reexamination proceedings, drafting opinions of counsel, technology transfer and licensing and due diligence investigations for corporate transactions. She works with companies at all stages of development and growth, from start-ups to Fortune 50 companies.<br>
<br>Christine Kuta, SM II ’83, J.D. Suffolk University Law School, is an intellectual property lawyer. Her practice includes intellectual property strategy, portfolio development and management, and patent<br>and trademark prosecution. Ms. Kuta counsels clients in a wide variety of technical areas including computer systems and software applications, telephony and computer networks, medical devices,<br>
lighting systems, materials and manufacturing processes. Ms. Kuta has been in private practice for over ten years. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Kuta worked in the computer industry for fifteen years, first as a hardware engineer, then as a software engineer, and later as in-house intellectual property counsel.<br>
<br>Moderator: Marta Gross Sc.B. X ’80, J.D. ‘88 Suffolk University School of Law (Evening Division, cum laude) is a partner in Goodwin Procter LLP ’s Litigation Department and a member of its Patent Litigation Practice. For more than 20 years, she has focused her practice on patent matters, including patent litigation, strategic counseling and opinions, and patent-related due diligence. Ms. Gross joined Goodwin Procter as a partner in 2003, and upon joining the firm, Ms. Gross organized and developed the strategic patent counseling practice to support Teva, the world’s largest generic pharmaceutical company. She continues to lead this team which provides validity and infringement advice and opinions, as well as strategic counseling to Teva and others in the life sciences. Ms. Gross worked as an engineer for eight years after her graduation from MIT.<br>
<br><br><b><u>4. [WGS] Women Take the Reel Film Festival: "Orchids" (Fri. Mar. 1, 7pm)<br></u>When:</b> Friday, March 1, 7-9pm<br><b>Where:</b> 6-120<br><br>Gen X filmmaker Phoebe Hart always knew she was different growing up – but she didn’t know why. This award-winning documentary traces Phoebe’s voyage of self-discovery as an intersex person, a group of conditions formerly termed hermaphroditism. Learning only in her teens that she was born with 46XY (male) chromosomes, Hart now seeks to understand her own story and the stories of others affected by this complex and often shameful syndrome. <br>
<br>With help from sister Bonnie (born with the same condition) and support from partner James, Hart drives across Australia, interviewing individuals whose struggles and victories mirror and differ from her own. Some advocate systemic change ending shame and controversial genital surgeries, while others debate coming out or staying closeted with a stigmatized secret. Questioning rigidly defined constructs of gender, sexuality, and normality, often with lively good humor, ORCHIDS is the first film to look at intersex from a positive perspective. Its engaging portrait of survival, courage and reconciliation will speak to a variety of audiences and spark lively discussion about what it means to be perceived as "different."<br>
<br> <br><b><u>5. Strategic Networking: Keys to Securing Your Career (Mon. Mar. 4, 6:30pm)<br></u>When:</b> Monday, March 4, 6:30pm<br><b>Where:</b> 4-163<br><b>RSVP:</b> <a href="mailto:heidy@mit.edu">heidy@mit.edu</a><br>
<br>Knowledge is powerful, but it is not just what you know, but "who you know" AND "who knows you" that makes the ultimate difference in career success. In this dynamic and interactive presentation, Juliette C. Mayers will share strategies to help you become an effective networker. <br>
<br>Topics include:<br>* Building and strengthening your network before you need a job. How to create strategic and productive networks now!<br>* Personal branding -- Why it is important for your career and how to build a strong brand now!<br>
* Winning with social media. Understand how to position yourself for career success. <br>* It's not just about "the what," but "the how" of networking. Juliette will share her approach on how to network effectively.<br>
<br><br><b><u>6. Women's Herstory Month Lunch Lessons: Menses 101 (Wed. Mar. 6, 12-1:30pm)<br></u>When:</b> Wednesday, March 6, 12-1:30pm<br><b>Where:</b> Margaret Cheney Room, 3-310<br><b>RSVP:</b> <a href="mailto:wgs@mit.edu">wgs@mit.edu</a><br>
<br>What's up with the EWWW effect? About 1/2 the planet's population menstruates and yet, we treat this natural biological process as a source of shame, ridicule and mystery. Can it be another way? Should it? Menstrual activism is a little known movement to challenge menstrual taboos and call attention to how the evil twins of medicalization and commodification shape our menstrual attitudes and practices. Come and hear about what an array of menstrual activists are up to and how you might get involved. Please join us for a presentation by activist Chris Bobel. <br>
<br>Lunch provided! RSVP to <a href="mailto:wgs@mit.edu">wgs@mit.edu</a><br>Wheelchair accessibility available through the Infinite Corridor in Building 8 or through the ramp at Building 14. Elevator access in Building 10.<br>
<br><br><b>**********Outside MIT**********<br></b><br><b><u>7. [HGWISE] Open Board Meeting (Tues. Feb. 19, 7-8:15pm)<br></u>When:</b> Tuesday, February 19, 7-8:15pm<br><b>Where:</b> Harvard Cambridge Campus, Biolabs 1058 (first floor), 16 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, MA<br>
<b>RSVP:</b> <a href="http://bit.ly/HGWISEOpenMeeting">http://bit.ly/HGWISEOpenMeeting</a><br><br>We want YOU at our HGWISE open board meeting! Come shape future events, see how HGWISE works, and be part of this wonderful community. At the meeting, we will briefly discuss past events, brainstorm together and plan for<br>
upcoming events in the spring. We would love to hear your voice!<br><br>Dinner will be served at 6:45pm - meeting starts promptly at 7pm.<br><br><br><b><u>8. [HGWISE] Fireside Chat with Susan Hockfield: A Discussion with the First Female President of MIT (Tues. Feb. 26, 5pm)<br>
</u>When:</b> Tuesday, February 26, 5pm<br><b>Where:</b> Geological Lecture Hall, Harvard University<br><b>RSVP:</b> <a href="http://bit.ly/hgwise_rsvp">http://bit.ly/hgwise_rsvp</a><br><br>As MIT president, Professor Hockfield oversaw the launch of edX, intensified institutional efforts for new and emerging energy technologies, and emphasized MIT's continued focus on diversity. Professor Hockfield is excited to answer your questions during this discussion;<br>
<br>Please submit and vote for questions at <a href="http://bit.ly/hgwise">http://bit.ly/hgwise</a>.<br><br>RSVP appreciated but not required: <a href="http://bit.ly/hgwise_rsvp">http://bit.ly/hgwise_rsvp</a><br><br><br>
<b><u>9. [MASS-AWIS] Communications Workshop (Wed. Feb. 27, 6-9pm)<br>
</u>When:</b> Wednesday, February 27, 6-9pm<br><b>Where:</b> Broad Institute Auditorium, 7 Cambridge Center<br><b>Register:</b> <a href="http://conta.cc/X0pHQ0">http://conta.cc/X0pHQ0</a><br><br>Are you looking to extract the most value from your interactions in the course of day-to-day communications or job and informational interviews? If so, then this workshop is for you.<br>
<br>In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn to identify your communication style, understand other communication styles, and learn to recognize the communication style of the person with whom you’re interacting.<br><br>
Sarah Cardozo Duncan (<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcardozoduncan,http://careerstrategist.com/">www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcardozoduncan,http://careerstrategist.com/</a>). Sarah Cardozo Duncan, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a career strategist with an established national and international client base.<br>
<br>Agenda:<br>6:00-6:30pm: Registration, Networking, and Light Snacks and Refreshments<br>6:30-8:30pm: Presentation by Sarah Cardozo Duncan<br>8:30-9:00pm: Q&A Session and Networking<br><br><br><br>***************<br>
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