<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><div style="direction:ltr"><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><img style="margin-right: 0px;" alt="Inline images 2" src="cid:ii_14e1c26a35aef4aa" height="149" width="223"><br><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Dear GW@MIT Members,<br></span></font></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">October
is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. There are several events and
opportunities to get involved throughout the entire month - if you're
interested in helping out, check out the opportunities below. <br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Mark
your calendars for the next GWAMIT General Board Meeting (October 21st)
as well as the Fall Leadership Conference (first week in November).
Special thanks to Heng Zuo and Emily Toomey for chairing the conference!<br></span></font></div><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></font></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">The GWAMIT Board<br><br><b>Send your ideas to:</b> <a href="mailto:gwamit-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">gwamit-exec@mit.edu</a><br><b>Send your announcements to:</b> <a href="mailto:gwamit-sec@mit.edu" target="_blank">gwamit-sec@mit.edu</a><br><b>Visit us:</b> <a href="http://gwamit.org" target="_blank">http://gwamit.org</a><br><br><b>========<br> IN BRIEF<br>========</b><br><br><b>GW@MIT:</b><br></span></font></span></font></div></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">1. HST-BioE Women's Night (<b>Tomorrow!</b>)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">2. GWAMIT General Board Meeting (Oct. 21st)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">3. MIT Police Awareness Lunch (Oct. 28th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>MIT:</b></span></font><br>4. Sign Up for the MIT Connect Lunch Opportunity (Now!)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">5. [UA and VPR] Get Involved with the Red Flag Campaign (Now!)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">6. Title IX Student Advisor Committee Position Open (Now!)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">7. Graduate Community Fellows Positions Open for 2015-2016 (Now!)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">8. [MIT-EMS] Meet the EMTs (Oct. 8th and Oct. 22nd)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">9. Path of Professorship Application is now open! (Oct. 15th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">10. Graduate Student Life Grants Program Deadline Approaching! (Oct. 16th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">11. MIT Work-Life Center Fall Seminar Series (Oct - Dec)<font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br><br><b>Outside MIT:</b><br></span></font></span></font></div></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></span></font></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">12. Psychology and the Other Conference (Oct. 9th - 11th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">13. [NRMN] Diversity Toward Institutional Transformation (Oct. 16th)<br><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">14. [MASS AWIS] Member Scholarship (Oct. 16th)</span></font></span></font></div><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">15. [MASS AWIS] Writing in Science - Career Panel (Oct. 20th)<br></span></font></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">16. [MASS AWIS and FOR] Pub Night and FOR Symposium (Oct. 22nd)<br></span></font></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">17. PrimaTemp Study Looking for Volunteers (Ongoing)<br></span></font></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></font></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>====================<br>FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS<br>====================</b></span><br><br><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>********** GW@MIT **********</b><br></span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span></font><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><br></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><b><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></b><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>1. HST and BioE Women's Event</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Thursday, October 8, 7:00 - 9:00 PM<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: Meadhall in Kendall Square (<a href="http://www.themeadhall.com" target="_blank">www.themeadhall.com</a>)<br><br>This event is being organized to function as a social gathering for
graduate women in the HST and Bioengineering departments to meet each
other. Please join us for some drinks, fun, and new friendships! <br><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Sponsored by GWAMIT.<br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br></b></span></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>2. GWAMIT General Board Meeting</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Wednesday, October 21, 6:00 - 8:00 PM<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: TBD<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>RSVP</b>: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19AD21BuRaEUq0jDcPsuwL3OAXiCjI_HiUGc3cBl1eWI/viewform?usp=send_form">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Mark
your calendars for the Fall 2015 GWAMIT General Board Meeting. Meet
awesome fellow graduate women, learn more about getting involved with
GWAMIT, give input on future events, and enjoy some delicious catering! <br><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>3. MIT Police Awareness Lunch</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: October 28, 12:00 - 1:00 PM<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: TBD<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>RSVP</b>: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jfRB4xMdyUvp7w9l3Fa-GZyKXiPQGyK8rz-0b2bu2MY/viewform?usp=send_form">link </a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Captain
Cheryl Vossmer (MIT Police) is leading a session on safety and
awareness when walking around a college campus. Food will be provided. <br><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Sponsored by GWAMIT.<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><font><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><br></span></span></font></span></font></font></span></span></font></span></font></b></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></span></font></div><div style="direction:ltr"><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span></font></span></font><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>********** MIT **********</b><br></span></font><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span></font></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>4. Sign Up for the MIT Connect Lunch Opportunity<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Now!<br><b>Sign up</b>: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YB1z3Eitw5c5tfm1IDN329ZjINgO-i4J4oaDBR8cUio/viewform?c=0&w=1" target="_blank">link</a></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>Are
you interested in having multiple free lunches with fellow MIT graduate
students across campus this semester? MIT is an exciting place, but
with the plethora of activities, research, and exciting opportunities at
our fingertips, it's easy to lose touch with the rest of the campus
community.<br><br>MIT Connect is designed to create a more connected
campus by arranging for friendly, informal, platonic lunches between
random pairs of graduate students from all over campus, and all walks of
life. We are providing <b>$10 in Tech Cash</b> towards selected lunches
over the course of the semester for participants in the program. Given
the incredible interest last semester, spots are limited and will be
assigned via lottery so <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YB1z3Eitw5c5tfm1IDN329ZjINgO-i4J4oaDBR8cUio/viewform?c=0&w=1" target="_blank">sign up and get connected here</a>!<span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br><br></b></span></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>5. [UA and VPR] Get Involved with the Red Flag Campaign<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Now!<br><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://www.theredflagcampaign.org/" target="_blank">link</a><br><b>Apply</b>: <a href="mailto:tweseley@mit.edu" target="_blank">email </a>or <a href="mailto:alicez@mit.edu" target="_blank">email</a><br><br>This
October, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the UA in
collaboration with Violence Prevention and Response is bringing the <a href="http://www.theredflagcampaign.org/" target="_blank">Red Flag Campaign</a>
to campus to raise awareness of intimate partner violence (encompassing
physical, sexual, and/or psychological harm), abusive relationship
warning signs, and existing support resources.<br><br>Given that females between the ages of 18 and 24 and 25 to 34 experience the highest rate <a href="http://www.thehotline.org/resources/statistics/" target="_blank">http://www.thehotline.org/resources/statistics/</a>
of inter-partner violence (IPV), we would like to target this campaign
towards both the undergraduate and graduate student populations.<br><br>Though we have undergraduates involved, <b>we are in search of a graduate student</b>
who would like to help bring the campaign to life for the graduate
student population on campus. This is a reasonable time commitment and
involves contributing to graduate logistics, most specifically with regard to targeted marketing and publicity. <br><br>Please reach out to either Tamar Weseley (<a href="mailto:tweseley@mit.edu" target="_blank">tweseley@mit.edu</a>) or Alice Zielinski (<a href="mailto:alicez@mit.edu" target="_blank">alicez@mit.edu</a>) ASAP if you are interested in getting involved.<br><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>6. </b></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>Title IX Student Advisor Committee Position Open</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Deadline</b>: October 9, 2015 (or ASAP)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info</b>: <a href="https://titleix.mit.edu/" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Apply</b>: <a href="mailto:emccarth@mit.edu" target="_blank">ema</a><a href="mailto:emccarth@mit.edu" target="_blank">il</a><br><br>The
TIX Student Advisory Committee will be a group of students who can
provide feedback and input to the Title IX Office regarding our
messaging and outreach campaigns, and help us most effectively engage
with the student body around issues of gender equity. <br><br>The time
commitment will be one to two meetings a month in the evening, at which
dinner will be provided. The meetings will be between one and two hours,
and the time and date of meetings will depend on student availability.<br><br>Interested students should send an email to Elizabeth McCarthy (<span><span><span></span><a href="mailto:emccarth@mit.edu" target="_blank">emccarth@mit.edu</a><span>)</span></span></span> with a couple sentences about themselves and why they're interested<b>.</b><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br><br>7. Graduate Community Fellows Positions OPEN for 2015-2016</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Now!<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Questions</b>: <a href="mailto:juliekuk@mit.edu" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Apply</b>: <a href="http://odge.mit.edu/community/gcf/" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>Two positions are still available in the Graduate Community Fellows program in the Office of the Dean for Graduate Education! <br><br>Graduate
Community Fellows are a cadre of graduate students who work on projects
and assignments that enhance MIT graduate community in unique ways.
Fellows receive partial stipend support for the length of their
appointment period. Each Fellow reports to a staff member either in the
Office of the Dean for Graduate Education or in a partner organization,
and focuses on a specific project. <br><br>Open positions are as follows:<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Institute Community and Equity Office</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">GSC Creative Media Manager<br></span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Join
the fellows program for positions that are fun and rewarding! Please
see our web site for position descriptions and an application form (<a href="http://odge.mit.edu/community/gcf/" target="_blank">http://odge.mit.edu/community/gcf/</a>). Please contact Julie Kukharenko (<a href="mailto:juliekuk@mit.edu" target="_blank">juliekuk@mit.edu</a>) with any questions.<br></span></font><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><br></span></b></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>8. [MIT-EMS] Meet the EMTs!<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Thursday, October 8 or Thursday, October 22, 8:00 - 9:00 PM<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Building 5-134<br><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://ems.mit.edu" target="_blank">link</a><br><b>Apply</b>: <a href="http://ems.mit.edu/become.php" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>Come
to meet the EMTs that staff and work the MIT Ambulance! Learn about the
service and how you can receive your certification for free through
MIT-EMS. Food will be provided.<br><br>Apply online for the free IAP class at <a href="http://ems.mit.edu/become.php" target="_blank">ems.mit.edu/become.php</a>! Applications open on October 1 and close October 31. For other questions, go to <a href="http://ems.mit.edu/about.php#M" target="_blank">http://ems.mit.edu/about.php#M</a> or contact the Class Officer, Vivian Hu (<a href="mailto:vivianhu@mit.edu" target="_blank">vivianhu@mit.edu</a>).</span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br></b></span></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>9. Path of Professorship Application is now open!<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Friday, November 20, 1:00 PM - Saturday, November 21, 6:30 PM<br><b>Deadline</b>: Thursday, October 15<br><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://odge.mit.edu/development/pop/" target="_blank">link </a><br><b>Apply</b>: <a href="http://odge.mit.edu/development/pop/application/" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>Are
you considering a career in academia? Are you seeking a position in
the next couple of years and concerned about navigating the application
and tenure process?<br><br>The Office of the Dean for Graduate Education
is pleased to announce the opening of this year’s application to our
Path of Professorship workshop. This workshop is designed to provide
graduate and post-doctoral women with information about academic careers
in science and engineering fields and the application process. Each
year we are able to gather a wonderful group of female professors from
MIT and beyond to talk about their experiences in academia.<br><br>This
year is no different, and we are expecting an exciting and informative
weekend. Path of Professorship will run from Friday, November 20th at
1:00 PM through Saturday, November 21st at 6:30 PM, and cover topics
ranging from "Finding the Time to Do it All" to “What Institution is
Right for You?” and “The Tenure Process.”<br><br>More information is available at: <a href="http://odge.mit.edu/development/pop/" target="_blank">http://odge.mit.edu/development/pop/</a><br>The application for Path of Professorship is now open and available <a href="http://odge.mit.edu/development/pop/application/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><br>The application will close on October 15th and selected applicants will be notified shortly thereafter.<span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br></b></span></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br></b></span></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>10. Graduate Student Life Grant Deadline Approaching!</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Deadline</b>: Friday, October 16<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info and Apply</b>: <a href="http://odge.mit.edu/community/gslg/">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Questions: </b><a href="mailto:gslg@mit.edu">email</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>Submit a proposal to receive funding for events/programs that enhance our graduate community!<br>For more details: <a href="http://odge.mit.edu/community/gslg/">http://odge.mit.edu/community/gslg/</a><br><br>The
Graduate Student Life Grants program is a request-for-proposal process
inviting graduate students, spouses, faculty, or staff to submit
creative, community building ideas for possible funding.<br><br>We
encourage you to apply for funds - especially in collaboration with
other students or student groups. Proposals may address a specific
community such as families, residents of a particular dorm, a particular
department, or a cultural community; they may cross departments or
focus within a discipline. The purpose should be to create a more
vibrant and fulfilling graduate life experience.<br><br>Previous
successful grants include Weekly Wednesdays at the Muddy Charles,
Teaching MIT to Code and Collaborate, Science Policy Bootcamp, Ballroom
Dance Workshop, Skydive Saturday, and many others (please see our web
site).<br><br>The application deadline is Friday, October 16, 2015.
Proposals will be reviewed by the selection panel, authors could be
asked clarifying questions; funds for approved proposals will be
released in early December 2015.<br><br>Please contact us with any questions: <a href="mailto:gslg@mit.edu">gslg@mit.edu</a><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br><br>11. MIT Work-Life Center Fall Seminar Series</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><div><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: October - December<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: See link for details<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Register</b>: <a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/" target="_blank">link </a><br></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>We are pleased to announce the launch of the MIT Work-Life Center’s <a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars" target="_blank">Fall Seminar Series</a>.
Our presenters, who are experts in their fields, will share
research-based strategies, tips, and information on more than 25 topics,
including:<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Student loan repayment strategies</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Developing your negotiation and communication skills for challenging conversations</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Eating healthy and staying active on your own schedule and budget</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Buying your first home</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Parenting</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Eldercare</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">And more!</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">All seminars are free of charge and open to the entire MIT community and their families; however, <a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/" target="_blank">registration is required</a>.</span></font></div></div><div><div><p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>********** Outside MIT **********</b><font><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></font></span></font></p><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></span></font></span></font></b></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></span></font><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>12. Psychology and the Other Conference 2015</b></span><br><b>When</b>: Friday - Sunday, October 9 - 11<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: 99 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Register</b>: <a href="http://www.psychologyandtheother.com" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>Plenary Addresses: <br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Richard Kearney,</b> Boston College</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>John Panteleimon Manoussakis</b>, College of the Holy Cross</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Judith Butler</b>, UC Berkeley</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Sue Grand</b>, New York University</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Janice Gump</b>, Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Susannah Heschel</b>, Dartmouth College</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Register now at: <a href="http://www.psychologyandtheother.com" target="_blank">www.psychologyandtheother.com</a><br><br>Our
interdisciplinary conference aims to enrich conversations at the
intersections of philosophy, psychology, and theological/religious
studies, particularly emphasizing scholarship around the notion of the
“Other.” <br><br>*CEU offerings, and event details, are available on the conference website.<br>*Up to 20 CEUs available for LMHC, Social Workers and Psychologists*<br><br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>13. [NRMN] Diversity Toward Institutional Transformation</b></span><br><b>When</b>: Friday, October 16, 12:30 - 4:00 PM<br><b>Where</b>: Murray Function Room, Boston College<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>RSVP</b>: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OMAPJ1wGBmys3IX4bbC6egy24bNf0sCvSi3AtQ-nmTg/viewform" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>The
National Research Mentoring Network to Diversify the Biomedical
Workforce (NRMN**), headquartered at Boston College, invites you to a
forum where outstanding leaders who have led innovative initiatives to
address this issue on their campuses for undergraduates, graduate
students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty, will discuss their programs.
This presentation will allow for an open discussion on the best
practices and how you might implement change at your institution to
create a more inclusive environment. Participate in our panel discussion
about the challenges and
opportunities of diversifying the science workforce, and network with
other
leaders committed to institutional diversity and inclusion in New
England.<br><br>Following the panel presentation, one of our panelists
Dr. John Matsui from the University of California, Berkeley and a recent
awardee of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science,
Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring will present a Keynote talk on his
journey.<br><br>Panelists:<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Adán Colón-Carmona</b>, Ph.D, Professor of Biology, University of Massachusetts Boston<br></span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Sandra Petersen</b>, Ph.D, Professor of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Joan Y. Reede</b>, MD, MPH, MS, MBA, Dean for Diversity and Community Partnership, Harvard Medical School</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>John Matsui</b>, Ph.D, Director, Biology Scholars, University of California, Berkeley</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Moderator: <b>David Burgess</b>, Ph.D, Lead PI, NRMN</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Keynote Speaker: <b>John Matsui</b>, Ph.D<br><br>President
Obama named John a recipient of a 2015 Presidential Award for
Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM).
He co-founded a renowned undergraduate diversity program in his
school's biology department leading to unprecedented retention and
graduation of<br>underrepresented minorities in the sciences; a model replicated at schools throughout the U.S. <br><br>Program:<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Panel Discussion: 12:30-2:30 PM</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Keynote Address: 3:00-4:00 PM</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Light refreshments provided.<br><br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>14. [MASS AWIS] Member Scholarship</b></span><br><b>Deadline</b>: Friday, October 16, 5:00 PM<br><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://www.massawis.org/mass-awis-member-scholarship/" target="_blank">link</a><br><b>Apply</b>: <a href="mailto:scholarship@massawis.org" target="_blank">email</a><br><br>MASS AWIS has created a scholarship fund to help offset the cost of membership.<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">If awarded a scholarship, MASS AWIS will supplement 80% of the National membership and 50% of the Chapter membership.</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">If
awarded, MASS AWIS bucks - proportional to membership level - will be
provided; this credit can be used to attend MASS AWIS events.</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Scholarships
will be awarded to qualified underemployed and unemployed applicants
seeking Professional, Junior or Student memberships.</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">*Graduate Students/Post-Doctoral Fellows and those in transition are encouraged to apply.*</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">For further details about the award and the application process, visit <a href="http://www.massawis.org/mass-awis-member-scholarship/" target="_blank">www.massawis.org/mass-awis-member-scholarship/</a><br><br>Applicants should submit all the materials by October 16th, 2015 – Friday – 5pm EST in a single correspondence to: <a href="mailto:scholarship@massawis.org" target="_blank">scholarship@massawis.org</a><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><br><br><b>15. [MASS AWIS] Writing in Science - Career Panel</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Tuesday, October 20, 6:00 - 8:30 PM<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: The Broad Institute, Monadnock Room (415 Main St. Cambridge 02142)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Register</b>: <a href="http://www.massawis.org/WritingCareersinSci2015" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>Interested
in a career in science writing? Having trouble finishing up that final
paper? These panelists have seen and heard it all! Come join us for an
intimate panel discussion with some of the industry’s top science
writers.<br><br>Panelists:<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Dr. Susan Wu</b> (Vertex Pharmaceuticals)</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Alice Lim</b> (Custom Learning Designs)</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Dr. Chandreyee Das</b> (EMD Millipore)</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Dr. Alison Mungenast</b> (The Picower Institute - MIT)</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Dr. Maria Naylor</b> (Biogen Idec)</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Discussion moderated by Dr. Janice Kranz<br><br>Agenda:<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">6:00-6:30 pm: Light refreshments and networking</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">6:30-8:00 pm: Panel Discussion</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">8:00-8:30 pm: Networking</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">To Register, Visit: <a href="http://www.massawis.org/WritingCareersinSci2015" target="_blank">www.massawis.org/WritingCareersinSci2015</a><br>MASS AWIS & Broad members $5 · Non-members $12<br>Register before Oct. 13th for a chance to win a Starbucks gift card!<br><br>To learn more about MASS AWIS and other upcoming AWIS events, please visit <a href="http://www.massawis.org" target="_blank">www.massawis.org</a><br>Join AWIS to save money on events and to support our work!<br><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>16. [MASS AWIS and FOR] Pub Night and FOR Symposium </b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Thursday, October 22, 7:00 - 9:00 PM<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: Cornwall's Pub (654 Beacon St, Boston)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Register</b>: <a href="http://futureofresearch.org/boston/" target="_blank">link</a><br> <br>Heard
about the Postdoc “problem”? Think there should be some Biomedical
Research workforce reforms? Trainees from this Pan-Boston group are
having their second Symposium on Scientific Workforce data October
22-24. Unity amongst trainees allows us a voice in political and
organizational conversations affecting all our futures. Share your ideas
for the Future of Research!<br><br>Go to <a href="http://futureofresearch.org" target="_blank">http://futureofresearch.org</a> for information and check out last year’s publication: <a href="http://f1000research.com/articles/3-291" target="_blank">F1000Research paper</a><br><br>Future of Research Boston organizers are Postdocs from Greater Boston area universities.<br><br>To Register for Symposium (October 22-24) and Pub Night (October 22),<br>Visit: <a href="http://futureofresearch.org/boston/" target="_blank">http://futureofresearch.org/boston/</a><br><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>17. [PCH at MGH] PrimaTemp Study Looking for Volunteers</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Rolling applications until December<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info</b>: <a href="mailto:PrimaTempStudy@partners.org" target="_blank">email</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Apply</b>: <a href="http://j.mp/1L8UFPt" target="_blank">link</a><br><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Are you a healthy female aged 21-43?<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Are you interested in learning more about your body?<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Are you trying to conceive naturally?<br><br>Partners
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