<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><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)">We're
nearing the end of the year, and that means we're starting to look for
the next executive board to take over in 2016. If you're interested in
learning about the positions available and how else you can get involved
with GWAMIT, join us on Friday for an informal lunch discussion
(details below). <br><br>We also hope to see many of you at our end-of-year social on December 15th!<br><br></span></font></span></font></div></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></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></span></font><br>1<font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">. GWAMIT Executive Board Info Session (Dec. 4th)<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)">2. GWAMIT End-of-Semester Social (Dec. 11th)<br></span></font></span></font></div></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></span></font></div></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">3. [GSC] Ski Trip Tickets Still Available (Now - Dec.)<br></span></font></div><div style="direction:ltr"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">4. Contribute to the Giving Tree (Nov. 23rd - Dec. 11th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">5. [MIT S&P] Ice Skating @ Kendall Square (<b>Today!</b>)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">6. Workshop on Budgeting (<b>Tomorrow!</b>)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">7. [WGS] Why "Tolerance" Misses the Point: Legality of Sexual and Religious Difference in Islamic Law (Dec. 2nd)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">8. MIT $100K Accelerate Apps Open! (Dec. 3rd)<br></span></font></div><div style="direction:ltr"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">9. Breaking the Mold Conference (Dec. 5th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">10. Ice Hockey Clinics (Dec. 11th)<br></span></font></div><div style="direction:ltr"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">11. Accepting Head TA and TA Applications for IAP Course MOMENTUM<br>12. [MIT Work-Life Center] Fall Seminar Series (Oct - Dec)<br>13. [GCWS] Applications open for Spring 2016 Seminars (Jan. 4th)</span></font><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br><b>Outside MIT:</b></span></font></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">14. [McKinsey & Co] Apply for the APD Women's Leadership Challenge (Dec. 7th)<br>15. Employment Opportunities with McKinsey & Company (Dec. 7th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">16. [MASS AWIS] Member Appreciation Event (Dec. 9th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">17. [MASS AWIS] Annual Winter Social & Holiday Party (Dec. 16th)<br>18. PrimaTemp Study Looking for Volunteers (Ongoing)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">19. L'Oreal USA For Women in Science Fellowship (Nov. 30th - Feb. 5th)<br></span></font></div><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><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>1. Executive Board Info Session </b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Friday, December 4, 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>Info</b>: <a href="http://gwamit.org/executive-board/" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>RSVP</b>: <a href="http://goo.gl/forms/owzmNn8yZ8" target="_blank">link</a><br><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Want
to get more involved with GWAMIT? The executive board changes over in
January, and we're hosting a lunchtime info session for you to meet the
current executive board and learn about the positions available!<font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"> <br><br>If you're interested but can't make it, feel free to email <a href="mailto:gwamit-exec@mit.edu">gwamit-exec@mit.edu</a> with questions at any time.<b><br></b></span></font></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>2. GWAMIT End of Semester Social</b></span><br><b>When</b>: Tuesday, December 15th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM<br><b>Where</b>: The Meadhall, 4 Cambridge Cr, Cambridge<br><b>RSVP</b>: <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kds8jjpuhwao9x5Dro-1G-WMSbgGEAF4CuoFql7Rkeo">link</a><br><br>The
semester is about to finish and we would like to celebrate with you all
before the Christmas break. Join us on Tuesday, December 15th at the
Meadhall in Kendall. Food and drinks will be served!<font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b><br><br>********** MIT **********</b></span></font><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br><br>3. [GSC] Ski Trip Tickets Still Available<br></b></span></span></font></div></div></div></div><div style="direction:ltr"><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Through December<br><b>Where</b>: <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/ski" target="_blank">link</a><br><b>Info</b>: <a href="mailto:gsc-skitrip@mit.edu" target="_blank">email</a><br><br>Increased
availability of tickets for the 2016 MIT GSC-Snowriders Ski Trip has
allowed us to extend sales!! We will continue to sell tickets online at <a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/ski" target="_blank">http://gsc.mit.edu/ski</a> into December. In addition, each MIT affiliated grad student, post-doc, or alum can now bring TWO non-affiliated guests!</span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">The trip will take place from<b> January 8-11, 2016</b>, at Jay Peak Ski Resort in Vermont! <br></span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">There
are two types of tickets to choose from, you can arrange your own
transportation to Jay Peak ($305), or you can take the bus with us
($365).</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Both types of ticket include:<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Three days of skiing, boarding, and mingling with your friends in a relaxed and fun atmosphere!</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Beautiful accommodations close to the hill with kitchens and common areas</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Discounts on gear rental (rental session will take place December 2 and 3 on MIT campus)</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">FREE skiing or boarding beginning lessons (limited by lottery)</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">FREE PASS to the amazing indoor water park, including a private MIT water park party on Sunday night (January 10th)!</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Automatic entry into a raffle to win a FREE PAIR OF SKIS or a SNOWBOARD, as well as other swag!</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Additional FREE events like the popular Sugar on Snow maples syrup tasting bonanza!</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">For more information, check out our site (<a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/ski" target="_blank">http://gsc.mit.edu/ski</a>), or contact us at <a href="mailto:gsc-skitrip@mit.edu" target="_blank">gsc-skitrip@mit.edu</a>.<br><br>See you all on the slopes!<br></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b> </b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>4. Contribute to the Giving Tree<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Tag pick-up</b>: Monday, November 23 - Friday, December 4<br><b>Gift drop-off</b>: Monday, November 23 - Friday, December 11<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Building <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=4" target="_blank">4-104</a><br><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/volunteering/programs/givingtree/getinvolved.html" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>Share
the joys of winter -- give a gift to a child in need! Whether you’re a
student, alumni, faculty, staff, or friend, you can provide gifts to
children and families in need throughout Cambridge and Boston.<br><br>We've created a <a href="http://bit.ly/psc-3v" target="_blank">video</a>
of our 2014 gift room that captures our community's ethic of service.
All of the contributions from MIT students, alumni, faculty, and staff
allowed us to provide over 700 gifts to children and families served by
10 agencies in the local community. For more information about any of
these organizations or to find out how you can help even more, please
contact <a href="mailto:volunteering@mit.edu" target="_blank">volunteering@mit.edu</a>.<br><br><a href="http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/volunteering/programs/givingtree/getinvolved.html" target="_blank">Find out more about how to participate</a> and <a href="http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/givingtree/agencies.html" target="_blank">view the list of participating agencies</a>. <br><br></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>5. [MIT S&P] Ice Skating @ Kendall Square<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Monday, November 30, 5:30 - 8:00 PM<br><b>Where</b>: Community Ice Skating Rink @ Kendall Square (300 Athanaeum St, Cambridge)<br><br>Winter
is finally approaching, and MIT Spouses & Partners and Postdoc
Association would like you to invite you to an evening of outdoor fun.
Please join us on Monday, Nov. 30, from 5:30 - 8:00 PM at the Community
Ice Skating Rink @Kendall Square. We are looking forward to this festive
opportunity to spend some quality time with our colleagues and their
families while enjoying one of the season's most wonderful pastimes.<br><br>The
cost of skating will be covered by us, as will skate rentals for
children. Adults, do bring your ice skates if you have them, otherwise
rentals are available for $8 at the rink.<br><br>Learn to skate from
6:30 - 8:00 PM: Suzanne Porc, an ice skating teacher as well as a sports
& mathematics teacher, will be available to teach you how to move
on the ice. If you have never been on the blades or if you want to learn
more, Suzi can help. A longtime skater, Suzi participated in the World
Synchronized Skating Championship in Finland.<br></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>6. [ODGE] Workshop on Budgeting<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Tuesday, December 1, 12:00 - 1:30 PM<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Building <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=w20">W20-308</a> (Student Center Coffeehouse Lounge)<br><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://news.mit.edu/2015/graduate-student-financial-literacy-initiative-launched-1002">link</a><br><b>RSVP</b>: link<br><br>The
next workshop in ODGE’s Financial Literacy for Graduate Student series
is fast approaching. On Tuesday, December 1st we will be offering a
workshop on Personal Budgeting. There will be a multimedia presentation
using resources from the iGrad financial literacy platform (see below),
as well as plenty of time for Q&A and discussion. MIT Federal Credit
Union will also have a representative on hand to offer their advice.
Free pizza!<br><br>We request that interested students RSVP here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/114l1NpkRs8Vdh0QvcrSH5CQjz1Rdgw3jDDFxQTV4k4A/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/114l1NpkRs8Vdh0QvcrSH5CQjz1Rdgw3jDDFxQTV4k4A/viewform</a><br><br></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>7. [WGS] Why "Tolerance" Misses the Point: Legality of Sexual and Religious Difference in Islamic Law<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Wednesday, December 2, 5:00 - 7:00 PM<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Building <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=3" target="_blank">3-270</a><br><br>The McMillan Stewart Lecture, presented by:<br>Anver
Emon, Professor & Canada Research Chair in Religion, Pluralism and
the Rule of Law, University of Toronto, Faculty of Law</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>8. MIT $100K Accelerate Apps Open<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Deadline</b>: Thursday, December 3<br><b>Apply</b>: <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011fcOnTFkkDqFy3MLUixQ4VbWNq9zlSSpwRyTDOXn1oT3lf0F5nGOifRZAXiWp5PwXT6MI-1Fip2CV3VXMnYlMzbWFj19UFFs_16n885o19oL5_0UMz8byK9YtuqaiIEOR8TFzwW8q5ZJcGoq8iAfWTsHaT1REsmyi9uTw2EsfiEC88wAbztHnC7tE_RW-C0WG_cNX3k2pb6mE1DryJ_3CA==&c=khMWrXePJyKi8i-l8x9iFqsRMN6Xs-SDc3mUrFJskLSVS3GJc2snOA==&ch=bVcLgU5aEdtfRLOLx14G7Z8_5XnbuJPNyOxSYqdS99WKvlsztZdJLg==">link</a><br><br>The
purpose of Accelerate is prototyping. Semi-finalists will have a small
budget, access to industry experts, and a dedicated month to test the
idea's manifestation into a product or service. The semifinalists will
then present their prototypes behind closed doors. Ten outstanding
finalists compete live for a $10K Grand Prize and a $3K <a href="http://Founder.org">Founder.org</a> Audience Choice Award.<br><br>Don't miss out.<br></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br>9. Breaking the Mold Conference</b></span><br><b>When</b>: Saturday, December 5, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM<br><b>Where</b>: MIT <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E14" target="_blank">Media Lab</a><br><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://www.mitbreakingthemold.com" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Tickets</b>: <a href="http://bit.ly/getmitbtm" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>Breaking
the Mold is an initiative to help students develop approaches to
managing unconscious biases in the classroom, workplace and board room.<br><br>The discussion is split across two conferences: Saturday, December 5th (8am-5pm) and Friday, February 5th (half day)<br><br>Conference
features interactive panels, workshops and keynote speakers: Former
President & CEO of the LA Dodgers and Chief Product Officer of
OKCupid<br><br>Tickets can be purchased as a bundle (for both conferences) or for the December conference only at <a href="http://bit.ly/getmitbtm" target="_blank">bit.ly/getmitbtm</a><br><br>Learn more about speakers, the conference and the Breaking the Mold initiative at <a href="http://www.mitbreakingthemold.com" target="_blank">www.mitbreakingthemold.com</a><br><br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>10. Ice Hockey Clinics</b></span><br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Friday, December 11, 7:00 - 9:00 PM<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: Johnson Ice Rink, Z-Center (membership or day pass required)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info</b>: <a href="mailto:club-hockey-officers@mit.edu" target="_blank">email</a><br></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>RSVP</b>: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/MITHockeyClinic2015" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>Wish
you had a little more ice time to practice, and some tips to develop
your skills? Here's your opportunity to get world-class coaching and
some extra ice time. You will do drills to work on basic skills, team
play, and develop game situational awareness. For more on Reggie and
his coaching staff, check out our <a href="http://web.mit.edu/club-hockey/www/index.shtml" target="_blank">website</a>.<br><br>Cost: $20/person.<br><br>Discounts:<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Pre-register with a friend for the same clinic, pay $30 for 2</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Pre-register solo for both clinics, pay $30 for 2</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>11. Accepting Head TA and TA Applications for IAP Course MOMENTUM</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Monday, January 4 - Friday, January 29 <br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://ome.mit.edu/programs-services/momentum-overview" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Head TA App</b>: <a href="http://ome.mit.edu/programs-services/momentum-2016-head-teaching-assistant-application" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>TA App</b>: <a href="http://ome.mit.edu/programs-services/momentum-2016-teaching-assistant-application" target="_blank">l</a><a href="http://ome.mit.edu/programs-services/momentum-2016-teaching-assistant-application" target="_blank">ink</a><br><br>We are looking for a Head TA and TAs for the IAP course Momentum. Attached are the job descriptions of both positions.<br><br>MOMENTUM
is a 4 week course over MIT’s Independent Activities Period (January
4th - January 29th). This year we will be partnering with the NSF Center
for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering. The Center explores the
brain-computer interface; its mission is to improve lives by connecting
the brain with technology. The theme will be: Explore the Brain Computer
Interface – Control the World with Your Mind. Students will work in
small teams to construct a system that controls a robotic arm in
coordination with a human arm to perform a task. The course will
culminate with group presentations to industry representatives.<br><br>For more information visit: <a href="http://ome.mit.edu/programs-services/momentum-overview" target="_blank">http://ome.mit.edu/programs-services/momentum-overview</a><br><br>Job application can be found here:<br><br>TA application - <a href="http://ome.mit.edu/programs-services/momentum-2016-teaching-assistant-application" target="_blank">http://ome.mit.edu/programs-services/momentum-2016-teaching-assistant-application</a> <br>Head TA application - <a href="http://ome.mit.edu/programs-services/momentum-2016-head-teaching-assistant-application" target="_blank">http://ome.mit.edu/programs-services/momentum-2016-head-teaching-assistant-application</a></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>12. [MIT Work-Life] Fall Seminar Series </b></span><br></span></font><div><div><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: November - December<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: Varies<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><br></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Check out events presented throughout the semester as part 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><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>13. [GCWS] Applications open for Spring 2016 Seminars</b></span><br></span></font></div></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Deadline Monday, January 4<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/gcws/courses/current-upcoming-courses.html" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:gcws@mit.edu" target="_blank">email</a><br></span></font></div><div style="direction:ltr"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>GCWS graduate seminars are open to students across disciplines at all <a href="http://web.mit.edu/gcws/about/member-institutions+programs.html" target="_blank">GCWS member institutions</a>.
Masters and PhD students are eligible to apply as well as advanced
undergraduate students doing work in a discipline related to the course
topics. <br><br>For complete course descriptions on the two courses below, visit our website: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/gcws/courses/current-upcoming-courses.html" target="_blank">http://web.mit.edu/gcws/courses/current-upcoming-courses.html</a><br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Feminist Inquiry</b></span></font></li><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Spring semester: Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">February 2, 2016 – May 10, 2016</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Meets at MIT, Building and Room TBD</span></font></li></ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>The Secret Sex Life of Anthropological Artifacts: Gender and Race in the Museum</b></span></font></li><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Spring semester: Thursdays, 4:00 - 7:00 PM</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">February 4, 2016 – May 12, 2016</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Meets at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">**Contact the GCWS for more information**</span></font></li></ul></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">There
is an application process for GCWS courses. Applications are accepted
until the enrollment deadline and are reviewed by the seminar
instructors immediately following. Students will be notified of their
final acceptance two to three days after the deadline. Students may
apply after the deadline, pending available space in the class. <br><br>2015-2016 Spring Application Deadline: January 4, 2016<br>Rolling admission until course is filled<br><br>Please call or email the GCWS at <a href="mailto:gcws@mit.edu" target="_blank">gcws@mit.edu</a>
for more information about application procedures, member institution
cross-registration policies, or credit questions, and visit our web
site: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/GCWS" target="_blank">http://web.mit.edu/GCWS</a></span></font><div><div><div><div><p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>********** Outside MIT **********</b></span></font></p><div><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>14. [McKinsey & Co] Apply for the APD Women's Leadership Challenge<br></b></span><b>Deadline</b>: Monday, December 7<br></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Apply</b>: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mckinsey.secure.force.com_Event_job-5Fdetails-3Fjid-3Da0xA000000BPGFSIA5&d=AAMF-g&c=yIH1_-b1hO27QV_BdDph9suDL0Jq0WcgndLmIuQXoms&r=HsxO9fufuF2adh7LehiEYcjFQs4iqtvjTOEXs_fYEUSaP0HZFKuevrp_oiJxhFgt&m=GKgEOyCr-1WNGARKGcuYHiyceAuDzs3dU7g00bA9ems&s=2z9rJ7hA_Py8r8Md05Sb3tH2YgbwSV_i7TLjyEODk-M&e=" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>McKinsey
passionately believes in developing outstanding female leaders. We do
so every day, internally and with our clients. We have also published
numerous acclaimed pieces that demonstrate the importance of women in
leadership positions, including <a href="http://www.mckinsey.com/features/women_matter" target="_blank">Women Matter</a> and the <a href="http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/our_people_and_values/diversity_and_inclusion_networks/mckinsey_women/centered_leadership_project" target="_blank">Centered Leadership</a>
project. We'd like to invite you to take the next step of your
leadership journey with us by participating in the APD Women's
Leadership Challenge. In this program, we'll help you:<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Shape your own leadership style by playing to your strengths</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Develop your communication style</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Network with other highly talented women</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Our
leadership programming and material will be presented via video
conference in our local offices. These large sessions allow us to
connect every region while our experts present material on leadership
topics. After each video conference session, you regional group will
meet in person to debrief on the content and practice the new skills you
have learned. McKinsey women will lead the debrief sessions to help you
practice what you have learned, to help set goals, and to mentor you
through the program.<br><br><b>Eligibility</b><br>The program is open to
APD women (PhDs, JDs, postdocs, medical students, interns, residents,
and fellows) currently on campus at Columbia, Harvard, MIT, NYU,
Northwestern, and Stanford who will finish programs in 2018 and 2019.<br>*Your application to this program has no bearing on future applications for full-time or internship roles<br><br><b>Timeline</b><br>This
is a year long program that will run January to December 2016. You are
expected to participate in quarterly in-person small group meetings on
campus.<br>To apply, please submit your resume by Monday, December 7th.<span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b> </b></span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mckinsey.secure.force.com_Event_job-5Fdetails-3Fjid-3Da0xA000000BPGFSIA5&d=AAMF-g&c=yIH1_-b1hO27QV_BdDph9suDL0Jq0WcgndLmIuQXoms&r=HsxO9fufuF2adh7LehiEYcjFQs4iqtvjTOEXs_fYEUSaP0HZFKuevrp_oiJxhFgt&m=GKgEOyCr-1WNGARKGcuYHiyceAuDzs3dU7g00bA9ems&s=2z9rJ7hA_Py8r8Md05Sb3tH2YgbwSV_i7TLjyEODk-M&e=" target="_blank">Click here to apply</a>.<br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br>15. Employment Opportunities with McKinsey & Company</b></span><br><b>Deadline</b>: Monday, December 7<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/your_career/McKinsey_on_campus/schools/apd/other_phds_and_post_doctorates" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Women's Webex</b>: <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2015FallWebEx" 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://www.mckinsey.com/associateintern" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>McKinsey
& Company is a global management consulting firm that advises
senior management of the world's leading organizations on issues of
strategy, organization, technology and operations.<br><br>If you have a
passion for problem solving, a drive to have significant impact in the
world, and a desire to work in a supportive team-based environment, we
invite you to learn more about our career opportunities. Please see the
details below on our upcoming events and our internship and summer
programs for PhDs, postdocs, masters students, medical students,
interns, residents and fellows. <br><br><b>Paid Internships in Select Offices World-Wide</b><br>The
Associate Internship program is the best opportunity to explore
management consulting at McKinsey. It gives each participant the
opportunity to work on a client project as a member of a McKinsey team.
Select offices worldwide offer this program, typically lasting from 8
-10 weeks, during the late spring through early fall of 2015. To learn
more about this and other programs please visit: <a href="http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/your_career/McKinsey_on_campus/schools/apd/other_phds_and_post_doctorates" target="_blank">http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/your_career/McKinsey_on_campus/schools/apd/other_phds_and_post_doctorates</a><br><b>Eligibility</b>: Open to Ph.D. students, postdocs, medical students, interns, residents, fellows, JDs and non-M.B.A. Masters<br><b>Online Application Deadline</b>: December 7, 2015<br><b>Application Link</b>: <a href="http://www.mckinsey.com/associateintern" target="_blank">www.mckinsey.com/associateintern</a><br><b>Please Note</b>:<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Masters students who completed their undergraduate program by July 1, 2013 should apply for the Associate Intern opportunity</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Masters who completed their undergraduate program after July 1, 2013 should apply for the Business Analyst Intern opportunity</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Medical interns, residents & fellows who intend to complete their program in 2017 or 2018 may apply</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>MD Fellowship</b><br>We
are excited to announce the McKinsey MD Fellowship, a learning program
for medical students who seek to become proficient in the business of
medicine. The paid MD Fellowship offers medical students, between their
third and fourth years, the opportunity to spend two years as a McKinsey
consultant, working with healthcare leaders in the private, public, and
social sectors. Offered in most of our North America offices. <br>Please visit our <a href="https://mckinsey.secure.force.com/Generalist/job_details?jid=a0xA000000AeJTZIA3" target="_blank">MD Fellow page</a> to learn more about the program, eligibility and to apply by December 7 for summer 2016 start date.<br><br><b>Web Presentations</b><br>If
you are unable to join us on campus, we are hosting several web based
presentations to help graduate students learn more about McKinsey &
Company and our summer opportunities. Please visit our <a href="http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/your_career/mckinsey_on_campus/online_events" target="_blank">“Online Events” section on our website</a> for details and to RSVP:<br><br><b>McKinsey Women's Webex</b><br>We
invite you to learn what makes the experience of women at McKinsey
unique: the opportunities we have to make real impact, the support we
receive in our personal and professional growth, and the influential
network of exceptional women professionals to which we belong. You'll
have a chance to ask questions, learn about the types of projects we've
been working on, and get a sense of the opportunities for growth and
development available at the firm. We hope you'll come away
understanding why other talented women like yourselves have decided to
explore McKinsey as a career choice. <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2015FallWebEx" target="_blank">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2015FallWebEx</a><br><br><b>Videos</b><br>Our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL30C54D951E8E1688" target="_blank">YouTube careers playlist</a>
offers a variety of videos to help you learn more about our firm and
our people. The videos cover a wide range of topics, including but not
limited to, women at the firm, leading a full life, our staffing
process, diversity at the firm, and more.<br><b><br>Diversity & Inclusion at McKinsey</b><br>At
McKinsey, we are dedicated to building a great firm that attracts,
develops, excites, and retains exceptional people. We aspire to be
recognized as the best professional services firm in the world for all
candidates, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or
background. To learn more about McKinsey Women, please follow us on
Facebook @ <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mckinseywomen" target="_blank">McKinseyWomen</a> and view our electronic women's brochure. <a href="http://www.mckinsey.com/womensbrochure" target="_blank">http://www.mckinsey.com/womensbrochure</a>
To learn more about our other diversity networks, including Black
Consultants at McKinsey, Hispanic and Latino Consultants at McKinsey,
and LGBT colleagues at McKinsey, please visit the <a href="http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/our_people_and_values/diversity_and_inclusion_networks" target="_blank">Diversity & Inclusion section of our website</a>. <span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br></b></span><br></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>16. [MASS AWIS] Member Appreciation Event<br></b></span></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Wednesday, December 9, 6:00 - 8:30 PM<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Picower Institute – Simons Center (MIT Building <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=46">46-6011</a>) <br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>RSVP</b>: <a href="http://www.massawis.org/MemberAppreciation2015">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"> <br>Learn more about MASS AWIS activities.<br>Find out how to become a MASS AWIS volunteer.<br>Celebrate our volunteers.<br><br>Guest speakers:<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Joanne Kamens, Executive Director at Addgene and MASS AWIS co-founding member</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Uche Amaechi, Board member at Science Club for Girls</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Members and non-members are welcome!<br>Registration is free for all!<br><br>Please RSVP so we can get a headcount: <a href="http://www.massawis.org/MemberAppreciation2015">www.massawis.org/MemberAppreciation2015</a><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br></b></span><br>Agenda<br></span></font></div><div><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">6:00-6:20 PM: Registration and light dinner</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">6:20-7:00 pm: “Volunteering to enhance professional skills” – Joanne Kamens & Uche Amaechi</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">7:00-7:30 pm: Overview of MASS AWIS volunteer opportunities and MASS AWIS Awards</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">8:00-8:30 pm: Networking reception</span></font></li></ul></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">To learn more about MASS AWIS: <a href="http://www.massawis.org">www.massawis.org</a><br><br>Questions about this event? Send an email to: <a href="mailto:cinzia.metallo.awis@gmail.com">cinzia.metallo.awis@gmail.com</a><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br><br>17. [MASS AWIS] Annual Winter Social & Holiday Party<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Wednesday, December 16, 6:30 - 9:30 PM<br><b>Where</b>: Rattlesnake Bar & Grill, 384 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116<br><b>Register</b>: <a href="http://www.massawis.org/wintersocial2015" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>You and a guest are invited to join us for a fun filled evening with prize swap, cookie sampling and so much more:<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Make cards for hospitalized kids in need of some holiday cheer</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Reunite with fellow AWIS members and meet new ones</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Bring a batch of homemade cookies and swap recipes with others</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Hear about the exciting new events in store for MASS AWIS 2016</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Optional prize swap: to play bring wrapped gift (can be a gag) of less than $25</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Admission includes buffet dinner and one beverage (soda/beer/wine)</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">To register visit: <a href="http://www.massawis.org/wintersocial2015" target="_blank">www.massawis.org/wintersocial2015</a><br><br>MASS AWIS members $25 · Non-members $35<br><br>To learn more about MASS AWIS and other upcoming events, please visit <a href="http://www.massawis.org" target="_blank">www.massawis.org</a>.<br><br>Join AWIS to save money on events and to support our work!<span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br><br>18. [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
Connected Health at Massachusetts General Hospital is conducting a
research study to evaluate a new vaginally-inserted temperature monitor.
<br><br>The primary purpose of the study is to gather information about
the safety and user experience of the device and evaluate how well the
device works with predicting the day of ovulation and fertility window. <br><br>Participants may receive up to $500 for completing the study. <br><br>Contact Research Analysts Danielle Sackstein or Bridget Gerstel at <a href="tel:617-643-9660" value="+16176439660" target="_blank">617-643-9660</a> or <a href="tel:617-643-6368" value="+16176436368" target="_blank">617-643-6368</a>, or e-mail <a href="mailto:PrimaTempStudy@partners.org" target="_blank">PrimaTempStudy@partners.org</a> for more information on the required qualifications and details of the study.<br><br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>19. </b></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>L'Oreal USA For Women in Science Fellowship<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Monday, November 30 - Friday, February 5<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Apply</b>: <a href="http://www.lorealusa.com/forwomeninscience" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Questions</b>: <a href="mailto:RPacifico@us.loreal.com" target="_blank">email</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>The
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program recognizes and rewards the
contributions women make in STEM fields and identifies exceptional women
researchers committed to serving as role models for younger
generations. More than 2,250 women scientists in over 110 countries
have been recognized since the program began in 1998.<br><br>In the US,
the For Women In Science fellowship program awards five post‐doctoral
women scientists annually with grants of $60,000 each. Applicants are
selected from a variety of fields, including the life and
physical/material sciences, technology (including computer science),
engineering, and mathematics.<br><br>I invite you to collaborate with us
and spread the word to your community about this special fellowship
program for exceptional female post‐doctoral researchers who are also
committed to serving as role models for the next generation of girls in
STEM.<br><br>Applications will open on November 30, 2015 and are due by February 5, 2016.<br><br>The application and more information about the L’Oréal USA For Women in Science program can be found at <a href="http://www.lorealusa.com/forwomeninscience" target="_blank">www.lorealusa.com/forwomeninscience</a>.<br><br>Should you have any questions or require additional information, please e‐mail me at <a href="mailto:RPacifico@us.loreal.com" target="_blank">RPacifico@us.loreal.com</a>.<br><br>Thank you for considering this fellowship opportunity and for your help in advancing the role of women in science.</span></font></div><div><p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>***************</b><br></span></font></p></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>Join GWAMIT on the web to get the latest updates:</b><br><b>Visit us:</b> <a href="http://gwamit.org" target="_blank">http://gwamit.org</a><br><b>Blog:</b> <a href="http://gwamit.blogspot.com" target="_blank">http://gwamit.blogspot.com</a><br><b>Twitter:</b> <a href="http://twitter.com/gwamitweb" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/gwamitweb</a><br><b>Facebook:</b> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/gwamit" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/gwamit</a><br><b>GWAMIT Calendar:</b> <a href="http://bit.ly/gwamitevents" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/gwamitevents</a><br><b>GWAMIT Interest Calendar:</b> <a href="http://bit.ly/gwamitinterest" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/gwamitinterest</a><br><b>Send your ideas to: </b><a href="mailto:gwamit-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">gwamit-exec@mit.edu</a><br></span></font></span></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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