<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've
extended the deadline to apply for the GWAMIT exec board (until
midnight this Saturday)! If you are interested and still have questions,
don't hesitate to email <a href="mailto:gwamit-exec@mit.edu">gwamit-exec@mit.edu</a>.<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)"><br></span></font></span></font></div></div><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>1. GWAMIT Executive Board Application 2016 - Deadline Extended! (Jan. 16th)<b><br><br>MIT:</b></span></font><br>2. Microlearning Bootcamp and Teach it Yourself! A life-enhancing contest for MIT students (Jan. 12th/Feb. 10th)<br></span></font></div></div><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">3. GSC Legislative Platform Open House (Jan. 13th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">4. Careers in Law for STEM Students: A Panel (Jan. 14th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">5. E^3 Mentoring Program - Mentor Applications (Jan. 14th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">6. Global Fellows Application - Communication Skills UK Trip (Jan. 18th)<br></span></font></div></div></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">7: IAP Workshop: Girls in Tech - Planning Workshop for Program Leaders (Jan. 25th)<span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">8. The Quest for Real Meritocracy: How Addressing Implicit Bias Can Boost Performance (Jan. 27th - 29th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">9. Register for getfit 2016 (Jan. 28th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">10. Graduate Community Fellows Positions OPEN for Spring 2016 (<b>Now!</b>)<br></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">11. New Spring Course: ESD.S32 Leading Creative Teams</span></font></div></div><div style="direction:ltr"><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><br>12. Recruiting Judges for Boston Latin Academy's Science Fair (Jan. 20th - 21st)<br>13. [MASS AWIS] From Academia to Industry: Career Possibilities Networking Night (Jan. 26th)</span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">14. De La Femme's 2016 Mentoring Program (Jan. 27th)<br>15. [MASS AWIS] Science Book Club Inauguration (Jan. 27th)<br>16. Perimeter Scholars International Now Accepting Applications (Feb. 1st)</span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">17. L'Oreal USA For Women in Science Fellowship (Nov. 30th - Feb. 5th)<br><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)"><b>====================<br>FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS<br>====================</b></span><br><br><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>********** GW@MIT **********</b><br></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>1</b></span><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><span>. <span>GWAMIT</span> Executive <span>Board</span> <span>Application</span> 2016 - Deadline Extended!</span></b></span><span><u><br></u><b>Deadline</b>: Saturday</span><span>, January 16, 11:59 PM<br><b>Info</b>: </span><a href="http://gwamit.org/executive-board/" target="_blank"><span>link</span></a><br><span><span><b>Apply</b>: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KHJlTnYHPFiRt932FHqcv-UelSTh5TtDtlvmdK6DYdI/viewform" target="_blank">link</a></span></span><b><br></b></span></font> <br>Interested
in being more involved in GWAMIT? Have you attended or helped plan a
past GWAMIT activity, and would you like to become a member of the
Executive Board? Would you like to be active in supporting graduate
women and engaging with the Institute? Apply now for a GWAMIT Executive
Board position for the 2016 term, from January to December 2016!<br><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">We're accepting applications for <b>all</b> positions.<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"> <br>Before applying, please review the responsibilities and requirements of each Executive Board position and email <a href="mailto:gwamit-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">gwamit-exec@mit.edu</a> to schedule a brief, 1:1 interview with a current Executive Board member.<br><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b><br>********** MIT **********</b></span></font><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><br></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>2. Teach It Yourself! -- A life-enhancing contest for MIT students</b></span><br></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Wednesday, February 10 (Microlearning Boot Camp Tuesday, January 12)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-9289af8d51582ec401515ea3584c00ff.html">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Register</b>: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QCExUpcMl-qCBVoQB89fBOoEu6hcRkiuOh_3LuWRkDA/viewform?c=0&w=1">link</a><br></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>Showcase
your creativity and help your peers at the same time! Participate in
MIT’s inaugural Teach It Yourself! Contest and contribute your ideas to
MIT’s new <a href="http://lifelearning.mit.edu/">Life Learning</a>
platform to support other MIT students by sharing what you’ve learned
about taking care of yourself, connecting with others, and making the
most of MIT.<br><br>The TIY Contest is for creative MIT students with
diverse interests and understandings to develop online materials to
enhance the lives of other MIT students. The materials should be in the
form of microlearning: short videos, articles, listicles, infographics
and other visuals, etc.<br><br>Besides the satisfaction of helping other
students, you may win one of our many prizes, which include
subscription services (Adobe products, Videoscribe, etc.) and giftcards.<br><br><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QCExUpcMl-qCBVoQB89fBOoEu6hcRkiuOh_3LuWRkDA/viewform?c=0&w=1">Register for the contest now</a> through February 10. <a href="http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-9289af8d51582ec401515ea3584c00ff.html">Microlearning Boot Camp</a>
sessions (January 12, 14, 19) require advance registration, so sign up
now to claim your spot! See more deadlines, judging criteria,
categories, prizes, and example topics on the <a href="http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-9289af8d51582ec401515ea3584c00ff.html">website</a>. <br><br>Please contact us at <a href="mailto:lifelearning@mit.edu">lifelearning@mit.edu</a> with any questions or comments.<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. GSC Legislative Platform Open House<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Wednesday, January 13, 3:00 - 5:00 PM<br><b>Where</b>: GSC Office, MIT Building <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=50">50-220</a><br><br>The
Legislative Action Subcommittee (LASC) will be available to hear your
recommendations for changes and updates to the platform and will be
serving coffee and snacks. As we do every year, LASC will compile the
recommended changes and introduce a resolution in the February GCM to
implement them. Council Representatives will have plenty of
opportunities to review and ask questions about all recommended changes.<br><br>All MIT graduate students are welcome to join us.</span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br>4. Careers in Law for STEM Students: A Panel</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Thursday, January 14, 6:00 - 7:30 PM<br></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: MIT Building <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=3">3-333</a><br><b>Register</b>: <a href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fmit%2fstudent">link</a><br><br>Come
for the pizza, stay for the career advice. At this panel, you will
learn about career opportunities at the intersection of technology and
law and the various career paths that panelists have taken to get from
their STEM backgrounds into law. Panelists include patent lawyers, MIT
alum, and other professionals who use their STEM expertise in the field
of law.<br><br> Please register on CareerBridge.</span></font><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)"></span></span></font></div></div></div></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></b></span></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>5. E^3 Mentoring Program - mentor applications</b></span><br><b>Deadline</b>: Thursday, January 14 (Regular)<br><b>Apply</b>: <a href="http://www.e3mentoringprogram.wix.com/home" target="_blank">link</a><br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:e3mentoringprogram@gmail.com" target="_blank">email</a><br><br>The
E^3 Mentoring Program is currently accepting mentor applications!
Mentors are preferably women of color majoring in STEM fields.
Application takes approximately 10 to 20 minutes. Perfect to pay it
forward and help students in the Boston area learn about college life,
the college process, and science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics fields. Please spread the word.<br><br>E^3: Empowering,
Encouraging, Eliminating Barriers is a mentoring group for motivated,
underprivileged, and/or disadvantaged female students in grades
9th-12th. We are a student run organization comprised of college mentors
and high school mentees. We meet a few times a month from March to May.<br><br>Our
mission is to build awareness about the lack of minority women in STEM
fields, eliminate barriers of opportunities, foster learning and
academic success, and cultivate leadership by bringing together the top
leaders of today with the striving leaders of tomorrow.<br><br>Apply at: <a href="http://www.e3mentoringprogram.wix.com/home" target="_blank">http://www.e3mentoringprogram.wix.com/home</a><br><br>For any questions or concerns, email <a href="mailto:e3mentoringprogram@gmail.com" target="_blank">e3mentoringprogram@gmail.com</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>6. Global Fellows Applications (Communication Skills UK Trip)</b></span><br><b>When</b>: Monday, January 18, 11:59 PM<br></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://gecd.mit.edu/global-fellows">link</a><br><b>Apply</b>: <a href="http://gecd.mit.edu/global-fellows-application">link</a><br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">MIT & Imperial College joint program for 20 PhD students from both institutions. Summer 2016 in London</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Gain valuable skills for future research career: collaborating, presenting, communicating</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Fellowship covers cost of travel, housing, program and most meals</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Participants work in small groups with MIT or Imperial facilitator + presentations</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Program Dates: June 13-17, 2016 in London area</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Contact: Jake Livengood - <a href="mailto:livngood@mit.edu">livngood@mit.edu</a><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br><br>7. IAP Workshop: Girls in Tech - Planning Workshop for Program Leaders<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Monday, January 25, 3:00 - 7:00 PM<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Building <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=e14" target="_blank">E14-514B</a><br><b>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:morant@media.mit.edu" target="_blank">email</a><br><b>Register</b>: <a href="http://goo.gl/forms/1s4qy5Ox2W" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required<br>Sign-up by 01/18<br>Limited to 10 participants<br><br>Are
you interested in introducing girls and women to technology? Part of a
program that empowers them and shows the beauty of computer science?
Want to start a new one, or join others?<br><br>Our workshop deals with
the process of planning a new program, or iterating on an existing one.
We will use the experience of many existing programs in the field and
research findings to talk about goals, activities and tensions.<br><br>The workshop will help you:<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Formalize your goals and vision for the program.</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Design activities and methods to advance those goals, taking into account your unique situation.</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Familiarize yourself with other programs in the field, through a library of methods and activities.</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Learn about pressing issues in the field like inclusion, working with commercial companies, and scaling up.</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Reserve your spot here: <a href="http://goo.gl/forms/1s4qy5Ox2W" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/forms/1s4qy5Ox2W</a><br><br>Questions? Concerns? More info? <a href="mailto:morant@media.mit.edu" target="_blank">morant@media.mit.edu<br></a><br></span></font><div style="direction:ltr"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>8. The Quest for Real Meritocracy: How Addressing Implicit Bias Can Boost Performance</b></span><br><b>When</b>: Wed., Jan. 27, Thu., January 28, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri., Jan 29, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Building <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=e62" target="_blank">E62-223</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:elename@sloan.mit.edu" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div style="direction:ltr"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>Instructor: Elena Mendez-Escobar, PhD<br>Level: G; 3 units; Graded P/D/F<br>Contact instructor: <a href="mailto:elename@sloan.mit.edu" target="_blank">elename@sloan.mit.edu</a><br><br>This
class will discuss specific tools and interventions that business
leaders can use to unlock value by attracting and developing a diverse
workforce. Breaking the Mold co-founder Elena Mendez-Escobar, now at
McKinsey and Company, will unpack recent research linking diversity to
performance and will explain how implicit bias remain a key barrier for
diversity. Students will dissect successful interventions that business
and organizations have put in place to manage the effects of unconscious
bias and then develop their own initiatives for specific business
environments. This class will be highly interactive and include guest
speakers from McKinsey, simulations, and small-group experiential
activities.<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>9. Register for getfit 2016</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Thursday, January 28, end of day<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://getfit.mit.edu">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Register</b>: <a href="http://getfit.mit.edu/get-started">link</a><br></span></font></div><div style="direction:ltr"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>It’s
that time again. Time for what’s become an annual wintertime tradition
at MIT. You know, the one that keeps us stronger, healthier, and better
looking than Harvard, Wellesley, and Boston College combined? Well,
okay, maybe just stronger and healthier?<br> <br>That’s right! Registration is now open for MIT Medical’s annual fitness challenge, getfit@mit (<a href="http://getfit.mit.edu">http://getfit.mit.edu</a>)!<br> <br>Get
your team of five to eight members registered before the end of the day
on January 28, and get ready for all the fun, camaraderie, perks, and
potential prizes that come with participation. The challenge begins on
February 1.<br> <br>Looking for teammates? Connect with others in our find-a-team forum at <a href="http://getfit.mit.edu/forum/find-a-team">http://getfit.mit.edu/forum/find-a-team</a>.<br> <br>Get ready, get set, get fit!<br> <br>LEARN MORE AT THESE LINKS:<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Kick-off events: Happening Wednesday, January 13, on campus and in Lexington. Get the details at <a href="http://getfit.mit.edu/events/kickoff-event">http://getfit.mit.edu/events/kickoff-event</a>.</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Participation
perks: Read about free T-shirts, discounts at BikeBus, InnerCity
Weightlifting, and Savory Living, fitness assessments, and more at <a href="http://getfit.mit.edu/perks">http://getfit.mit.edu/perks</a>.</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Step
Your Way to 10,000 a Day: a 12 week program designed to help
individuals with a sedentary lifestyle to become more active by walking
the daily recommended number of steps (10,000) per day <a href="http://getfit.mit.edu/news/step-your-way-to-10000-a-day">http://getfit.mit.edu/news/step-your-way-to-10000-a-day</a>.</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Four
months of access to DAPER facilities for a final cost of $50: Read more
about the health insurance rebate on a getfit DAPER trial pass at <a href="http://getfit.mit.edu/daper">http://getfit.mit.edu/daper</a>.</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">QUESTIONS? See our official rules (<a href="http://getfit.mit.edu/rules">http://getfit.mit.edu/rules</a>) and frequently asked questions (<a href="http://getfit.mit.edu/faq">http://getfit.mit.edu/faq</a>).<br><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)"><b>10. Graduate Community Fellows Position OPEN for 2016</b></span><br><b>When</b>: Now! Applications reviewed as they are submitted.<br><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://odge.mit.edu/community/gcf" target="_blank">link</a><br><b>Apply</b>: <a href="http://odge.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/GCF_application.doc" target="_blank">link</a>, <a href="mailto:juliekuk@mit.edu" target="_blank">email</a><br><br>One
position (VPR Program Development) is 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></span></font></div><div><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>). <br><br><a href="http://odge.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/GCF_application.doc" target="_blank">Applications </a>for the open positions should be submitted to program director Julie Kukharenko (<a href="mailto:juliekuk@mit.edu" target="_blank">juliekuk@mit.edu</a>)<b>. </b>They will be reviewed as they are submitted; positions will be filled ASAP.<span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>11. New for Spring 2016: ESD.S32 Leading Creative Teams</b></span><br><b>When</b>: Fridays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM<br><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://gelp.mit.edu/new-graduate-course-offering/esds32-leading-creative-teams" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>Are you interested in amplifying your professional impact? Then enroll in ESD.S32 Leading Creative Teams.<br><br>Learn to:<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Develop leadership and teamwork skills</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Foster crea+vity in groups</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Build teams that work!</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Amplify your professional impact</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">This
new six-unit Spring course is available to MIT graduate students and
designed to build a foundation of skills that are central to leadership
in creative and technical contexts. For more information, click on NEW
Grad Class at <a href="http://gelp.mit.edu" target="_blank">gelp.mit.edu</a><br></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><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>1</b></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>2. Recruiting Judges for Boston Latin Academy's Science Fair<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Wednesday, January 20 and Thursday, January 21, 7:30 AM - 1:40 PM<br><b>Where</b>: Boston Latin Academy, 205 Townsend St, Boston, MA 02121<b><br>Contact</b>: <a href="mailto:kfogarty@bostonpublicschools.org">kfogarty@bostonpublicschools.org</a><br><br>Boston
Latin Academy’s Science Fair will be held on Wednesday, January 20th
and Thursday, January 21st. It will run from 7:30 AM to 1:40 PM each
day. We rely on outside judges to help get all the projects judged. It
is also a good experience for our students to be able to discuss their
work with real scientists. If you have any time during those two days to
help out, please let me know. You don’t have to come for a whole day,
it can just be for a few hours, if that is all you can spare. <br><br>Please respond to me at <a href="mailto:kfogarty@bostonpublicschools.org">kfogarty@bostonpublicschools.org</a>.<span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br><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>13. [MASS AWIS] From Academia to Industry: Career Possibilities Networking Night<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Tuesday, January 26, 5:30 – 8:00 PM<br><b>Where</b>: WPI Life Sciences & Bioengineering Center, Gateway Park – Lobby Level Auditorium, 60 Prescott Street, Worcester, MA 01605<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://www.massawis.org">link</a><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/CareerPossibilities2016">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>This
event is for women and men within the scientific community (from
undergrads to early career levels) who are interested in exploring
diverse career options in science. Participants will have the
opportunity to interact with experienced individuals who will give
insight into their chosen professions. Please note this is not a career
fair.<br><br>Panelists (see website for additional panelists):<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Shelley Amster, Founder & Principal, Shelley CO, LLC</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Denise Aronson, Founder & President, Safety Partners, Inc. </span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Barbara Fox, PhD, Biotech Executive</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Yael Schwartz, PhD, President and CEO, Or-Genix Therapeutics, Inc.</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Agenda: <br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">5:30 – 6:00 PM: Networking, registration, food and drinks</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">6:00 – 6:15 PM: Opening remarks</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">6:15 – 7:15 PM: Panel discussion and Q&A with industry professionals</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">7:15 – 8:00 PM: One on one Q&A, additional networking, food and drinks</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">To Register, visit: <a href="http://www.massawis.org/CareerPossibilities2016">www.massawis.org/CareerPossibilities2016</a><br><br>AWIS Members, Students, and Post-docs: $10<br>Non-member Industry Professionals: $15<br><br>MASS AWIS would like to thank Safety Partners for hosting this event.<br><br>For questions, please contact <a href="mailto:eventswest@massawis.org">eventswest@massawis.org</a>.<br><br>To learn more about MASS AWIS and other upcoming AWIS events, please visit <a href="http://www.massawis.org">www.massawis.org</a>.<br>Join AWIS to save money on events and to support our work!<br></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><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)"><b>14. De La Femme Mentoring Opportunity</b></span><br><b>When</b>: Kickoff Meeting Wednesday, January 27, 6:00 PM<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: The Broad Institute (Olympus Room), Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Apply</b>: <a href="http://goo.gl/forms/4dGk97hq54">link</a><br><b>Info/Register</b>: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/de-la-femmes-2016-mentoring-program-kickoff-meeting-registration-19467306237">link</a><br></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>Mentors
are important sources of information and guidance for your career
advancement. We have gathered an outstanding group of seasoned mentors
who are excited to help you.<br><br>If you want to participate in the 2016 Mentoring Program, please <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/de-la-femmes-2016-mentoring-program-kickoff-meeting-registration-19467306237">register for the program here</a> and then fill out an online application at <a href="http://goo.gl/forms/4dGk97hq54">http://goo.gl/forms/4dGk97hq54</a>. <br><br>We
will match you to a mentor based on your application, and the first
kickoff meeting will be held on January 27, 2016 where you will meet
with your mentor.<br><br>The Mentor Program will run from January to
June 2016. The kickoff and wrap-up meetings with be held with the entire
group, but meetings and/or correspondence in-between will be determined
by yourself and your mentor.<br><br>Dinner and drinks will be provided. Registration is required, sign-in upon arrival.<br><br>de
la Femme (DLF) is a Massachusetts organization passionate about
promoting the advancement of women and bridging the gender gap. This can
be seen in the wage gap and under-representation of women in
senior-level positions and the boardroom, from Corporate 100 to
startups. Our mission is to provide a centralized network and community
where career-focused women can access resources tailored toward their
career goals. We provide resources and information to help women
efficiently navigate work opportunities and to provide a supportive
environment that will nurture female leaders. Our vision is to generate a
community of like-minded, high-achieving women, whom help each other to
succeed in the workplace.<br><br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>15. [MASS AWIS] Science Book Club Inauguration<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Wednesday, January 27, 7:00 PM<br><b>Where</b>: Andala Café (basement level), 286 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139<br><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://www.massawis.org" target="_blank">link</a><br><b>Register</b>: <a href="http://www.massawis.org/Jan2016_TheBillion-DollarMolecule" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>The inaugural MASS AWIS Science Book Club presents Barry Werth’s:<br><i>The Billion-Dollar Molecule: The Quest for the Perfect Drug</i><br><br><i>The Billion-Dollar Molecule</i>
tells the story of Vertex Pharmaceuticals which, at its outset, was a
daring start-up that challenged Big Pharma. Join MASS AWIS for a
discussion of the book, plus appetizers and ample networking
opportunities. This event marks the inauguration of the MASS AWIS
science book club, a new and exciting initiative. <br><br>General Admission $10 • MASS AWIS members $5<br><br>Register here: <a href="http://www.massawis.org/Jan2016_TheBillion-DollarMolecule" target="_blank">www.massawis.org/Jan2016_TheBillion-DollarMolecule</a><br><br>Join MASS AWIS to save money on events and to support our work! <br>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.massawis.org" target="_blank">www.massawis.org</a><br><br></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)">16. Perimeter Scholars International Now Accepting Applications</span><br></b></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Deadline</b>: Monday, February 1<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://link.perimeterinstitute.ca/c/306/8cab9f837a9632e4768140192df5450c000921f60cadc0d0ea8d627aa9211b01" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Apply</b>:<b> </b><a href="http://perimeterinstitute.ca/apply" target="_blank">link</a><b><br></b></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br><a href="http://link.perimeterinstitute.ca/c/306/8cab9f837a9632e4768140192df5450c000921f60cadc0d0ea8d627aa9211b01" target="_blank">Perimeter Scholars International (PSI)</a> is now accepting applications for Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics' unique 10-month Master's program.<br><br>Features of the program include:<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">All student costs (tuition and living) are <a href="http://link.perimeterinstitute.ca/c/306/8cab9f837a9632e4768140192df5450c000921f60cadc0d03ee0975882a73340" target="_blank">covered</a>, removing financial and/or geographical barriers to entry</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Students learn from world-leading theoretical physicists – resident <a href="http://link.perimeterinstitute.ca/c/306/8cab9f837a9632e4768140192df5450c000921f60cadc0d00831ce7179cdf47e" target="_blank">Perimeter researchers</a> and visiting scientists – within the inspiring <a href="http://link.perimeterinstitute.ca/c/306/8cab9f837a9632e4768140192df5450cc670db3686d0a89b2bbe2b2a7fa6f4ec" target="_blank">environment of Perimeter Institute</a></span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Collaboration is valued over competition; deep understanding and creativity are valued over rote learning and examination</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">PSI recruits worldwide: 85 percent of students come from outside of Canada</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">PSI
takes calculated risks, seeking extraordinary talent who may have
non-traditional academic backgrounds but have demonstrated exceptional
scientific aptitude</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Apply online at <a href="http://perimeterinstitute.ca/apply" target="_blank">http://perimeterinstitute.ca/apply</a>.<br><br>Applications are due by February 1, 2016.<span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br><br>17. </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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