<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,</span></font><br><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">The
Executive Board has officially transitioned leadership, so this is my
last newsletter as your Secretary. We are so excited to pass the torch
to an amazing group of women, and we can't wait to see what impacts they
make!<br><br></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Emily Lindemer and Honey Bajaj - Executive <span>Co</span>-Chairs</span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Anastasiya Belyaeva - Treasurer</span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Heng Zuo - Secretary<br>Fazila Hashim - Membership Chair<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Molly Bird and Mandy Kedaigle - Events Co-<span>Chairs<br></span></span></font></div></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"><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><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></span></font><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)">1. </span></font>Join the GWAMIT 2016 Empowerment Conference Team!<b><br></b></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. Submit Your Questions to Dear Kate!<b><br></b></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>MIT:</b></span></font></span></font></div></div></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">3. Pleasure Week at MIT (Feb. 29th - Mar. 6th)<br>4. Women Take the Reel: Film Festival Celebrating Women's History Month (Mar. 1st - 30th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">5. [POWER] Seminar with Prof. Kristala L. Jones Prather (Mar. 1st)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">6. ClearView Healthcare Partners - Connect to ClearView Information Session (Mar. 1st)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">7. Digital Healthcare: How Smart Devices, Big Data, and Delivery are Changing Healthcare Industry (Mar. 2nd)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">8. MIT Energy Conference (Mar. 5th - 6th) <br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">9. Apply for a funded Public Service Fellowship for Summer 2016 (Mar. 18th)<br>10. MIT Work-Life Center Spring 2016 Seminar Series (Feb - May)<font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br><br><b>Outside MIT:</b></span></font><br></span></font></div><div style="direction:ltr"><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">11. New Resource: The Pregnant Scholar <br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">12. Ways with Words: Exploring Language and Gender (Mar. 3rd-4th)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">13. [MASS AWIS] Crafting Your Story for Career Transition (Mar. 23rd)<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">14. [MASS AWIS] Member Scholarship<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><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"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><span></span></b></span><b><br></b></span></font></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>1. Join the GWAMIT 2016 Empowerment Conference Team!<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://gwamit.org/spring-empowerment-conference/" target="_blank">link</a> <br><b>Apply</b>: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QhXw3dL4CHCOvxVMMlZNUkjgqHJ7fRTW3TpjaFnlghg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>GWAMIT
is currently recruiting event leads and committee members for the
annual Spring Empowerment Conference to be held in April 2016. This is a
great opportunity to be a part of the 2016 organizing team!<br><br>There
are many different ways you can get involved depending on your
interests and schedule. Please contact the GWAMIT Executive Board at <a href="mailto:gwamit-exec@mit.edu" target="_blank">gwamit-exec@mit.edu</a> if you have questions. We also encourage you to read more about previous leaders and events on our <a href="http://gwamit.org/spring-empowerment-conference/" target="_blank">website</a>.<br><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)">2. Submit Your Questions to Dear Kate!</span><br>Dear Kate blog post</b>: <a href="http://gwamit.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/dear-kate-february-2016-bonus.html">link</a> <br><b>Submit a question for next month's column</b>: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/dearkatemit">link</a><br><br>The
Dear Kate post for February is up! This month, we talk about dealing
with sexist comments in a professional context. Also, a bonus
recommendation for a NPR podcast about dealing with sexist (and other
minimizing) expectations from others: stereotype threat.<br><br><font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span></font></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><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"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></span></font></div></div></div></div></div></div><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><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>3. Pleasure Week at MIT</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Monday, February 29 - Sunday, March 6 <br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://pleasure.mit.edu/#events">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">It's
Pleasure week at MIT! Pleasure Week is about communication, identity,
love, sex, health and relationships (all great stuff!)<br><br>Join in the activities from Feb 29th- March 6th and celebrate all that
is good and pleasurable. Kick off your week this evening with Divya
Kumar's talk "Bringing Sexy Back - Reclaiming Sex and Intimacy After
Baby Arrives." This talk is for expecting couples, new parents, and
partners contemplating pregnancy.<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></font></div><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>4. Women Take the Reel</b><b>: Film Festival Celebrating Women's History Month </b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Throughout March; Kickoff Event Thursday, March 3, 4:00 - 9:30 PM<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: Various<br></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/gcws/news+events/2016women-reel.html" target="_blank">link</a><br><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">The WGS/GCWS's annual collaboratively-produced Women Take the Reel film festival now has its own <a href="https://www.facebook.com/womentakethereel/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>!<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>This
annual film festival is a collaborative effort among Women's and Gender
Studies departments involved in the Graduate Consortium in Women's
Studies (as well as select institutions/universities aligned with its
mission) that features films about issues relating to gender, race,
sexuality, class and/or feminism. The theme of this year’s festival is <b>Activism</b>.<br><br>The
focus is on the intellectual investigation of these issues, so every
film is accompanied by a Q&A and discussion with the film director,
producer, local activists and practitioners, and/or faculty members from
the host institution for each film.<br><br><i>All films are free and open to the public.</i><br><br>More information about each film screening and associated events are below.<br><br>FILMS and SCREENING DATES:<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">3/1: She's Beautiful When She's Angry at Northeastern University</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">3/2: The Second Mother at MIT</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>3/3: Black Lives Through the Arts: Women Take the Reel Opening Event at the Brattle Theater</b></span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">3/8: They Call Me a Muslim at Lesley University</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">3/9: Speed Sisters at MIT</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">3/10: Half the History: Tell Her Story and Half the History: Belinda’s Petition at Tufts University</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">3/15: Mutantes: Punk Porn Feminism at Simmons College</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">3/16: Her Story at Tufts University</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">3/17: Regarding Susan Sontag at MIT</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">3/22: Rebel at Emerson College</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">3/26: An Open Secret at Emerson College</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">3/30:The Price of Sex at Boston College</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Please visit our website for complete details! <br><a href="http://web.mit.edu/gcws/news+events/2016women-reel.html" target="_blank">http://web.mit.edu/gcws/news+events/2016women-reel.html</a><br><br>WOMEN
TAKE THE REEL is a FREE roaming film festival SPONSORED BY: MIT Program
in Women's and Gender Studies; the Graduate Consortium in Women's
Studies; Boston College Women's and Gender Studies Program; Boston
University Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program; Brandeis
University Women's and Gender Studies Program; Northeastern University
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program; Simmons College
Department of Women's and Gender Studies; Tufts University Women's,
Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program; UMass Boston Women's and Gender
Studies Department; Emerson College Department of Visual and Media Arts;
and Lesley University.<br><br></span></font><div style="direction:ltr"><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>5.</b></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b> [POWER] Seminar with Prof. Kristala L. Jones Prather<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Tuesday, March 1, 12:00 - 1:00 PM<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Building <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E25" target="_blank">E25-202</a><br><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/prathergroup/" target="_blank">link</a><br><b>RSVP</b>: <a href="http://goo.gl/forms/BEjIS2lfUC" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>Organized by the Postdoctoral Organization for Women Engaged in Research (POWER)<br>Sponsor: Committee on Race and Diversity<br>Category: Diversity & Inclusion<br>Refreshments will be provided<br><br>POWER’s
professional career development seminars focus on the speaker’s
personal experiences, insights into their current work, as well as
work-life integration issues. Prof. Prather will discuss what has
contributed to her success, the challenges she has overcome, and advice
for current postdocs. She will also talk about maintaining a balanced
life, in light of the rigors of an industrial and academic career. We
hope that the interactions will assist women postdocs in navigating
their careers and will also help them build the professional
connections.<br><br>Speaker bio:<br><br><b>Kristala L. Jones Prather</b>
is Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at MIT and an
investigator in the Synthetic Biology Engineering Research Center,
funded by the National Science Foundation. Her research interests are
centered on the engineering of recombinant microorganisms for the
production of small molecules. Prather received an SB degree from MIT
and a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and worked in
bioprocess research and development at Merck Research Laboratories prior
to joining the MIT faculty. She has received numerous awards, including
a spot on the MIT Technology Review‘s TR35, a list of innovators under
the age of 35. Prather has been recognized for excellence in teaching at
MIT with several awards, including an appointment as a MacVicar Faculty
Fellow, the highest honor given for undergraduate teaching at MIT. <a href="http://web.mit.edu/prathergroup/" target="_blank">http://web.mit.edu/prathergroup/</a><br><br>*The
professional and socio-cultural activities of POWER are open to the
entire MIT community. POWER does not discriminate against individuals on
the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status,
ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.<br><br>Stay up to date on events!<br>Join our mailing list: <a href="mailto:power-postdocs@mit.edu" target="_blank">power-postdocs@mit.edu</a><br>Follow us on Twitter @MIT_POWER<br>Check out our website: <a href="http://pda.mit.edu/power/" target="_blank">http://pda.mit.edu/power/</a><br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><br><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)"><b>6. ClearView Healthcare Partners - Connect to ClearView Information Session<br></b></span><b>When</b>: Tuesday, March 1, 6:00 - 7:30 PM<br><b>Where</b>: MIT Building <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=5" target="_blank">5-233</a><br><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://www.clearviewhcp.com/" target="_blank">link</a><br><b>Apply</b>: <a href="http://www.clearviewhcp.com/careers/apply/current-openings" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>ClearView
Healthcare Partners will be hosting an information and networking
session for candidates interested in Connect to ClearView, our 3-day
immersion program for graduate and professional students, on <b>Tuesday, March 1st at 6 – 7:30 PM in room 5-233</b>.<br><br>ClearView Healthcare Partners is a premier life sciences consulting firm with offices in
Boston and New York City serving clients in the biopharmaceutical,
medical device, and diagnostics spaces. We provide world-class
strategic decision-making support across a wide range of business
issues. Our goal is to inform actionable recommendations that allow
companies to achieve their business objectives.<br><br>ClearView
represents a unique opportunity for professional growth and client
impact. We are ranked #11 in Vault.com’s Consulting Fifty based on our
commitment to training, professional development, and providing
meaningful value for our clients.<br><br>For our Consultant
position, we recruit candidates with post-graduate degrees in the life
sciences (i.e., Ph.D. or M.D.) who are looking to work in an
entrepreneurial environment, interact with a dynamic group of coworkers,
and develop a deep understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry.<br><br>Connect
to ClearView is a unique opportunity for advanced degree candidates
focused in the life sciences to experience three days as a life sciences
strategy consultant and get to know ClearView. ClearView managers will
lead teams of graduate and professional students through an engagement
based on high impact pharmaceutical development strategy projects.<br><br>Two
separate sessions of the program will take place on June 1 – 3 and July
13 – 15 at our office in Boston. ClearView will take care of all
travel and lodging for non-local participants.<br><br>Eligibility:<br><br>Connect
to ClearView is focused on advanced degree candidates (e.g., Ph.D.,
postdoc, M.D., M.B.A.). To be eligible for the program, you must meet
the following criteria:<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Dedicated interest and background in the life sciences</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Aiming to complete your degree by June 2017</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Seriously considering life sciences consulting as a career option</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Committed to attending the full 3-day program in June or July</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">How to Apply:<br><br>Please apply through our website by uploading your resume and cover letter:<br><a href="http://www.clearviewhcp.com/careers/apply/current-openings" target="_blank">http://www.clearviewhcp.com/careers/apply/current-openings</a><br><br>Application Submission Deadline: 11:59 pm EST, March 20, 2016<br><br>Information Session:<br>We
will be hosting an information and networking session for candidates
interested in Connect to ClearView on March 1st at 6 – 7:30 in room
5-233.<br><br>Full-time Application Information:<br>We will
begin receiving applications for the full-time Consultant position in
June, and anticipate an application deadline in early August. Please
monitor our website for additional details later in the Spring.<span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br></b></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br>7.</b></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b> Digital Healthcare: How Smart Devices, Big Data, & Delivery Are Changing Healthcare Industry</b></span><br><b>When</b>: Wednesday, March 2, 5:30-6:30 PM<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: MIT Building <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=32" target="_blank">32-141</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Register</b>: <a href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/CareerFair/Detail/QU9ZUk14QUI1em8wejhsZTVWTkxQY3kvZjRONG9zeHpYejVkcmJXclZOST01" target="_blank">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">All Courses Welcome!<br><br>Learn
how the rise in digital healthcare is creating a new way of thinking
about wearable devices, patient care, data management, diagnostics, and
more. Take part in a discussion focused on the collaboration of
physicians, techies, analysts, venture capitalists, and regulatory
agents. Panelists will share successes and challenges of this
interdisciplinary industry and participate in Q&A discussing
opportunities for addressing complex health issues.<br><br>Panelists
from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, MIT Healthcare Ventures & Hacking
Medical Institute, Immuneering, Quality Health Ideas, and more!<br><br>Register in <a href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/Search/CareerFair" target="_blank">CareerBridge – Events</a><br><br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>8. MIT Energy Conference<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Friday, March 5 - Saturday, March 6<br><b>Where</b>: Marriott, Cambridge<br><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://mitenergyconference.org/" target="_blank">link</a><br><b>Register</b>: <a href="http://mitenergyconference.org/registration" target="_blank">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>As the largest student-led energy conference in the US, the <b>MIT Energy Conference</b> is an unparalleled platform to network and learn from 1000+ energy professionals and experts across the globe. <br><br>In
its 11th edition to be held on March 4-5 at the Marriott in Cambridge,
the MIT Energy Conference 2016 main theme is centered on the
interconnection between activities, technologies, and geographies,
addressing the idea that small, distributed impacts can generate big
solutions. <br><br>This year's conference will feature eminent keynote
speakers such as Dr. Ernest Moniz, US Secretary of Energy and Dr.
Yumkella Kandeh, Former UN Under Secretary General and Special
Representative of the UN Sustainable Energy for All Initiative. The
conference panels will reflect today's challenges and opportunities in
the energy industry. Furthermore, in line with MIT's culture of
innovation, we are proud to launch the following new initiatives at this
conference:<br></span></font><ul><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><a href="https://mail.hks.harvard.edu/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=QYkDFc6U7hAPDlbcDtnD3DxrFCepeKu7pRSiUM3Drhf3lJNHYDfTCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AbQBpAHQAZQBuAGUAcgBnAHkAYwBvAG4AZgBlAHIAZQBuAGMAZQAuAG8AcgBnAC8AZQBuAGUAcgBnAHkAYwBvAG4AZgBlAHIAZQBuAGMAZQAvADIAMAAxADYALwBuAGUAdwAvAGUAbgBlAHIAZwB5AC0AcAByAG8AagBlAGMAdAAtAGMAbwBtAHAAZQB0AGkAdABpAG8AbgA.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fmitenergyconference.org%2fenergyconference%2f2016%2fnew%2fenergy-project-competition" target="_blank">Energy Project Competition</a> - Present innovative and cutting-edge solutions to energy challenges.</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><a href="https://mail.hks.harvard.edu/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=96sNmigw6vbfFhYeU2r_EVMjHcxyQ_gKw8UAIFkhzET3lJNHYDfTCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AbQBpAHQAZQBuAGUAcgBnAHkAYwBvAG4AZgBlAHIAZQBuAGMAZQAuAG8AcgBnAC8AZQBuAGUAcgBnAHkAYwBvAG4AZgBlAHIAZQBuAGMAZQAvADIAMAAxADYALwBuAGUAdwAvAGMAbwBmAGYAZQBlAC0AYwBoAGEAdABzAA..&URL=http%3a%2f%2fmitenergyconference.org%2fenergyconference%2f2016%2fnew%2fcoffee-chats" target="_blank">Coffee Chats with Employers</a> - Meet with top energy recruiters and discuss employment opportunities</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><a href="https://mail.hks.harvard.edu/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=kwwdltFwbHNJymvUcw7STsICZCoksqpx5n6ep54ZSc33lJNHYDfTCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AbQBpAHQAZQBuAGUAcgBnAHkAYwBvAG4AZgBlAHIAZQBuAGMAZQAuAG8AcgBnAC8AZQBuAGUAcgBnAHkAYwBvAG4AZgBlAHIAZQBuAGMAZQAvADIAMAAxADYALwBuAGUAdwAvAHcAbwBtAGUAbgAtAGUAbgBlAHIAZwB5AC0AbgBlAHQAdwBvAHIAawBpAG4AZwAtAGwAdQBuAGMAaAA.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fmitenergyconference.org%2fenergyconference%2f2016%2fnew%2fwomen-energy-networking-lunch" target="_blank">Women In Energy Lunches</a> - Join successful and ambitious women in energy and learn from their successes and failures</span></font></li><li><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><a href="https://mail.hks.harvard.edu/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=dMCk9oi8NJe2v5z-PuyASrwO6jvVqncu0mxB8KSC9uD3lJNHYDfTCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AbQBpAHQAZQBuAGUAcgBnAHkAYwBvAG4AZgBlAHIAZQBuAGMAZQAuAG8AcgBnAC8AZQBuAGUAcgBnAHkAYwBvAG4AZgBlAHIAZQBuAGMAZQAvADIAMAAxADYALwBuAGUAdwAvAHQAbwB1AHIAcwA.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fmitenergyconference.org%2fenergyconference%2f2016%2fnew%2ftours" target="_blank">Optional Tours</a> - Interact with fellow attendees while touring the MIT Media Lab and other MIT facilities</span></font></li></ul><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">For further information, please visit <a href="http://mitenergyconference.org/" target="_blank">http://mitenergyconference.org/</a>.<br><br>Grab your conference tickets at <a href="http://mitenergyconference.org/registration" target="_blank">http://mitenergyconference.org/registration</a>.<span></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br><br>9. Apply for a funded Public Service Fellowship for Summer 2016<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Deadline</b>: Friday, March 18, 12:00 PM<br><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/internshipsandfellowships/" target="_blank">link</a><br><b>Apply</b>: <a href="http://mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/internshipsandfellowships/fellows-apply.html" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>The
MIT Public Service Center has funded community service opportunities
available to MIT students. This is a great opportunity that allows
students to carry out service projects locally, nationally, or abroad in
their field of study or interest. Our office covers the personal travel
and living expenses as well as advises them along the way!<br><br>The Fellowships
program supports MIT students working on capacity-building service
projects. Students work with community-focused organizations including
non-profits and social enterprises. These can include a student's own
social enterprise.<br><br>You can create your own project, continue work
on an enterprise you already started, or intern with a service
organization. We welcome a wide range of service projects and support
work in the US and abroad.<br><br>Applications for Summer Fellowships must be submitted by<b> noon on March 18th.</b><br><br>Find more details here: <a href="http://mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/internshipsandfellowships/" target="_blank">http://mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/internshipsandfellowships/</a><br>Looking for ideas? See what previous students have done: <a href="http://mitpsc.mit.edu/blog/" target="_blank">http://mitpsc.mit.edu/blog/<br></a><br>What can you do? Follow your passion and benefit a community in need!<br><br>Questions? Contact Alison at <a href="mailto:hynd@mit.edu" target="_blank">hynd@mit.edu</a><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><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>10. MIT Work-Life Center Spring 2016 Seminar Series<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: March - May<br><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/" target="_blank">link</a><br><b>Register</b>: <a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/" target="_blank">link</a><br><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">Spring 2016 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 changing how you respond to stress; supporting your child’s
emotional and intellectual development; understanding the U.S. college
admissions process; navigating life as a young professional; and
learning how to help an aging family member.<br><br>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>. <br><br>We
believe these seminars and workshops will help MIT community members
find better balance in their professional and personal lives, and
appreciate your help in communicating this information to the broader
MIT community.<span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b><br></b></span><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></span></font></div><div><div style="direction:ltr"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></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><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)"></span></span></font><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><b>11. New Resource: The Pregnant Scholar<br></b></span></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://www.ThePregnantScholar.org" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>I happy to share the good news that we’ve launched our project website! <a href="http://www.ThePregnantScholar.org" target="_blank">http://www.ThePregnantScholar.org</a><br><br>As
you know, meeting or exceeding Title IX compliance standards is a key
tool for ensuring the success of student parents and for advancing
women’s representation in STEM fields. Our website helps make that
easier by providing user-friendly information and resources on Title IX
for faculty, administrators, and pregnant students and postdocs. The
site includes a wide range of tools—from introductory videos to in-depth
best-practice guides. This has the potential to make a big difference
in the lives of many women and change the face of STEM!<br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span><br><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)"><b>12. Ways with Words: Exploring Language and Gender</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Thursday and Friday, March 3 and 4<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University (Knafel Center, 10 Garden 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.radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/2016-ways-with-words-conference" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>This
two-day symposium is asnapshot of the state of language in today's
society as it relates to, mirrors, and affects perceptions of gender.
Anthropologists, authors, computer scientists, journalists, linguists,
performing artists, politicians, and psychologists will explore
different facets of the interplay of gender and language.<br><br>The
conference begins on Thursday evening with "Plays with Words," an
evening about language and gender in comedy, featuring comedian Cameron
Esposito and ImprovBoston. March 4 brings a full day of panels that will
consider moving beyond binary distinctions, what the Internet and big
data analysis can teach us about gender and language, and the role of
gender in public discourse. Through comparative perspectives,
multidisciplinary approaches, and contemporary examples, this conference
examines the inextricably related concepts of gender, language, and
culture. Janet Mock—a cultural commentator, advocate for trans women’s
rights, and New York Times bestselling author—will delivery the keynote
address.<br><br>Register online and view the full schedule and panel list: <a href="http://www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/2016-ways-with-words-conference" target="_blank">www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/2016-ways-with-words-conference</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>13. [MASS AWIS] Crafting Your Story for Career Transition</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>When</b>: Wednesday, March 23, 5:30 - 7:30 PM<br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Where</b>: Cannon Room, Building C, Harvard Medical School, 240 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115<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/CraftingYourStory2016" target="_blank">link</a><br><br>With James Gould, Ph.D. <br>Director, HMS/HSDM Office for Postdoctoral Fellow<br><br>A
critical part of transitioning careers is letting others know that you
are capable of doing it successfully. Effectively communicating your
career story is an often forgotten step in career exploration and the
job search. This workshop will provide tips and tricks on crafting a
career story, effective communication, and developing lasting
professional relationships. <br><br>Register at <a href="http://www.massawis.org/CraftingYourStory2016" target="_blank">http://www.massawis.org/CraftingYourStory2016</a><br><br>MASS AWIS members, HMS/HSDM and BSC postdoc** $8 <br>Non-members $15<br><br>(**Must bring valid ID to event)<br><br>*Register before <b>March 15th</b> for a chance to win a Starbucks gift card*<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>14. [MASS AWIS] Member Scholarship</b></span><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Deadline</b>: Friday, March 25, 5:00 PM<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/mass-awis-member-scholarship/">link</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Apply</b>: <a href="mailto:scholarship@massawis.org">email</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>MASS AWIS has created a scholarship fund to help offset the cost of membership.<br><br>If
awarded a scholarship, MASS AWIS will supplement 80% of the National
membership and 50% of the Chapter membership (and provide help with
event costs).<br><br>Scholarship is for qualified unemployed or underemployedindividuals seeking Professional, Junior or Student memberships.<br>*Graduate Students/Post-Doctoral Fellows and those in transition are encouraged to apply.*<br><br>For further details about the award and the application process, visit <a href="http://www.massawis.org/mass-awis-member-scholarship/">www.massawis.org/mass-awis-member-scholarship/</a><br><br>Applicants should submit all the materials by March 25th, 2016 – Friday – 5pm EST in a single correspondence to: <a href="mailto:scholarship@massawis.org">scholarship@massawis.org</a></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></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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