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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">GW@MIT:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">1. GWAMIT 2016 Empowerment
Conference: Be Gutsy! (Apr. 11 – 15)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">2. Submit Your Questions to Dear
Kate!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">3. Apply to be GWAMIT Department
Representatives!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">MIT:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">4. [MIT Spouses & Partners
Connect] Career Connect - How to Talk like an American (Apr. 12)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">5. A Celebration of Books by GCWS
Authors (Apr. 13)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">6. Join us for MenTe (Mujeres en
Tecnología) Dinner Series (Apr. 13 - 27)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">7. [MIT Spouses & Partners
Connect] Dessert Competition (Apr. 15)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">8. Legatum Fellowship: Calling all
MIT Impact Entrepreneurs (Apr. 15)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">9. CityDays MIT2016 (Apr. 19)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">10. Activist Research Methods in
Science and Technology by Prof. Max Liboiron (Apr. 22)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">11. Effective Altruism Global X
Boston Conference (EAGxBoston) (Apr. 30)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">12. [MITWGS] MIT Sexual Assault
Awareness Month 2016 (throughout Apr.)</span></p>
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Seminar Series (now - May)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">14. Women In Tech: Careers Beyond
{Coding} (Apr. 12)</span></p>
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Science Festival (Apr. 15 - 24)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">16. [MASS AWIS] Diverse Careers in
Science Speed Networking Event (April 22)</span></p>
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Building Strategic Networks That Have BIG Power (May 12)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 12.6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Dear GW@MIT Members,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 12.6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">The highlight of this week is the GWAMIT 2016 Empowerment
Conference. </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">The theme this
year is BE GUTSY! We have a week chock full of awesome free events and food
for you. </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Check out the announcement below for all
the amazing events.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 12.6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Everyone is welcome, and don’t forget to
spread the word! </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 12.6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">The GWAMIT Board</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 12.6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 12.6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">************* GW@MIT *************</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 12.6pt"><a name="item2"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">1. </span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">GWAMIT 2016 Empowerment Conference:
Be Gutsy!</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 12.6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">When: </span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Monday, April 11th – Friday, April 15th<b></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 12.6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Where: </span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Various<b></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 12.6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">RSVP:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><a href="https://gwamitempowerment2016.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">link</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 12.6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Come to GWAMIT's annual Spring Empowerment
Conference 2016. Some of the exciting events in store are:</span></p>
<p class="" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 12.6pt;text-indent:0in"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Courier New';color:black">o<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Keynote by
Caroline Paul - The first woman firefighter in San Francisco, Olympic
ice-lugger, author of "The Gutsy Girl" (a book about the glorious
things that happen when you unshackle from fear and open up to exhilaration)
and the inspiration for this year's theme!</span></p>
<p class="" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 12.6pt;text-indent:0in"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Courier New';color:black">o<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Women Who Do
Extreme Science - a panel featuring women with no-holds-barred attitudes
towards science! They have detected gravitational waves from a black hole,
studied glaciers in Greenland, measured the ozone layer in Antartica and even
sequenced sewage right here in Cambridge!</span></p>
<p class="" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 12.6pt;text-indent:0in"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Courier New';color:black">o<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Be A Gutsy
Communicator - learn how to be one from a variety of speakers -
author/carpenter, professor, honey bee researcher, and a social entrepreneur
- on this amazing panel!</span></p>
<p class="" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 12.6pt;text-indent:0in"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Courier New';color:black">o<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Life as a
Scientific Editor - hear it straight from Dr. Allyson Evans, MIT alum and Senior
Scientific Editor at Molecular Cell.</span></p>
<p class="" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 12.6pt;text-indent:0in"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Courier New';color:black">o<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Women in STEM
Networking Lunch - come listen to leaders in male-dominated fields discuss
their successes and challenges.</span></p>
<p class="" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 12.6pt;text-indent:0in"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Courier New';color:black">o<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Empowerment
Workshops for the Inner and Outer You - bellydancing, comedy night,
mindfulness, and yoga!</span></p>
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FREE to attend and FOOD will be served!</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Attendees who
arrive early will also be able to get their hands on exclusive, limited
edition GWAMIT swag!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Register soon -
spaces are limited and going fast!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">In collaboration
with Women in Chemistry (WIC), Post-Doctoral Organisation for Women Engaged
in Research (POWER) and Sexual Abuse Awareness Month (SAAM). Please contact
the GWAMIT Executive Board at </span><a href="mailto:gwamit-exec@mit.edu"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">gwamit-exec@mit.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> if you have questions. We also encourage
you to read more about previous leaders and events on our </span><a href="http://gwamit.org/spring-empowerment-conference/"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">website</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">2. Submit Your
Questions to Dear Kate!</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Dear Kate blog
post: </span></b><a href="http://gwamit.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">link</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Submit a question
for next month's column: </span></b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1if7tQB34Cy4ER4uZyRa-Ed-AQm3wPyz8dFiDJA1FjzI/viewform"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">link</span></a><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">The Dear Kate post for April is up!
This month, we talk about what sort of qualities make someone want to
collaborate with you professionally. We hear from a questioner who is worried
about others not wanting to collaborate with her, and hear tips from our
mentors about how to become a good collaborator even if it doesn't come to
you naturally. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Do you have a question to submit to
Dear Kate? Use this </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1if7tQB34Cy4ER4uZyRa-Ed-AQm3wPyz8dFiDJA1FjzI/viewform"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">link</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> to submit anonymously to the Dear Kate column, and our mentors
will pen replies to be posted on the blog.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><a name="item3"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">3. Apply to be GWAMIT Department Representatives!</span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Apply:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uoexHi8Sx_YS-NS0ArZqR3dxlL08begaBEdmKVVuzR4/viewform?c=0&w=1"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">link</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Department representatives serve as a
liaison between GWAMIT and members in their home department. Semesterly
funding is available for active Department Representatives to hold an event
for GWAMIT members in their home departments. Please apply through the above
link!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">************* MIT
*************</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">4. [MIT Spouses & Partners
Connect] Career Connect - How to Talk like an American: Sharing your
Accomplishments in a Job Search</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">When:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> Tuesday, April 12th, 1:00pm
- 3:00 pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Where:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> MIT Building 26-328</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">RSVP:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/career-connect-spring-2016-for-mit-spouses-and-parnters-connect-tickets-21530111142"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">link</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Are you feeling uncertain about how
to talk about yourself in a networking or interview situation? At this workshop,
you will get comfortable sharing your strengths and your greatest career
accomplishments. You will work on your "success stories" and get
feedback from others so you can improve your answers and feel more confident.
Led by Michele Harrington King, Career Counselor in MIT Human Resources, and
Jennifer Recklet Tassi, Program Manager for MIT Spouses & Partners
Connect.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">5. A Celebration of Books by GCWS
Authors</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">When:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> Wednesday, April 13th,
5:30pm – 7:30pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Where:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> The Moore Room, MIT
Building 6-321</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Info:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><a href="http://web.mit.edu/gcws/"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">link</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Contact:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> Andi Sutton, </span><a href="mailto:arsutton@mit.edu"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">arsutton@mit.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">We welcome you to join us at this
reception as we toast to local faculty who have recently published books on
topics in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. We will be celebrating over
30 books published since 2013 and the evening will include a book table where
you can peruse copies of the featured works and very short book talks by our
featured authors. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">For questions about the series, to
add your book or article to the list, or to RSVP, please contact Andi Sutton,
GCWS Program Manager at </span><a href="mailto:arsutton@mit.edu"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">arsutton@mit.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> and visit our </span><a href="http://web.mit.edu/gcws/"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">website</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">About Feminisms
Unbound:</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">The Graduate Consortium in Women's
Studies (GCWS) is pleased to sponsor Feminisms Unbound, an event series
featuring debates that focus on feminist concerns, theories, and practices in
this contemporary moment. The series is intended to foster conversations and
community among Boston-area feminist intellectuals and activists. The series,
in its open configuration, endeavors to allow the greatest measure of
engagement across multiple disciplinary trajectories, and a full array of
feminist investments. The event organizers, GCWS affiliated faculty Kimberly
Juanita Brown, Visiting Scholar in Gender Studies, Pembroke Center, Brown
University, Lisa Lowe, Professor of English and American Studies, Tufts
University, and Jyoti Puri, Professor of Sociology, Simmons College, have
programmed four topic-based discussions in this series.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">6. Join us for MenTe (Mujeres en
Tecnología) Dinner Series </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">When:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> Wednesday, April 13th,
27th, 7:00 pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Where: </span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">MIT Building N52-337
(IDC Buidling IDM Lab)</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Contact:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> <a href="mailto:mente@mit.edu">mente@mit.edu</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">RSVP:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17oLY2VVaaqNJO7o_oPd5iZmpcyzhoEe7nEFH3GnZHLk/viewform?c=0&w=1"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">link</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">MenTe at MIT is a new initiative
starting this spring! We are aiming to create a community where Latin Grad
Women at MIT and nearby know each other and can have further impact to our
region. Join us! We will be looking forward to share an awesome set of dinner
series and insights.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">*Funded by Graduate Student Life
Grants</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">7. [MIT Spouses & Partners
Connect] Dessert Competition</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">When:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> Friday, April 15th,
5:30pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Where: </span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">MIT Building W20-208</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Register:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10PrFR3QQpqjIchNpxJ6eMHvf-fqtMQqM2E9f0yHuPFE/viewform?c=0&w=1"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">link</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">MIT Spouses and Partners Connect and
MIT Postdoctoral Association are organizing a Dessert Contest on April 15th
at 5:30 p.m. W20-208. Be prepared to bring your desserts to win !!!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">We will have two categories in which
you can participate --Chocolate Desserts and Non-Chocolate Desserts.Each
contestant will prepare 20 dessert portions for the judges. Contestants will
get a $25 Tech Cash card at the event for their expenses.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">If you love sweets but don't want to
compete, attend the event. Everyone will enjoy a special buffet of
international desserts and coffee (provided by local bakeries), only but two
lucky attendees will be chosen at random to sample the contestants' desserts
and vote for their favorite.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">8. Apply to Legatum Fellowship:
Calling all MIT Impact Entrepreneurs</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Deadline:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> April 15</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Apply:</span></b><a href="http://legatum.mit.edu/about-us"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif"> link</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">-Are you committed to scaling impact
in the developing world through innovation and entrepreneurship? </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">-Are you looking to build the
knowledge, capabilities, mindset and networks to launch and scale your idea? </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">-Are you looking to be part of a
highly-motivated community of impact-driven entrepreneurial leaders at MIT? </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">If so, the Legatum Fellowship and
Seed Grant Programs might be for you! </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">See </span><a href="http://legatum.mit.edu/about-us"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">here</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> for open Legatum Center opportunities. Apply now! </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Legatum Fellowship
Deadline: April 15, 2016</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">9. CityDays MIT2016</span></b><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)"> </span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">When:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> Service Day: Tuesday,
April 19th; Deadline: Tuesday, April 5th</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Where: </span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Cambridge and Boston</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Info:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><a href="http://mit2016.mit.edu/together-service/citydays"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">link</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Contact:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><a href="mailto:aprilcityday@mit.edu"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">aprilcityday@mit.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">-Join MIT in celebrating 100 years in
Cambridge by volunteering for a few hours at one of our community partner
sites</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">-We're sending hundreds of MIT
volunteers to over 30 volunteer sites with community organizations across the
Greater Boston area</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">-Open to students, faculty, staff,
alumni, and MIT retired faculty and staff!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">-Sign up as an individual or with a
group; we'll cover the cost of transportation and organize logistics</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">-Learn more at </span><a href="http://mit2016.mit.edu/together-service/citydays"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">http://mit2016.mit.edu/together-service/citydays</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">10. Activist Research Methods in
Science and Technology by Prof. Max Liboiron</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">When:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> Friday, April 22nd,
4:00pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Where: </span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">MIT Building E51-345</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Sometimes our research is driven by
wanting to do good in the world, make an impact, and create social or
material change. There are research methods and methodologies developed
specifically for action that can help us contribute to those changes. Dr. Max
Liboiron, Director of Civic Laboratory for Environmental Action Research
(CLEAR), will lead a talk and discussion about how research can foster change
not only after data has been collected and analyzed or after prototypes are
complete, but during the entire research and development process.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Dr. Liboiron is an Assistant
Professor in Sociology, Geography, and Environmental Sciences at Memorial
University of Newfoundland. Liboiron's research focuses on how harmful yet
invisible threats such as disasters, toxicants, and marine plastics become
visible in science and activism, and how these methods of representation
relate to action. Liboiron is director of Civic Laboratory for Environmental
Action Research (CLEAR), which creates open source, feminist, and citizen
science technologies for monitoring plastic pollution, and is the managing
editor of Discard Studies, a public online forum for audiences interested in
research on waste and pollution. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">This event is made possible with the
support of Graduate Student Life Grants and the GSC Collaboration Fund. Hosted
by the MIT Waste Alliance, MIT Water Club, GSC Sustainability Subcommittee,
and Canadians Club.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Refreshments
provided!</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">11. Effective Altruism Global X
Boston Conference (EAGxBoston) </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">When:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> Saturday, April 30th,
12:30pm – 6:30pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Where:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> MIT Wong Auditorium
(E51)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Info:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><a href="http://www.eagxboston.com/"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">link</span></a><span class=""><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif"></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">RSVP:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/effective-altruism-global-x-boston-2016-tickets-23606969080">link</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Effective Altruism Global X Boston is a half-day conference featuring
talks, panels, and networking opportunities for anyone interested in doing
the most good possible with the resources we have. The program will address
the major effective altruist cause areas of global poverty and development,
animal agriculture, and global catastrophic risk, as well as movement
concerns like conducting research, building community, and choosing a career
direction.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Speakers and panelists include:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Dean Karlan (Yale, Innovations for Poverty Action)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Joshua Greene (Harvard, Moral Cognition Lab)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Rachel Glennerster (MIT, Poverty Action Lab)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Piali Mukhopadhyay (GiveDirectly)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Bruce Friedrich (The Good Food Institute)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Julia Wise (The Centre for Effective Altruism)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Ian Ross (Hampton Creek, Facebook) </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">12. [MITWGS] MIT Sexual Assault
Awareness Month 2016</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">When:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> throughout April</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Where:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> various</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Info:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><a href="http://elephant.mit.edu/"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">link</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">MIT Sexual Assault Awareness Month is April this year. There are a host
of events planned for the month, ranging from movie screenings and workshops
to VPR advocate drop-in hours and survivor-only events. Check the website </span><a href="http://elephant.mit.edu/"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">http://elephant.mit.edu/</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">, up and running with more details on each
of the events. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the
silence of our friends.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">13. </span></b><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">MIT Work-Life Center Spring 2016 Seminar Series</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">When:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> now - May</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Info:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">link</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Register:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">link</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">We are pleased to announce the launch
of the MIT Work-Life Center’s Spring 2016 Seminar Series. 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.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">All seminars are free of charge and
open to the entire MIT community and their families; however, registration is
required. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">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></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">14. </span></b><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">Women In Tech: Careers Beyond
{Coding}</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">When:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> Tuesday, April 12th, 8:15am - 10:00am<b></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Where:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> VMware 355 Main St, 13<sup>th</sup> floor, Cambridge</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">RSVP:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><a href="http://www.thecapitalnetwork.org/events/women-in-tech-careers-beyond-coding/"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">link</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Join us with the upcoming event in
participation with She Geeks Out and The Capital Network. The conversation
around women in tech these days seems to focus on (the lack of) female
engineers. While an important conversation - there are a myriad of other job
positions in tech - currently held by women - that go beyond coding and
developing. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">This panel brings together women who
have made their mark in the tech industry in a variety of different roles.
Each of these roles is important and significant, yet these women are not
developers. The speakers will share their unique perspectives on their job functions,
how they got to where they are, and how they embody the 'woman in tech' role.
</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">This event is a unique opportunity to
get an insider's perspective on what it means to be 'a woman in tech'.
Whether you are just starting out, looking to jump into the world of tech, or
are more experienced, come and join us for breakfast, followed by a vibrant
discussion and networking.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Keynote by Kara Miller from the
Boston Mayor's Office and WeBos: Women Entrepreneur's Boston</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">15. Science for
everyone! Cambridge Science Festival</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">When:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> April 15th – April 24th</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Where:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> various</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Info:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><a href="http://web.mit.edu/museum/programs/festival.html?utm_source=MIT+Museum&utm_campaign=71dc2fbaed-2016+-+April&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_84e5098f61-71dc2fbaed-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&ct=t%282016+-+April%29"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">link</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">"What better place to celebrate
all things scientific than right here in Cambridge, home to many of the
greatest scientists and engineers in the world," says festival founder
and MIT Museum director John Durant. Agree? Come to one of the special
programs this 10th anniversary year of the Cambridge Science Festival.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">16. [MASS AWIS]
Diverse Careers in Science Speed Networking Event</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">When:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> Friday, April 22nd, 5:45pm - 9:00pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Where:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> 3rd Floor Atrium, 43 Vassar St, Cambridge (MIT Building 46)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Info:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><a href="http://www.cambridgesciencefestival.org/Home.aspx"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">link</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Register:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><a href="http://mass-awis.org/exploring-career-options-in-stem-speed-networking-friday-april-22nd/"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">link</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">This event is for women and men
within the scientific community (undergrad to early career), interested in
exploring diverse career options in science. Participants will have the
opportunity to interact with 10-15 experienced individuals who will give
insights into their chosen professions and career trajectories. The event
will be held in a speed-networking fashion with participants switching tables
every 15 minutes for a total of 5 sessions. Please note this is not a career
fair, you may exchange business cards.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Projected Career areas: Consulting,
Patent Law, Research & Development, Publishing, Business Development,
Project Management, Medical Science Liaison, Sales/Marketing, Academia,
Statistics, Core Facility management.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Agenda: </span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">5:45-6:00 pm Registration and Networking over light fare</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">6:00-6:30 pm Introduction and instructions</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">6:30-8:00 pm Speed Networking (5-6 15 min sessions)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">8:00-8:55 pm General Networking, Desserts, Conclusion</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Fees:</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Early Bird Special: General Admission
$20 • MASS AWIS members $10</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">After April 1st: $25 and $12,
respectively</span></p>
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Principle: Building Strategic Networks That Have BIG Power featuring Mari
Anne Snow</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">When:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> Thursday, May 12th, 5:30pm – 8:00pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Where:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> AbbVie Bioresearch Center, 100 Research Drive, Worcester, MA
01605</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Contact: </span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Kristie Kapinas, </span><a href="mailto:Kristina.kapinas@gmail.com"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">Kristina.kapinas@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Register:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><a href="http://mass-awis.org/the-o2o2o-principle-building-strategic-networks-that-have-big-power-thursday-may-12th/"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">link</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">This event is our annual Spring
Social co-hosted by MASS AWIS and WPI AWIS Affiliate. It is geared for women
and men within the scientific community (from undergrads to mid-career
levels) who are interested in developing their strategic networking skills in
an interactive workshop. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Networks are an essential element to
a successful career in any field. Today we are fortunate to have great
face-to-face networking opportunities as well as easy to use digital tools
that can extend relationships beyond an initial meeting. No more passive
business card exchanges, participants at this workshop will learn modern
techniques for building and expanding their networks to support their career
goals.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Mari Anne Snow is founder of Sophaya,
a start-up dedicated to building modern products and services for
organizations with virtual teams and remote professionals. Mari Anne has
experienced first-hand the critical power of a well-cultivated network and
she is a strong advocate of investing time and effort to build and maintain
one for long term career success.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Refreshments will be served.
Registration is limited to 60 people. Registration is FREE, but is limited to
Abbvie Employees, MASS AWIS, and AWIS WPI Affiliate MEMBERS ONLY. Parking is
available on site at no cost. Please bring a valid ID.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Please email Kristie Kapinas (MASS
AWIS Events West Co-Chair) at </span><a href="mailto:Kristina.kapinas@gmail.com"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">Kristina.kapinas@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> with any questions.</span></p>
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