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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. Join the GWAMIT Mentoring Program
2016-2017 Committee! </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>
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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)">MIT:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">3. Cheneyroom May Study Breaks (May.
16)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">4. [Postdoctoral Associate] Yoga
Class Series (May. 18 – Jun. 29)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">5. MIT Women’s League Annual Meeting
(May. 19)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">6. MIT Work-Life Center Spring 2016
Seminar Series (now - May)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">7. Register for MIT ART Classes
(Jun.-Aug.)</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">8. de la Femme's "Boost Your
Professional Presence: The Art of Being Confident" (May. 17)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">9. Naturejobs Career Expo (May. 18)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">10. [MASS AWIS] How to Make a
Powerful First Impression (Jun. 8)</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">We hope everyone is doing great during the coming exam week!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 12.6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Meanwhile, we’d also like to remind you that the GWAMIT
Mentoring Program is still recruiting for the 2016-2017 committee members. Please
apply and join us if you are interested!</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)"> Join the GWAMIT Mentoring Program
2016-2017 Committee!</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"></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">When:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> Recruiting Now</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">Info:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><a href="https://gwamit.org/mentoring-program/"><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"><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:gwamit-mentor@mit.edu"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">gwamit-mentor@mit.edu</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">Interested in helping women graduate students connect with
faculty and alumni mentors? Excited about applying your technical and
organizing skills to creative projects? Come and join us at the Mentoring
Program Committee!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">- Mentor Recruitment Lead</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">- Events Chair</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">- Publicity Chair (Dear Kate and
website)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">For more information on the GWAMIT
Mentoring program, please visit our </span><a href="https://gwamit.org/mentoring-program/"><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">. Contact </span><a href="mailto:gwamit-mentor@mit.edu"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">gwamit-mentor@mit.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> to apply. </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)">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><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif"><a href="http://gwamit.blogspot.com/2016/05/dear-kate-may-2016.html">link</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif"><b><span style="color:black">Submit a question for next month's column: </span></b></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><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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May Study Breaks</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"> Monday, May 16th,
4:00pm – 5pm</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"> Margaret Cheney Room, MIT
Building 3-310</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">This is a reminder that there are two study breaks taking place in the
Margaret Cheney Room this month.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">The second study break will take place Monday, May 16 from 4 p.m. to 5
p.m. in the Cheney room. Again, light desserts, coffee, and tea will be
provided.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Feel free to stop by and take a break from this busy time of year! </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)">4. </span></b><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">[Postdoctoral Associate] Yoga Class 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"> Wednesdays, May 18th -
June 29th, 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"> MIT Building 37 or
building 16</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:sarahsaf@mit.edu"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">sarahsaf@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">Postdoctoral Associate is conducting yoga class series regularly and
the next one is starting on April 27. This will be taking place on
Wednesdays, at 7:30 pm on campus (building 37 or building 16). A rate for
postdocs and their MIT Spouses & Partners is offered for a 10 class
session for $80. This is a gentle all-level relaxing yoga class and no prior
experience is required. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">The classes will take place on the following dates:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">If you are interested, please reserve your spots by contacting
<a href="mailto:sarahsaf@mit.edu">sarahsaf@mit.edu</a> or the instructor Hadassah Segal directly.<b> </b></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)">5. MIT Women’s League Annual
Meeting</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"> Thursday, May 19th,
12:00pm – 1:30pm</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 10-340</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">: Contact the League
office at 617.253.3656 or </span><a href="mailto:wleague@mit.edu"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">wleague@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">The Women's League holds its annual meeting in May to report on its
activities and business over the past academic year to members and to
introduce returning Board Officers and present new officers for the election
slate. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">It's also an occasion to hear from a guest speaker. This year Melissa
Nobles, the Kenan Sahin Dean of the School of Humanities, Arts and Social
Sciences, and Professor of Political Science will be our guest speaker. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">To reserve your place at the annual meeting and lunch, contact the
League office at 617.253.3656 or <a href="mailto:wleague@mit.edu">wleague@mit.edu</a>. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">The cost of the luncheon is $15.00. Seating is limited.</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)">6. </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: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"> 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>
<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. </span></b><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">Register for MIT ART Classes </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Tuesday Intro To
Drawing </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"> Tuesdays, June 14th - August 2nd, 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">Register:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black"> </span><a href="http://arts.mit.edu/saa-classes/tuesday-intro-drawing/"><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 summer we will hold as many
classes outside as the weather allows. Drawing outdoors will teach students
to observe and capture the life and motion of the MIT campus and the city.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Each students’ skill set will grow
through a variety of drawing techniques and exercises. An assortment of
materials will be used including pencil (graphite), charcoal, oil pastel,
conte crayon, ink and a collection of papers. Students will be encouraged to
keep a small sketchbook outside of class, to support the skills learned
during studio time. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Friday Beginning
Wheelthrowing</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"> Fridays, June 17th - August 5th, 6:30pm - 9:00pm</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://arts.mit.edu/saa-classes/friday-beginning-wheelthrowing/"><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 is the start of your ceramic
journey! Learn the basics of wheel throwing and hand-building while getting
introduced/acclimated to our community studio. Through a variety of weekly
demonstrations you will see your ceramic foundation strengthen before your
eyes.</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">*************
Outside 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)">8.</span></b> <b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">de la Femme's "Boost Your Professional Presence: The Art of Being
Confident"</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, May 17th, 6:00pm</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"> Monadnock Room, Broad Institute, 415 Main Street, Cambridge, MA</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://www.eventbrite.com/e/de-la-femmes-boost-your-professional-presence-the-art-of-being-confident-now-held-in-the-monadnock-registration-24820732479"><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">Successful women recognize their
strengths and communicate with confidence. Believing in yourself, and knowing
how to present yourself and your ideas confidently is key to feeling
empowered in your professional and personal life. In this interactive
workshop, you will learn how to boost your professional presence and
confidence for networking, interviewing, and presenting your ideas. You will
get a clearer picture of your values and strengths, and learn how to tap into
your presence and confidence using both your thoughts and body. By the end of
the evening, you will not only feel more empowered, but also have concrete
tools to use in everyday life. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Deb Elbaum, MD, CPCC, ACC, is a
certified career and life coach, author, and speaker. She works with
professionals in career transition to help them get clear about their
choices, build their confidence, trust their decisions, and create
intentional change. She is the author of "Making Moments Count," a
chapter in the recently publishedCoaching for Powerful Change by Diane
Hayden. Deb speaks to organizations in the greater Boston area, and is a workshop
facilitator for the Institute for Career Transitions at MIT. She received her
bachelor's degree from Harvard University and her MD degree from the
University of Pennsylvania. Her coaching certifications are from the Coaches
Training Institute and the International Coach Federation. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Dinner and drinks will be provided. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Registration is required, sign-in
upon arrival.</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)">9. Naturejobs
Career Expo </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, May 18th</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"> Back Bay Events Center, Boston</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><a href="mailto:boston.careerexpo@nature.com"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">boston.careerexpo@nature.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://www.nature.com/naturejobs/career-expo/event/naturejobs-career-expo-boston/"><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">The Naturejobs Career Expo 2016,
hosted for the third time in Boston, Massachusetts, offers talented
researchers an excellent opportunity to meet a diverse selection of national
and international employers from academic institutions and scientific
industries, such as pharmaceutical organizations, digital technology
companies, science publishing and more.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">This year’s free one day event will
be held on May 18, 2016 and offers you a chance to:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">--Attend exclusive conferences and
workshops</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">--Meet employers face-to-face</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">--Networking with leading scientific
institutions of your interest</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">--Benefit from free one-to-one resume
checking</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">--Learn how to enhance your
employability</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">--Maximize your career prospects.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">More information and registration </span><a href="http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/career-expo/event/naturejobs-career-expo-boston/"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif">here</span></a><span style="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)">10. </span></b><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:rgb(153,0,0)">How to Make a Powerful First
Impression</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"> Wednesday, June 8th, 5:30pm – 8:30pm</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 Harvard MCB Auditorium, 16 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA</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/how-to-make-a-powerful-first-impression-wednesday-june-8th/"><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">How you present yourself to
prospective employers or clients makes a powerful statement about who you are
and what you have to offer. In this session, Doreen will reveal valuable
information about what your public image communicates about you, and tips to
up-level your style and confidence opening more doors and career
opportunities.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Speaker: Doreen Dove is an
award-winning image consultant, speaker and author of “Confidence is Always
in Style.”She coaches women to use style to take strategic control of their
image, personal and professional brand, and fully engage in the possibilities
of their future.</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">5:30 - 6:00 pm: Registration &
Networking</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">6:00 - 7:00 pm: Workshop &
Makeover Prize Awarded!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">7:00 - 8:00 pm: Refreshments &
Networking </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">To Register:</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: MASS AWIS members
$10 · Non-members $15</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Palatino Linotype',serif;color:black">Register after May 23rd for $12 or
$18, respectively!</span></p>
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