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<div>Below and attached is an announcement about the L'Oreal
postdoctoral fellowship program - Call for 2008 Applications.
Open only to women in the fields of life and physical/material
sciences, technology (including computer science), engineering or
mathematics. (also included are all areas of chemistry,
immunology, medical research, earth science; non-applicable areas of
study: psychology, science education and social sciences).</div>
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<div>There is a class at MIT entitled Scientific and Technical Writing
offered by the Human Resources Department, taught by a consultant,
open to all at no charge. There are still available seats.
It is a 3 day all day course. More information below. To
register go to http://web.mit.edu/sapwebss, then training tab, then
training catalog and registration, then communication and leadership
at work, scroll down to writing/presentations.</div>
<div><font face="Verdana" color="#993333"><i><b>Scientific and
Technical Writing</b></i></font></div>
<div><font face="Verdana" size="-1" color="#267088"><b>Description<br>
</b></font><font face="Verdana" size="-1" color="#000000">Preparing
written documentation is one of the most critical aspects of a
technical specialist's profession. Scientists, researchers, engineers,
technicians, and other technical specialists require effective writing
skills to share information with peers, to inform management of the
progress and conclusions of their research, and to persuade sponsors
to fund new research. The two chief objectives of this course are to
enable the technical specialist to overcome barriers to efficient
writing and to develop a systematic approach to organizing and
preparing complex technical material to meet the needs of a diverse
audience. All lessons include practical exercises. On the final day,
participants receive critical feedback on their own
writing.</font></div>
<div><font face="Verdana" size="-1" color="#000000">By the end of this
course, participants will be able to:</font></div>
<div><font face="Verdana" size="-1"
color="#000000">*<x-tab>
</x-tab>Develop an efficient, systematic approach to organizing and
preparing complex technical information.</font></div>
<div><font face="Verdana" size="-1"
color="#000000">*<x-tab>
</x-tab>Analyze various target audiences and thus prepare documents
that meet the needs of diverse readers.</font></div>
<div><font face="Verdana" size="-1"
color="#000000">*<x-tab>
</x-tab>Structure complex technical documents.</font></div>
<div><font face="Verdana" size="-1"
color="#000000">*<x-tab>
</x-tab>Write and edit clear, concise, and persuasive technical
prose.</font></div>
<div><font face="Verdana" size="-1"
color="#000000">*<x-tab>
</x-tab>Select and edit critical material for the preparation of
abstracts and executive summaries.</font></div>
<div><font face="Verdana" size="-1"
color="#000000">*<x-tab>
</x-tab>Control technical language.</font></div>
<div><font face="Verdana" size="-1"
color="#000000">*<x-tab>
</x-tab>Recognize and correct weaknesses in one's own
writing.</font></div>
<div><font face="Verdana" size="-1" color="#000000">10/19/2007 9:00am
to 4:00pm; 10/26/2007 9:00am to 4:00pm; 11/02/2007 9:00am to
4:00pm</font></div>
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<div><font color="#000000"><b>L'Oreal Fellowship
Announcement</b></font></div>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite>Dear Colleague,<br>
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Now in its fifth year, the L'Oréal USA Fellowships For Women in
Science program announces the 2008 call for applications.<br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite>We invite you to partner with us to
communicate about this special fellowship program for exceptional
female post doctoral students.<br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite>Since its launch in May of 2003,
L'Oréal's US Fellowship program has recognized and rewarded 20
exceptionally talented young women scientists engaged in breakthrough
research projects at leading universities and research institutions
across the country.<br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite>The L'Oréal USA Fellowships for Women
in Science grants of $40,000 are awarded each year to five female post
docs in the life and physical/material sciences, technology (including
computer science), engineering or mathematics.<br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite>We have attached materials to help you
share information about this highly competitive and prestigious
fellowship program, with appropriate research units at your
institution, and hope that they will encourage your most outstanding
young women scientists to apply.<br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite>We thank you for considering this
fellowship opportunity for your female Post Docs and appreciate your
partnership in advancing the role of women in science.<br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite>Should you have any questions or require
more information please contact Yolanda George, Deputy Director,
Education and Human Resources Programs, AAAS (ygeorge@aaas.org)
202-326-6677 or, you can reach me at the contact information
below.</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite>Sincerely,<br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite>Pam Alabaster</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Senior Vice President Corporate
Communications & External Affairs</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>L'Oreal USA</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>For Women in Science Program</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>575 Fifth Avenue</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>New York, NY 10017</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>212-984-4905</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>palabaster@us.lorea.com</blockquote>
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