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        Dear MIT Postdocs, *REMINDER*<br>
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          style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">MIT is a Collegiate Rep of
          AWIS (Association of Women in Science), and therefore we can
          attend Mass AWIS events at the member price. First,</b> <b
          style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">apply for your free
          membership through the <a
href="http://www.awis.org/general/register_start.asp?regkey=09CD6B00-BBB2-4C19-A6C1-01200F6C2A1F"
            target="_blank">AWIS website</a>  as a Collegiate Rep and
          select the Massachusetts Chapter</b>. Do this prior to
        registering for any events.<o:p></o:p></p>
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          style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Also, as a Collegiate Rep,
          <font color="#ff0000">you are eligible to join the Annual MASS
            AWIS Mentoring Circle</font>. The 2015-2016 cycle is now
          open for applications.</b> To learn more about this program,
        note the <font color="#ff0000"><b>June 30 application deadline</b></font>
        and see more information at <a
          href="http://mass-awis.org/mentoring-circles/">http://mass-awis.org/mentoring-circles/</a>.
        Remember to first apply for membership (see above). Highlights
        from the website:<span
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              <strong>What are Mentoring Circles?</strong><br>
              A Mentoring Circle consists of 3-5 women with a specific
              background who are committed to meeting monthly to support
              one another with advice, encouragement, and
              information. Each circle will be coordinated and aided by
              at least one experienced mentor and one connector. <strong>For
                more information, please see the <a
                  href="http://www.massawis.org/mentoring-circles"
                  target="_blank" style="color: #483d8b;font-weight:
                  normal;text-decoration: underline;">MASS AWIS website</a>.</strong></span> <span
              style="color:#000080"></span><span style="color:#000080">For
              questions, please email the The MASSS AWIS Mentoring
              Committee at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:mentoring@massawis.org">mentoring@massawis.org</a>.</span></span></span></p>
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        style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">(3)  The June
        4th newsletter from AWIS is available at:<br>
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href="http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=fbcefb2a027401b0c06b3ce71&amp;id=0658e02319&amp;e=2385db0094">http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=fbcefb2a027401b0c06b3ce71&amp;id=0658e02319&amp;e=2385db0094</a><br>
        It lists upcoming events in from AWIS and other Boston area
        organizations.<br>
        Note that you may subscribe to the AWIS newsletter at no charge.
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      <p class="MsoNormal">AWIS €œis the largest multidisciplinary
        organization for women in science, technology, engineering, and
        mathematics (STEM) dedicated to achieving equity and full
        participation of women in all disciplines and across all
        employment sectors.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span><b
          style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">AWIS Membership and events
          are<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>open to all
          individuals -- both women and men.</b> <o:p></o:p><span
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          New Roman&quot;"> The MASS AWIS Website: <a
            href="http://www.massawis.org">http://www.massawis.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span>
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          New Roman&quot;">Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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