[Physics opps] FW: MIT Public Service Center - February Announcements!

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From: Catherine A Modica
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 1:50 PM
To: Nancy E Savioli; Crystal Nurazura Hall
Subject: FW: MIT Public Service Center - February Announcements!

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From: Jennifer Currie [mailto:jacook at MIT.EDU]<mailto:[mailto:jacook at MIT.EDU]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 1:22 PM
To: gradadmins at mit.edu<mailto:gradadmins at mit.edu>
Subject: MIT Public Service Center - February Announcements!

Dear Graduate Administrators,
We hope this message finds you all well, and hope you had an enjoyable IAP.  We would greatly appreciate if you could share our February announcements with your department. Thank you!
-- MIT Public Service Center


MIT Public Service Center February Announcements
Welcome back -  we hope you all had a wonderful holiday season/IAP and are ready to start the spring semester!
The Public Service Center would like to remind you that we have multiple exciting opportunities throughout the year as well as program application deadlines.  Our opportunities are for undergraduates and graduates and in some cases staff are able to participate.  If you have any questions or would like to know more about how the PSC can help you with a service initiative please feel free to stop by the PSC in 4-104, email the appropriate contact listed below, or email psc at mit.edu.  To join our mailing list please sign up at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/psc-volunteers. Thank you!
-MIT Public Service Center

NEW CLASS!
ES.S71   Making a Difference:  Humanitarian Successes
Are you interested in humanitarian initiatives and what makes them successes - or failures?  Here's an opportunity to refine your thinking, broaden your perspectives, and enhance your planning abilities for humanitarian work.  Guest speakers, videos, readings, discussion, presentations, and interviews will provide an interesting mix of learning experiences for this six-unit, p/f course.  Questions?  Contact Sally at susnowit at mit.edu<file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::74CD12FE-57DA-41B5-8F58-CD5C29CDF61A:susnowit@mit.edu>


2/2
Davis Projects for Peace deadline
Deadline to apply: noon, Thursday, Feb 2, 2012
Develop a proposal for a Davis Projects for Peace $10,000 fellowship!
Davis Projects for Peace typically offers a $10,000 fellowship for an MIT undergraduate student project that promotes peace, to be implemented in the summer. The aim is to "help young people launch some immediate initiatives that could bring new thinking to the prospects for peace in the world." MIT will select several compelling proposals to send forward, and at least one is guaranteed to be funded! Think creatively, innovatively, and entrepreneurially - this is a chance to formulate and test ideas for peace. The award will be made to an MIT undergraduate, but the undergraduate may use the funds to also support team members as appropriate.
Application requirements:

*      A detailed two-page, single-spaced proposal (who, what, when, where, how, anticipated outcomes and prospects for future impact) that includes confirmation of the participation of any partner organizations or people

*       A detailed one-page budget for carrying out the project in summer 2012

*      The proposal heading must include the following: name of the participating institution, name of all student participants, title of project, country where the project will be performed
See http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/opportunities/davis/index.html for more details.
Have questions? Need help planning or writing? Contact Alison at hynd at mit.edu<file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::8BCD8EB5-0421-448D-9B2F-6562A5F0E5AB:hynd@mit.edu> <mailto:hynd at mit.edu>

2/2
Design to Scale - Developing Technologies for Global Impact
3:30-5pm, 56-114
Working to scale a technology designed for the bottom of the pyramid? Come join for the first of a series of events as we lay the foundation for what to consider when designing for global impact. You'll hear from a handful of entrepreneurs working on development technologies as we explore questions like -  how to select the right problem to solve, design for dissemination, to test your technology in the field, finance growth, manage operations and scale working models. This is the first of a four-part series.   Sponsored by D-Lab, IDEAS Global Challenge, International Development Initiative, Media Lab Entrepreneurship Program, Public Service Center, SEID.  RSVP to http://bit.ly/vth7Id

2/6
FSILG&D Community Service Challenge team registration deadline
As unique MIT communities, each fraternity, sorority, independent living group and dorm (FSILG&D) is challenged to unite around community service. Every chapter or residential community is encouraged to collectively track their community service efforts between February 15 and April 15, 2012 so that a shared ethic of service can be promoted and celebrated. At the end of this period, teams will report accomplishments to the MIT Public Service Center. Service achievements will be publically recognized and one team will be awarded the Service Cup. Team registration is due Feb. 6. Register today: http://mit.edu/FSILGDChallenge  For more information email servicechallenge at mit.edu<file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::678AF4B5-8C89-4227-BF46-0B995F38BAAD:servicechallenge@mit.edu> or visit http://mit.edu/FSILGDChallenge

2/8
MIT Community Service Fair
1-3pm, Lobby 10 & Bush Room
Join the MIT Public Service Center as we host over 30 nonprofit organizations at MIT for a Community Service Fair. All members of the MIT Community are invited to attend this event to talk with representatives from community organization about volunteer opportunities. It's a great opportunity to find out about community service options that match your interests. Questions? Email servicefair at mit.edu<file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::678AF4B5-8C89-4227-BF46-0B995F38BAAD:servicefair@mit.edu> or visit http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/servicefair/

2/10
ReachOut: Help Teach a Child to Read - application deadline
ReachOut is a literacy program that matches MIT students with children at a local after school center for tutoring twice a week.  Students may participate in ReachOut as volunteers or receive a paid position through Community Service Work-Study. The application can be found here http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/reachout/index.html and should be completed by Friday, February 10 at 3pm.  New tutor orientation will be held on Friday, February 10 from 4-5pm in 4-231.
Contact Information: reachout-staff at mit.edu<file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::212DE806-D121-4749-9700-DF7F98DF9E80:reachout-staff@mit.edu>, 617-253-8065

2/16
FUP Counselor application deadline
The Freshman Urban Program (FUP) is a service-focused, community-exploring program aimed at introducing freshmen to MIT and to life in an urban college environment. Participants have the opportunity to get to know each other and their counselors through fun and focused public service activities. Besides acclimating incoming students to their new environment, FUP enables them to explore and begin to understand the needs of the Cambridge/Boston communities, and the role that students can play in meeting these needs through leadership and service. Applications for counselor positions are now being accepted and are due February 16, register here: http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/fup/ and email fup-staff at mit.edu<file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::678AF4B5-8C89-4227-BF46-0B995F38BAAD:fup-staff@mit.edu> with questions.

2/17
FSILG&D Service Challenge - Alternative Spring Break grant application deadline
Teams registered to compete in the FSILG&D Community Service Challenge (register here by Feb 6: http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/fsilgd/registration.html ) may apply to subsidize one alternative spring break (ASB) project for their FSILG or dorm members. It takes time to coordinate projects with agencies, raise needed funds, and plan travel logistics, so start searching for ASB opportunities now. Don't let this great chance to engage in community service slip away from you! Full application guidelines can be found at http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/whatwedo/volunteering/programs/fsilgd/break.html Submit your project proposal to servicechallenge at mit.edu<file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::678AF4B5-8C89-4227-BF46-0B995F38BAAD:servicechallenge@mit.edu> by noon on February 17. Email servicehallenge at mit.edu<file:///\\localhost\applewebdata\::678AF4B5-8C89-4227-BF46-0B995F38BAAD:servicehallenge@mit.edu> with questions.

2/23
IDEAS Global Challenge Dinner
7-9pm, Lobdell Dining Room (W20, Second floor)
This is your chance to learn about the annual IDEAS Global Challenge, share your project ideas and skills, and meet potential team members. All types of projects, including for-profit ventures, are encouraged as long as they address the needs of an under-served community. It's a fun, casual environment where great projects are born. Come with a project in mind - or come looking to join a team.  Participants will also have 60 seconds to pitch their projects and skills to the audience - make them professional, practiced, and to the point. Pitches can be made in two categories: - Recruit The IDEAS Dream Team - Get Yourself "Hired"Open mic spaces are limited. RSVP by February 19, 2010 to globalchallenge-rsvp at mit.edu<mailto:globalchallenge-rsvp at mit.edu> to sign-up for a 60-second pitch opportunity.


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Jennifer Currie
Senior Administrative Assistant
MIT Public Service Center
77 Massachusetts Avenue, 4-104
Cambridge, MA 02139
Direct Tel: 617-258-9361
Main Office Tel: 617-253-0742
Fax: 617-258-9357
http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc
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