[Gsc-anno] @MIT [Energy Conference registration, European Career Fair, Commercializing Academic Research panel discussion, and more...]
Todd Schenk (GSC Secretary)
gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Mon Jan 17 21:15:59 EST 2011
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In this week's Anno:
1. 2011 MIT Energy Conference - Registration starts TODAY
2. 15th European Career Fair @MIT - THIS WEEK
3. Commercializing Academic Research - FRI
4. Whisky, cognac, tequila, rum & more spirits tasting showcase
5. LSC's 33rd Annual Science Fiction Marathon - SAT
6. Institute Career Assistance Network (ICAN) Info Session
7. MIT Ball Dance Team January Social: The Yule Ball - SAT
8. Graduate Student Life Grants - DEADLINE WED
9. Sam Adams Brewery Tour - TOMORROW
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1 What: 2011 MIT Energy Conference - Registration Commences
1 When: REGISTRATION STARTS TODAY (January 17th, 2011)
1 Where: http://www.mitenergyconference.com/
1 Contact: apgupta at mit.edu
- The 2011 MIT Energy Conference will be March 4th and 5th, 2011
- Ticket sales to the 2011 MIT Energy Conference commence today. Act
quickly, as student tickets run out very quickly.
- Starting January 17th, sign up through the website for the Energy Start-up
Clinic to be held on Friday, March 4th on campus (space limited).
- Visit our website to hear from our Directors and energy leaders about the
unique value propositions of the Conference and about each content topic
to be addressed at this year's Conference.
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2 What: 15th European Career Fair @MIT
2 When: January 22 - 24, 2011
2 Where: Johnson Athletics Center
2 Contact: http://www.euro-career.com
- Interested in the European job market? Thinking of studying in Europe, or
pursuing a career on the other side of the ocean?
- You are cordially invited to join us at the largest career fair of its kind:
The 15th Annual European Career Fair @ MIT!
- Meet over 120 employers from top companies and organizations.
- Visit www.euro-career.com for the schedule and more information.
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3 What: Commercializing Academic Research
3 When: Friday, Jan 21 1:00 - 3:00 pm
3 Where: 56-114
3 Contact: johannaw at mit.edu
- Join us for a panel discussion on innovation, technology transfer, and
the university.
- Moderated by Claude Canizares, MIT Vice President for Research,
Associate Provost.
- Featuring William Aulet, Managing Director, MIT Entrepreneurship Center;
Lita Nelsen, Director, MIT Technology Licensing Office; Leon Sandler,
Executive Director, MIT Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation.
- Refreshments will be served.
- Organized by the MIT Science Policy Initiative (http://web.mit.edu/spi/)
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4 What: Whisky, cognac, tequila, rum & more spirits tasting showcase
4 When: Saturday, February 26th, 2:00-6:00 PM (come & go as desired)
4 Where: Royale in downtown Boston's Theater District
4 Contact: ivy.plus.showcase at gmail.com
- Tickets and more info: http://bostonclub.mit.edu/showcase
- Opportunity to taste from an array of over 200 fine distilled spirits!
- Spirits include single malt scotch, cognac, tequila, rum, and more
- Only $34 for current grad students, one guest at same price
- Also open to other Ivy League students and alumni - pass it on!
- Spirits list, info, and tickets: http://bostonclub.mit.edu/showcase
- Sponsored by the MIT Club of Boston
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5 What: LSC's 33rd Annual Science Fiction Marathon
5 When: Saturday, 01/22/11 7pm - Sunday 01/23/11 7am
5 Where: 26-100
5 Contact: lsc at mit.edu
- The Lecture Series Committee, MIT's movie club, is having a Science
Fiction Marathon, with five feature films and special shorts.
- Admission is $8 for all five films, starting with I, Robot and 12 Monkeys.
- Admission drops to $5 for the last three titles: X-Men, X2: X-Men United,
and Independence Day.
- Pizza will be available to pre-order, as well as many other special
refreshments offerings.
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6 What: Institute Career Assistance Network (ICAN) Information Session
for Graduate Students
6 When: Thursday, January 27th, 7-8 PM
6 Where: Thirsty Ear Pub, 235 Albany st. (NW35 - Ashdown House)
6 Contact: kcasey at mit.edu
- Learn how to use the Institute Career Assistance Network and meet
Graduate Alumni Career Advisors at this informal networking session.
- Register for free at
https://alum.mit.edu/smarTrans/public/Register.dyn?eventID=50401&groupID=194.
- More info at: http://student.mit.edu/iap/nsgsc.html
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7 What: MIT Ball Dance Team January Social: The Yule Ball
7 When: Saturday, January 22, 2010, 7:30PM - 11:55 PM
7 Where: Morss Hall, Walker Memorial (MIT Building 50)
7 Contact: MITBDT-exec at mit.edu
- Open to all members of the MIT community.
- Free Foxtrot Lesson with admission, $10 Adult, $6 students, 50%
discount for team members.
- No experience Necessary!
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8 What: Graduate Student Life Grants
8 When: Application deadline = Wednesday, January 19, 2011
8 Who: Students, spouses, faculty, staff, alumni, departments, existing
student groups, and new coalitions- Anyone with an idea!
- More information online: http://web.mit.edu/gslg
- Grants provide funding for graduate student life initiatives, anything
that builds community with the graduate student population. This can be a
single event, an ongoing series, a tool to build community - be creative.
- Previous successful grants include Weekly Wednesdays at the Muddy Charles,
Greek Cooking Class, Science Policy Bootcamp, the FamilyNet website and "An
Evening with Tom Chapin"
- Funding is for one year, with a possibility of renewal.
- Sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Graduate Education.
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9 What: Sam Adams Brewery Tour
9 When: TOMORROW - Tuesday, January 18th, 2:45PM-5:30PM
9 Where: Sam Adams Brewery in Boston
9 Contact: sp-outing-chair at mit.edu
- Contact sp-outing-chair at mit.edu to confirm availability.
- $5 for non-Sidney-Pacific Residents.
- Organized by the S-P council but open to all MIT community members.
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