[Gsc-anno] @MIT [Professional Dev Series, Travel Grants, Energy Prize, and more...]
Todd Schenk (GSC Secretary)
gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Tue Feb 8 00:43:50 EST 2011
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In this week's Anno:
1. Interested in the Pharmaceutical industry? Professional Dev Series
2. GSC Travel Grants
3. $200,000 MIT Clean Energy Prize
4. MIT 100k Executive Summary Contest Finale
5. Screening of "9500 Liberty"
6. MIT Food + Agriculture Collaborative Spring Kick-off Meeting
7. MITFAC TEDx Viewing Party
8. Venture Fundraising MasterClasses
9. VCPE Club table at MIT Sloan Spring ClubFest
10. Science Policy Lunch with Professor Robert Jaffe (rare earth)
11. Sign a letter to policymakers on STEM research
12. Whisky, cognac, tequila, rum & more spirits tasting showcase
13. GradRat Order taking days
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1 What: Interested in the Pharmaceutical industry?: Professional
Development Series
1 When: Thursday, Feb. 17th, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
1 Where: 3-343
1 Contact: RSVP to gsc-arc at mit.edu by Feb 11th, Friday at 5 p.m.
- John LaMattina, former head of Pfizer's Global Research and
Development, will share his experiences.
- John will talk about the industry, Pfizer, and his career development.
- John will talk about career paths in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Please bring your questions - a portion of the talk will be dedicated
to answering them!
- Dinner will be served
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2 What: GSC Travel Grants
2 When: Deadline - 5pm, February 15th, 2011
2 Where: Bring application to GSC Office (room 50-220)
2 Contact: gsc-travel at mit.edu
- The GSC Travel Grants support the conference-related travel expenses of
MIT graduate students from all Schools.
- This fund is allocated to conference travel expenses that are not currently
funded by the student's advisor or other MIT-related funding.
- The fund provides grant money for most conference-related expenses
including lodging, but excepting the conference registration fee.
- More information: http://gsc.mit.edu/index.php/what-we-do/work/travel-grant.
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3 What: $200,000 MIT Clean Energy Prize
3 When: Friday, February 25: 1st Round Submission Deadline
3 Where: http://cep.mit.edu/
3 Who: All students at US universities
- The MIT Clean Energy Prize is an educational platform for innovation,
entrepreneurship and new venture creation in the clean energy space.
- Co-sponsored by NSTAR and the U.S. Department of Energy, the Grand
Prize of $200,000 aims to catalyze a new generation of clean energy
solutions.
- 5 categories: Energy Efficiency & Infrastructure, Renewables, Non-
Renewables, Transportation, and Deployment.
- Each category winner will also win $15,000.
- Semifinalists will benefit from one-on-one mentorship from experienced
industry leaders and entrepreneurs, will expand their network, and will
connect with potential funders and customers via the high-press coverage
of the event.
- 1st round submission deadline is Friday, February 25.
- Please visit the MIT Clean Energy Prize website (http://cep.mit.edu), create
a profile and sign-up for email updates.
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4 What: MIT 100k Executive Summary Contest Finale
4 When: Thursday, February 10, 6:30-8:00 PM
4 Where: 26-100
4 Who: Everyone is welcome! (dress is casual)
- Check out the finalists' ideas at the poster session in building 26 from
6:30pm, followed by a special social media themed finale show in
26-100 from 7:30pm. Watch the top twelve entries pitch in front of a
panel judges including Rich Miner (Partner, Google Ventures), Michael
Greeley (General Partner, Flybridge) and Nathan Gilliland (Co-Founder,
Harvest Power), and see who will be this year's ESC grand prize winner.
- See all the contest details at http://www.mit100k.org/contests/esc/.
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5 What: Screening of "9500 Liberty"
5 When: Thursday February 15 730-930PM
5 Where: MIT Room 66-110
5 Contact: MIT Amnesty International, mitai-exec at mit.edu
- Free admission, food, and drink; donations accepted for Amnesty
- The film is about immigration policy and its effects on a community
- Producer Chris Rogupolus will be there to speak
- Discussion to follow the film
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6 What: MIT Food + Agriculture Collaborative Spring Kick-off Meeting
6 When: Tuesday February 8, 6pm
6 Where: 1-135
6 Contact: http://food-ag.mit.edu
- MITFAC will be kicking off the spring semester with a full group meeting.
- We’ll talk about what we’ve been working on, announce some exciting
plans for the upcoming semester, and let you know how you can get
involved. New members from all parts of the MIT community (and
beyond) are welcome to attend!
- Please RSVP to let us know that you’re coming:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEZXUGp0STBuWXM1TnEtZEZob1ZVN2c6MQ
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7 What: MITFAC TEDx Viewing Party
7 When: Saturday February 12, 10am
7 Where: E62-223
7 Contact: http://food-ag.mit.edu
- MITFAC will be hosting a viewing party for TedX Manhattan’s 'Changing the
Way We Eat' event (http://tedxmanhattan.org/event/).
- “This one-day event will highlight several aspects of the sustainable food
movement and the work being done to shift our food system from industrially-
based agriculture to one in which healthy, nutritious food is accessible to all.”
- Join us at MIT to view the event from the comfort of our own campus and
discuss what we can do in our own community to make a difference.
- Please bring your favorite food or beverage to this informal potluck event!
- Please RSVP here if you plan to attend so that we can make sure we have
enough space for everyone:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGdIenFFRmJrYXV5Q2tpRU53d2ZVTEE6MQ
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8 What: Venture Fundraising MasterClasses
8 When: Tuesday 2 / 8 and Tuesday 2 / 15, 12pm
8 Where: E62-250
8 Contact: MIT VCPE Club - jharland at mit.edu
- If you are looking to raise money for your start-up, come to the discussions
this week and next.
- The Lawyer's Perspective (2 / 8): Ed Pease (Brown Rudnick) will give an
insight into jargon, terminology, term sheets and common pitfalls.
- The Entrepreneur's Perspective (2 / 15): Mark Watkins, CEO / Founder of
Goby (backed by Flybridge and Kepha) will talk about raising VC money
as an entrepreneur.
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9 What: VCPE Club table at MIT Sloan Spring ClubFest
9 When: 12-2pm, Friday, February 11
9 Where: Ting Foyer in E51
9 Contact: chungy at mit.edu; www.mitvcpe.com
- Are you an entrepreneur looking for funding for your company? Are you
interested in VC/PE investing? Want to broaden your network?
- If you’re interested in venture capital, private equity, or entrepreneurship,
join the MIT VCPE club! Come learn more about the club and upcoming
events at our table at the MIT Sloan Spring ClubFest this Friday (noon-2pm).
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10 What: Science Policy Lunch with Professor Robert Jaffe (policy issues
regarding rare earth elements for energy technologies)
10 When: Tuesday, Feb 8 12:00 - 1:00 pm
10 Where: RSVP for location
10 Contact: RSVP to Burhan Saifaddin bks at mit.edu
- Join the MIT Science Policy Initiative for lunch discussion with MIT Physics
Professor Robert Jaffe. Jaffe teaches a class on the physics of energy at MIT
and does policy work on rare earth elements required for energy technologies.
- A recent report is available online (Critical Elements for New Energy Report).
- Information about this and other SPI events is available at web.mit.edu/spi.
- RSVP to Burhan Saifaddin bks at mit.edu
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11 What: Sign a letter to policymakers on STEM research
11 Contact: www.aibs.org/public-policy/science_students_letter.html
- Student-initiated grassroots effort to promote a sustained federal investment
in scientific, technological, engineering and mathematics (STEM) research
and education programs.
- In an open letter to policymakers, undergraduate and graduate students
explain why continued investments in STEM research and education
programs are essential to their future career development. The letter
encourages "Congress and the President to make sustained investments
in the nation's scientific research, education, and training programs".
- The letter is open for signature by any student who is pursuing a Bachelor's,
Master's, or Doctoral degree in a STEM field. The letter and sign-on page are
available at http://www.aibs.org/public-policy/science_students_letter.html.
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12 What: Whisky, cognac, tequila, rum & more spirits tasting showcase
12 When: Saturday, February 26th, 2:00-6:00 PM (come & go as desired)
12 Where: Royale in downtown Boston's Theater District
12 Contact: ivy.plus.showcase at gmail.com
- Tickets, spirits list, 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!
- Sponsored by the MIT Club of Boston and Glencairn Crystal
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13 What: GradRat Order taking days
13 When: Monday & Tuesday Feb 7 & 8, 11:30 am to 4:30 pm
13 Where: E51 Lobby
13 Contact: gsc-ring at mit.edu
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