[Gsc-anno] @MIT [ Submit a response in support of Open Access to federally funded research, The Arab Spring and the future of the Middle East, Graduate Student Life Grants: Deadline for 2012 Proposals, and much more…]
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In this week’s Anno:
1. Submit a response in support of Open Access to federally funded research
2. IAP Ballroom Dance Workshops
3. Get funding for your exciting international project! Carroll L. Wilson Award 2012
4. The Arab Spring and the future of the Middle East - Professor Noam Chomsky
5. Graduate Student Life Grants: Deadline for 2012 Proposals
6. The Impostor Syndrome: How to Feel as Bright and Capable as Everyone Seems to Think You ARE Workshop
7. Distributed Leadership: 4 Capabilities
8. Leadership in the 21st Century: Activating the Power within, Aligning with the Possibilities Ahead
9. MIT Sloan BioInnovations Conference: Driving Innovation & Entrepreneurship in a New Era
10. Science Policy Bootcamp
11. Opportunity to Teach Young Women about Engineering!
12. Join us for the IAP MIT Community Service Day!
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1 What: Submit a response in support of Open Access to federally funded research
1 When: Until Midnight 12 January 2012
1 Where: http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/arc/lasc/lasc-open-access-rfi/
1 Contact: gsc-lasc-committee at mit.edu<mailto:gsc-lasc-committee at mit.edu>
- The White House is requesting information from the public (everyone)
on how public access to federally funded research would affect you.
- Libraries, student organizations, individuals and business have all been
submitting comments to let congress know how important Access Policy is.
- Show your support for Open Access today by submitting your comments
at the link above.
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2 What: IAP Ballroom Dance Workshops
2 When: Mondays and Thursdays in January, 7:30-9pm
2 Where: La Sala or Lobdell
2 Contact: bdc-info at mit.edu<mailto:bdc-info at mit.edu>
- Beginner classes in Foxtrot, Hustle, Cha-Cha, Salsa, Tango, and Swing
- Bring your friends and come learn some fun dances with us!
- Free for MIT students!
- No previous experience or partner required
- Check the website for full schedule: http://web.mit.edu/bdclub/iapsummer.html
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3 What: Get funding for your exciting international project! Carroll L. Wilson Award 2012
3 When: Deadline Jan 16th
3 Where: http://entrepreneurship.mit.edu/clw-award
3 Contact: Christie Chong (awards administrator) yih at mit.edu<mailto:yih at mit.edu>
- up to $7,000 awarded to graduate students, in any MIT department,
who wish to pursue exciting and challenging opportunities abroad
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4 What: The Arab Spring and the future of the Middle East - Professor Noam Chomsky,
4 When: Wednesday, January 11, 4:30PM (30-min lecture, followed by 30-min Q+A)
4 Where: MIT Sidney Pacific Graduate Residence (NW86), 70 Pacific Street - Multipurpose Room
4 Contact: http://goo.gl/8dyO8
- The MIT Presidential Fellows/Sidney Pacific Distinguished Lecture
Series hosts leading thinkers at Sidney Pacific Graduate Residence
- Lectures are open to the public and followed by dinner for up to 40
lecture attendees (by lottery) and the speaker in the Housemaster's Residence.
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5 What: Graduate Student Life Grants: Deadline for 2012 Proposals
5 When: Jan 13, 2012 (11:59PM)
5 Where: Email proposals to gslg at mit.edu<mailto:gslg at mit.edu>
5 Contact: gslg at mit.edu<mailto:gslg at mit.edu>
- Have an idea for a project or event that could enhance graduate
community at MIT?
- Submit a proposal for your event, event series, or project idea.
- Cooking classes, seminars, conferences, arts events - we want to
hear your ideas!
- More info on past projects and proposal details at mit.edu/gslg<http://mit.edu/gslg>
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6 What: The Impostor Syndrome: How to Feel as Bright and Capable as Everyone Seems to Think You ARE Workshop
6 When: Tuesday, January 17th, 1:30pm-3:00pm
6 Where: 34-101
6 Contact: Heather Law
- Do you secretly worry others will find out you are not as intelligent and
competent as they seem to think you are?
- Are you crushed by even constructive criticism, taking as evidence of your
ineptness?
- Does the thought of not knowing what you are doing strike fear in your
heart? If so, join the club
- The Imposter Syndrome is often found among high achievers. Learn
to recognize the individual and organizational cost of this phenomenon.
- Discover how to stop the perfectionism and procrastination that can
undermine your success. Presented by Valerie Young.
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7 What: Distributed Leadership: 4 Capabilities
7 When: Sec. B: Jan. 17-19, Sec C. Jan 24-26
7 Where: E62-233
7 Contact: rcamacho at mit.edu<mailto:rcamacho at mit.edu>
- For the first time, this program is being offered to NON-SLOAN students.
Due to the limited spots available, we need you to sign in.
- We have a limit of 10 spots per session(5 more).The spots are going to
be given according to graduation date, statement and first come basis.
SIGN UP.
- Enroll at : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDQxcDRzUnpOVFlFNmRjbU15WVBfZ1E6MQ
- Class number : 15S55.Distributed Leadership
- Participants will be notified by email.
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8 What: Leadership in the 21st Century: Activating the Power within, Aligning with the Possibilities Ahead
8 When: Mon Jan 23 thru Fri Jan 27, 10:30am-12:30pm SIGN UP BY : 20-Jan-2012
8 Where: E51-149
8 Contact: dwc at mit.edu<mailto:dwc at mit.edu>
- Special opportunity to unveil your leader potential through the guidance
of Mr. Partha Gosh. RSVP since sitting is limited.
- The Specifics of the Program consist of five components to be covered
over 5 days:
- 1: Understanding what makes a person an effective Leader. 2: Listening
to your inner voice. 3: Developing a 360degree.
- 4: Internalizing the 21 Golden Rules in Cultivating the Essentials of
Leadership. 5. Crafting your agenda in seeking Self fulfillment
- For more information go to : http://web.mit.edu/psgleadership/index.htm
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9 What: MIT Sloan BioInnovations Conference: Driving Innovation & Entrepreneurship in a New Era
9 When: February 24, 2012
9 Where: Boston Cambridge Marriott Hotel
9 Contact: bioinnovations2012info at mit.edu<mailto:bioinnovations2012info at mit.edu>
- The MIT Sloan Healthcare Club is holding its annual BioInnovations
Conference, Driving Innovation & Entrepreneurship in a New Era, on
February 24th.
- Keynotes include: Chris Viehbacher (CEO of Sanofi), Phillip Sharp
(Nobel Laureate & Co-founder of Biogen & Alnylam)
- Keynotes continued: George Scangos (CEO of Biogen Idec)
- Panels will cover: personalized medicine, emerging markets, new
business models, and healthcare financing
- http://web.mit.edu/sloanhcc/bioinnovations/2012/index.html
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10 What: Science Policy Bootcamp
10 When: Jan 23-27
10 Where: 56-114
10 Contact: dhealey at mit.edu<mailto:dhealey at mit.edu>
- Learn the nuts and bolts of science and technology policymaking from
Bill Bonvillian, Director of MIT Washington, D.C. office
- Four day seminar: Monday and Tuesday 9 am - 3 pm, Wednesday
and Thursday 9 am - 1 pm.
- Topics include: Relevant agencies, theory of innovation, current
challenges in health science and energy technology, global
competitiveness
- Also includes Friday, Jan 27 panel discussion on Advanced
Manufacturing Competitiveness, 1pm - 3 pm
- Limited enrollment. To apply, send a short (<150 words) letter
of intent to dhealey at mit.edu<mailto:dhealey at mit.edu> by January 13
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11 What: Opportunity to Teach Young Women about Engineering!
11 When: January 24 - 27th
11 Where: Portland, Maine
11 Contact: Andrea Ippolito (ippolita at mit.edu<mailto:ippolita at mit.edu>)
- Make a difference and go on a free trip this IAP!
- MIT Women's Initiative sends pairs of undergrad/grad female
engineers to encourage girls to remain interested
- We are looking for one MIT woman to represent the Women's
Initiative in Portland, Maine from January 24th - 27th
- It is a wonderful opportunity to give back and inspire girls
interested in engineering!
- Please email Andrea (ippolita at mit.edu<mailto:ippolita at mit.edu>) if you are interested.
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12 What: Join us for the IAP MIT Community Service Day!
12 When: Friday, January 27, 2012, 11am-4pm
12 Where: Meet at W20-Mezz Lounge, then head to volunteering site
12 Contact: Amy Fan or Kristi Gundrum Kebinger at serviceday at mit.edu<mailto:serviceday at mit.edu> or 617-253-0742
- First, we'll have a delicious Indian lunch at the Mezzanine Lounge
(W20). Then, we'll head out into the Cambridge and Boston communities
to volunteer
- Three local organizations to choose from: Greater Boston Food Bank,
Salvation Army or People Making a Difference.
- See link below for more information and to register by Jan. 23.
- Public transportation fees to/from the service placement will be provided.
- Register here: http://tinyurl.com/89owefu
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