[GSC-anno] @MIT [GSC ELECTIONS, ARC Meeting, The Graduate, Business Etiquette, GradRat, and more]

Mon Mar 18 11:49:33 EDT 2013

GSC Officer elections are April 3rd. Nominate a fellow graduate student
today for GSC president, vice-president, secretary or treasurer by emailing
gsc-nominations-board at mit.edu. Any MIT graduate student can be nominated.
More information can be found HERE<http://gsc.mit.edu/get-involved/elections/>

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In this anno…

GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - GSC Academics, Research, and Careers
Meeting<#13d7e305c1bb4771_13d7e2db15448c3d_GSC1>
   - Submissions for The Graduate - Get paid if your article is
chosen!<#13d7e305c1bb4771_13d7e2db15448c3d_GSC2>

Academic-Professional

   - Business Etiquette Around the
World<#13d7e305c1bb4771_13d7e2db15448c3d_Academic-Professional1>
   - MIT BioEnergy Lecture Series - Joule Fuels: Liquid Fuel from the
Sun<#13d7e305c1bb4771_13d7e2db15448c3d_Academic-Professional2>
   - MIT Water Night
2013<#13d7e305c1bb4771_13d7e2db15448c3d_Academic-Professional3>
   - Science Policy Lunch with Dr. Bina
Venkataraman<#13d7e305c1bb4771_13d7e2db15448c3d_Academic-Professional4>
   - Global Fellows Program Applications
Extended<#13d7e305c1bb4771_13d7e2db15448c3d_Academic-Professional5>
   - Weekly Case
Practice<#13d7e305c1bb4771_13d7e2db15448c3d_Academic-Professional6>

Extracurricular

   - Public Service at MIT Focus
Groups<#13d7e305c1bb4771_13d7e2db15448c3d_Extracurricular1>
   - Apply to Join the MIT Energy Club Leadership
Team<#13d7e305c1bb4771_13d7e2db15448c3d_Extracurricular2>
   - Hacking Arts: Ideate<#13d7e305c1bb4771_13d7e2db15448c3d_Extracurricular3>
   - Write an Article About Your Research for the
Tech<#13d7e305c1bb4771_13d7e2db15448c3d_Extracurricular4>

Misc

   - GradRat Ring Redesign Survey (+ gift card
raffle!)<#13d7e305c1bb4771_13d7e2db15448c3d_Misc1>

Social

   - Tang Hall Sushi Making
Workshop<#13d7e305c1bb4771_13d7e2db15448c3d_Social1>
   - Third Annual Grad Art Soiree<#13d7e305c1bb4771_13d7e2db15448c3d_Social2>
   - TPSS Canadian Culture Night<#13d7e305c1bb4771_13d7e2db15448c3d_Social3>
   - Perform your music at the Warehouse
Coffeehouse<#13d7e305c1bb4771_13d7e2db15448c3d_Social4>

*GSC*

GSC Academics, Research, and Careers Meeting
*What*: GSC Academics, Research, and Careers Meeting
*When*: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
*Where*: GSC Office 50-220
*Contact*: gsc-arc at mit.edu

   - Do you want to improve the academic and professional experience of
   graduate students at MIT?
   - Would you like to be involved in one of the ARC committee projects?
   - Would you like to learn about ARC Chair elections for next year?
   - Join us for our monthly meeting!
   - Dinner will be provided; please RSVP here<http://signup.mit.edu/151502864>

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Submissions for The Graduate - *Get paid if your article is chosen!*
*What*: Submissions for The Graduate - *Get paid if your article is chosen!*
*When*: Submissions due by April 8, 2013
*Where*: Details here, including submissions
suggestions<http://gsc.mit.edu/the-graduate-article-submissions/>
*Contact*: gsn-editor at mit.edu

   - Are you interested in writing articles? Do you want your article to be
   published?
   - Do you have tips to help graduate students transition into life after
   MIT?
   - Write an article for The Graduate! If your submission is chosen for
   publication, receive a $15 gift card!
   - The Graduate is looking for submissions for its next issue, "AFTER
   LIFE". For ideas and details, see webpage above
   - Articles must be around 600 words. Please submit a photo with your
   article, if possible!

 *Academic-Professional*

Business Etiquette Around the World
*What*: Business Etiquette Around the World
*When*: Thursday March 21 from 1130 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Where*: Bush Room 10-05
*Contact*: gecd at mit.edu

   - Are you interested in working globally? At this roundtable you will
   learn:
   - Work styles and expectations around the world
   - Life experiences abroad
   - How to create successful relationships with supervisors and coworkers
   - Sponsored by Global Education & Career Development and MIT
   spouses&partners

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MIT BioEnergy Lecture Series - Joule Fuels: Liquid Fuel from the Sun
*What*: MIT BioEnergy Lecture Series - Joule Fuels: A Transformative
Production Platform for Liquid Fuel from the Sun.
*When*: Thursday, March 21, 4-5 pm
*Where*: 54-100
*Contact*: kunjapur at MIT.EDU

   - Talk by Dan Robertson, Senior Vice President of Joule Fuels.
   - Learn how biofuel can be made using sunlight, waste CO2 and brackish
   water.
   - Direct photosynthetic conversion to fuels and commodity products.
   - Refreshments will be provided.
   - Brought to you by the MIT BioEnergy Community and SynBERC.

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MIT Water Night 2013
*What*: MIT Water Night 2013
*When*: Thursday March 21st, 5:00-8:30 pm
*Where*: Morss Hall, Walker Memorial, MIT Bldg. 50
*Contact*: xux at mit.edu

   - Join the MIT 1st Water Night featuring a big social-academic showcase
   - About 40 researchers will present their research on water-related
   topics
   - Great opportunity to network with people in water-related field
   - Registration is free; register here <http://goo.gl/v7uiD>
   - More info and list of presenters at our website<http://waterclub.mit.edu/>

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Science Policy Lunch with Dr. Bina Venkataraman
*What*: Science policy lunch with Dr. Bina Venkataraman
*When*: March 22, 12-1 pm
*Where*: Please RSVP to contact email for room number
*Contact*: spi-lunch at mit.edu

   - Meet the Director of Global Policy Initiatives at the Broad Institute!
   - Dr. Venkataraman is also a member of President Obama's science
   advisory council (PCAST).
   - Please RSVP to receive room location.
   - Sponsored by GSC

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Global Fellows Program Applications Extended!
*What*: Global Fellows Program Applications Extended!
*When*: Due March 25, 2013 midnight
*Where*: Apply here<http://gecd.mit.edu/about/global_fellows_application_form>
*Contact*: globalphd at mit.edu

   - 5-day interactive workshop with 20 MIT PhD students & 20 Imperial
   College London PhD students; sponsors: ODGE, DUE, & GECD; now in its third
   year
   - Build professional skills: collaboration, teamwork, project dev’t,
   communication, presentation; more info
here<http://gecd.mit.edu/go_abroad/global_fellows_program>
   - Program dates: June 24-28, 2013; program is residential, in Sharon,
   MA; must attend entire program; fellowship covers program, travel, most
   meals
   - Eligibility: PhD students who will have passed quals by June; see
   video:
   http://ttv.mit.edu/videos/19728-mit-imperial-global-fellows-program
   - Apply by March 25 midnight: application
here<http://gecd.mit.edu/about/global_fellows_application_form>;
   copy application before submitting; for more info, email
   globalphd at mit.edu

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Weekly Case Practice
*What*: Weekly Case Practice
*When*: Wednesdays at 5:30pm
*Where*: Not known yet (building 56)
*Contact*: curuksu at mit.edu

   - The Consulting Club at MIT (CCM) invites you to the weekly case
   practice which will take place every Wednesday at 5:30pm and start on April
   3.
   - If you are thinking about an eventual career in consulting or simply
   want to explore alternative career paths, the one-on-one case practice is
   an opportunity to take a first step in developing your business problem
   solving skills.
   - Business expertise is not required. Pairs will be formed on site based
   on level of experience. Complete beginners are very welcome.
   - You can contact me for more information or if you want to join.

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*Extracurricular*

Public Service at MIT Focus Groups
*What*: Public Service at MIT Focus Groups
*When*: Tuesday 3/19 or Friday 3/22 at Noon
*Where*: 35-329
*Contact*: jhy at mit.edu

   - Free lunch will be served !!
   - Get a chance to have your voice heard
   - Please RSVP by email or online here <http://goo.gl/Rys5K>
   - Fill the survey for a chance to win a gift; click
here<http://goo.gl/d6i5e>

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Apply to Join the MIT Energy Club Leadership Team
*What*: Apply to Join the MIT Energy Club Leadership Team
*When*: Friday, March 22.
*Where*: Click here <http://goo.gl/kMKbG>
*Contact*: energyclub at mit.edu

   - The MIT Energy Club is excited to open applications for all MIT
   students who want to join the 2013/2014 leadership team.
   - Drive new thinking, connect with industry leaders and have fun with
   other students who share a passion for energy.
   - Whether you have energy experience or you want to learn more about
   this dynamic and complex industry, the Energy Club is for you.
   - Apply at the link here <http://goo.gl/kMKbG>

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Hacking Arts: Ideate
*What*: Hacking Arts: Ideate
*When*: April 6, 10am-4pm
*Where*: MIT Sloan School of Management - Building E62, Room 233
*Contact*: kstetson at mit.edu

   - Cross-disciplinary IdeaStorm and Pitchathon
   - Who should attend? Entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, designers,
   engineers, developers
   - Let's produce entrepreneurial visions for technology-based projects
   and ventures in music, film/tv, performing arts, visual arts, and fashion.
   - Register here! <http://www.hackingarts.com>

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Write an Article About Your Research for the Tech!
*What*: Write an article about your research for the Tech!
*When*: Rolling
*Where*: --
*Contact*: emoberg at mit.edu; cl at the-tech.mit.edu

   - Gain practice writing about your research for a broad audience
   - Send your article home to friends and family
   - 500-1000 words; will be edited by Campus Life editors before appearing
   in the Tech
   - Anecdotal or informal tone is great
   - E-mail with questions or pieces!

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*Misc*

GradRat Ring Redesign Survey (+ gift card raffle!)
*What*: GradRat Ring Redesign Survey (+ gift card raffle!)
*When*: Due: March 25, 2013
*Where*: n/a
*Contact*: Gradrat_design_2013 at mit.edu

   - The GradRat ring is being redesigned for next year and we are looking
   for input!
   - Please fill out our 5-minute survey by clicking here<http://goo.gl/avNIy>
   - 10 random participants will be awarded a $50 Amazon gift card
   - For more detailed input or ideas, please e-mail
   Gradrat_design_2013 at mit.edu
   - We will collect input until March 25, 2013.

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*Social*

Tang Hall Sushi Making Workshop
*What*: Tang Hall Sushi Making Workshop
*When*: Wed March 20th, 7:30PM
*Where*: Tang Hall Lounge, 24th floor
*Contact*: tang-government at mit.edu

   - All the supplies to make sushi will be available and you can learn to
   make your own!
   - Come with some friends to have a fun dinner and learn to make sushi
   yourself!

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Third Annual Grad Art Soiree
*What*: Third Annual Grad Art Soiree
*When*: March 20th, 7:30-10pm
*Where*: New Media Lab 6th Floor
*Contact*: gsc-arts at mit.edu

   - Munch on canapes, sip some Chardonnay, listen to jazz quartet, and
   enjoy fine art by the MIT community, all FREE!
   - Our third annual graduate art soiree showcases graduate student art
   - The event is limited and you must be 21+ to register. You may bring a
   guest (also 21+).
   - If you (or someone you know) has art that you would like to display,
   please contact us.
   - Reserve your place now! Click here<http://tinyurl.com/MITArtSoiree2013>

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TPSS Canadian Culture Night
*What*: TPSS Canadian Culture Night
*When*: Thursday, March 21, 8:30 pm - 10 pm
*Where*: NW30, The Warehouse
*Contact*: jdls at mit.edu

   - Please join the Technology Policy Students Society for an evening of
   Canadian culture.
   - The event will feature Canadian food, a Canadian raffle, and even an
   opportunity to mingle with real, live Canadians.
   - Plaid or red serge attire is strongly encouraged.
   - Hosted by TPSS and sponsored by ARCADE.

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Perform your music at the Warehouse Coffeehouse
*What*: Perform your music at the Warehouse Coffeehouse
*When*: April 10, 7:30-9:00pm
*Where*: The Warehouse (NW30, 224 Albany St.)
*Contact*: iblank at mit.edu

   - Do you play an instrument/sing? Solo musicians and bands, come
   showcase your music at our annual Coffeehouse night!
   - Play your favorite music, your own original pieces, or both.
   - Want to perform? e-mail Idan (iblank at mit.edu) by April 1st
   - What are you waiting for? Start rehearsing. It's going to be epic.

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