[GSC-anno] @MIT [IAP Classes, Dissertation Boot Camp, Lab Coat Video Contest, MIT Museum, and more]

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GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - Apply for the 2014 GWAMIT Executive Board <#1432071a9fcd3021_GSC1>
   - Dissertation Boot Camp <#1432071a9fcd3021_GSC2>
   - Apply to organize the 2014 GWAMIT Empowerment
Conference!<#1432071a9fcd3021_GSC3>

Academic-Professional

   - Off the Charts Seminar Series<#1432071a9fcd3021_Academic-Professional1>
   - e4Dev IAP Course: Racing Toward Energy Access- Why the Next 2 Billion
   Users Matter (More than you think)<#1432071a9fcd3021_Academic-Professional2>
   - IAP Course: Communicating Science Workshop for Graduate
Students<#1432071a9fcd3021_Academic-Professional3>
   - IAP Course 17.910: Science and Technology Policy
Bootcamp<#1432071a9fcd3021_Academic-Professional4>
   - Medicine for Managers and Entrepreneurs: 15.S67, Spring
2014<#1432071a9fcd3021_Academic-Professional5>
   - Small Bytes and APPS <#1432071a9fcd3021_Academic-Professional6>

Extracurricular

   - Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction <#1432071a9fcd3021_Extracurricular1>
   - Volunteer+Outreach opportunities at the MIT
Museum<#1432071a9fcd3021_Extracurricular2>
   - Lab Coat video contest <#1432071a9fcd3021_Extracurricular3>
   - Journal to the Self: Expressive Writing for Health and
Wellbeing<#1432071a9fcd3021_Extracurricular4>

Misc

   - SEEK - Kickstart your spiritual journey <#1432071a9fcd3021_Misc1>

GSC

Apply for the 2014 GWAMIT Executive Board
*What*: Apply for the 2014 GWAMIT Executive Board
*When*: Due Sunday January 5
*Where*: http://bit.ly/GWAMITExecApplication
*Contact*: gwamit-exec at mit.edu

   - Interested in being more involved in GWAMIT? Apply now for a GWAMIT
   Executive Board position for the 2014 term, from January to December 2014!
   - Before applying, please review the responsibilities and requirements
   of each Executive Board position on the GWAMIT website
gwamit.org<http://www.gwamit.org>
   - Ater submitting your application, please email gwamit-exec at mit.edu to
   schedule a brief, 1:1 interview with a current Executive Board member

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Dissertation Boot Camp
*What*: Dissertation Boot Camp
*When*: January 6th-17th, 2014
*Where*: --
*Contact*: gsc-arc at mit.edu

   - We are running our Dissertation Bootcamp from Jan 6-17th. This program
   provides _dedicated writing space_ to give you a quiet, reserved space to
   write your thesis
   - There is a $20 deposit -- refunded entirely if you complete the whole
   session signed up for
   - For those that also complete the program, each participant will also
   get an award.
   - The sign-up form is below. After you sign up, we'll e-mail you with
   more instructions.
   -
   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FZirBMOCYMsTt1wRWiJBeq_pB_fOXX6yES83hEJNWaU/viewform

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Apply to organize the 2014 GWAMIT Empowerment Conference!
*What*: Apply to organize the 2014 GWAMIT Empowerment Conference!
*When*: Application due Jan 6
*Where*: http://bit.ly/Empowerment2014Application
*Contact*: gwamit-exec at mit.edu

   - GWAMIT is currently recruiting conference co-chairs, event leads, and
   committee members for the Spring Empowerment Conference to be held in March
   - This is a great opportunity to be a part of the 2014 organizing team!
   - Apply here: http://bit.ly/Empowerment2014Application

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Academic-Professional

Off the Charts Seminar Series
*What*: Off the Charts Seminar Series
*When*: January 6, 15, & 23
*Where*: Clark Bldg, Quissett Campus, Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst.
*Contact*: OffTheCharts at mit.edu

   - New seminar series - learn about diverse career paths & cool science.
   - Focus on oceanography & Earth science.
   - Relaxed setting w/ informal Q & A too. Dinner Provided.
   - For more info or transportation options, email us.
   - Supported by a Graduate Student Life Grant.

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e4Dev IAP Course: Racing Toward Energy Access- Why the Next 2 Billion Users
Matter (More than you think)
*What*: e4Dev IAP Course: Racing Toward Energy Access- Why the Next 2
Billion Users Matter (More than you think)
*When*: Jan 7-10
*Where*: E17-128
*Contact*: e4Dev-request at mit.edu

   - Led and facilitated by Prof. Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga, MIT Energy
   Initiative Deputy Director Rob Stoner, and a variety of guest speakers
   - Involves lectures, case studies, interactive activities, and the
   development of an energy access project evaluation strategy
   - Gain a working knowledge of the current state of energy access (and
   what it means to provide access)
   - Understand the connection between energy access and poverty alleviation
   - Learn financing mechanisms and business models for energy projects in
   the developing

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Communicating Science Workshop for Graduate Students
*What*: Communicating Science Workshop for Graduate Students
*When*: January 13th and January 24th, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
*Where*: Harvard University Campus
*Contact*: kjmanke at mit.edu

   - Learn how to communicate complex technical information to a variety of
   audiences
   - The event will feature panels and talks from experts in science
   writing and communication
   - Each participant will produce an orignal piece of science writing and
   have it reviewed by peers and by one of our experts
   - Space is limited; to apply, please visit
   http://comscicon.com/apply-attend-january-2014

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IAP Course 17.910: Science and Technology Policy Bootcamp
*What*: IAP Course 17.910: Science and Technology Policy Bootcamp
*When*: January 27 through January 31
*Where*: 56-114
*Contact*: dillon at mit.edu

   - Interested in science and technology policy? Bootcamp provides a
   fantastic introduction
   - Six classes over four days followed by a faculty panel discussion
   - Taught by MIT Washington Office Director William Bonvillian
   - More information: http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/fs-17-910.html

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Medicine for Managers and Entrepreneurs: 15.S67 Spring 2014
*What*: Medicine for Managers and Entrepreneurs: 15.S67 Spring 2014
*When*: Thursdays every week from 4 pm to 7 pm
*Where*: Room: E62-223
*Contact*: drhashmi.mit at gmail.com

   - Preregistration opens after January 2nd 2014
   - Are you interested in working in the medical device, biotech/pharma or
   health care industry?
   - Learn from biomedical research, clinical and industry leaders the
   basic knowledge you will need to succeed.

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Small Bytes and APPS
*What*: Small Bytes and APPS
*When*: February 22, 2014
*Where*: Wong Auditorium
*Contact*: bgsa-exec at mit.edu

   - One Day Crash Course on Personal Branding with Keynote Speaker Ice-T
   - MIT Students are FREE but you must register
   - Seating is limit so register today at http://eepurl.com/Jg_Pz
   - For More Information go to http://bgsa.scripts.mit.edu/wp/

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Extracurricular

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
*What*: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
*When*: January 6, 2014
*Where*: E23-319
*Contact*: boud at med.mit.edu

   - The program includes guided instruction in mindfulness meditation
   practices, gentle stretching and mindful yoga, group dialogue and daily
   home assignments.
   - This 10-week program teaches participants how to use their innate
   resources and abilities to respond more effectively to stress, pain and
   illness.
   - Research indicates that mindfulness practices can be highly effective
   in a wide variety of ways including lasting decreases in physical and
   psychological symptoms, greater energy and enthusiasm for life, and
   improved self-esteem.
   - Come join us to learn how to decrease your stress by applying
   mindfulness to your everyday life! Led by Ashley Norwood in E23-319

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Volunteer+Outreach opportunities at the MIT Museum
*What*: Volunteer+Outreach opportunities at the MIT Museum
*When*: January 11, 2014 - 9am
*Where*: MIT Museum, N-51
*Contact*: andhong at mit.edu

   - The MIT Museum is accepting applications for museum volunteers.
   - Connect your research to the public at the MIT Museum
   - Develop and run educational demonstrations for museum visitors.
   - Apply at http://bit.ly/museumvol

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Lab Coat video contest
*What*: Lab Coat video contest
*When*: Open for registrations now until January 24th
*Where*: Film location of your choosing
*Contact*: fabiolah at mit.edu

   - First place wins $1000 and second place wins $500
   - Make a video about lab coats and submit it to TechTV
   - Rules and parameters for the video are outlined here--
   http://labcoats.mit.edu/contest
   - Video editing software available at
   http://oeit.mit.edu/resources/learning-environments/new-media-center
   - Contest is open to all of our MIT community

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Journal to the Self: Expressive Writing for Health and Wellbeing
*What*: Journal to the Self: Expressive Writing for Health and Wellbeing
*When*: February 3, 2014
*Where*: E23-501
*Contact*: boud at med.mit.edu

   - Studies have shown that journal writing has many physical and mental
   health benefits including: decreased anxiety levels, better immune
   function, and feelings of greater psychological wellbeing.
   - Journaling can be used to help us to clarify thoughts, process
   feelings, reduce stress, solve problem more effectively, explore creativity
   and to discover the writer within.
   - In this experiential workshop, participants will practice a variety of
   journaling techniques, and learn meditation exercises that can be used as
   tools to center one's self before writing or anytime, to cultivate a sense
   of ease.
   - No writing experience necessary. Sharing is optional. Led by Lauren
   Mayhew, Certified Journal Instructor.

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Misc

SEEK - Kickstart your spiritual journey
*What*: SEEK - Kickstart your spiritual journey
*When*: Mondays and Wednesdays of IAP at 7:00 pm
*Where*: W20-027
*Contact*: seek-info at mit.edu

   - http://seek.mit.edu
   - Includes dinner and informal conversation with similarly curious people
   - Explore faith in Jesus and connection with God
   - For those new to faith or anyone looking for a fresh start with faith
   - A practical and experiential approach to connection with God

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