[GSC-anno] @MIT [HAPPY NEW YEAR!, GWAMIT, Dissertation Boot Camp, Off the Charts, IAP Ballroom Dance, Winter School, and more]

Christopher Smith, GSC Secretary gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Mon Dec 30 08:15:36 EST 2013 

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Continuing students who have not initiated online pre-registration by
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In this anno

GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - Apply for the 2014 GWAMIT Executive Board <#143439bb5912753c_GSC1>
   - Dissertation Boot Camp <#143439bb5912753c_GSC2>
   - Apply to organize the 2014 GWAMIT Empowerment
Conference!<#143439bb5912753c_GSC3>

Academic-Professional

   - Off the Charts Seminar Series<#143439bb5912753c_Academic-Professional1>
   - IAP Course 17.910: Science and Technology Policy
Bootcamp<#143439bb5912753c_Academic-Professional2>
   - 3rd Annual Sloan EdTech Case
Competition<#143439bb5912753c_Academic-Professional3>

Extracurricular

   - Ballroom Dance Club IAP Workshops <#143439bb5912753c_Extracurricular1>
   - Winter School 2014 <#143439bb5912753c_Extracurricular2>

Misc

   - SEEK - Kickstart your spiritual journey <#143439bb5912753c_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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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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3rd Annual Sloan EdTech Case Competition
*What*: 3rd Annual Sloan EdTech Case Competition
*When*: Team application deadline: March 31st at 11:59pm
*Where*: MIT Campus
*Contact*: Michael.alperin at sloan.mit.edu, juan.trujillo at sloan.mit.edu

   - Teams of MBA students from top business schools all over the country
   will come to MIT Sloan to compete and solve a real edTech organization
   problem.
   - Prize for first place is $3000+ and this is a great opportunity to
   network with other networking professionals and like-minded business
   students.
   - Team application deadline is March 31st at 11:59pm. To participate
   please fill out the application form linked below and email it to
   sloan.ed at mit.edu
   - Application
Link<https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3qCUVVMB1xvOUFJLVphYlhWRzg/edit>
   - Sponsored by The Sloan Education Club

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Extracurricular

Ballroom Dance Club IAP Workshops
*What*: Ballroom Dance Club IAP Workshops
*When*: Mondays 1/6 - 1/20, 7:30 - 9:00pm
*Where*: W20-Sala on 1/6 and 1/13, W20-491 on 1/20
*Contact*: bdc-info at mit.edu

   - Beginner lessons in Waltz (1/6), Cha-Cha (1/13), and Hustle (1/20)
   - Class 7:30-8:30pm, optional practice 8:30-9:00pm
   - Attendance restricted to MIT students plus one guest per student
   - FREE for MIT students (with valid ID), $3 for guests
   - No previous experience or partner necessary!

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Winter School 2014
*What*: Winter School 2014
*When*: Lectures Tuesday and Thursday (01/07 and 01/09 lectures are
required), 7-9pm
*Where*: 34-101 for first 2 lectures (attendance mandatory!)
*Contact*: bscand at mit.edu

   - Winter School is an annual IAP course presented by the members of
   MITOC.
   - Its goal is to teach the skills one needs to enjoy outdoor sports in
   the winter.
   - During the month of January, participants attend lectures every
   Tuesday and Thursday evening and spend time outdoors during the weekends.
   - Trips are offered at various levels and include hiking, snowshoeing,
   cross-country/back-country skiing, ice climbing, camping, and more.
   - Sponsored by MITOC, LEF, and the GSC Funding Board

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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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