[GSC-anno] @MIT [Call for Applications, "The Graduate, " Energy Conference, MIT Museum, Science Fiction Society, and more]

Christopher Smith, GSC Secretary gsc-secretary at MIT.EDU
Mon Jan 6 10:29:40 EST 2014 

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GSC - Graduate Student Council

   - Call for Applications: Graduate Student Participants in the Search
   Process for a new Assistant Dean for Graduate
Education<#1436820d78d3f4bf_GSC1>
   - Apply to organize the 2014 GWAMIT Empowerment
Conference!<#1436820d78d3f4bf_GSC2>
   - Dissertation Boot Camp <#1436820d78d3f4bf_GSC3>
   - Submit an article for the next issue of "The Graduate" and get
paid!<#1436820d78d3f4bf_GSC4>

Academic-Professional

   - Off the Charts Seminar Series<#1436820d78d3f4bf_Academic-Professional1>
   - 2014 MIT Energy Conference <#1436820d78d3f4bf_Academic-Professional2>
   - 3rd Annual Sloan EdTech Case
Competition<#1436820d78d3f4bf_Academic-Professional3>

Extracurricular

   - Ballroom Dance Club IAP Workshops <#1436820d78d3f4bf_Extracurricular1>
   - Winter School 2014 <#1436820d78d3f4bf_Extracurricular2>
   - Elizabeth Bear & Scott Lynch @ the MIT Science Fiction
Society<#1436820d78d3f4bf_Extracurricular3>
   - Volunteer+Outreach opportunities at the MIT
Museum<#1436820d78d3f4bf_Extracurricular4>
   - MIT Rueda workshops <#1436820d78d3f4bf_Extracurricular5>
   - Lab Coat video contest <#1436820d78d3f4bf_Extracurricular6>

Misc

   - Monad Trio Concert - Sublime Melodies <#1436820d78d3f4bf_Misc1>

Social

   - CAST Chinese Spring Festival Party <#1436820d78d3f4bf_Social1>

GSC

Call for Applications: Grad Student Participants in the Search Process for
a new Assistant Dean for Graduate Education
*What*: Call for Applications: Grad Student Participants in the Search
Process for a new Assistant Dean for Graduate Education
*When*: Application Deadline: Monday, January 13th, 5pm
*Where*:
http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/2013-institute-committee-rep-application/
*Contact*: gsc-nominations at mit.edu

   - The Office of the Dean for Graduate Education (ODGE) seeks three
   graduate students to participate in ODGE's search process to fill the
   position of Assistant Dean for Graduate Education.
   - Graduate student feedback on and input into this process is desired
   and will add tremendous value to the selection of the best person to
   represent the ODGE.
   - The selected students will join ODGE for interviews with prospective
   candidates during the week of January 20th, 2014.
   - The Assistant Dean for Graduate Education provides creative and
   strategic leadership of initiatives to enhance diversity, climate, academic
   success, and retention in MIT's graduate degree programs, in particular,
   for underrepresented minority students
   - Please submit a CV and a statement explaining your relevant background
   and your interest in participating via the GSC's online application
form<http://gsc.mit.edu/committees/nb/2013-institute-committee-rep-application/>
   .

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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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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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Submit an article for the next issue of "*The Graduate*" and get paid!
*What*: Submit an article for the next issue of "*The Graduate*" and get
paid!
*When*: Submission Deadline: Friday, January 24th, 5pm
*Where*: --
*Contact*: gsn-editor at mit.edu

   - Themed "*Spring Forward*," the next issue of "The Graduate" will
   provide MIT grad students with information, advice, and stories
   - about how to use the Spring semester to plan summer research projects,
   to find awesome internships, and to arrange amazing travel opportunities.
   - We seek article submissions from students with their personal stories
   and best advice on how to arrange for a productive and career-enhancing
   Summer starting in the Spring.
   - If your article is selected for publication, you will receive a $50
   Amazon.com Giftcard.
   - Send article submissions to gsn-editor at mit.edu <%20gsn-editor at mit.edu>

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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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2014 MIT Energy Conference
*What*: 2014 MIT Energy Conference
*When*: February 21 & 22, 2014
*Where*: MIT Campus & Boston
*Contact*: info at mitenergyconference.org

   - Please join us at the 9th Annual MIT Energy Conference
   - We've got a great group of speakers lined up so far
   - http://mitenergyconference.org/2014/speakers
   - Early Bird ticket pricing expires on January 15
   - --> Register today here!

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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! No pre-registration; just
   show up!

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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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Elizabeth Bear & Scott Lynch @ the MIT Science Fiction Society
*What*: Elizabeth Bear & Scott Lynch @ the MIT Science Fiction Society
*When*: 6pm on Friday, 10 January
*Where*: W20-473, MITSFS Library
*Contact*: mitsfs at mit.edu

   - Fantasy Authors Elizabeth Bear and Scott Lynch
   - Q&A session at MIT Science Fiction Society Library
   - All are welcome! Afterwards, we may go out to dinner with the authors.
   - More info on MITSFS at http://mitsfs.mit.edu/

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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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MIT Rueda workshops
*What*: MIT Rueda workshops
*When*: January 11 and 25, 5-8 pm
*Where*: Lobby 13
*Contact*: Rueda_inner_circle at mit.edu

   - Rueda is a form of salsa danced in a circle with a single person
   calling out the moves to be done
   - All skill levels welcome to the workshops! If you have never danced
   before, come learn! If you have danced Rueda before, come brush up on your
   skills!
   - Go to http://web.mit.edu/rueda/www/index.html to learn more about
   Rueda and MIT Rueda

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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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Misc

Monad Trio Concert - Sublime Melodies
*What*: Monad Trio Concert - Sublime Melodies
*When*: Feb 8th (Saturday) at 7:00 pm
*Where*: Wong Auditorium
*Contact*: persian-officers at mit.edu

   - A concert of Iranian classical music
   - Features Maestro Hossein Alizadeh, a leading Iranian musician and a
   master of Setar and Tar lutes
   - And Pejman Hadadi, an internationally acclaimed player of Tonbak
   (Goblet drum)
   - Accompanied by Saba Alizadeh on Kamancheh
   - Tickets online at: http://goo.gl/FcQbPp (discounted $10 tickets for
   MIT undergrads)

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Social

CAST Chinese Spring Festival Party
*What*: CAST Chinese Spring Festival Party
*When*: 01/24/2014, 7pm-10pm
*Where*: W20-208 (Lobdell's Room)
*Contact*: zhaohong at mit.edu

   - We will order delicious Chinese food from restaurants for this banquet.
   - This new year party will provide a great opportunity for not only
   Chinese students and scholars but all students at MIT to celebrate the
   festival

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