[GSC-HCA-Offcampus] December Events

[Shangdi Yu]

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1. SIAM Seminar, Approximating Koborov Functions with Neural Networks, Thursday, December 17th, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
2. Afterschool - tastic | A program for kids at MIT, (5-6pm on T and W) for 6 weeks, starting Tuesday, January 5th and ending on Thursday, February 11th.
3. MIT Spouses & Partners Connect, see details

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1. SIAM Seminar, Approximating Koborov Functions with Neural Networks
When: Thursday, December 17th, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
Where:Zoom link: https://mit.zoom.us/j/96487411537 
Contact: siam-exec at mit.edu
RSVP:N/A
Description: SIAM Student seminars are back! Join us for a talk by Mohammed Amine Bennouna and Moise J Blanchard (Graduate Students, ORC, MIT) on "Approximating Koborov Functions with Neural Networks".

When: Thursday, December 17th, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
Zoom link: https://mit.zoom.us/j/96487411537 
Meeting ID: 964 8741 1537
Contact: siam-exec at mit.edu

Abstract: In this work, we analyze the number of neurons and training parameters a neural networks needs to approximate multivariate functions of bounded second mixed derivatives --- Koborov functions. We prove upper bounds on these quantities for shallow and deep neural networks breaking the curse of dimensionality. Our bounds hold for general activation functions, including ReLU. We further prove that these bounds nearly match the minimal number of parameters any continuous function approximator needs to approximate Koborov functions, showing that neural networks are near-optimal function approximators.

About MIT SIAM:
The MIT SIAM (Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics) student chapter is devoted to cross-pollinating ideas in applied mathematics and computational engineering between students and researchers at MIT that wouldn’t otherwise collaborate. 

To get notifications about future seminars, workshops, and events, subscribe to our mailing list here. Also check out our website!
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2. Afterschool - tastic | A program for kids at MIT
When:(5-6pm on T and W) for 6 weeks, starting Tuesday, January 5th and ending on Thursday, February 11th.
Where:On Zoom!
Contact: lblages at mit.edu
RSVP:https://forms.gle/c2cz4uNtqCu6EmCN9 
Description: Sign your kids up for Afterschool-tastic!

What: MIT mentors will lead small group activities for sparking curiosity, exploring extracurricular interests, and building a fun "afterschool" community for kids!

Short-term activities! ⋆ games ⋆ arts ⋆ science ⋆ design fun ⋆ and more!
Long-term projects! ⋆ coding ⋆ Dungeon & Dragons ⋆ art ⋆ and more!


When: (5-6pm on T and W) for 6 weeks, starting Tuesday, January 5th and ending on Thursday, February 11th.


Who: 9-14-year-olds (with a grownup at MIT) can join the IAP program! 


Where: On Zoom!

Cost: Free!!

Sign-up: https://forms.gle/c2cz4uNtqCu6EmCN9 

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¡Inscriba a sus hijos en After School-tastic!

Qué: Los mentores dirigirán actividades en grupos pequeños para fomentar la curiosidad, explorar intereses extracurriculares y construir una comunidad divertida "después de la escuela" para los niñ@s.

juegos ⋆ artes ⋆ ciencia ⋆ diseño divertido ⋆ codificación ⋆ Dungeon & Dragons ⋆ arte ⋆ ¡y más!


Cuándo: (de 17:00 a 18:00 los martes y miércoles) durante 6 semanas, comenzando el martes 5 de enero y terminando el jueves 11 de febrero.


Quién: Afterschool-tastic es un programa en línea para niñ@s de 9 a 14 años que tienen un padre / tutor afiliado al MIT.

Dónde: ¡En Zoom!

¡¡Gratis!!

Registrarse: https://forms.gle/c2cz4uNtqCu6EmCN9

Inscreva seus filhos no Programa Afterschool-tastic!

O que: mentores do MIT coordenam pequenos grupos de atividades que inspiram criatividade, exploram interesses extracurriculares e apoiam a construção de uma comunidade divertida para as crianças. 

Atividades de um dia! ⋆ jogos ⋆ artes ⋆ ciência ⋆ design ⋆e mais!!
Projetos de longo prazo! ⋆ coding ⋆ Dungeon & Dragons ⋆ arte ⋆ e mais!

Quando: 5-6pm nas Terças e Quartas-feira, durante 6 semanas. 
Início: Terça-feira 5 de Janeiro Término: Quinta-feira 11 de Fevereiro.

Quem: crianças de 9-14 anos (que tenham um responsável afiliado ao MIT) podem participar do programa durante o IAP!

Onde: Zoom!

Custo: gratuito!!

Inscrição: https://forms.gle/c2cz4uNtqCu6EmCN9
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3. MIT Spouses & Partners Connect
When:see details
Where:see details
Contact: Reck at med.mit.edu
RSVP:see details
Description: FEATURED DECEMBER EVENTS

Interviewing (Last Career Connect session of 2020)
December 10th at 11am 
Please register at http://bit.ly/mspcinterview
Learn the basics and the dos and don'ts of the interview process. Led by Bori Stoyanova, Human Resources Administrator in Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Managing the ups and downs of being a new mom (Last Parents Connect session of 2020)
December 11th at 10am 
Please register at bit.ly/mitbaby10 
Did you know that emotional complications like depression and anxiety are the most common complication of childbirth? Welcoming a baby into your family can be joyful, and being a new parent can also bring sadness, confusion, and worry. Divya Kumar, LCSW, ScM is a perinatal psychotherapist and will discuss what new parents can expect emotionally after their baby is born and also what symptoms may indicate a need for further support. Family members of new moms are welcomed at this session!
This session will cover:
• How fathers, partners, and other caregivers can help and be supportive;
• Overview of perinatal mental health-what is normal and to be expected, and what are signs and symptoms of mood & anxiety disorders and their risk factors;
• Understanding what prevents new moms from asking for help;
• Ideas for supports to put in place ahead of time;
• Self care for new moms


Coaching for Better Relationships and Health
December 11th at 1pm
Please register at http://bit.ly/mspccoach
Is there a behavior you want to change to improve your relationships and health? You may want to get better at speaking your mind and telling others what you really think, develop healthier eating habits, exercise more regularly, stay calm in stressful situations, or be a better listener. In this workshop, you will discover how your mind constructs meaning and what specific beliefs are preventing change. About the Coach: Xue Suavet-Jiang is an MS&PC alum and she is a leadership and career coach trained in the Immunity to Change (ITC) coaching methodology created by Harvard professor Robert Kegan.



Embroidery Event
December 15th at 6pm
Please register at https://bit.ly/mspccraft1
Join us on Zoom where Julie Parker, FX manager and all-round crafty person, will guide us through this embroidery project which will be shipped to you before the meeting. An experienced sewing teacher, Julie will introduce us to this relaxing hobby and share her tips and tricks. Find some quiet and focus with others while you create a beautiful design for your home.
Questions? Contact Vika at vika at mit.edu.


December Holidays Trivia
December 18 at 6pm
Please register at https://bit.ly/mspctrivia3
Meet other MIT couples while competing for a fun prize during this evening event. Bring your spouse/partners or join us alone and have some FUN! Costumes and creative winter/New Year Zoom background decorations encouraged,


See more December events at http://spouses.mit.edu/event-calendar


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MIT Language Conversation Exchange - open to all members of the MIT community
We connect people across MIT for conversation, cultural exchange, and friendship.

FEATURED DECEMBER EVENTS

Zoom Conversation Cafe on December 15 bit.ly/LCECAFE
Small groups of people from all over MIT meet in breakout rooms assigned by language for conversation practice and cultural exchange.

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Follow us on Facebook @MITLCE
Subscribe to our newsletter
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