L'Oreal - Women In Science Fellowships and Writing Class at MIT

[Marilyn T. Smith]

Below and attached is an announcement about the L'Oreal postdoctoral 
fellowship program - Call for 2008 Applications.  Open only to women 
in the fields of life and physical/material sciences, technology 
(including computer science), engineering or mathematics.  (also 
included are all areas of chemistry, immunology, medical research, 
earth science; non-applicable areas of study: psychology, science 
education and social sciences).
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There is a class at MIT entitled Scientific and Technical Writing 
offered by the Human Resources Department, taught by a consultant, 
open to all at no charge.  There are still available seats.  It is a 
3 day all day course.  More information below.  To register go to 
http://web.mit.edu/sapwebss, then training tab, then training catalog 
and registration, then communication and leadership at work, scroll 
down to writing/presentations.
Scientific and Technical Writing
Description
Preparing written documentation is one of the most critical aspects 
of a technical specialist's profession. Scientists, researchers, 
engineers, technicians, and other technical specialists require 
effective writing skills to share information with peers, to inform 
management of the progress and conclusions of their research, and to 
persuade sponsors to fund new research. The two chief objectives of 
this course are to enable the technical specialist to overcome 
barriers to efficient writing and to develop a systematic approach to 
organizing and preparing complex technical material to meet the needs 
of a diverse audience. All lessons include practical exercises. On 
the final day, participants receive critical feedback on their own 
writing.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
*	Develop an efficient, systematic approach to organizing and 
preparing complex technical information.
*	Analyze various target audiences and thus prepare documents 
that meet the needs of diverse readers.
*	Structure complex technical documents.
*	Write and edit clear, concise, and persuasive technical prose.
*	Select and edit critical material for the preparation of 
abstracts and executive summaries.
*	Control technical language.
*	Recognize and correct weaknesses in one's own writing.
10/19/2007 9:00am to 4:00pm; 10/26/2007 9:00am to 4:00pm; 11/02/2007 
9:00am to 4:00pm
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L'Oreal Fellowship Announcement
>>
>>Dear Colleague,
>>
>>Now in its fifth year, the L'Oréal USA Fellowships For Women in 
>>Science program announces the 2008 call for applications.
>>
>>We invite you to partner with us to communicate about this special 
>>fellowship program for exceptional female post doctoral students.
>>
>>Since its launch in May of 2003, L'Oréal's US Fellowship program 
>>has recognized and rewarded 20 exceptionally talented young women 
>>scientists engaged in breakthrough research projects at leading 
>>universities and research institutions across the country.
>>
>>The L'Oréal USA Fellowships for Women in Science grants of $40,000 
>>are awarded each year to five female post docs in the life and 
>>physical/material sciences, technology (including computer 
>>science), engineering or mathematics.
>>
>>We have attached materials to help you share information about this 
>>highly competitive and prestigious fellowship program, with 
>>appropriate research units at your institution, and hope that they 
>>will encourage your most outstanding young women scientists to 
>>apply.
>>
>>We thank you for considering this fellowship opportunity for your 
>>female Post Docs and appreciate your partnership in advancing the 
>>role of women in science.
>>
>>Should you have any questions or require more information please 
>>contact Yolanda George, Deputy Director, Education and Human 
>>Resources Programs, AAAS (ygeorge at aaas.org) 202-326-6677 or, you 
>>can reach me at the contact information below.
>>
>>Sincerely,
>>
>>Pam Alabaster
>>Senior Vice President Corporate Communications & External Affairs
>>L'Oreal USA
>>For Women in Science Program
>>575 Fifth Avenue
>>New York, NY 10017
>>212-984-4905
>>palabaster at us.lorea.com
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