Dec & Jan events & opportunities in the Boston area

Dana Bresee Keeth bresee at mit.edu
Mon Dec 8 09:12:51 EST 2014


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Subject: 	Holiday Events: Annual Winter Social and Volunteer Appreciation
Date: 	Fri, 5 Dec 2014 20:12:25 +0000
From: 	MASS AWIS <communications at mass-awis.org>
Reply-To: 	MASS AWIS <communications at mass-awis.org>
To: 	Dana <bresee at mit.edu>



Holiday Events: Annual Winter Social and Volunteer Appreciation
MASS AWIS Newsletter and Events - December 5, 2014
	
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*Upcoming MASS AWIS Events & Announcements*
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 1. MASS AWIS Annual Winter Social and Cookie Swap <#WinterSoc>
    (December 10th) - *Next Wednesday!*
 2. MASS AWIS Volunteer Appreciation Event <#VolApprec> (December 15th)
    - FREE!
 3. The Seriousness of Science and Why Women Shouldn't Smile
    <#CareerConver> (January 14th)
 4. Be a MASS AWIS Volunteer! <#MASSAWISvol>
 5. MASS AWIS Survey on Social Events <#SurveySocial>

*Events & Announcements from Other Organizations*

  * WEST (Advancing Women in the Business of Science & Technology)
    <#WEST> Personality Styles and Communication Using DISC (December 11th)
  * Cambridge School Volunteers <#CSV>
  * Science Club for Girls (Lawrence Program) <#SCFGLaw>

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*MASS AWIS Events and Announcements*
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*MASS AWIS *
*Annual Winter Social and Cookie Swap*
Starting a career in biotech, engineering or another STEM discipline? 
Interested in expanding your network? Join your peers in celebrating the 
holidays at MASS AWIS's annual holiday party. And as usual, we'll have 
lots of games and a cookie swap, so bring a tray of your favorite recipe 
cookies!!
*Date: *Wednesday, December 10, 2014
*Time: *6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
*Location: *Rattlesnake Bar & Grill, 384 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02116
*Registration: *  Members $20  Non-members $30
*Please RSVP at* www.massawis.org/wintersocial2014 
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*MASS AWIS *
*Volunteer Appreciation Event*
Please join us for our annual MASS AWIS Volunteer Appreciation Event. We 
will recognize the outstanding volunteers whose activities have greatly 
contributed to our chapter this year and hear a special talk by Dr. 
Joanne Kamens, the founding member of MASS AWIS and Excecutive Director 
of Addgene. Light snacks and drinks will be served. Bring a friend and 
you may win a prize!
*Date: *Monday, December 15, 2014
*Time*: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
*Location*: MIT, McGovern Seminar Room 3189, 46 Vassar Street, 
Cambridge, MA 02139
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***The Seriousness of Science and Why Women Shouldn't Smile*

*Start your New Year with this stimulating, thought-provoking Career 
Conversation! *

Hazel Sive, Ph.D. is Professor of Biology at MIT and Member of the 
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research. She received her B.Sc. 
Hons. from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa 
and her Ph.D. from Rockefeller University, New York. Her research 
focuses on development of the face and brain, and on neurodevelopmental 
disorders. She teaches Introductory Biology to undergraduates and 
Developmental Biology to graduate students. She is Founding Director of 
the MIT-South Africa Program, and chairs several MIT committees that 
address education and career trajectories of students and postdocs.

*Agenda: *
6:00-6:30 pm: Light Refreshments and Networking
6:30-8:00 pm: Seminar and Discussion
8:00-8:30 pm: Networking

*Date: *Wednesday, January 14, 2015
*Time: *6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
*Location: *The Whitehead Institute, 9 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
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*** Register before Jan. 7th for a chance to win a Starbucks gift-card! ***

/MASS AWIS would like to thank the Whitehead Institute for hosting this 
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*Be a MASS AWIS Volunteer!*

*Volunteering is an opportunity: *

*To expand your network* - meet new and exciting people in diverse 
backgrounds, make important contacts, expand your career options.

*For personal growth* - build new skills or refine existing skills, gain 
leadership experience, learn about teamwork.

*To give back to the community* - support a cause and make a positive 
impact.

*MASS AWIS welcomes and appreciates any current members to become 
volunteers. For more information, check out our* *volunteer page* 
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*MASS AWIS Survey on Social Events*

*What type of social events would you like to attend?*

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*Events & Announcements
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*WEST*

*(Advancing Women in the Enterprise of Science & Technology)*
*Personality Styles and Communication Using DiSC*
*Date: *December 11, 2014
*Time: * 6:00 - 9:00 PM
*Agenda:*
5:50-6:10pm: Registration, mingling, and light dinner
6:10-6:30pm: Facilitated networking
6:30-8:30pm: Workshop
8:30-9:00pm: Networking
*Location: *University of Massachusetts, 333 South Street, 4th Floor, 
Amphitheater, Shrewsbury, MA.
*Cost: * Members: $40; Non-Members: $60, Workshop and Annual Membership: 
$125
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Registration for this event will close on Tuesday, 12/9, so all 
attendees will have time to take the DiSC assessment and we will have 
time to prepare and print each person's individualized report.
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***Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV)*
*Need for Tutors in Math and Science for Cambridge K- 12 students*

The Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV), an independent non-profit 
organization, has helped Cambridge K-12 students since 1966 by providing 
dedicated volunteer tutors and mentors.

At present, only about 50% of Cambridge School Students are considered 
proficient in math and science. This statistic is alarming considering 
the high need for leaders in the STEM job sector. This is not just an 
education issue. This is a community issue, and YOU can help!

How? For as little as one hour per week you can tutor a student and make 
a huge difference! CSV provides ongoing training and can connect you to 
a variety of support programs.

We would love to have MASS AWIS members and members of other 
organizations get involved in the local Cambridge community through CSV!

If you're ready to sign up or want to learn more, please contact Kasey 
Appleman, Director of K-8 School Volunteers, at kappleman at cpsd.us 
<mailto:kappleman at cpsd.us> or by calling (617) 349-6794.
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*Science Club for Girls (SCFG)*
*Volunteers needed for the Lawrence Program*
SCFG fosters excitement, confidence and literacy in STEM for girls, 
particularly from underrepresented communities, by providing free, 
experiential programs and by maximizing meaningful interactions with 
women mentors in science, technology, engineering & mathematics.
The SCFG Lawrence Program is recruiting volunteers who can be mentors to 
our Kindergarten to 5th grade young girls at South Lawrence East and 
Spark Academy. We encourage college and graduate students, professionals 
and friends to take the opportunity to bring the wonders of STEM 
education to these young girls. You will not only make a huge impact on 
their education, but you will have a ton of fun as well!
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