[UA - The Byte] Nov. 2, 2020

Mon Nov 2 12:22:47 EST 2020

Vol. 5 Issue 6 - November 2, 2020
The Byte
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Hi Undergrads,

Hope you all are having a great Monday!

Reminder that tomorrow is Election day! If you are able, we encourage you to make your voice heard in this monumental election year. Visit MITVote <http://mitvote.mit.edu/> for more details about voting this year.

We hope during this busy time in the semester and in the world, you are taking care of yourselves and your mental health. Be on the lookout for details about MIT Reboot <http://studentlife.mit.edu/reboot> and take advantage of the support services <https://studentlife.mit.edu/support/election> MIT provides. 

The Byte is a biweekly UA newsletter to inform undergraduates about what's happening in the MIT community.

The Byte is run by the UA which works to improve your undergraduate experience through policy, projects, and events. We're always happy to listen to your suggestions, concerns, and comments. Learn more at ua.mit.edu <http://ua.mit.edu/>.

~ Naomi
UA Secretary

 Community
MIT Flash Fiction Contest
Carl Sagan Day 2020
Massachusetts General Hospital College Mental Health Survey
MIT Libraries Book Delivery
 Undergraduate Association
UA Innovation: MIT Got Talent!
UA Community Service Newsletter
UA President & VP Community Hours
UA Council Meetings
 Institute News
MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition: PITCH
MIT Solve Student Challenge Design Workshop
COMMUNITY

MIT Flash Fiction Contest
Deadline: Saturday, 11/21,11:59pm ET
Submit stories: here <https://www.dropbox.com/request/qbiRMWegd6PonKHG0Sat>

write a story for the mit flash fiction contest!

~~ rules ~~

open to all members of the MIT community.
submissions must be in english, word count <= 1,618 words.
simultaneous submissions are accepted, but published pieces are not.
all entries should be submitted with 12 pt font and double spaced as a .doc or .pdf.
the writer's name may not appear on the submission.
include your name and @mit email on the submission link.
please no stories with graphic violence or promoting discrimination/hate.
winners will be announced at an open mic in december.
have fun!!!
~~ prizes ~~
1st place: $250 gift card to The Key Bookstore
2nd place: $100 gift card to Black Garnet Books
3rd place: $75 gift card to Sscarlet’s Web honorable mentions: to be announced!

~~ acknowledgements ~~
generously funded by MindHandHeart

Carl Sagan Day 2020
When: Thursday, 11/12, 7-8:30 PM ET
Where: Register here <https://mit.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkceisrj4rGdSnQsuiD7SIbYPac_k1cqyT> for zoom link
More Info: Facebook event <https://www.facebook.com/events/683321655629218>, MIT Calendar Event <http://calendar.mit.edu/event/ssomit_sagan_day_2020>, & More about Sagan Day <https://centerforinquiry.org/celebrate-carl-sagan-day-november-9th/>
"While the surface conditions of Venus make the hypothesis of life there implausible, the clouds of Venus are a different story altogether."
-- Carl Sagan, Nature, 1967

In celebration of Carl Sagan Day 2020, the Secular Society of MIT presents a special talk by MIT professor of physics and planetary science, Sara Seager. Dr Seager, a pioneer in the field of exoplanet atmospheres, works on the search for life by way of exoplanet atmospheric "biosignature" gases, and on space missions for planetary discovery and exploration. Most recently, her work towards the discovery of very likely biogenic phosphine gas high in the clouds of Venus has drawn much attention from the scientific community and the press. In this Sagan Day lecture, she will discuss this discovery and its extreme implications.

Presentation followed by Q&A. Free and open to the public. The event will be recorded.

Massachusetts General Hospital College Mental Health Survey
Participate in Study: Visit website <https://j.mp/32kN0wv> to get started
Contact: jezimmerman at mgh.harvard.edu <mailto:jezimmerman at mgh.harvard.edu>

Participate in Research on College Mental Health! Are you an undergraduate who is at least 18 years old? Want to earn up to $280 by participating in online surveys and contribute to research on college mental health?

What you will do:

Fill out online questionnaires (each takes ~ 40 min) every 6 months for up to 4 years.
Earn a $30-40 Amazon gift card for every survey you complete. **You may also be eligible to earn up to $270 for participating in resilience training workshops and 2 optional MRI scans.

Our team will contact you if you qualify. Click the link to get started: https://j.mp/32kN0wv <https://j.mp/32kN0wv>

MIT Libraries Book Delivery
More Info: Here <https://libraries.mit.edu/news/books-delivered/31379/>
Get books delivered! 

This service, which began September 28, includes shipping of circulating collections to MIT faculty, students, and staff. Users can select “Request item” in the catalog; they will be asked to provide a current address for delivery, which can include:

A dorm on campus
An office on campus
Any U.S. mailing address
Learn more at https://libraries.mit.edu/news/books-delivered/31379/ <https://libraries.mit.edu/news/books-delivered/31379/>
UNDERGRADUATE ASSOCIATION

UA Innovation: MIT Got Talent!
When: Fill out interest form <http://tinyurl.com/mit-talent> by Sunday, 11/8
Contact: mit-talent at mit.edu <mailto:mit-talent at mit.edu>

UA Innovation is hosting a Talent Show and we want YOU to participate! Whether as an audience member or a performer, we’d love to see you there. Prizes will be raffled off for ALL attendees! Please fill out this interest form <http://tinyurl.com/mit-talent> by November 8th to receive further info. 

Questions? Email mit-talent at mit.edu <mailto:mit-talent at mit.edu>!

UA Community Service Newsletter
Join the mailing list: Fill out this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZeGmQAFPWUj4nW0Fztr0ZxrUFxAMeVn2_L4I5SorGYve05g/viewform>

The UA Community Service Committee is launching a monthly newsletter for undergrads on service and social impact at MIT. We hope to connect students to opportunities related to public service and civic engagement, highlight all the good that is already being done on campus, and most importantly, strengthen the MIT community around service. Please sign up here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZeGmQAFPWUj4nW0Fztr0ZxrUFxAMeVn2_L4I5SorGYve05g/viewform> to be added to our mailing list. 

UA President & VP Community Hours
When: Every Sunday at 12 pm ET 
Where: https://mit.zoom.us/j/96499597361 <https://mit.zoom.us/j/96499597361>
Contact: ua-president at mit.edu <mailto:ua-president at mit.edu?subject=Community%20Hours>

Have an idea or project you want implemented? Have a question about the UA? 

Every Sunday, Danielle and Yu Jing will be holding open community hours on Zoom <https://mit.zoom.us/j/96499597361> at noon ET. If you aren't able to go but want to speak with them, email ua-president at mit.edu <mailto:ua-president at mit.edu?subject=Community%20Hours>.

Full zoom invite:
https://mit.zoom.us/j/96499597361 <https://mit.zoom.us/j/96499597361>
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,96499597361# <tel:+16465588656,,96499597361%23> US (New York)
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Meeting ID: 964 9959 7361
US : +1 646 558 8656 <tel:+1%20646%20558%208656> or +1 669 900 6833 <tel:+1%20669%20900%206833>
International Numbers: https://mit.zoom.us/u/aeb4Ytvny9 <https://mit.zoom.us/u/aeb4Ytvny9>

UA Council Meetings
When: Meeting schedule & links here <http://ua.mit.edu/uacouncil> 
Where: https://mit.zoom.us/j/94848054203 <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mit.zoom.us/j/94848054203&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1f_jL4UdpWYCKcsg_97BOD>
Contact: ua-secretary at mit.edu <mailto:ua-secretary at mit.edu?subject=UA%20Council>
UA Council is the legislative body of the Undergraduate Association. All student are welcome to attend meetings and add items to the council agenda by emailing ua-secretary at mit.edu <mailto:ua-secretary at mit.edu?subject=UA%20Council>. Keep up with the going-ons of Council by adding yourself to ua-council-listeners via Athena or WebMoira <https://groups.mit.edu/webmoira/list/ua-council-listeners> and reading the published meeting minutes <http://ua.mit.edu/minutes>.

Upcoming Meetings:

Wednesday, 11/12 6-7:30 PM ET
Wednesday, 12/9 6-7:30 PM ET
If you want to learn more about council, check out their governing documents <http://web.mit.edu/ua/governing-docs/council-bylaws.pdf>.

INSTITUTE NEWS

MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition: PITCH
Applications due: Sunday, 11/8, 11:59 PM ET
More info: mit100k.org/pitch <http://mit100k.org/pitch>

Apply for PITCH, the first of three competitions run by the $100K Entrepreneurship Competition each school year. Come with your 90 second elevator pitch and tell the world your next big idea. NO SLIDES, JUST YOU AND YOUR IDEA. In addition to the $5,000 Grand Prize, finalists will also compete for the $2,000 Audience Choice Award.

MIT Solve Student Challenge Design Workshop
When: Thursday, 11/12, 4:30-6:30pm ET
More info: Solve Website <https://solve.mit.edu/> & Event Registration <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mit-solve-student-challenge-design-workshop-registration-118203861933>

MIT Solve <http://solve.mit.edu/> identifies and supports social innovators with the best solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges -- whether it's urban farmers in Lagos, ethical plastic recyclers in Bangalore, or storytelling to improve care for Alzheimer’s patients.

During this interactive and inspirational Challenge Design Workshop, you’ll get to help design Solve’s 2021 Global Challenges and shape Solve for Youth, a new program supporting social entrepreneurs on college campuses. Join fellow undergraduate and graduate students from MIT to identify where innovative technology and business approaches can be the most catalytic in creating social and environmental change. The two-part workshop will take place on November 12, 2020, 4:30 - 6:30pm ET through Zoom. Register here <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mit-solve-student-challenge-design-workshop-registration-118203861933> to reserve your spot.

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