[UA - The Byte] Dec. 21, 2020

Mon Dec 21 20:17:45 EST 2020

Vol. 5 Issue 9 - December 21, 2020
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Hi Undergrads,

The UA hopes you have a fantastic break and a happy holiday season! Keep an eye out for the upcoming MIT COVID HACK this IAP!!

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
NSF National Study to on Differential Impacts of Educational Disruptions
MIT Temp Workers Survey
Interfraternity Council Formal Spring Rush
IMUSE 2021 Pandemic Response Challenge
Sloan Survey on MIT Medical's Services
 Undergraduate Association
UA Presents: MIT COVID HACK
 Institute News
MIT Innovation Initiative’s Venture Match
Special IAP Arts Funding for Undergraduates and Student Groups
COMMUNITY
NSF National Study to on Differential Impacts of Educational Disruptions
Survey: Find it here <https://redcap.ctsi.psu.edu/surveys/?s=LD9NTXXLMT>
Contacts: lep33 at psu.edu <mailto:lep33 at psu.edu>, npb2 at psu.edu <mailto:npb2 at psu.edu>

Dear STEM students,

We invite you to participate in a study about students' experiences during 2020. This survey study takes 30-45 minutes and asks about the unprecedented issues faced by students like you this year. Participants will be compensated $30 for their time. 

Results from this study may help universities better understand and support students during these challenging times. This study is funded by the National Science Foundation.  

If you are interested in participating, please click here <https://redcap.ctsi.psu.edu/surveys/?s=LD9NTXXLMT>! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us for more information.   

MIT Temp Workers Survey
Survey: https://forms.gle/VUgLqG14mRe9C5MDA <https://forms.gle/VUgLqG14mRe9C5MDA>

Hello friends,

We are a group of MIT community members looking to learn more about the experience of people who work at the Institute as temporary contracted employees. We are distributing an anonymous survey, linked below, and would really appreciate to hear from people who currently or have previously work as MITemps (employed by Nextsource), or for other temp agencies.

If you’re a member of the MIT community and not a temp worker, we encourage you to share this survey as widely as you can, and distribute it to co-workers who are temps, to help broaden our reach. Additionally, if you’re interested in hearing about what we learn, please enter your email in the form below and we will contact you with infrequent updates.

Interfraternity Council Formal Spring Rush
When: Registration opens December 1
More info: rush.mit.edu <http://rush.mit.edu/> & ifc.mit.edu/chapters <http://ifc.mit.edu/chapters>
Contact: ifc-exec at mit.edu <mailto:ifc-exec at mit.edu>

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) represents 26 male, female, and co-ed fraternities on campus. Formal Spring Rush will be virtual this year taking place February 6 – 24th, and registration opens tomorrow, December 1 at rush.mit.edu <http://rush.mit.edu/>. Spring Rush is open to all students at MIT regardless of class year or gender-identity. Fraternities at MIT provide all students with a unique opportunity to connect with upperclassmen from different backgrounds, majors, and life experiences. From academic support to a residential community and a social experience, each member chapter has a unique culture, and our IFC members are actively looking to welcome new members! Feel free to explore the different chapters at ifc.mit.edu/chapters <http://ifc.mit.edu/chapters>. If you have any questions, feel free to email ifc-exec at mit.edu <mailto:ifc-exec at mit.edu>.

IMUSE 2021 Pandemic Response Challenge
When: Jan. 24-30, 2021 (8:30-10:30 AM and/or 8:30-10:30 PM ET)
Apply: Rolling basis until Jan. 3
More info: cdi.mit.edu <http://cdi.mit.edu/>
Contact: mit-cdi at mit.edu <mailto:mit-cdi at mit.edu>
Apply to the IMUSE 2021 Pandemic Response Challenge: Empowering International Communities During and After COVID - Work with teams from top universities in the U.S. and China in a week-long hackathon to tackle unique challenges faced by international communities during the pandemic - Propose solutions in the areas of Technological Development, Arts and Culture, and Public Policy -Engage in lectures, dialogues, and mentorship sessions with professors, student activists, and community organizers -Top projects will be referred to relevant organizations and communities for implementation.

Sloan Survey on MIT Medical's Services
Fill out survey: http://bit.ly/mit-hlabs <http://bit.ly/mit-hlabs>

Help us help you: we are a group of MIT Sloan Students trying to better understand your impressions of MIT Medical’s services. Please fill out this anonymous, short (~3 min) survey. We are interested in your perceptions and experiences whether or not you have used MIT Medical before. Though many norms and processes have changed due to the pandemic, please answer these questions as though this was a normal year.

UNDERGRADUATE ASSOCIATION

UA Presents: MIT COVID HACK
When: Jan. 8-10, 2021
Contact: covid-hack at mit.edu <mailto:Covid-hack at mit.edu>

Your MIT. Your Ideas. Your Change.

MIT COVID HACK will give you the unique opportunity to ideate and implement solutions for the biggest problems related to a COVID semester. From January 8-10th, you can work in teams to create a pitch which will be presented to administrators. There will be four tracks related to usage of outdoor spaces, virtual socialization, remote learning experience, and student compliance. Stay tuned for more announcements of exciting speakers, sponsors, prizes, and swag for participants!

INSTITUTE NEWS

MIT Innovation Initiative’s Venture Match
More info: https://innovationone.mit.edu/ <https://innovationone.mit.edu/>
Contact: iventures at mit.edu <mailto:iventures at mit.edu>
Learn new skills in a fast paced virtual environment & get paid over IAP 

MIT Innovation Initiative’s Venture Match <https://innovationone.mit.edu/> connects students looking for paid ELO internships with MIT affiliated startups. 

There are hundreds of paid, exciting opportunities to explore remotely and stay connected this January and Spring semester. 

All enrolled undergraduate students are eligible for these paid opportunities*. For more information and a link to apply, please click here <https://innovationone.mit.edu/>!

Special IAP Arts Funding for Undergraduates and Student Groups
More info: https://arts.mit.edu/2021-camit-iap-undergrad-grants <https://arts.mit.edu/2021-camit-iap-undergrad-grants>
Apply: Rolling basis until Jan. 15

This one-time special funding opportunity will provide up to $2,500 for undergraduate arts projects, with a special interest in fostering community and/or collaboration during IAP 2021. Arts-based student organizations that are pursuing innovative ways to work together and/or are proposing projects that bring multiple student groups together to explore collaborations are especially encouraged to apply.

Beginning December 1, applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with preference given to applications received by December 14. Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2021, however, funding is limited.  All registered MIT undergraduate students and arts-based students groups are eligible to apply. Project should be planned to launch during IAP.

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