[UA- The Byte] Sept. 30, 2021

Thu Sep 30 09:36:13 EDT 2021

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Vol. 6 Issue 2 - September 30, 2021

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  *   MIT Bike Auction
  *   Daily Table
  *   Become a BAMIT Community Advancement Program (BCAP) Fellow!
  *   Career Exploration Series
  *   Vocal Assembly
  *   Science Coalition Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge
  *   Research Participants Wanted: Model Minority Myth
  *   MIT Policy Hackathon

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  *   MIT Reads: Authors of Sexual Citizens
  *   UA, GSC & MITVote: Local Elections Forum
  *   Judicial Review Board Application

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  *   Free Wall Street Journal Membership

COMMUNITY
MIT Bike Auction

On Friday, October 8, 2021, the MIT Police and the Parking & Transportation Office will hold a bicycle auction of used or abandoned bicycles, weather permitting. The auction begins at 12 noon at 290 Albany Street in Cambridge, and the lot opens at 11:30 AM for an opportunity to preview the bicycles. A valid MIT ID is required to participate. Face masks are required for entry to the auction area and must be worn at all times. Credit card payments only. Three-bike maximum purchase per individual. Proceeds benefit campus bicycle initiatives.
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Daily Table

Daily Table is a low-cost grocery store in Central Square with free delivery to campus!  For more information, visit the admissions blog<https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/putting-food-on-the-table-daily-with-daily-table/> on the Daily Table by Chris Peterson of Admissions and the Food Security Action Team. You can also find a list of food security resources here<https://studentlife.mit.edu/dining/food-dining-resources>.

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Become a BAMIT Community Advancement Program (BCAP) Fellow!

BCAP Fellows define, develop and implement community service projects that uplift and address disparities in underserved communities in the U.S. and globally. BCAP allows students to apply their experience and knowledge to impact communities of color around the globe.  Fellows receive financial support for their projects and project coaching from alumni advisors.

Previous BCAP projects have included:

  *   A Voice at the Table
  *   Talented Ten
  *   Boston Youth Mutual Aid Project
  *   Saving Indigenous Languages Through Machine Learning
  *   STEMQueens
  *   Birth By Us

Apply for IAP 2022 funding by OCTOBER 15, 2021! Open to undergraduate and masters/PhD applicants!

Learn more and apply: https://tinyurl.com/BCAPAPPLY

Questions? bcap at mit.edu<mailto:bcap at mit.edu>

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Career Exploration Series

This fall, CAPD is happy to announce an institute-wide Career Exploration Series that started on September 13th and runs through November! This series is a collaboration between MIT departments, programs, employers, and alumni to help all students learn about the different career and graduate/professional school options available to you. Visit the events page on Handshake<https://app.joinhandshake.com/events?page=1&per_page=25&sort_direction=desc&sort_column=relevancy&is_posted_by_my_school=true&type=Event&added_institution_labels%5B%5D=571749> and filter by the label “career exploration series” to see all events in the series and register for the events you would like to attend.

Vocal Assembly
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Science Coalition Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge

Together with research universities across the country, The Science Coalition is working to spread the word to Congress about why science matters—and we need your help!

The Science Coalition recently launched its third-annual Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge<https://www.sciencecoalition.org/student-video-challenge-2020/>, which is a great opportunity for students to get involved in science advocacy and earn cash prizes! The challenge is open now until October 18. The power of a great story can change the world, and now more than ever, it’s important we share the value of science to advocate for increased federal funding for research.

Cash prizes from $500 to $1,000 will be awarded to the top three graduate and undergraduate student winners, with an additional opportunity for finalists to earn more through the People’s Choice Award.

You don’t have to be a scientist or engineer to enter—if you’re passionate about research, we want to hear from you.

Enter today! More details can be found on the website https://www.sciencecoalition.org/student-video-challenge-2021/

Questions can be directed to me or tsc at sciencecoalition.org<mailto:tsc at sciencecoalition.org>.

Research Participants Wanted

Are you East Asian American?
At least a second-year undergraduate student?
Self-identify as experiencing socialization
and/or mental health challenges? *
Willing to discuss your help seeking behaviors?

The purpose of this research is to explore the impact of the model minority myth on the help seeking behaviors of East Asian American undergraduate students at an Ivy plus institution.  Your participation could give you an opportunity to tell your story in a safe space. It could also give professionals pertinent information to better inform their support of East Asian American undergraduate students.

  *    The researcher is seeking participants 18 years or older that identify as East Asian American with socialization and /or self-identified mental health challenges.
  *   There will be two (2) interviews. A 90-minute interview and a follow-up 30/60-minute interview via Zoom or Google Meet.
  *   Open to MIT undergraduate students that have completed at least one year at the institute.
  *   A $50 dollar gift card will be provided to all research participants.
  *   All participants will be anonymous and use pseudonyms for the study.

La-Tarri Canty, the Associate Dean of Intercultural Engagement at MIT is conducting this research for her doctoral program in Higher Education at Northeastern University. If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact her at 781-777-3312<tel:7817773312> or Canty.L at northeastern.edu<mailto:Canty.L at northeastern.edu>

*You will not be asked to discuss details regarding your mental health, you only need to believe that you experience challenges.

MIT Policy Hackathon
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UNDERGRADUATE ASSOCIATION
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MIT Reads
MIT Reads is hosting the authors of Sexual Citizens on October 4th for an in-person and remote discussion about sexual relations and sexual assault on college campuses. Link to register for in-person (MIT Students only) and remote: libraries.mit/edu/mit-reads<http://libraries.mit/edu/mit-reads>

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UA, GSC & MITVote: Local Elections Forum

Interested in learning more about how the upcoming Cambridge City Council and Boston elections affect issues you care about?

Planning on voting in the 2021 Cambridge or Boston elections?

MITvote, the UA, and the GSC will be hosting a Local Elections Forum this coming Monday (10/4) from 7 to 8:30 pm, in W20-307! The first half will consist of a panel discussion including a former Cambridge City Councillor who is an MIT alum, a local activist from MassVOTE, and staff from the MIT Office of Government and Community Relations.

The second half will consist of a Meet and Greet session with 10 candidates currently running in the 2021 Cambridge and Boston City Council elections! Topics that will be discussed at the forum include climate change, student engagement, and affordable housing. Check out the flyer below for more details! There will also be FREE FOOD!

Judicial Review Board Application

The Judicial Review Board (JudBoard) is looking for another member! JudBoard serves as the judicial branch of MIT’s Undergraduate Association. From this position, they provide advice on the meaning of UA Governing Documents and hear disputes between parties of the UA. In the past decade, this has involved determining what was required by the Election Code, evaluating the procedure for replacing the UA Vice President-elect, and other controversies surrounding the UA governing documents. Serving on JudBoard is an incredibly valuable experience for future jobs, and the UA could not function without it! The time commitment depends on when questions arise about governing documents or conflicts occur but these are usually minor. You can email eeguia at mit.edu<mailto:eeguia at mit.edu> with more questions, or apply here by next Friday, October 8th at 11:59 pm ET: https://mit.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4UCrkA8kJTOCoGW
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