Copyright Issues and MIT Policy
Carol Robinson, Tracy Gabridge
Wed Jan 9, 01-03:00pm, 1-390
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Hear a great talk about copyright and how it impacts MIT policies. Karen Hersey from MIT's Intellectual Property Office and staff from the MIT Libraries will discuss topics germane to the MIT community. Get answers to questions like: Who owns the copyright in the university environment? Does MIT own copyright of student work? What are the important issues for licensing electronic materials and content? Who owns the copyright to course materials? What about software copyright? What copyright issues should web authors think about for electronic materials? Related IAP activities include: "Everything You Wanted to Know about Patents: The Patent Process" on January 16th and "Everything You Wanted to Know about Patents: Patent Searching Fundamentals" on January 23rd.
Contact: Carol Robinson, 10-500, x3-7749, csrobins@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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Employment Regulations for F-1 Students
Maria Brennan, International Student Advisor
Fri Jan 18, 12-01:30pm, 4-270
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
The focus of this seminar will be on- and off-campus work and employment for practical training allowed by current immigration regulations for F-1 visa holders.
Contact: Anita Di Marco, 5-133, x3-3795, nita@MIT.EDU
Sponsor: International Students Office
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Everything You Wanted to Know about Patents: The Patent Process
Carol Robinson, Tracy Gabridge
Wed Jan 16, 01-03:00pm, 1-390
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Come and hear patent attorney Sam Pasternak of Choate, Hall and Stewart, and Jack Turner from the MIT Technology Licensing Office discuss the ins and outs of obtaining patents. This popular session covers a bit of patent history and a lot about the current practice, processes, and issues surrounding obtaining a patent. A portion of the session is devoted to questions and answers. If you think you will ever invent something, you need to be here. See also the related IAP activity: "Everything You Wanted to Know about Patents: Patent Searching Fundamentals" on January 23rd.
Contact: Carol Robinson, 10-500, x3-7749, csrobins@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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International Student Issues in Times of Crisis
Danielle Guichard-Ashbrook,Assoc. Dean & Director of ISO
Wed Jan 30, 12-01:30pm, 26-100
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This seminar will focus on current guidelines for domestic and international travel during these times of uncertainty. Other relevant issues that arise in the meantime will be addressed. There will be ample opportunity for questions and answers to your individual concerns.
Contact: Anita Di Marco, 5-133, x3-3795, nita@MIT.EDU
Sponsor: International Students Office
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J-1 Student Visa Workshop
Danielle Guichard-Ashbrook, Associate Dean and Director
Wed Jan 23, 12-01:30pm, 4-270
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
The International Students Office will present a workshop focusing on employment regulations, medical insurance, and the two-year home residency requirement for J-1 students as outlined by the United States Information Agency.
Contact: Anita De Marco, 5-133, x3-3795, nita@MIT.EDU
Sponsor: International Students Office
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Working After Graduation: Immigration Concerns
Boston Attorney
Fri Jan 25, 12-01:30pm, 26-100
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This seminar will focus on rules regulating employment opportunities after graduation (beyond Practical and Academic Training) for international graduates.
Contact: Anita Di Marco, 5-133, x3-3795, nita@MIT.EDU
Sponsor: International Students Office
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