All About Service UROPs
Anthony Nadler
Wed Jan 19, 03-04:00pm, 4-145
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event
Are you passionate about contributing to the public good through your research? This session is a chance for students to learn about Service UROPs - experiences that allow students to work on public service projects as part of their research and learning. Public service projects allow students to tackle a wide range of issues from poverty to racism to environmental degradation. Students will learn about how Service UROPs can be set up and how to find ideas for projects. A panel of representatives involved in public service research projects will talk about specific project ideas.
Contact: Anthony Nadler, 7-133, x8-0872, amnadler@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
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Alternatives to the Peace Corps
Jill Soucy
Thu Jan 13, 12-01:00pm, 8-302
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 35 participants.
Single session event
Thinking of joining the Peace Corps but not ready to commit to two years? If you want to make a difference in the world and are looking for challenging and interesting opportunities, come find out more. We will discuss many of the service program options that exist outside of the Peace Corps. Find out about programs in the United States and abroad. Learn how a year of service can change your life and the lives of others. Light refreshments will be served.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc
Contact: Jill Soucy, 4-104, x3-8968, jsoucy@mit.edu
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Are We Actually Doing What We Think We Are Doing: Using Assessment to Measure Effectiveness and Create Change In Programs
Sumi Ariely, Alberta Lipson
Thu Jan 27, 09:30-11:30am, 1-135
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 25-Jan-2005
Single session event
Prereq: none; interest or experience in program development useful.
This course provides a general introduction to evaluation techniques and research design and is intended to help participants set-up appropriate tools to study event outcomes. We will explore basic principles of how events, service programs, or activities can be set-up so experimental or quasi-experimental designs can be used to do effective evaluation and measure change. Students with programs or personal events in mind will be given time to develop event structure and evaluation questions. Join us for breakfast!
Contact: Sumi Ariely, 4-104, x3-0742, sumidan@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Teaching and Learning Lab
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Boeing Community Fellowships
Emily Spitzman
Thu Jan 13, 05:30-07:00pm, West Lounge (W20)
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 10-Jan-2005
Single session event
These fellowships provide members of underrepresented groups in engineering the opportunity to earn $10/hour to work on a range of public service projects this Spring. Join us for dinner to find out what you can do with a Boeing Fellowship. We'll help you along in the application process by giving you more details about these unique fellowships and by presenting suitable project ideas. We've invited representatives from community organizations to present their projects so you will have the opportunity to establish connections for specific projects.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc
Contact: Emily Spitzman, 7-133, x3-5629, spitzman@mit.edu
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Change Your World: Information on Joining the Peace Corps
Ingrid Belete Nunez Regional Recruiter, Peace Corps
Wed Jan 19, 01-02:30pm, 4-231
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
If the Tsunami disaster in Asia has made you think about the state of our world and how you too can learn to get involved and make a difference for the well being of our planet, please come to an informational session led by Peace Corps' MIT Recruiter. Learn why MIT grads are valuable to Peace Corps and how you can put your degree to work to make an impact in communities around the world. With a great past and wonderful benefits, Peace Corps is a top notch option after graduation. Come and learn more!
Web: http://www.peacecorps.com/
Contact: Ingrid Belete Nunez, (617) 565-5542, ibelete@peacecorps.org
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Finding the Perfect Volunteer Opportunity
Heather Trickett, Jill Soucy
Fri Jan 7, 12-01:30pm, 8-302
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 35 participants.
Single session event
Looking to make a difference in your community? Not sure where to start? Come learn about the many ways to get involved and how to locate an opportunity that matches your skills, interests, and time availability. Open to all members of the MIT Community.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc
Contact: Heather Trickett, 4-104, x3-0742, trickett@mit.edu
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IAP Computer Refurbishing Class
Kevin Bong, Jill Soucy
Tue Jan 11, Wed Jan 19, 12-03:00pm, 4-153, Session begins promptly at 12.
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 07-Jan-2005
Limited to 25 participants.
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Prereq: Please be punctual. Latecomers’ places may be reallocated.
Ever wondered what's inside your computer and what makes it tick? Want to learn how to revive an old computer or refurbish a used one? This three-hour class will let you take apart an old computer, take a look around inside, and learn about how the parts go together. You should be on your way to refurbishing your own computer and helping your friends by the end of the class! You will also receive information about the MIT Used Computer Factory, and how your volunteering can help bridge the digital divide in the community! Refreshments will be provided. This class is aimed toward beginners.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/programs/comtech/
Contact: Kevin Bong, 4-104, x3-0742, theucfguy@mit.edu
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IDEAS Design Challenge - Design Process Workshop
Andrew Heafitz, Alison Hynd
Fri Jan 7, 06-08:00pm, 4-402
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
The IDEAS Design Challenge - be a manioc maniac!
Invent a new gizmo to process manioc/cassava and win a $250 prize. (See Jan 6 for Kick-Off details)
This Design Process Workshop will give you extra insight in how to make the leap from a design challenge to a prize-winning solution!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/ideas
Contact: Alison Hynd, 7-133, x8-0691, hynd@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Edgerton Center
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IDEAS Design Challenge - Design Review
Andrew Heafitz, Alison Hynd
Thu Jan 20, 01-03:00pm, 4-402
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
The IDEAS Design Challenge - be a manioc maniac!
(For info on kick-off see Jan 6, and for design process workshop see Jan 7).
Invent a new gizmo to process manioc/cassava and win a $250 prize.
At the Design Review our team of expert designers give you feedback on your work and help you perfect your prototype.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/ideas
Contact: Alison Hynd, 4-402, x8-0691, hynd@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Edgerton Center
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IDEAS Design Challenge Kick-Off
Alison Hynd, Amy Smith, Amy Banzaert, Sally Susnowitz
Thu Jan 6, 11am-02:00pm, 4-402
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
IDEAS Design Challenge Kick-Off be a manioc maniac!
Invent a new gizmo to process manioc/cassava and win a $250 prize.
The manioc (also called cassava) is a staple food crop of Haiti, Ghana, and many other countries. It is also a significant element of an MIT project to reduce deforestation and produce a clean-burning cooking fuel that could improve the health of millions of people. In both Haiti and Ghana, the current methods of processing cassava are dangerous, hard work, and extremely time-consuming. This IAP, can you invent a device to help?
We will provide basic materials, expert advice, and fun events. You bring the ideas and enthusiasm.
Web: http://web.mit.edu
Contact: Alison Hynd, 7-133, x8-0691, hynd@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Edgerton Center
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IDEAS Design Challenge Prototype Demo and Judging
Alison Hynd, Sally Susnowitz, Amy Banzaert, Amy Smith
Thu Jan 27, 06-08:00pm
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
The IDEAS Design Challenge - be a manioc maniac!
Bring along your prototype, or come and see what the teams have been up to over IAP.
The manioc (also called cassava) is a staple food crop of Haiti, Ghana, and many other countries. It is also a significant element of an MIT project to reduce deforestation and produce a clean-burning cooking fuel that could improve the health of millions of people. In both Haiti and Ghana, the current methods of processing cassava are dangerous, hard work, and extremely time-consuming. This IAP, can you invent a device to help?
We will provide basic materials, expert advice, and fun events. You bring the ideas and enthusiasm.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/ideas
Contact: Alison Hynd, 4-402, x8-0691, hynd@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Edgerton Center
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