"Women, Work, and Life": a discussion w/ MIT faculty members on balancing careers & life
Emily Meghan Morrow Howe, MIT gradfeminists, MIT Center for Work, Family, and Personal Life
Wed Jan 24, 11am-12:30pm, 14E-304
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Speakers include the following faculty members:
Professor Ann Bookman (Sloan School of Management)
Professor Sally Haslanger (Linguistics and Philosophy, Women’s Studies)
Professor Kristala Jones Prather (Chemical Engineering)
Professor Ted Adelson (Brain and Cognitive Sciences)
Contact: Emily Meghan Morrow Howe, x3-8844, womens-studies@mit.edu
Sponsor: Womens Studies
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Sustaining Global Pressures: Women in Science and Engineering
Julie Shi, Nupur Garg
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: none
Women around the world are facing challenges when entering the field of science and engineering. This lecture series wishes to discuss social taboos concerning higher education in science and technology among girls in socially and economically-disadvantaged sections of society and to discuss ways to sensitize them to the options available in these areas for career and personal growth.
Food will be provided.
Contact: Julie Shi, julieshi@mit.edu
Sponsor: Society of Women Engineers
Cosponsor: Public Service Center
How do women in science and engineering in the US compare globally?
Julie Shi
As a world leader, the United States is often looked upon as a role model when it comes to issues such as equality and freedom. But how do women in science and engineering in the US actually compare to women in other countries? Join us for a discussion on what the US and other countries have done to promote women in S&E.
Sat Jan 13, 12-01:00pm, CANCELLED
Women in science and engineering: Are we there yet?
Julie Shi
Are women treated equally with men in education and the workforce? Sadly, although women enjoy the same rights as men, they are still not treated the same, especially in the field of science and engineering. Join us for a discussion on how women in science and engineering in the US still lack quality and ways that we can solve the issues facing this problem.
Sat Jan 20, 01-02:00pm, Mezzanine Lounge
Global Perceptions of Women in Science and Engineering
Nupur Garg
Come have a conversation with a team of students who attended an international conference on Sustaining Global Pressures: Women in Science and Engineering. In this part of the series, we will work out some of the subtleties that we might overlooked when discussing these issues on a global scale.
Thu Jan 25, 01-02:00pm, W20-400
Global initiatives for women in science and engineering
Ritu Tandon
What initiatives has the nations around the world taken to promote and support women in science and engineering? Join us for a discussion on what different nations have done to combat this issue and what more initiatives could be explored.
Mon Jan 29, 03-04:00pm, 2-135
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The Art & Science of Friendships: IAP Workshops for Women Students.
Emily Meghan Morrow Howe, Lynn Roberson
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Come explore one of our most valuable relationships in life: Friendships!
Learn perspectives, approaches, and tools to expand your own present and future friendships here at MIT and beyond.
No matter if you are shy or outgoing you are welcome to this great afternoon of learning and self-discovery!
Chocolate, Fresh Fruit, & Tea will be served.
Contact: Emily Meghan Morrow Howe, 14E-316, x3-8844, emmh@mit.edu
Sponsor: Womens Studies
Cosponsor: Student Support Services
"Creating New Friendships"
Emily Meghan Morrow Howe, Lynn Roberson
For undergraduate women. We'll address the art & science of “what to say after ‘hello!’ & ‘what’s your major’. You'll create a foundation for meaningful friendships, learning about different types of friends (from buddies to best friends). We'll explore the richness of diverse friendships, sharing tips on what makes friendships flourish between women of different identities.
Tue Jan 30, 02-04:00pm, TBA, to those who sign up
"Deepening Your Friendships"
Emily Meghan Morrow Howe, Lynn Roberson
For undergrad & graduate women to explore making current friendships more meaningful: enhancing strengths & working w/ challenges on the friendship journey. What makes friendships deep? What happens when a true friend moves away, falls in love, changes…? You'll come away with tips & potential next steps for friendship conflict resolution, keeping friendships vibrant.
Thu Feb 1, 02-04:00pm, TBA, to those who sign up.
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Women & Co.: The Financial Facts Every Woman Should Know
Yvonne Gittens, plus representatives from Citibank
Thu Jan 18, 12-01:30pm, 10-105, Lunch provided
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 10-Jan-2007
Limited to 100 participants.
Single session event
This session will help women and others learn how to take control of their financial future, especially when facing life transitions including marriage, childbirth, handling a new job, retirement, to facing illness, or coping with the death of a spouse. Lunch at noon will be provided at no charge; session starts at 12:30.
Contact: Yvonne Gittens, 11-120, x8-5610, gittens@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Financial Services
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