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IAP 2011 Activities by Sponsor

Global Education and Career Development

.Govapalooza
Ellen Stahl
Thu Jan 27, 12-03:00pm, Bush Room, 10-105

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 80 participants.
Single session event

Get down with the government scene this IAP, Thursday January 27th, 12pm – 3pm in the Bush Room. Presenting, .Govapalooza!  Hobnob with employers over snacks and beverages, and make connections with key decision makers working in a variety of government agencies.  Put yourself out there, and learn about the infinite possibilities of working within the government sector.  BTW, these offices offer a wide range of jobs in all areas of interest, and the best part is - they are eager to meet YOU.  Advance registration for this exclusive event is required through CareerBridge under "Workshops Career Fairs and Events"
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Ellen Stahl, 12-170, x3-4733, eestahl@mit.edu

A Conversation with Dr. Daniel Kohane: My Life and Career as an MDPhD
Dr. Daniel Kohane Children's Hospital Boston
Tue Jan 11, 12-01:00pm, 4-253

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

Join Dr. Daniel Kohane of Children's Hospital for a lunchtime discussion about his career as an MDPhD.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Erin Scott, 12-185, x3-4733, scotte@mit.edu

A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Steiner: My career in research and teaching as an MD
Dr. Lisa Steiner
Tue Jan 25, 12-01:00pm, 56-167

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

Join Dr. Lisa Steiner for a lunchtime discussion about her career in research and teaching as an MD. Preregistration requested through CareerBridge.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Erin Scott, 12-185, x3-4733, scotte@mit.edu

Alternative Careers for Engineers (not consulting or finance)
Amanda Peters
Tue Jan 25, 04:30-06:00pm, 4-237

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

An education in engineering does not mean you need to work in an engineering firm. Even beyond consulting or finance, there are career opportunities that can use your unique talents and skills. Please join us for a panel of MIT alumni as they discuss their careers and how they found themselves making the leap out-of-the-box.

For more information and to register, visit CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/ and select Workshops, Career Fairs and Events.
Web: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/
Contact: Amanda Peters, 12-170, x3-4733, acpeters@mit.edu

Business and Medicine
Shonool Malik
Thu Jan 27, 06-07:00pm, 4-231

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

The turn of the 20th century has brought about an increasingly intertwining and crossing of paths of medicine and business. From the drugs that are prescribed, to the hospitals that we go to, to the insurance companies that pay for services, and to the medical devices used in the practice of medicine, capital is needed to develop and market all components of medicine. Awareness of this business side of medicine is important for future physicians as well as those wanting to branch out of medicine. The panelists will share their professional and personal journeys through the complex merging of the worlds of medicine and business. Preregistration requested through CareerBridge:
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Shonool Malik, 12-185, x3-4733, shonool@mit.edu

Career Management: What is it and how to do it?
Speaker: Mark Herschberg, '95
Wed Jan 26, 07-08:30pm, 6-120

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event

Upon graduating from MIT you will begin a career. MIT has provided you with countless facts and formulas to help you with your job, but what have you learned to help you with your career? This talk provides an overview of the basic issues needed for career planning and management such as: How do you know Which job is right? Where will you be in 20 years? How to plan work-life balance. How to select the right projects. What to ask for in job negotiations.
Web: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/
Contact: Deborah Liverman, 12-170, (617) 253-4733, liverman@mit.edu

Defining a Career Plan Using Values and Skills
Nancy Richmond, Jesse Ohrenberger, Christie Reynolds
Wed Jan 26, 10-11:30am, 4-145

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 15 participants.
Single session event

Unsure about your career or major? Learn about yourself by identifying career values and skills to help you choose the career that is right for you. This is a small, hands-on workshop with a visual activity designed to help you determine what values and skills are important to you in the workplace. Preregistration required through CareerBridge:
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Nancy Richmond, 12-170, x3-4733, richmond@mit.edu

Do You Have What It Takes to Win a Distinguished Fellowship?
Kim Benard, Linn Hobbs
Thu Jan 27, 02-03:15pm, 4-149

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event

This session will introduce participants to distinguished fellowships’ application processes, including Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, and others. Recent winners will be in attendance, as well as former national selection panelists. Here you will learn what is involved, and how to be successful in one of these competitions.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Kim Benard, 12-189, x3-4378, benard@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Materials Science and Engineering

Dress to Impress
Ellen Stahl, Colin Smith, Gail Errera
Thu Jan 20, 04-06:00pm, 4-237

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 78 participants.
Single session event

Have you ever found yourself worried about what to wear during an interview?   Landing a job involves requires strategy and knowing what is appropriate to wear to an interview - or a company hosted dinner depends on the industry and the company culture.   Join Gail Errera, a long time veteran of the clothing industry and Dress for Success trainer, for a seminar on how to stand out from the crowd for all the right reasons.  This seminar will provide attendees with advice on building your own professional wardrobe and selecting the ideal clothing for various professional situations.   This event sponsored by MIT Career Development.   Advanced registration is requested.  To register, please visit Careerbridge and sign up under “Career Fairs and Events”:
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Ellen Stahl, 12-170, x3-4733, eestahl@mit.edu

Financing your Medical School Education
Erin Scott
Thu Jan 20, 07-08:00pm, 4-231

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

Considering medical school but concerned about the cost? This workshop will discuss ways to finance your medical school education including federal loans, grants, and service options. Preregister on CareerBridge.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Erin Scott, 12-185, x3-4733, scotte@mit.edu

Finding your career in non-profits
Jesse Ohrenberger, Linden McEntire
Wed Jan 19, 05-06:30pm, 4-231

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

This session will discuss why many people are drawn to the non-profit sector and will allow you to hear from and ask questions of a panel of individuals in various fields at local non-profit companies. Visit the website below and select Workshops, Career Fairs and Events.
Web: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Jesse Ohrenberger, 12-170, x3-4733, ohrenbje@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Public Service Center

Introduction to Allopathy:  The unique philosophy of non-alternative medicine
Dr. Louis Kuchnir
Wed Jan 26, 06-07:00pm, 4-231

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

Allopathic medicine is taught by the medical schools that award M.D. degrees.  At its base, is the philosophy that medical therapy should be based on science.  In this moderated discussion, we'll explore both the strengths and quirks of conventional medicine based on its foundation in the scientific method including peer review, controlled experimentation, and underpinnings in human biology.  We'll also discuss how allopathic philosophy creates an antipathy toward euthanasia, prescribing placebo, integrating alternative therapies, etc.  Finally, we'll consider the development of the standardized undergraduate, pre-medical core curriculum and extra-curriculars as prerequisites for studying medicine in an allopathic school. Preregistration requested on CareerBridge.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Erin Scott, 12-185, x3-4733, scotte@mit.edu

Job Search 911 (webinar)
Amanda Peters
Wed Jan 19, 12-01:00pm, online (see below)

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

Graduating this spring and already panicking? Feel like everyone else has a job? It’s not too late to jump start your search. Sign up for this workshop for tips on maximizing the impact of your resume, creating tailored cover letters, and uncovering the hidden job market. Preregistration required at the link below.
Web: https://mitweb.webex.com/mitweb/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=644209048
Contact: Amanda Peters, 12-170, x3-4733, acpeters@mit.edu

Making Connections for Career Success
Nancy Richmond
Thu Jan 13, 03-04:30pm, 4-237

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

Did you know that 80% of individuals find jobs through their connections? Do you have a difficult time figuring out what to say at social events, career fairs or company functions? Does the word networking frighten you?  Learn how to connect effectively with others while making a winning impression and creating a personal brand.  Gain advice on how to use social media tools to turn online connections into in person connections that can help you grow professionally. Preregistration requested through CareerBridge.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Nancy Richmond, 12-170, x3-4733, richmond@mit.edu

Making Sense of the Healthcare Reform Laws
Dr. Louis Kuchnir
Wed Jan 26, 07-08:00pm, 4-231

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event
Prereq: www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

In March 2010 the President signed two laws enacting reforms to the U.S. healthcare system.  Understanding both the open and hidden agendas and predicting the outcome of this legislation on the future of the health care delivery system will be the goal of this session's discussion. Louis Kuchnir, MD, PhD and MIT '87 alum, will address some of the major current and predictable effects of these reforms and how the changes will influence the work of physicians practicing in America. If you are a potential medical student or simply interested in learning more about healthcare reform in America this is the workshop for you.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Erin Scott, 12-185, x3-4733, scotte@mit.edu

Marketing Your International Experience
Heather Law, Malgorzata Hedderick, Marilyn Wilson
Tue Jan 25, 02:30-04:00pm, 4-149

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

Have you recently had an international experience, whether it be a MISTI internship, International UROP, study or public service abroad? Or, are you planning to participate in a global experience and want to be sure to take full advantage of the opportunity? Come find out how best to showcase the skills that you have gained from these experiences to potential employers or graduate programs. Preregistration requested through CareerBridge.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Heather Law, 12-170, x3-4733, hlaw@mit.edu

NonVerbal Communication: How It Affects Your Career
Heather Law
Tue Jan 18, 01-02:00pm, 4-237

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

You might not think that things like hairstyle, tone of voice, facial expressions or posture would affect your networking, interviewing and negotiating processes, but in fact you would be incorrect! Come learn ways to effectively communicate non-verbally so that you can leave a positive lasting impression with all those that you meet. Preregistration requested through CareerBridge.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Heather Law, 12-170, x3-4733, hlaw@mit.edu

POSTPONED: Exploring Careers in Energy
Amanda Peters
Wed Jan 12, 05-07:00pm, 32-155

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

POSTPONED DUE TO SNOW STORM. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR NEW DATE LATER IN THE MONTH.

Considering a career in the energy sector? Come hear from those who work in the industry about some of the many career options and what it takes to succeed in this growing field. The first hour will feature a panel discussion, while the second will provide the opportunity to talk to the panelists individually.

Panelists

Eerik Hantsoo, Engineer, 1366 Technologies, Inc.

Jennifer Pedro, VP Industrial Processes for Alstom Power, Thermal Services

Kara Rodgers, Senior Program Manager, Natural Gas Programs, Consortium for Energy Efficiency

Thomas Jarvi, CTO, Sun Catalytix

Vivek Mohta, Director, Energy Markets at Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

Preregistration requested on CareerBridge, but not required.
Visit CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/ and select Workshops, Career Fairs and Events.
Web: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/
Contact: Amanda Peters, 12-170, x3-4733, acpeters@mit.edu
Cosponsor: MIT Energy Initiative

Patents & Pizza: Careers in Intellectual Property Law
Christie Reynolds
Tue Jan 18, 06-08:00pm, 2-105

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)

Learn from MIT alums working in patent law about careers that let you stay abreast of the newest technologies. By working in the field of intellectual property, you can make a career of patenting, protecting, licensing, and valuing the most recent technological discoveries! Topics discussed will include an overview of intellectual property rights available to inventors, a day-in-the-life of patent attorneys, and a discussion of how intellectual property rights are protected in the realms of academia and industry. Bertucci's Pizza will be served. Event sponsored by Shook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P. http://www.shb.com/. Preregistration requested on CareerBridge.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Christie Reynolds, 12-170, x3-4733, creynold@mit.edu

Policy Analysis and Research: Careers
Marilyn Wilson
Tue Jan 18, 04-05:30pm, 4-237

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)

Do you like to research complex problems and recommend solutions? Are you interested in influencing policies that relate to science, healthcare, energy, education, defense, transportation, food, poverty, space, to name a few? Policy analysts work in venues such as government, think tanks, universities, nonprofit and profit organizations. Many analysts have graduate degrees in technical fields. Come and hear from MIT alums who work in policy analysis and learn more about this interesting way to put your MIT education to work. Preregistration requested through CareerBridge (click on Workshops Career Fairs and Events).
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Marilyn Wilson, 12-170, x3-4733, mcwilson@mit.edu

Prehealth Essay Writing Workshop
Tamara Menghi
Fri Jan 21, 12-01:00pm, 4-145

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)

This interactive workshop will discuss the elements of a successful application essay, and will provide tips and strategies to get you started with your writing. Time will be provided in the workshop for participants to review sample medical/health profession school essays and start writing an essay of their own. Advanced sign-up requested, however walk-ins are permitted based on available space. Sessions with very low registration may be cancelled.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Tamara Menghi, 12-185, x3-4733, trmenghi@mit.edu

Research Careers Beyond Academia
Marilyn Wilson
Tue Jan 11, 03:30-05:00pm, 4-163

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

There are many venues outside of university settings where MIT graduates are involved in research. Our panel of MIT alums will talk about the research work they do in industry or other nonacademic settings and about their own career paths in their fields. Come and learn about these options and ask questions!

Our panelists:
--Michelle T. Schulberg, PhD, Principal Research Scientist, Physical Sciences Inc
--Jeanie Cherng, PhD, Research Engineer, Bose Corporation
--J. Nathan Ashcraft, PhD, Senior Research Scientist, Soane Labs LLC
--Cegeon J. Chan, PhD, Research Scientist, First Wind Energy

Preregistration requested on CareerBridge http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student , click on Workshops, Career Fairs and Events
For more information, contact: Marilyn Wilson, mcwilson@mit.edu
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Marilyn Wilson, 12-170, x3-4733, mcwilson@mit.edu

See Yourself Overseas: Prepare for and Get the Most out of an International Experience
Scott Murray
Thu Jan 20, 03-04:15pm, 4-149

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up

Are you interested in studying, interning, or doing research or public service abroad? Learn how to make it happen! This session will explore the various opportunities to go global, from short-term opportunities in IAP and summer to longer-term opportunities during the academic year. In addition, we will discuss how to prepare for these experiences academically and financially, as well as share ways that you can improve your “CQ” (cultural intelligence) and your networking skills before you go. To RSVP, e-mail Scott Murray at srmurray@mit.edu.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Scott Murray, 12-189, x3-0676, srmurray@mit.edu

See Yourself in The Other Cambridge! The Cambridge-MIT Exchange (CME)
Sarra Shubart
Thu Jan 13, 03-04:15pm, 4-149

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

Learn how you could be studying at the University of Cambridge in the UK during your junior year! This session will feature a panel of students from the University of Cambridge who are currently studying at MIT and MIT students who participated in the exchange last year, who will share their experiences and why they decided to make a commitment to study abroad for the full year. The CME program director will also discuss how to plan for and apply to the exchange. To RSVP, e-mail Sarra Shubart at sarra@mit.edu.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Sarra Shubart, 12-189, x3-6057, sarra@mit.edu

Starting Up Your Startup
Kim Benard, Colin Smith, Lars Hasselblad Torres
Wed Jan 26, 03-04:30pm, 1-190

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

Do you have a brilliant idea but no clue on how to take it to the next level? Our panel discussion of Start-Ups will have speakers at various stages in the Start-Up process from sloppy beginnings to smooth runnings. This panel will also feature individuals with different types of organizations from social enterprises to for-profit companies. This is a wonderful opportunity to speak with people who have done just what you are trying to do! Preregistration requested through CareerBridge.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Kim Benard, 12-189, x3-4733, benard@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Public Service Center

State of the Job Market: A Town Hall Meeting with Melanie Parker, Executive Director, MIT Global Education and Career Development (GECD)
Melanie Parker
Wed Jan 19, 02-03:00pm, 4-231

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event

All members of the MIT community are invited to a discussion of the current job market for upcoming graduates and interns.  A brief overview of Class of 2010 employment results as well as key statistics and projections for 2011 will identify how demand has changed and where hiring is occurring as well as recommended search strategies for success.   A question and answer period will follow. Preregistration is requested on CareerBridge.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Melanie Parker, 12-170, x3-4733, mlparker@mit.edu

Step Inside Nokia: Nokia Day, on-site visit in Burlington, MA
Colin Smith, Ellen Stahl
Tue Jan 25, 10am-02:00pm, Nokia, Burlington MA, See desc. for transportation

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 50 participants.
Single session event

Get off campus and take advantage of a unique opportunity to visit Nokia's Burlington, MA site.

Round trip transportation and lunch will be included free of charge. Students should anticipate a 9am departure from 50 Vassar St on the MIT Campus.

The day's activities will include learning about specific Nokia research and development teams from the managers and employees who work there. Participants will have the opportunity to talk to engineers and discuss challenges in the development process. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED! Lunch will be provided on site.

Nokia Day is ideal for students interested in building a career in the mobile services space(undergraduate and graduate). We'll cover topics ranging from mobile browser, cloud computing, mobile search, social networking and speech analytics.
DRESS IS CASUAL
A GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED TO ACCESS THE NOKIA SITE (BRING WITH YOU) AND SECURITY ACCESS PAPERWORK MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE VISIT.

Please sign up at http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student. Search "Nokia Day" under Career Fairs and Events.

Space is limited and participants must register in advance.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Colin Smith, 12-170, x3-4733, cd_smith@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Teaching Careers and Opportunities
Sandra Sylvestre
Mon Jan 24, 03-04:30pm, 2-105

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

Interested in learning about teaching opportunities once you have graduated from MIT? There are many different types of schools and teaching venues for you to consider. Our panelists, primarily MIT alums, will talk about their schools and their experiences in education. Students at all levels are welcome to attend.
Preregistration requested through CareerBridge (click on Workshops Career Fairs and Events tab).
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Sandra Sylvestre, 12-170, x3-4733, ssylv@mit.edu

What Employers Look for- Interviewing for Bio/Pharma Positions
Heather Law
Mon Jan 24, 02-03:00pm, 4-231

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

Do you find yourself wondering what biotech and pharmaceutical company employers look for when they are interviewing? Do you find yourself wondering how to get a job in one of these fields? Then come hear tips from the experts. Alumni and employers from the from the industry will talk about the best way to obtain a job during this workshop. Preregistration requested on CareerBridge.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Heather Law, 12-170, x3-4733, hlaw@mit.edu

What's your Formula for Getting into Medical School?
Laura O'Brien
Tue Jan 18, 07-08:00pm, 4-163

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

MCAT and GPA are important to medical school admission committees, but experience and exposure in healthcare are also top factors in admissions decisions. This workshop will discuss ways to gain experience and exposure that will help bolster your application and better prepare you for a career in medicine. Preregistration requested through CareerBridge:
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Laura O'Brien, 12-185, x3-4733, obrienl@mit.edu

Women in the Sciences: Challenges and Opportunities in the Workplace
Rachel Greenberg, Elizabeth Young, Alicia Erwin
Mon Jan 24, 12-01:30pm, Coffeehouse, W20

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

“For the first time in our nation's history, women now represent half of all workers and are becoming the primary breadwinners in more families than ever before” (Maria Shriver, A Woman’s Nation). In the sciences, however, women continue to be underrepresented; according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Highlights of Women’s Earnings in 2009, women represent only about 30% of workers in life, physical, and social science occupations and earn about 88% of what men in the field earn. In addition, women experience unique challenges throughout their careers and can make missteps during the job search process or in their jobs that could cost them the position, a promotion, etc. Come hear from our panel how they achieved their successes, what mistakes they made along the way, and what special issues you will need to consider as a woman in the sciences! RSVP through CareerBridge, below.
Web: http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
Contact: Rachel Greenberg, 12-170, x3-4733, ragreenb@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming

Writing Recommendations that Rock (Without Sacrificing All Your Weekends)
Alison Hynd, Kim Benard
Tue Jan 4, 02-03:30pm, 56-167

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event

Faculty: Are you swamped by requests to write recommendations and reference letters for students or colleagues? Are you new to recommendation writing and need some pointers? Do you want to spiff-up your style and make sure your recommendations are effective? Then come and learn some effective strategies for writing recommendation letters that work while being efficient with your time. This workshop is offered by staff and faculty members who read and write a LOT of recommendation letters, so we understand both how important these are to our students and how much time it can take to write an effective letter. RSVP to Alison Hynd, PSC, hynd@mit.edu.
Contact: Alison Hynd, PSC, x8-0691, hynd@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Public Service Center


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