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IAP 2013 Activities by Sponsor - Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming

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All about UROP Panel

Katherine Julian, Staff Associate, UAAP

Jan/23 Wed 12:30PM-01:30PM 4-149, Lunch is provided

Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)

Want to find a UROP? Not sure where to start? Don't know if you'll have time? Come to a UROP panel sponsored by the Baker Foundation and the Office of Undergraduate Advising and Academic Programming. Get the inside scoop from undergraduates who have done UROPs in several different departments. This is a great way to gear up for the IAP UROP expo which takes place the next day. Lunch will be provided!

Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming
Contact: Katherine Julian, 7-103, 617 253-9764, KJULIAN@MIT.EDU


Departmental Exploration (DEX)

Katherine Julian, Staff Associate, Bruno Faviero, Aliya Dincer

Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions

First-year students, have you picked your passion yet? Don't miss this inaugural series of departmental exploration (DEX) events sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Advising and Academic Programming and the Undergraduate Association.

DEX will be a structured time at the end of IAP for academic discovery that will allow students to experience what it’s like to be an undergrad in each department. Events include: student topic panels, open houses and showcases of projects and research.

The events will primarily focus on departments in the School of Science and School of Engineering. Additionally, departments in the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Sloan School of Management and School of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences will also be highlighted throughout the week.

Events will take place on January 28, 29, 31, and February 1. No sign up is necessary, just come to whatever sessions you are interested in!

Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming, Undergraduate Association
Contact: Katherine Julian, 7-103, 617 253-9764, KJULIAN@MIT.EDU


Technological Engineering Topic Panel

Jan/28 Mon 01:00PM-02:30PM 34-101

Student representatives of courses 1, 2, 6, 12, 16 and 22 will discuss departmental opportunities and approaches to the the topic of technological engineering. 


Active link to NASA Telescope

Jan/29 Tue 09:00AM-11:00AM 54-427

Come see a live connection to a NASA optical telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii that is operated from the MIT campus.  Join with Professor Richard Binzel to learn about the science program of asteroid observations conducted using NASA's Infrared Telescope Facility 3-meter telescope.  Drop in for all or part of the time. No advance sign-up necessary.


Open Hours, Atmospheric Chemistry Lab

Jan/29 Tue 10:00AM-11:00AM 54-131

Atmospheric aerosol particles can affect the Earth's climate system by absorbing or scattering solar and terrestrial radiation, or by acting as the seeds on which cloud droplets and ice crystals form. Visit our laboratory to see the experiments we run to understand the fundamental processes involved in particle formation and evolution.


Chemistry Demo Show

Jan/29 Tue 11:00AM-12:00PM 4-149

Chemistry has wide ranging applications in materials, medicine, energy, and many other areas. Join Course 5 students and members of the M.I.T. Chemistry Outreach Program for fun and informational demonstrations of simple chemistry applications.


Energy Minor Demo Show

Jan/29 Tue 12:00PM-01:00PM 34-101

What do a fireball, homemade OLEDs, an electric go-cart, and low-power sensors have in common? Come to our Energy Demo Hour and find out! See firsthand how fun studying energy can be. All MIT students are welcome.


Biology/Life Science Topic Panel

Jan/29 Tue 01:00PM-02:00PM 34-101

Student representatives from courses 7, 6-7, 9, 20, 10B, and 12 will discuss departmental opportunities and approaches to the the topics of biology and the life sciences.

 


Chemistry Topic Panel

Jan/29 Tue 02:00PM-03:00PM 34-101

Student representatives from courses 5, 3, 10, and 12 will discuss departmental opportunities and approaches to the the topic of chemistry.


Brain and Cognitive Science open house

Jan/29 Tue 03:00PM-04:00PM 34-101

Come learn about brain and cognitive science through general Q&A with course 9 undergrads before and after watching videos of faculty describing aspects of course 9 at 3:30. Light refreshments provided!


Course 7 and 20 lab tours

Jan/29 Tue 03:30PM-04:30PM 68-074 & 16-352

Come tour labs in Course 7 (68-074) and Course 20 (16-352), where lab classes such as 7.02 and 20.309 are held. Each lab will conduct two half hour sessions, starting at 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM. Come to either lab at those times!


Lightning Lectures

Jan/29 Tue 04:30PM-06:00PM 36-144

Upperclassmen from courses 7, 9, 20, and 6-7 will give short lectures about their research projects and classes, sharing their perspectives on the opportunities in their major. Lectures will be followed by a brief Q&A with the student. Each lecture is no more than ten minutes long. 

 


Architecture Department Tour

Jan/31 Thu 11:00AM-12:00PM 7-431

Architecture will be hosting a department tour and presentation of student and faculty research and design work.  You will get a chance to visit the studios, workshops, and labs where you can see current students at work and the various fabrication methods and equipment.  After the tour, there will be a short presentation of the work you could be involved in as a Course 4 major through studios, internships, or UROPs.


Biology Undergraduate Research Symposium

Jan/31 Thu 12:00PM-05:00PM 68-181

The Biology Undergraduate Research Symposium is an annual event sponsored by the Biology department to give top undergraduate students the opportunity to showcase their research to the Biology community at large. This year, fourteen students will give presentations of fifteen minutes each from 12:00 to 4:30.


Economic Games-The Prisoner's Dilemma

Jan/31 Thu 12:00PM-01:00PM 3-133, Snacks and drinks provided

Do you want to win? Do you want to know what your competitor is thinking? Do you know how to strike the balance between competition and cooperation? Prisoner's Dilemma is the most well-known game strategy in social science. It has wide applications in economics, business, and real life. Come and play the game with UEA (Undergraduate Economic Association) and learn more about course 14 from TAs and upperclassmen. 


Design, Infrastructure & Policy Panel

Jan/31 Thu 01:00PM-02:00PM 34-101

Student representatives from courses 1, 4, 11, 17, and 22 will discuss departmental opportunities and approaches to the the topics of design, infrastructure and policy.


Economics, Finance, & Policy Panel

Jan/31 Thu 02:00PM-03:00PM 34-101

Student representatives from courses 14, 15, and 17 will discuss departmental opportunities and approaches to the the topics of economics, finance/management and policy.


Course 1 Open House

Jan/31 Thu 03:00PM-04:00PM 36-112

Large enough to offer a range of opportunities, yet small enough to provide personal attention, Course 1 strikes just the right balance. Learn what sustainable development, carbon sequestration, building technology, environmental fieldwork, transportation systems, renewable energy and engineering design have in common. These and other Course 1 projects address some of the most pressing problems of our time.


ChemExploration: All things ChemE

Jan/31 Thu 06:00PM-08:00PM 66-110

ChemExploration is a 2 hour extravaganza on all things ChemE.  The first hour of the talks reviews every required course X class, and the second explains some of the unique opportunities available to those with a chemical engineering degree.  We will have guest alumni present to discuss how MIT chemical engineering affected their career path.  And, of course, there will be free food!


Open Houses/Other Events: Course 8,18,22

Feb/01 Fri 10:00AM-05:30PM TBD

Check back for more details! Open houses/Other events in course 8, 18 and 22 will take place between 10-1pm and 2:30-5:30 pm.


Mathematics with Julia

Feb/01 Fri 11:00AM-12:00PM 2-139

Julia is a new open source technical tool under development at MIT
and around the world.  While still new and therefore not as mature as MATLAB and Python, users can jump right in.  We will demonstrate through examples how computation is influencing mathematics,
and how mathematics influences computation. Feel free to bring your laptop,downloaded with Julia, and type along.Experts will be on hand to help with questions.


Math, Physics, & Computer Science Panel

Feb/01 Fri 01:00PM-02:30PM 54-100

Student representatives from courses 18, 6-3, 12, 22 and 8 will discuss departmental opportunities and approaches to the the topics of math, physics and computer science.


Physics Lightning Lectures

Feb/01 Fri 03:00PM-05:00PM 8-329

Come join physics undergraduates as they explain fascinating physics topics in under five minutes while trying to impersonate your favorite professors! Topics include quantum mechanics (8.04), quantum information (8.370J), General Relativity (8.962) and how to hunt for a Higgs boson. Event will be held in the Physics Common Room (8-329)


Facing Love & Relationships

Gabriella Jordan, Lauren Zander

Jan/28 Mon 01:30PM-04:30PM E51-151
Jan/30 Wed 01:30PM-04:30PM E51-151
Feb/01 Fri 01:30PM-04:30PM E51-151

Enrollment: Advance Sign-up required
Limited to 35 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: Designing Your Life or Facing Love and Relationships classes

Are you willing to face your history in order to design a new future in the arena of relationships? Come prepared to learn and understand why we do and chose what we do. If you are willing to look deeply at yourself, face your past relationships for the opportunity to have your deepest dreams in the arena of relationships realized, come join us in this program where you will have the opportunity to take stock of the past as well as create a future design for a deep connections with people. These connections yield spectacular results in many areas of your life (both professional and personal).

Be prepared to do assignments, exercises and have fun looking at your life.

This class is lead by Executives of the Handel Group who have been teaching at MIT since 2006 (in a course now called Designing Your Life). The Handel Group is an international coaching and training company which has trained thousands of people to identify where they are holding themselves back and then free themselves to fulfill their lives' missions.  

Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming
Contact: Glenna Bedoya, glenna@mit.edu


First Year Experience Winter Retreat: Thrive @ MIT

Julie Rothhaar, Assistant Dean & Director of FYE, Residential Life Programs

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/17
Limited to 25 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: first-year students only

Academics, new friends, life in the residence halls, extracurricular activities, and a social life: how do you balance it all at MIT? Join fellow first-year students, staff and faculty for a chance to step back and reflect on your experience at MIT thus far through an overnight winter retreat. Buses will leave MIT at 3pm Friday January 25th and return at approximately 4pm on Saturday January 26th. The location of the retreat will be at the Warren Conference Center in Ashland, MA.

Additional logistical details will be communicated to the students who are selected to attend the retreat. Attendance is capped at 25, and only first-year students may apply. Please contact Assistant Dean and Director for First Year Experience Julie Rothhaar with any questions at rothhaar@mit.edu. 

To access the application visit the following link: 

http://studentlife.mit.edu/first-year-experience-winter-retreat

Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming, Residential Life Programs
Contact: Julie Rothhaar, W59-222, 617-253-3290, rothhaar@mit.edu


Jan/25 Fri 03:00PM-11:45PM Warren Center, departure details will be given to attendee
Jan/26 Sat 12:00AM-04:00PM Warren Center, return details will be given to attendees

Julie Rothhaar - Assistant Dean & Director of FYE, Residential Life Programs


Leadership Opportunities through the UAAP: Orientation Leader and Associate Advisor

Katie Julian, Staff Associate, Elizabeth Young, Associate Dean, Leslie Bottari, Staff Associate

Jan/15 Tue 12:00PM-01:00PM 4-145
Jan/24 Thu 04:00PM-05:00PM 4-149

Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)
Attendance: Repeating event, particpants welcome at any session

The Office of Undergraduate Advising and Academic Programming offers two main leadership opportunities for undergraduates—orientation leader and associate advisor. Both positions play a key role in helping first year students make a successful transition to MIT. In this interactive information session, hear from staff and students about the roles and responsibilities of an OL and AA, the application process, and the skills gained from these positions that will assist you in your future endeavors. Bring any and all questions! Light refreshments will be served.

Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming
Contact: Katherine Julian, 7-103, 617 253-9764, KJULIAN@MIT.EDU


Maximizing Mentorship

Katherine Julian, Staff Associate, Shendi Xu, Staff Associate

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions

 These workshops will help you learn how to maximize the power of mentoring on both an individual and organizational level.

Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming
Contact: Katherine Julian, 7-103, 617 253-9764, KJULIAN@MIT.EDU


How to Get the Mentoring You Want

Jan/22 Tue 04:00PM-05:00PM 4-149

Looking for a mentor? Want to further develop a mentoring relationship you already have? Come to this session to learn how to get the mentoring you want!

Topics that will be covered include:

-how to find a mentor

-making a good first impression

-avoiding pitfalls in the mentoring relationship

-communication and self advocacy

-building a sustainable relationship

Katherine Julian - Staff Associate


Building a Mentoring Program

Jan/23 Wed 04:00PM-05:00PM 4-149

Looking to start a mentoring program for your group or organization? Want to revamp a mentoring program you oversee? Come to this workshop that will focus on the development and administration of a mentoring prgoram.

Topics this session will include:

-creating a mission statement and goals for your program

-communication and publicity

-matching mentors and mentees

-trainings and events

-evaluation

Shendi Xu - Staff Associate


Uncovering the Leader in YOU: Avoiding Self-Deception, Expressing Inner Courage

Partha Gosh, Global Strategist and Policy Advisor

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 85 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: Interest in leadership in any field

Leadership is a common buzzword in many fields, and a desirable trait for all employers. But what really constitutes an effective leader? How can you tap into your own potential and lead with authenticity? Don't miss this opportunity to build your leadership skills and learn about yourself through a five-day seminar taught by renewed global strategist and policy advisor and MIT alum Partha S. Gosh.

Day 1: Understanding what makes a person an effective leader: “The art of becoming”

Day 2: Listening to your inner voice: Avoiding self deception? Know thy self

Day 3: Developing a 360 degree perspective on the emerging possibilities: Sensing your passion in the universe

Day 4: Internalizing the 21 golden rules in cultivating the essentials of leadership

Day 5: Crafting your agenda in seeking self-fulfillment

Seminar web site: http://psgleadership.scripts.mit.edu/2013IAP/

RSVP by 1/9 to kjulian@mit.edu

Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming, Office of the Dean for Undergraduate Education
Contact: Katherine Julian, 7-103, 617 253-9764, KJULIAN@MIT.EDU


Jan/10 Thu 09:30AM-12:30PM E51-315
Jan/11 Fri 09:30AM-12:30PM E51-315
Jan/14 Mon 09:30AM-12:30PM E51-315
Jan/15 Tue 09:30AM-12:30PM E51-315
Jan/16 Wed 09:30AM-12:30PM E51-315

Partha Gosh - Global Strategist and Policy Advisor