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Dates |
Location |
Longwood Coffee Hour with Dr. Margaret Livingstone [HGWISE]
Please join HGWISE in our last Coffee Hour of the semester with Dr. Margaret
Livingstone, Professor of Neurobiology. Dr. Livingstone was one of the first
female scientists in neurobiology and worked with David Hubel, Nobel Laureate.
Her research interests are how neurons process visual information from simple
visual stimuli to great works of art, such as the Mona Lisa. In addition to her
scientific publications, she has written "Vision and Art: The Biology of
Seeing", which explains in laymen's terms the fascinating mechanisms underlying
how we perceive art. Dr. Livingstone is a legend in neurobiology for her
pioneering work as well as her pizazz. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear
her story of being one of the first female scientists in neurobiology and a
single mother for 16 years!
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May 23
9 am |
TMEC-442 (DMS student Lounge) |
Drop-in Resume and CV Reviews [OCS]
Whether or not you came to our resume and CV workshops in early May, you are
welcome to bring a draft of your resume, CV, and/or cover letter for a critique
by one of the GSAS counselors. Drop in for a 15-minute review of your documents.
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May 13-May 15
10 am-12pm & 2-4pm |
OCS Third Floor |
Start Now to Land a Great Academic Job [OCS]
Don't miss this opportunity to learn first-hand from 2008 PhD's-to-be how they
successfully landed academic jobs
Graduate students from across disciplines will discuss their successful academic
job search experiences and their professional development throughout graduate
school that helped them land some great academic offers!
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May 12
4:30 - 6:00 pm |
OCS Reading Room |
Women in Biotech, A Panel Discussion [Biotech Club]
The Harvard Biotech Club is organizing a Women in Biotech panel discussion with
Mara Aspinall (President, Genzyme Genetics) and Nadine Cohen (Senior VP, Biogen
Idec). This will be a great opportunity for anybody interested to ask specific
questions about career paths, academic research with entrepreneurial focus,
transitioning from academia into industry and the future of biotech/pharma
industries, among others. Both men and women are welcome.
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May 6
5-7pm |
TMEC amphitheater |
Academic CV and Cover Letter Workshop [OCS]
Your CV and cover letter are the first documents that academic search committees
see. If you're planning to go on the academic job market this fall, begin
preparing your documents now!
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May 5
10:30 am-12pm |
OCS Conference room |
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop [OCS]
The fall recruiting season begins even before classes do! Don't be caught
without a tight and tailored resume when the first companies arrive on campus
in search of PhD candidates. All GSAS students and alums are welcome, whether
you're applying for jobs soon or waiting for the recruiting season.
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May 2
10 am |
OCS Conference room |
Longwood Coffee Hour with Dr. Joan Miller [HGWISE]
Dr. Miller is an internationally-renowned clinician and researcher, with a
special interest in ocular neovascularization, especially as it pertains to
macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Her research team was among the
first to demonstrate the importance of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)
in the induction of ocular neovascularization and the potential use of drug
therapies targeting VEGF. Together with Evangelos Gragoudas, M.D. , Dr. Miller
also pioneered the development of photodynamic therapy for neovascular macular
degeneration. http://www.meei.harvard.edu/shared/staff/ophthodocs/jmiller.htm
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May 2
9 am |
TMEC-442 |
Career Options Panels 2008 [OCS/GSAS]
Hear how GSAS alumni/ae have parlayed their advanced degrees into exciting
careers in such fields as: nonprofits and education; finance, VC and patent
law; and consulting and business services. Take the opportunity to hear from
and network with GSAS alumni in many different career fields! This event is
co-sponsored with the GSAS Office of Alumni Relations. Further details will be
available closer to the event date, so stay tuned!
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April 25
11 am-6:00 pm |
Dudley House |
A Career Success Workshop: Tools for Being in Charge of Your Own Career [HGWISE]
This event is an intense, interactive workshop led by Jo McDermott, JD, a
professional executive coach, and mother of Candice Etson, a PhD student in
Biophysics. The half day seminar will be focused on helping participants
clarify their goals, identify skills utilized daily by successful people, and
provide specific tools for developing a career strategy designed to achieve
long term goals. Gender specific issues will be discussed.Please RSVP to etson@fas.harvard.edu. If you are
interested in being contacted by Ms. McDermott, please indicate this in your
RSVP and your preferred method of contact.
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April 25
1-4 pm |
Longwood Medical Area, room TBA |
Confident Networking: How to Make a Good First Impression [OCS]
The best way to find the perfect job for you is to meet with and gather
information from those people already working in your field of interest. This
workshop will demystify the process of networking and give you practical tips
on how to actually get out there and present yourself effectively.
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April 18
10-11:30 am |
OCS Conference Room |
Longwood Coffee Hour with Dr. Elizabeth Engle [HGWISE]
Please join HGWISE to hear Dr. Elizabeth Engle, Associate Professor of Neurology
and an HHMI Investigator, speak about her professional and personal path from
medical school to her current position researching the genetic causes of
pediatric eye movement disorders as well as seeing patients. She is a warm,
highly engaging speaker and will offer much insight into achieving personal and
professional goals and conducting innovative basic and translational research.
She was recently appointed an HHMI Patient-Oriented Researcher, a new
initiative to aid 15 of the nation's top physician-scientists who are "changing
the way we think about and treat a variety of diseases" (HHMI President TR
Cech).
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April 18
9 am |
TMEC-442 (DMS Student Lounge) |
Radcliffe Spring Tea [HGWISE/WISHR]
Radcliffe's Interim Dean, Barbara Grosz, WISHR (Women in Science at Harvard
Radcliffe) and HGWISE (Harvard Graduate Women in Science and Engineering)
invite you to meet the 2007-2008 science fellows at the Radcliffe Institute for
Advanced Study. This year's class includes scientists in Bioengineering,
Biophysics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Earth and Planetary Science,
Evolutionary and Organismic Biology, Mathematics, Molecular & Cellular Biology
and Physics. More information on the fellows can be seen at
http://www.radcliffe.edu/fellowships/current/index.php. RSVP to Becki Smith, science@radcliffe.edu
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April 17
5pm-6pm |
Greenleaf House (76 Brattle Street) |
Research in Surface Chemistry at a Liberal Arts College [HWIC]
What do you get when you mix Si, H2O, O2, HF, and Undergraduates?
Prof. Kate Queeney
Department of Chemistry
Smith College
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April 15
4:00 pm |
Pfizer Lecture Hall, Mallinckrodt, 12 Oxford Street |
A Full Day Workshop on the Communication of Science [Harvard]
Harvard University Center for the Environment will offer a full-day workshop on April 12 for graduate students and post-docs
pursuing a career in the sciences. It has two aims. The first goal is to
remind scientists that their obligations extend beyond research and publication
in the scholarly literature" they have an affirmative obligation as citizens to
participate in our democracy and speak out on matters of public importance,
especially when the debate hinges on scientific information. Its second goal is
to offer practical suggestions for communicating their ideas more effectively.
The workshop is limited to 15 participants. Lunch will be served!
RSVP to Lisa Matthews, HUCE Events Coordinator, lisa_matthews@harvard.edu
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April 12
10am-4pm |
24 Oxford Street, 3rd Floor, Seminar room |
Putting your Science to Work [Harvard]
In this workshop Dr. Fiske presents a thorough and practical overview to the
process of career planning and job hunting in today's job market, from the
perspective of a young scientist. He will cover specific steps that young
scientists can take to broaden their horizons, strengthen their skills, and
present their best face to potential employers. An important part of this is
the realization that most young scientists possess a range of valuable
"transferable skills" that are highly sought after by employers in and out of
science. In addition, Dr. Fiske will cover all the specifics of job hunting,
including informational interviewing, building your network, developing a
compelling CV and resume, cover letters, interviewing, and more. With each
topic Dr. Fiske will discuss the particular challenges and opportunities faced
by those with an advanced degree in science.
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April 10
5pm-6:30pm |
250 Jefferson Hall |
Important Things to Consider When Choosing a Lab [OCS]
Come hear upper-year graduate students in the Division of Medical Sciences share
advice on how best to select a lab or to change labs for your dissertation. This
event is co-sponsored with Harvard Integrated Life Sciences (HILS), the Division
of Medical Sciences (DMS) and the Harvard Graduate Women in Science and
Engineering (HGWISE).
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April 9
12pm-1pm |
Longwood Medical Area, Goldenson 122 |
Single Origin Bonnat Chocolate Tasting [HGWISE]
Did you know there are three varieties of cocoa bean: criollo, forastero and
trinitario. Each of which is suppose to have its own unique taste? Not only
that, but a trinitario bean from Trinidad will not taste exactly like a
trinitario bean from Venezuela. Come taste 6 different single origin Bonnat chocolates. They are all 75% cocoa,
all produced in exactly the same method, at the same factory. The only
difference is where the beans are grown and their variety. RSVP appreciated: emorris@fas.harvard.edu.
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April 9
6-7 pm |
Longwood TMEC 442 |
Admitted Student Dessert Reception [HGWISE]
Please join us in welcoming the prospective GSAS women in science at our annual
dessert reception. Enjoy delicious Finale's desserts while helping admitted
students make the difficult decision of where to spend their next many years in
graduate school. RSVPs appreciated: emorris@fas.harvard.edu.
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April 4
7:30-8:30 pm |
Dudley House Common Room |
Longwood Coffee Hour with Dr. Teresa Compton [HGWISE]
Please join HGWISE to hear Dr. Teresa Compton, Executive Director of Infectious
Disease at Novartis (Cambridge) speak about her interesting career path,
including a transition from academia to industry.
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April 4
9am |
TMEC-442 |
Finding Careers outside Academia with Your PhD [OCS]
Come hear Susan Basalla May discuss career options outside academia and how to
avoid the job-hunting mistakes that grad students most frequently make. She
will offer real-life examples and practical step-by-step advice for M.A's and
Ph.D.'s seeking fulfilling work outside academia.
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April 3
5:30-7pm |
Jefferson Hall, Room 250 |
Amita Women in Biotehc Series [MIT]
Julie A. Olson, Ph.D., (MIT '76), President, CEO and Director of Mersana
Therapeutics, Inc. will discuss her journey from academic scientist to CEO of a
biotech company. She will address the changing attitudes in academia towards
industry, the challenges of being the first woman in R&D management at Pfizer
who had children, and the challenges she faces today as CEO. Dr. Olsen will
also share how she discovered her aptitude for and interest in business.
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March 25
6:30-9 pm |
MIT Student Center, 20 Chimneys |
Longwood Coffee Hour with Dr. Amy Wagers [HGWISE]
Dr. Amy Wagers is an Assistant Professor of Pathology at HMS and a Principal
Investigator in the Section on Developmental and Stem Cell Biology at the
Joslin Diabetes Center. Dr. Wagers' research focuses on identification and
characterization of tissue-specific stem cell populations in adult animals. Her
lab's current objectives include understanding the factors that control
migration and expansion of hematopoietic stem cells in mice, and developing
methods to isolate and manipulate distinct stem and progenitor cell populations
from adult mouse skeletal muscle. Her laboratory recently discovered a novel
population of muscle-resident precursor cells that exhibits robust ability to
repair adult skeletal muscle.
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March 21
9 am |
TMEC-442 |
Exploring Ways to Deal with Difficult Situations in the Lab [HGWISE/BSC]
Exploring Ways to Deal with Difficult Situations in the Lab: When that happened,
I wish I said ____." Or "I wish I knew what to say when ____." An
interactive workshop. RSVP Required to Courtney Peterson at
cmpeters@fas.harvard.edu..
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March 19
4:15-5:45 pm |
Bureau of Study Council, 5 Linden Street |
Space Policy and Society Talk [MIT]
Where Bucks Meet Buck Rogers: The OMB-NASA Relationship
Amy Kaminski
NASA Program Examiner
Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
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March 19
5-7 pm |
MIT Building 33, Room 116 |
A Graduate Student Parental Leave Policy Forum [BU]
A fellow graduate student, Elizabeth Ewen, has been working diligently to get a
parental leave policy for BU graduate students implemented. Other universities
in Boston have one, but BU does not! Liz is a graduate student in the
Department of Biology, a founding member of the Women in Biology (WIB) group,
and Chair of the Parental Leave Committee for the Graduate Student Organization
(GSO). For more information, visit WIP's website http://rails.bu.edu/wophy/mission.
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March 19
1-2 pm |
Boston Univeristy, PRB 595 |
Some Reflections on the Dearth of Women in Science: A lecture and discussion with Professor Ben Barres [HGWISE/Various]
Join Professor Ben Barres for a personal and intellectual analysis of the
obstacles faced by women in academic science and what individuals and
institutions can do to increase opportunities in the sciences for women.
Professor Barres brings a unique perspective to this discussion: Professor
Barres is transgender, and has experienced life as both a female and as a male
scientist. His seminal article in the Journal Nature, "Does gender matter?"
posits the challenge: "To paraphrase Martin Luther King, a first-class
scientific enterprise cannot be built upon a foundation of second-class
citizens. If women and minorities are to achieve their full potential, all of
us need to be far more proactive. So what can be done?"
Ben Barres, MD, PhD is a Professor of Neurobiology, Developmental Biology, and
Neurology at Stanford University. Dr. Barres earned a PhD in Neurobiology from
Harvard, an MD from Dartmouth, and a BS in Biology from MIT. He is Associate
Chair of Neurobiology at Stanford Medical School
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March 17
4:00-5:30 pm |
Fong Auditorium, Boylston Hall |
Two Hours That will Make You A Better Speaker [Outside Harvard]
Information clutter and audience skepticism are two challenges that face any
speaker today. Speakers need to be dynamic, prepared and confident. Only a
small percentage of a presenter's success depends on content. This workshop,
led by professional communication skills trainer, Beryl Loeb, will explore the
rest of a presenter's delivery!
This workshop is limited to the first twenty people who RSVP.
Please RSVP to Becky Rosengaus (617) 373-7032, r.rosengaus@neu.edu
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March 18
6:30 pm |
Northeastern University, 105 Shillman Bldg. |
Career Chat: Adding an MBA to a PhD [HGWISE/OCS]
Meredith Fisher is a recent graduate from the Department of Organismic and
Evolutionary Biology where she performed her thesis work on environmental
microbiology specifically focusing on bioremediation and applied sciences. She
is currently at student at the Sloan School of Management and will be speaking
to us about how her experiences in bio-tech and grad school led her to pursue
an MBA. Accompanied by two of her classmates with backgrounds in academia,
Meredith will also discuss the many ways an MBA can be used in conjunction with
a PhD.
Please RSVP to Robin Mount at rmount@fas.harvard.edu if you're interested in
attending.
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March 13
6:00-7:30 pm |
OCS Reading Room |
Smart Start Featuring Evelyn Murphy [Harvard]
Join the Women's Center for an interactive workshop on salary benchmarking and
wage negotiation over dinner at the Faculty Club. Leading the workshop will be
Evelyn F. Murphy, author of "Getting Even: Why Women Don't Get Paid Like Men
and What To Do About It". Dr. Murphy is a Ph.D. economist, former Lt. Governor
of Massachusetts, and President of The Wage Project, an organization that works
to eliminate discrimination against women in the workplace. This workshop is
designed for Harvard College juniors and seniors to help benchmark the salary
of the specific job they want when they graduate and learn the fundamentals of
salary negotiation to get that salary. 5 spots will be held open for HGWISE
members. RSVP to echoi@hms.harvard.edu.
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March 11
6:00pm |
East Dining Room, Faculty Club |
Longwood Coffee Hour with Dr. Elaine Elion[HGWISE]
Join HGWISE to hear Dr. Elaine Elion speak about her career path and share her
thoughts on balancing a career in science with life outside the lab. Coffee,
tea and pastries will be served at all Longwood Coffee Hours. Please feel free
to come late or leave early.
Dr. Elaine Elion, PhD, is a full Professor in the Department of Biological
Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology. Dr. Elion's research is focused on
understanding signal transduction pathways that control proliferation,
differentiation, and survival using classic and modern genetic, molecular and
cell biological approaches in bakers yeast.
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March 7
9:00am |
TMEC 442 (the DMS graduate student lounge) |
Origins of Life: The Earth, the Solar System, and the Beyond [Radcliffe]
Admission is free, and registration is required.
Of all the questions scientists might ask about life, none is more basic or
challenging than how life emerges in the first place. Modern research suggests
that life results from planetary processes, but there are still many unknowns.
Which processes were critical to the beginning of life? What environments
support these processes? Recent advances in the understanding of planets and
moons in our solar system and the discovery of extrasolar planets may lead to
research and space missions that help answer these questions. This symposium
will convene leading biologists, chemists, and planetary scientists to explore
pathbreaking information about planetary processes and the possibility that the
origin of life is grounded in them.
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March 7
9:00am - 4:30 pm |
Radcliffe Gymnasium, 10 Garden Street |
Learning Successful Negotiation Techniques [OCS]
Come hear Linda Wilcox, Medical School Ombudsperson, discuss strategies you can
use for successful communication and negotiations with your PI and fellow lab
members. This event is co-sponsored with Harvard Integrated Life Sciences
(HILS), the Division of Medical Sciences (DMS) and the Vice Provost Office for
Postdoctoral Affairs.
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February 27,
5:00-6:30 pm |
Longwood Medical Area, MEC 227 |
Longwood Coffee Hour with Dr. Mel Feany [HGWISE]
Dr. Feany conducts basic research using Drosophila models of human
neurologic diseases, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer Diseases, as well as
clinical research studying cell cycle control in human astrocytes.
Dr. Feany is not only a highly respected scientist, but also well-known for
being an outstanding mentor. This will be a great opportunity to hear how she
achieved her goals and to get thoughtful advice from her about achieving your
own.
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February 22,
9:00am |
TMEC 442 (the DMS graduate student lounge) |
Job Search Boot Camp [OCS]
Are you looking for a job or internship ASAP, but aren't sure how to go about
it? Feel like you've missed out on recruiting opportunities? This workshop is
designed to catch you up fast on what you need to know to find a position
outside the academy, including developing a resume, researching organizations,
writing cover letters, and preparing for interviews.
Registration required. Space is limited for this workshop; please bear in mind
that it is designed for those who wish to begin working by fall of 2008. To
register, email Sharon Belden at sbelden@fas.harvard.edu with your name,
G-level, anticipated date of graduation (or leave), department, and general
career fields of interest.
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February 20
3:00-4:30pm |
OCS Seminar Room |
On Mixing Physics with Babies [HGWISE]
Come for an informal conversation over dinner about family life and the physics
department -- timing, scheduling, balance, challenges, and rewards.
We'll be hearing from two sets of new parents, and no doubt some gurgles and
squawks from the babies themselves. Jenny Hoffman, a professor in the physics
department, and her husband, Daniel Larson, will be accompanied by 17-month old
Cedar. Marissa Hummon and Matt Hummon, both graduate students, will bring along
7-month old Sage.
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February 19
6:00-7:30pm |
Lyman 330 |
| Ongoing and Miscellaneous Events |
Fridays at Gato Rojo
Friday mornings, 8:00 to 10 AM, at Gato (starting October 6th) HGWISE members will be gathering for informal conversations about the speaker series and any other topics of interest. Come have a cup of coffee and meet women from across the campus. |
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Gato Rojo, Dudley House |
HGWISE Weekly Climbing Night at Longwood
If you are interested in coming climbing with a group of women scientists please email Luisa at gronenb@fas.harvard.edu. We climb most Thursdays from 7-8pm, but the schedule is subject to change and she will email you exact times. The bouldering room is located in the gym at Vanderbilt Hall (the medical school dorm) so we either take the M2 or bike/run to Longwood. (More info via email.) We usually climb from 7-8. Some climbing shoes are provided at the gym. You just need your Harvard ID and comfortable clothes. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! |
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Vanderbilt Hall Bouldering Room, Longwood |
Happy Hour at the Queens Head Pub
Join HGWISE for our happy hour at the beautiful Queen's Head pub! We will get together, starting at 6pm,
to eat (appetizers provided), drink, have good conversations and meet some other women in science. This
is an informal event to give you an opportunity to get to know each other. Stop by for as long or short
as you like |
biweekly, ongoing
6:00pm |
The Queen's Head Pub, Memorial Hall |
| Mentoring undergrad women in science |
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