Massachusetts Conference for Women

Dec 9, 2010

Massachusetts Conference for Women promo for SWE Boston members!

Get a special discounted registration rate of $125 per person when
they register by November 5th (on 11/6, the price increases to $135,
which is still $15 off the general admission price).

Use code MATSU2 when registering online at
http://www.maconferenceforwomen.org/ to get this special Supporting
Organization discount. Please share this offer with your networks and
plan to spend an incredible day with your colleagues and friends.

Click here to download the conference brochure
http://www.sweboston.org/2010meetings/massconforwomen2010.pdf

September Meeting & Annual Student Networking Night

September Meeting & Annual Student Networking Night
at The MIT Strata Center!

Date: Thursday September 30, 2010
Time:
6:00 - 6:30 pm Registration & Networking
6:30 - 7:15 pm Dinner
7:15 - 8:30 pm Program

Location:
MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
The Stata Center, Building 32
32 Vassar Street
Cambridge, MA 02139

This meeting is combined with the annual student networking night
where all the surrounding college SWE chapters gather for a dinner and
discussion. Local students are especially encouraged to attend this
annual Networking Night for an opportunity to meet with professional
SWE members and other students!

Computer Vision for Surgery and Disease Analysis
Over the past few decades, computer vision techniques have played an
increasing role in the practice of medicine. Segmentation methods that
incorporate shape, appearance and atlas information provide detailed
3D reconstructions of patient-specific anatomy. Flexible registration
methods align segmented models with patients for surgical planning and
intra-operative guidance. Related registration methods align
populations of images to support isolation of disease specific
changes, as well as temporal evolution of those changes. We will
review recent advances in these and related areas, highlighting the
impact of computer vision methods in emerging medical practice.

About our Speaker:
Eric Grimson is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and holds the Bernard Gordon
Chair of Medical Engineering at MIT. He also holds a joint appointment
as a Lecturer on Radiology at Harvard Medical School and at Brigham
and Women's Hospital. Prof. Grimson has previously served as the
Education Officer for the Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer
Science at MIT, and as Associate Department Head. Since 2005, he has
been serving as the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering
and Computer Science. He received a B.Sc. (High Honors) in Mathematics
and Physics from the University of Regina in 1975 and a Ph.D. in
Mathematics from MIT in 1980. Prof. Grimson is a member of MIT's
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, and his group
has pioneered state of the art systems for activity and behavior
recognition, object and person recognition, image database indexing,
image guided surgery, site modeling and many other areas of computer
vision. Prof. Grimson is a Fellow of the Association for the
Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), a Fellow of the IEEE,
and was awarded the Bose Award for Excellence in Teaching in the
School of Engineering at MIT.

RSVP by September 28 via Acteva at www.sweboston.org

For other questions, please send a message to swebos@sweboston.org.

SWE Boston website status

The website is running slow tonight but should be working fine tomorrow. -MLD

SWE Boston is down for tonight

The SWE Boston website is currently down for maintenance. I will post
updates when it is up.

- Meli Dinglasa

K-12 Outreach Planning Meeting

Ice Cream and Outreach!

Join your fellow SWE members on the outreach committee who want to increase student interest in the engineering profession or who just enjoy working with kids. At this meeting, we will determine which outreach events we want to pursue for the 2010-2011 fiscal year and try to match coordinators and volunteers with these activities. In the past these activities have included Girl Scout workshops, "Wow! That's Engineering!" workshops, science fair judging, merit certificate presentations, speakers bureau, job shadowing, and special events like Engineer's Week.

If you are interested in participating in any of the outreach programs for next year, please attend this meeting. This is a great way to get more involved with SWE-Boston, make new friends and professional contacts, and share your passion for engineering.

Location: SWE Member's home in Newton, MA (Directions will be provided when you RSVP)

Cost: Free (Ice Cream and toppings will be served)

RSVP by August 1 via Acteva

www.sweboston.org
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=206035 

Any questions can be directed to swebos@sweboston.org.

 

 

NAVIGATING CHANGE: MANAGING PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSITIONS (WEST)

WEST/Women Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology
 
TITLE: "NAVIGATING CHANGE: MANAGING PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSITIONS"
DATE: Tuesday July 20, 2010

TIME: 5:30pm-9:00pm
 
LOCATION:Riverfront Office Park, Ground Floor Conference Room
One Main Street, Cambridge MA, 02142
(Corner of Main St. and Memorial Drive., Near Kendall Square T stop)
 
HOST: WEST/Women Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology

 
REGISTRATION AND MORE INFO: 
www.WESTorg.org
 
DESCRIPTION:
 
Has your funding been cut back, but you're expected to continue delivering at the same level? Have you taken a new position with different responsibilities? Has the last reorganization presented you with your third new manager this year? Has your company ever been acquired? Are you excited by change - or do you dread it? 
 
In this participatory workshop you will learn strategies for not just surviving, but flourishing in times of change. Whether you are dealing with a personal or organizational change, this interactive session will hep you navigate the dynamics of change and what you can do to manage the transitions.
 
You will become more savvy in understanding:
 
- Why you are reacting the way you are
- How to get the information you and your group need to anticipate the impact of change
- How to let go of what was, and to embrace what will be
- How to be proactive in the process of change
- How to survive and thrive through the transition
 
The workshop will utilize and provide:
 
- Research on the dynamics of change and transitions
- Scenarios that illustrate real work dilemmas and challenges
- Small group discussions that generate practical and smart solutions
- Navigational tips and useful take awaysmdinglasa@gmail.com

WEST/Women Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology

WEST/Women Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology

TITLE: "CREATING YOUR PROFESSIONAL "BRAND" USING SOCIAL NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY"
DATE: Tuesday July 13, 2010

TIME: 5:30pm-9:00pm

LOCATION:Riverfront Office Park, Ground Floor Conference Room
One Main Street, Cambridge MA, 02142
(Corner of Main St. and Memorial Drive., Near Kendall Square T stop)

HOST: WEST/Women Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology

REGISTRATION AND MORE INFO:
http://www.westorg.org/

DESCRIPTION:
Do you think of yourself as a global professional? If not, you should! Using today's social networking platforms, such as LinkedIn and Facebook, your professional reach and collaboration potential are vastly expanded. Join us to learn about leveraging these new technologies to gain your global voice and establish your visible professional "brand." We will cover:

- What you need to know about social networking today
- Why networking is important for today's professional
- Virtual networking and networking etiquette
- Keeping yourself safe online - the common sense rules of data privacy
- Defining your strategy so you can measure success
- Choosing the right tools to meet your goals
- Creating and maintaining your professional "brand"

AHA will hold its Start! Heart Walk in Boston, MA

American Heart Association Walk

On Saturday, September 11, 2010, the AHA will hold its Start! Heart Walk in Boston, MA.

Saturday, September 11 DCR Hatch Shell on the Charles River
Registration: 8:30AM
Opening Ceremonies: 9:30AM
Walk Start!: 10:00AM


1, 2 or 6 mile routes are available and all are handicap and stroller accessible. There are hydration stations and restrooms located all along the way, stocked with beverages and snacks.

There will be many children's activities at the Boston Heart Walk including bouncy tents, face painting and more.

If you are interested in participating with SWE Boston Member Taryn Jensen please email tj14inne@hotmail.com for details.

Future City Competition

Future City Competition

Future City is a competition that urges middle school students to dig deep into their imaginations and create a dream world, and then switch hats to show the world that through innovative technology and engineering, their dream world is possible. The students initially create their world using Sim City 4 software and then build a scale model of a section of their city using recycled products. The students prepare a presentation and brainstorm answers to any question people might ask about their creation. In addition, students are asked to answer an essay question typically aimed at encouraging them to think of a way to make the world a better place. This year, they are asked to develop a conceptual cure to a major world disease.

It starts up around now (though most schools don't start until the fall), winds up the weekend after MLK Day regionally and one team goes to the finals in Washington DC. Last year, the winners met the President. The winners also get to go to Space Camp.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Denise Griffin at denisegri@alumni.tufts.edu for details.
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Casting Call for Female Engineering Students

"Nerd Girls"
Casting Call for Female Engineering Students


Do you want to use your engineering skills to make a difference? Do you want to change the way the world views women in engineering? Do you want to be a part of a major movement to provide young girls with positive role models, while building an amazing resume?

The Nerd Girls are now casting for the NEW TV SERIES produced by MPH Entertainment, best known for their Emmy-nominated hit show "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Milan." Dr. Karen Panetta, founder of Nerd Girls, has been encouraging young women to change their world through science, technology, engineering and math, all while embracing their feminine power, and she wants you to join her team!

If you think you have what it takes to tell the world, "Hey, I'm a Nerd Girl, and it's awesome!" then submit a video. Join us on our mission to show the beauty of brains.

What is a Nerd Girl? YOU are. Check us out: http://www.nerdgirls.com/

Press Release Details: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/producers-of-dog-whisperer-casting-its-new-reality-pilot-nerd-girls-95309059.html

Electronic Body Language

 

www.sweboston.org
Analog Devices, Inc., Corporate Headquarters
Building Three, Three Technology Way,Norwood, MA

Technology makes amazing things possible; it also presents challenges, especially in the areas where it replaces face-to-face communication. The ability to accurately interpret behaviors using technological communications is becoming an essential skill for those working in the virtual arena. The opportunities for misunderstandings are immense.

What assumptions do we make about someone who doesn't reply to an email, or who doesn't capitalize or spell check an email?

What does it say about someone who shouts into a speakerphone during a teleconference meeting?

What happens to our confidence in a leader who can't facilitate a meeting well?

Does knowing highly personal information posted on Facebook about a colleague impact how you work together or your expectations about what that person can accomplish?

The challenge becomes navigating types of distance - geographic, generational, cultural, functional, etc. – to 'hear' the message as intended.

Electronic Body Language is about out virtual presence, and the assumptions we make about others based on their electronic habits.




During this presentation we will:

highlight different individual interpretations and assumptions

learn strategies for aligning in person and electronic persona

review types of distance in the virtual arena

learn tips for bridging distance and enhancing overall virtual effectiveness

When	Thu Apr 29 6:30pm – 9pm Eastern Time
Where	Three Technology Way,Norwood, MA (map)

Women for Hire Boston Career Expo

 

When: Wednesday, April 28 Time: 10am-2pm
Where: Hynes Convention Center

900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02115


Register at the door. Admittance is FREE. Resume and Business attire are required
At this expo you'll be able to:

Connect with top employers
Participate in a one-on-one Mentor Match session
Attend multiple power seminars
Receive a resume critique
Take a career profiler
Freshen up your professional best with a mini career makeover
Meet hundreds of other phenomenal women

All that—and more—and it's free. Plan to spend the full four hours with us.

And for those of you who want to start extra early, consider registering now for Women For Hire CEO and Good Morning America workplace contributor, Tory Johnson's pre-expo morning seminar where you'll spend 90 minutes motivated to make it happen with her advice. This morning seminar will take place before the start of the career expo from 8:30am-10:00am. To attend this portion of the day, attendees must pre-register online via our website and the cost is $20. Use the code "LINKEDIN" to register for $10.

To register, please visit

http://www.womenforhire.com/career_expos/spring_2010/boston

or register directly for the Early Morning Seminar at:

http://www.womenforhire.com/career_expos/spring_2010/boston/early_morning_seminar

When	Wed Apr 28 10am – 2pm Eastern Time
Where	Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02115 (map)

Post Career Expo Networking Event

Hello SWE Boston Members,
 
If you are in the area or just attended the Women for Hire Boston Career Expo, you are invited to join us at an afternoon meetup. This is an informal gathering where members can network with each other, exchange ideas, get industry advice, and share experiences. Feel free to bring a friend, all are welcome.
 
We hope to see you there!
 
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
3:30PM
 
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
338 Newbury Street, Boston
http://www.tridentbookscafe.com

Please send your RSVP to networking@sweboston.org by April 26th. We will send you a
confirmation email within 24 hours and contact info of the organizers.
 
If you have any questions, feel free to send us an email at
networking@sweboston.org

SWE Region F Conference

Another Reminder to our members!

SWE Region F Conference
Saturday, April 10, 2010
8:00am-8:00pm

Region F Business Meeting
Sunday, April 11, 2010
9:00am-1:00pm

Boston University
1 Silber Way
Boston, MA

http://www.swe.org/RegionF/regconf10/home.htm

Women for Hire April 28

LinkedIn Women For Hire Boston Career Expo has sent you a message. Date: 3/12/2010 Subject: Beneficial Networking Opportunity To SWE Boston: I am writing from Women For Hire to inform you of our Boston career expo, taking place on Wednesday, April 28. Below I have included the details for this free expo, which we are sure will be beneficial to your members. Please let me know if you have any questions. If you would agree to forward this information to the Society of Women Engineers – Boston Section, we would be happy to recognize your group as an event partner in our e-newsletters—promoting the Society of Women Engineers – Boston Section or any group events to our Boston database. Also, if you have materials you would like to share with other expo attendees, such as marketing brochures or pamphlets, we welcome you to send them for distribution. Thank you for your help. Alexandra Hall Women For Hire alexandra@womenforhire.com 212-290-2600 Boston Career Expo Details When: Wednesday, April 28 Time: 10am-2pm Where: Hynes Convention Center 900 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02115 Register at the door. Admittance is FREE. Resume and Business attire are required At this expo you'll be able to: • Connect with top employers • Participate in a one-on-one Mentor Match session • Attend multiple power seminars • Receive a resume critique • Take a career profiler • Freshen up your professional best with a mini career makeover • Meet hundreds of other phenomenal women All that—and more—and it's free. Plan to spend the full four hours with us. And for those of you who want to start extra early, consider registering now for Women For Hire CEO and Good Morning America workplace contributor, Tory Johnson's pre-expo morning seminar where you'll spend 90 minutes motivated to make it happen with her advice. This morning seminar will take place before the start of the career expo from 8:30am-10:00am. To attend this portion of the day, attendees must pre-register online via our website and the cost is $20. Use the code LINKEDIN to register for $10. View/reply to this message Don't want to receive e-mail notifications? Adjust your message settings. © 2010, LinkedIn Corporation

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Fwd: SWE Boston Outreach Volunteer Opportunity - Girls Inc

SWE Boston Outreach           Girls Inc      SWE Boston will be teaming up with Girls Inc of Lynn this spring to organize an after school program on science and engineering sponsored by ExxonMobil Foundation and Medtronic.  The program will  consist of engineering related after school activities once per week for 9 weeks (into early June).  About 15 Girls Inc students in 8th grade will participate and all activities will be held in Lynn, MA, at the Girls Inc office.   There are opportunities for two levels of volunteers.  The first is for 1-3 individuals who would like to help co-chair by assisting in the planning of all activities.  In addition, a larger number of volunteers will be needed to commit to running activities once/week for 2 or 3 consecutive weeks (4-5pm, day of week TBD).  NOTE: This is during regular work hours so volunteers do not need to commit to every week!   For more information, please contact: Taryn Jensen, tj14inne@hotmail.com, (480)540-7822 Summary What: Girls Inc of Lynn/SWE afterschool program When: April - June, one day/week, 4-5pm Where: 50 High Street, Lynn, MA Needed: Volunteers!!     SWE-BOSTON, P.O. Box 244, Woburn MA 01801 swebos@sweboston.org, www.sweboston.org SWE NATIONAL, 230 E Ohio Street #400, Chicago, IL 60611-3265, Phone: (312) 644-0828, Fax: (312) 644-8557 hq@swe.org, www.swe.org Boston Area Collegiate Sections: Boston University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, Olin College, Tufts University, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, University of Massachusetts Lowell, University of New Hampshire, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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mdinglasa@gmail.com

Fwd: Region F Conference

SWE Region F Conference
If you haven't heard you we are hosting the region F conference! The
conference is all day Saturday April 11th! This is a great opportunity
to network! There are a lot of sessions including  How to work a
Graduation, Life After gratuation, Making the Most of Your Internship,
a fashion show about how to dress at work, and a career fair! More
information and to register is located at
http://www.swe.org/RegionF/regconf10/
Registration closes April 3!!!

SWE Region F Conference Room Share!
Want to meet other SWE members from other colleges? If you are will to
have SWE collegiate members stay in your room either Friday or
Saturday night please let us know ASAP. Thanks!!!

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Introduce girl scounts to science and engineering!

Girl Scout Cosmetic Chemistry Workshops:
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010

Introduce girl scounts to science and engineering!

During these workshops, the girl scouts will have an opportunity to
make their own shampoo, lip gloss and hand cream. They will lean about
chemistry and cosmetic chemistry fields as well as gain some hands-on
experience.

SWE volunteers will help with setup, speak about engineering and
assist the kids with activities.

March 17, 2010 from 5-7:30pm
Waltham Service Center, 265 Beaver Street, Waltham

March 28, 2010 from 2-4:30pm
Jordan Elementary School, 255 East Street, Mansfield

If you would like more information, or would like to volunteer to
assist with this event or other girl scout events, please contact
Gloria Yong at gloria.yong@gmail.com

"Save the Dates" for Remainder of the Year

February 23: MIT System Design & Management, "Human Side of Technology"

March 31: BAE Systems, Lexington MA (still confirming topic)

April 29th: Analog Devices, Norwood MA (potential topic: Electronic
Body Language)

May 18th: MIT Lincoln Laboratories, Lexington MA (topic: "Future of
the Homeland Security")

June 24th: Raytheon, Waltham MA

FIRST Robotics

FIRST Robotics
 
 
FIRST Robotics is looking for volunteers to assist with judging a Regional event taking place 3/11- 3/13/10 at WPI. This competition uses human sized robots. No special skills or background needed. More about the competition can be found at www.usfirst.org.
 
 In addition, FIRST requires FRC volunteers to sign up via our Volunteer Information and Matching System ( VIMS),  www.usfirst.org/vims.
 
Any questions, please contact Eileen Phillips (978-549-3071 eileen.phillips@comcast.net or ephillips@usfirst.org)
 
About FIRST:
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) has formed a partnership with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) to help increase the number of middle and high school students entering the fields of science, technology. engineering and math.

Under the agreement, the organizations will participate in one another's events, such as the U.S. FIRST Robotics Competition. The agreement will also focus on increasing the number of female competitors in the robotics competition.

FIRST was founded in 1989 by New Hampshire inventor Dean Kamen to increase interest in the STEM fields through its yearly robotics competitions and other events.

SWE Boston January 2010 Digest

A compilation of non-SWE sponsored events which may be of interest to our members sent about once per month.  Send any future digest requests to swebos@sweboston.org.  

TITLE: HOLIDAY PARTY & NETWORKING EVENT" CELEBRATING THOSE WHO 'GIVE BACK'

DATE: Thursday, January 21, 2010
LOCATION: Novartis Auditorium, 220 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge
TIME: 6pm-9pm
HOST: WEST/Women Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology
COST: $45 for WEST Members, $60 for non-WEST members. At the Door:  $15 additional.

 
REGISTRATION AND MORE INFO: 
www.WESTorg.org
 
DESCRIPTION: Join WEST for the annual "Holiday Party & Networking Event" in January to celebrate Women, Entrepreneurs, Science and Technology.  The theme of the party is 'Giving Back', and we'll be celebrating those who help others in science and technology. There will be good food, as well as formal and informal networking opportunities with other WEST members. This event is open to the public. Everyone is welcome to attend! 
 
Speakers include:

Connie Chow, PhD, - the first Executive Director of Science Club for Girls, a non-profit that organizes free, after school programs for experiential learning, mentorship, and leadership opportunities for K-12 girls.
Melina Fan, PhD, - the Executive Director and Founder of Addgene, a non-profit organization that archives and distributes DNA-based tools to biologists.  Deb Davis, Global Team Lead, Discovery Strategic Portfolio Management at Abbott Laboratories
Carol Manahan, PhD, was the Founding Chair of the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) and is currently Associate Director, Education Office, Novartis Institutes of BioMedical Research (NIBR).

 

 

TITLE: Girl Scout Badge Blast, sponsored by Society of Women Engineers, Southern New Hampshire
DATE: Sat, Feb 06, 2010 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
TIME: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

LOCATION: Nashua, NH 
 
HOST: Society of Women Engineers, Southern New Hampshire (SWE SNH)

 
REGISTRATION AND MORE INFO: 

http://www.swesnh.org/Volunteer+GS+2010
 
Volunteers Needed - Help teach local girl scouts about engineering
The theme of this year's Badge Blast is Science Sleuth
 
There are opportunities available to participate in planning, picking up supplies as well as setting up the day of the event.  The girl scouts will be onsite from 10am to 1pm.  Day of event volunteers will be needed from 9am to 2pm.
 
Contact Kim V. at president@swesnh.org for questions

 

 

TITLE: Is Graduate School for Me?
DATE: Tuesday February 2, 2010
TIME: 6:00 - 8:30 PM

LOCATION: MIT, Cambridge MA
 
HOST: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

 
REGISTRATION AND MORE INFO: 

http://gradshpe.eventbrite.com/
 
Topics will include:
Advantages of Graduate School
Deciding to Attend or Not and Who Can Help With this Decision
Research in Graduate School 
Funding your Graduate School Studies
Breakout Sessions with Professors