Broads, Bullies & Building Relationships:  How to Navigate Office Politics Strategically, Successfully and Politely! 

Hosted by by MassAWIS and presented by Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting

Wednesday, March 18, 2009, 6-9pm

MGH/ Simches Research Building*
185 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114

Office politics are one of the top three stressors for women in the workplace.  Whether you are trying to gain a promotion, find mentors or avoid the office bully, this workshop can help you navigate what can often be treacherous territory.  Learn to communicate clearly, source mentors, and move up your career ladder.  This workshop is designed for professionals seeking to build their conflict resolution skills and create a career action plan

This workshop will be lead by Winston Jenkins from Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting.  Mannersmith, founded in 1996, creates and delivers seminars to clients ranging from children to CEOs.  Each program is a combination of lecture, activities and exercises that are designed to ensure that learning about manners is both educational and entertaining.  For more information about the company, see www.mannersmith.com.

Due to the nature of the workshop, the program will start promptly at 6pm with refreshments being served during the program and a networking reception following it.

Fee: $15 members/$40 non-members (limit of 65 participants)

Register by March 16, 2009 at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=178460

Join AWIS and MASS AWIS at www.awis.org.  For more information on this program, see www.mass-awis.org or email info@....

*Parking available at the Wholefoods parking lot right in front of the building, at the MGH garages, Charles River Park garages, and several others in the area. T-Stop is Red line Charles/MGH or Green line Government Center.

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PANEL DISCUSSION ABOUT 'TEAMS'

February 26, 2009

6:00pm-9:00pm    Waltham , MA

Building effective teams and learning to be a team-player are essential skills for everything from starting a company to managing a group within a larger organization. 

MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION

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Science on Screen at the Coolidge Corner Theatre

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

March 2, 2009

7:00 PM

Science on Screen at the Coolidge Corner Theatre presents Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Stanley Kramer's 1967 groundbreaking film, on Monday, March 2 at 7:00 pm. Joining us before the film for a presentation on the science of prejudice is Harvard University social psychologist Mahzarin Banaji, a pioneer in the study of unconscious bias.

With Science on Screen, the Coolidge presents a feature film or documentary with a basis in science, paired with exciting introductions by notable scientific figures.  This monthly series is co-presented by The Museum of Science and New Scientist magazine.

Science on Screen programs are $9.75 regular admission or $7.75 for students, seniors, and Museum of Science members.  Members of the Coolidge Corner Theatre get free admission to these shows.  Tickets are available in advance at the box office, located at 290 Harvard Street in Brookline , or on-line at www.coolidge. org/showtimes.

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Why is Drug Development So Expensive?

March 25, 2009 , 6:30 PM 

Bush Room 
MIT 
Cambridge 
United States

Event Contact: Julie Schwedock (schwedoc@...)
Contact Phone:

Dr. Epstein will discuss what happens to promising drug compounds during late pre-clinical trials through approval by the FDA. She will discuss where major expenses are incurred, and what can be done to reduce these costs, including the use of information technology tools. She will address the impact of the human factor on drug development, how to help people think differently about the drug development process, and conflicts between company, VC and personal career goals. 

In addition to her roles at MediVector, Dr. Epstein is President of Biologics Services, Inc. She was recently the acting Chief Medical Officer for IRX Therapeutics in addition to her other current roles. Prior to that she held the positions of VP and Chief Medical Officer at ImmunoGen, Inc. and Immunex Research and Development Corporation, and several positions at Ayerst Laboratories. She graduated from MIT in 1972 with a BS, and received her medical degree from Yale University in 1976. 

Light dinner and refreshments served at 6:30pm 

Talk/discussion from 7:00-8:00pm 
Networking/informal discussions from 8:00-9:00pm

Visit AMITA website to register:

http://alumweb.mit.edu/groups/amita/BrowseWeb.do?webSiteId=SI000477&webPageId=P008&eventId=20284

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