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- May 1411:30 AMMidday Music: Cambridge Hip-Hop CollectiveLive band blending smooth hip-hop and R&B instrumentals curated by The Cambridge Hip-Hop Collective.
- May 1412:00 PMTai Chi - Virtual ClassA martial art known for its many health benefits, tai chi is a moving study in meditation.Designed for small spaces, this class covers fundamental skills including postures, hand, and footwork. A short Yang style tai chi form will be taught.Special clothing is not necessary, but athletic shoes and loose fitting pants are recommended.Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this website, you'll need to create one. This is fee-based class and open to the entire MIT community.
- May 1412:00 PMWriting Together: In-person Writing RetreatIf you need extra time to work on your writing projects this spring, join in-person Writing Together Retreats. These structured writing sessions are designed to help you make progress on your projects while being productive with the peer support of other students and scholars. Additionally, some sessions will feature MIT Librarians, who will be available to provide advice.This program is open to all MIT students, postdocs, faculty, and staff who are actively writing papers, proposals, manuscripts, or thesis chapters.All sessions will take place on Wednesdays. We will provide lunch, drinks, and a conducive ambiance for writing.NOTE: These sessions are co-sponsored by the Writing and Communication Center, MIT Libraries, the Office of Graduate Education, and the Graduate Student Council.
- May 141:30 PMCoffee Hour with MIT Spouses and Partners ConnectEnjoy a warm drink, connect with old friends, and meet new ones. Please bring a snack to share (store bought or homemade).Let's talk about whatever is on your mind. Hosted MS&PC volunteers. Babies & children are welcome.Simply send an email to spousesandpartners@mit.edu and let us know that you would like to join us.ONLY FOR SPOUSES, PARTNERS, AND SIGNIFICANT OTHERS.
- May 142:00 PMBuilding a Better Learning Experience: Using Student Data to Enhance Active Learning for Neurodivergent StudentsBuilding a Better Learning Experience: Using Student Data to Enhance Active Learning for Neurodivergent StudentsDr. Mariel Pfeifer, Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of MississippiThis talk will present findings from research about optimizing active learning to better serve neurodivergent STEM learners. Attendees will leave with concrete takeaways, including a general and a specific teaching tip that they can integrate into their courses to foster a more supportive learning environment for all students. Attendees will also receive additional resources to support future pedagogical decision-making.All are welcome. Register via ZoomAbout the SpeakerMariel Pfeifer is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Mississippi. She is dedicated to promoting access to STEM fields for students and faculty with disabilities. Mariel earned her Ph.D. in Plant Biology from the University of Georgia, where she received both an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship and an ARCS Foundation award. As a trained biology education researcher and cell biologist, she aims to leverage her expertise in research, teaching, and mentoring to help eliminate barriers in STEM education.
- May 142:45 PMMIT@2:50 - Ten Minutes for Your MindTen minutes for your mind@2:50 every day at 2:50 pm in multiple time zones:Europa@2:50, EET, Athens, Helsinki (UTC+2) (7:50 am EST) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88298032734Atlantica@2:50, EST, New York, Toronto (UTC-4) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85349851047Pacifica@2:50, PST, Los Angeles, Vancouver (UTC=7) (5:50 pm EST) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85743543699Almost everything works better again if you unplug it for a bit, including your mind. Stop by and unplug. Get the benefits of mindfulness without the fuss.@2:50 meets at the same time every single day for ten minutes of quiet together.No pre-requisite, no registration needed.Visit the website to view all @2:50 time zones each day.at250.org or at250.mit.edu