Meet other expecting and first time parents of infants under one year to connect, share information, and support each other. Bring your concerns, questions, and experiences to the group. And of course, your babies are welcome! This peer led group is organized by MS&PC members Kathrin and Maria.Contact Kathrin hauserkathrin1994@gmail.com or Maria maria.korompili24@gmail.com for more information.

Grow your network, explore leadership opportunities, and celebrate your communities with MIT ERGs!MIT has a variety of resources that can help foster a sense of belonging for new and existing employees. One of the best resources for this is our Employee Resource Group community. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led groups formed around common interests, common bonds, or similar backgrounds. ERG members help create a positive work environment at MIT by actively contributing to the Institute’s mission, values, and efforts specific to inclusion.You have an opportunity to learn more about ERGs: meet the people who help fellow employees thrive at the Employee Welcome Wagon virtual information session on February 25 at 12 pm.We are committed to making this event fully accessible to everyone who wants to attend. Please let us know if there is anything you need to participate fully in this event by e-mailing vulfp@mit.edu.REGISTER HERE: http://web.mit.edu/training/course.html?course=CTD21064c (Under the “Get Oriented at MIT” section on Atlas Course Catalog)

MIT Free English Class is for international students, sholars, spouses. Twenty seven years ago we created a community to welcome the nations to MIT and assist with language and friendship. Join our Tuesday/Thursday conversation classes around tables inside W11-190.

Join us for a rejuvenating 30-minute meditation session led by an experienced Buddhist monk.This weekly session is open to the MIT community and offers a peaceful break to manage stress, ease frustration, and enhance focus. By practicing mindfulness meditation, you'll not only boost your compassion, energy, and productivity but also connect with like-minded peers who share a passion for mental wellness. Sessions feature light meditation guidance and time for silent practice.Whether you're new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, this session provides a supportive space to cultivate inner peace and resilience. Don't miss this opportunity to recharge and foster a mindful community.

The Chaplains invite you to take a brief pause for refreshments and conversation as you cross campus this month. Find us in the Stata Street on Tuesday afternoons. Look for the rocking chairs!

"Not Incentivized Yet Efficient: Working From Home in the Public Sector" | Alessandra Fenizia (GWU)

Ten 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

Speaker: Howard Chang, StanfordHost: Jonathan WeissmanTitle: TBDThe Biology Colloquium is a weekly seminar held throughout the academic year — featuring distinguished speakers in many areas of the biological sciences from universities and institutions worldwide. More information on speakers, their affiliations, and titles of their talks will be added as available. Unless otherwise stated, the Colloquium will be held live in Stata 32-123 (Kirsch auditorium) Contact Margaret Cabral with questions.

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DeepMind Senior Research Scientist Kelsey Allen, who completed her PhD in MIT's BCS department in 2021 under the supervision of Prof. Josh Tenenbaum, will speak in Singleton Auditorium on Feb. 25th as part of the Quest | CBMM Seminar Series.

Enjoy a hot cup of cocoa on a cold day (on us, while supplies last).

Navigate your way to a career in semiconductorsA panel discussion and networking opportunity presented by MIT.nano with the GSA WLI.Who: All MIT students, postdocs, and alumni Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET Location: MIT Media Lab (Building E14, 6th floor)>> REGISTERMEET REPRESENTATIVES FROM:AMDCadenceGlobalFoundriesMetaSTMicroelectronicsTeradyneAGENDA:4:15 PM – 5:00 PM Panel Discussion—Driving Innovation: Key technologies shaping the future of semiconductors and AI5:00 PM – 5:45 PM Panel Discussion—Building the future: The power of diverse perspectives and talent in semiconductor innovation5:45 PM – 7:00 PM Networking with industry leadersMore details to be announced! Check the GSA WLI webpage for the latest updates.

Please join us for a conversation with leading experts on Syria and the Middle East as they explore the hopes and challenges of a post-Assad regime. The venue location will be added soon!Speakers:Marwa Dowdy is an associate professor of international relations at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service (SFS) and the Seif Ghobash Chair in Arab Studies at the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (CCAS). Her research and teaching focus on critical and human security studies, environmental and climate security, climate justice, water politics, negotiation theory, peace negotiations, and Middle East politics.Rana Khoury is an assistant professor of political science and a faculty member of the Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her expertise includes comparative and international politics, with a focus on nonviolent conflict processes including activism, displacement, and humanitarian response. Her geographic focus is on the Middle East, especially the Levant.Moderator:Richard Nielsen is an associate professor of political science at MIT and the faculty director of the MIT-Arab World Program at the Center for International Studies. He studies and teaches on Middle East politics, international relations, religion, gender, political violence, quantitative methodology, and interpretive methodology.

In this talk, in conversation with CMS/W Professor Nick Montfort, video game theorist Jesper Juul will explore two mysteries about the history of technology and the Commodore 64 computer.1) The Commodore 64 was the best-selling home computer of the 1980s, with the largest video game catalog, so why is it unmentioned in many game and computer histories?2) Given that the Commodore 64 was never upgraded or improved in the 12 years it was produced, (1982-1994) how could it be so many things to so many different people, for so long?Based on his new book Too Much Fun: The Five Lives of the Commodore 64 Computer (MIT Press), Jesper Juul tells the story of how users reinvented a versatile machine long past its expected expiration date. He will trace the C64’s five lives, from serious computer for BASIC programming, to game computer, to demoscene computer, to its current status as a retro device for new experimentation.With game and software examples, personal stories of piracy and the demoscene, and interviews with Commodore engineers, this talk offers a new take on the history of technology and the legacy of an iconic machine.There will also be an opportunity to try an original Commodore 64 with new and historical software.Jesper Juul is a video game theorist and occasional developer. He works at the Royal Danish Academy in Copenhagen but has previously taught at MIT and New York University. He coedits the MIT Press Playful Thinking series. His previous books include Half-Real, The Art of Failure, and Handmade Pixels. His first computer was a Commodore 64, on which he wrote games and demos.Nick Montfort develops computational poetry and art, often collaboratively. He is professor of digital media at MIT and principal investigator in the Center for Digital Narrative at the University of Bergen, Norway. His lab/studio, The Trope Tank, has locations in New York City and at MIT. He studies creative computing and seeks to enable learning in many ways. He also devotes himself to computational art and media as an event organizer, curator, editor, and publisher. He lives in New York City with his spouse, Flourish Klink, and their daughter.

MIT first-years and sophomores! Join us for a mock interview* session featuring MIT alumni. This event is offered exclusively to first-years and sophomores over two nights in early spring. Space is limited, so register soon!*A mock interview is a practice interview that simulates a real job interview. This is a low-stakes opportunity for students to practice their interview skills, develop confidence, and get feedback to help you ace your next interview.

This yoga practice provides the opportunity to relax and de-stress as well as to stretch, strengthen, and balance your body. The practice begins with a meditative centering followed by warm-ups, a posture flow, and a restful final relaxation. We conclude with a closing and some time for connecting with your fellow yogis.The yoga postures are led at a moderate intensity. Lower intensity modifications are always offered and there is absolutely no obligation to do any posture. The goal is to make the class accessible to beginners as well as experienced practitioners. Listening to your body is the key to safety, especially in this online format.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.

The MIT wrestling club holds practices in the du Pont Wrestling Room on weeknights 5:30-7pm. All levels of experience welcome! Whether you're looking to learn how to grapple or just want to get in a good workout, wrestling practice is a good time to learn technique, get in some live goes, and have fun with a great group of people.Current schedule is: structured practice MTRF, open mats W, and technique sessions 9-10:30am on Saturday. For more information, contact wrestling-officers@mit.edu.

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