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May 6th, 2008Call for Entries and Submissions
Fellowships, Scholarships and Grants…
EXHIBITIONS, SYMPOSIUMS, CONFERENCES…JOB CORNER
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Affiliate Updates & Alumni News
Imdat As, M.Sc '02 Publishes
"Dynamic Digital Representations in Architecture: Visions in Motion"
by Imdat As, M.Sc.'02 and Daniel Schodek (Routledge,
$53.95).
The authors investigate the practical and conceptual
application of emerging dynamic representations in architectural
communication and production."
ISBN: 978-0-415-42653-4
Binding: Paperback (also available in Hardback)
Published by: Routledge Books, Taylor and Francis Group
Publication Date: 06/27/2008
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Basic Mediation Skills Workshop
Mediation@MIT is offering a workshop to the Institute community this June.
The dates and times are*:
Tuesday, June 10th, 8:30 - 5:00
Thursday, June 12th, 8:30 to 5:00
Tuesday, June 17th, 8:30 to 5:00
Wednesday, June 18th, 8:30 to 5:00
*you must participate in the entire workshop
For more information please go the Mediation@MIT website: http://web.mit.edu/mediation/training.html
Spaces are limited, so please contact mediation@mit.edu for an application and/or questions.
There is $100 fee for faculty and staff, students should contact mediation@mit.edu to discuss.
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BIG FAT PARTY
Friday 9th May 2008 9pm, 22-24 Magazine Street, enter via back door off Auburn St
Basement + couches + 300ft of fairy lights + DJ Needles + fat tunes + YOU + your friends
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=12579886669
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Call for Entries and Submissions
The Lifecycle Building Challenge 2
A national competition that challenges architects to develop lifecycle building strategies to facilitate deconstruction and building material reuse.
See last year's winners and this year's guidelines on the website: www.lifecyclebuilding.org.
Student and professional contestants can submit entries in 2 categories: building and innovation.
Lifecycle building reduces construction waste and conserves the embodied energy of buildings. Construction waste totals more than 100 million tons per year, and the embodied energy of building materials accounts for 12% or more of the total energy used in a building.
Outstanding achievement awards will be given to Best Greenhouse Gas Reduction, Best Residential, and Best School entries.
I hope your faculty and students will register and participate. Let me know if you have any questions.
With questions, contact: Saskia van Gendt, VanGendt.Saskia@epamail.epa.gov
Lifecycle Building Challenge
designing this building, and the next
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Fellowships, Scholarships and Grants…
2008-09 Grants for Research in Architecture Announced
Projects to Focus on Transformations in the Built Environment
Within Dynamically Changing Societies
This November, Rafael Viñoly Architects will award up to five grants of US$60,000 each for studies focused on transformations in the built environment within dynamically changing societies. Singular grants have been a vital component of the practice's Training and Research Programs since their 2005 introduction. This year, to commemorate the firm's twenty-fifth anniversary, multiple grants will be conferred.
Proposed projects should emphasize original research focused on any region of the world, though there is particular interest in studies addressing relevant issues in China, the Middle East, Russia, and South America. Study subjects might include new demands for housing and infrastructure due to urban immigration in China, South Asia, and Africa; the proliferation of new cities in sparsely populated regions of the Middle East; threats to historic resources posed by development or changing political climates in Russia, Eastern Europe, and former European colonies; and more. The firm seeks insights into how these and other transitions are reshaping the work of architects and others charged with managing our physical surroundings.
Studies may be framed in reference to aspects of architectural design, engineering, construction, planning, project delivery, and conservation; the techniques, technologies, practices, and materials associated with these; the governmental policies, economic, and social factors that shape them; or the trades, crafts, and professions with which they are involved.
Citizens of all countries are eligible to apply for the grants individually or as teams. In addition to receiving financial support to pursue their studies, Rafael Viñoly Architects Research Fellows may elect to spend a portion of their time in residence at the firm's New York offices. In 2010, the firm intends to publish the Fellows' final papers in book form and to sponsor a New York conference at which the Fellows will present and discuss their work.
The deadline for submitting grant proposals is August 1, 2008. Grant recipients will be notified in November. Visit www.rvatr.com for more information.
For further information, contact:
Media:
North and South American Media Outlets:
Debra Pickrel
Director, Communications and Public Relations
Rafael Viñoly Architects
212-924-5060
dpickrel@rvapc.com
European, Middle East, and Asian Media Outlets:
Anna Davidson
Senior Account Manager
ING Media
+44 (0) 20 7392 1940 or +44 (0) 7894 462403
anna@ing-media.com
Prospective Candidates:
Ned Kaufman
Director of Research and Training
Rafael Viñoly Architects
212-923-2377
nkaufman@rvatr.com
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William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students
Deadline: July 15, 2008 (Fall 2008 Program)
The Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program (http://www.aspeninstitute.org/nspp) of the Aspen Institute (http://www.aspeninstitute.org/) in Washington, D.C., offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of color. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with NSPP. Through this fellowship, NSPP seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.
The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an under-represented community.
She or he should have an excellent academic record and also have the following:
outstanding research skills; demonstrated interest or experience in the nonprofit sector; excellent writing and communication skills; demonstrated financial need; and American citizenship.
The student must be able to intern for ten to fifteen weeks at the Washington, D.C., office of the Aspen Institute. It is generally expected that the fall and spring internships will be part-time (ten to twenty hours a week) and summer internships will be full-time. All travel and housing costs must be covered by the student.
A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient's educational level, financial need, and time commitment.
See the Aspen Institute Web site for complete program information and application procedures: http://www.nonprofitresearch.org/newsletter1530/newsletter_show.htm?doc_id=376568
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The Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Annual Fellowships
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation (http://www.gf.org/) annually offers fellowships to further the development of scholars and artists by assisting them to engage in research in any field of knowledge and creation in any of the arts, under the freest possible conditions.
The foundation provides fellowships for advanced professionals in all fields (natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, creative arts) except the performing arts. The fellowships are awarded to men and women who have already demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts. Fellowships are not available for students. The foundation only supports individuals; it does not make grants to institutions or organizations.
Fellowships are awarded through two annual competitions: one open to citizens and permanent residents of the United States and Canada, and the other open to citizens and permanent residents of Latin America and the Caribbean.
In the most recent competitions, the foundation awarded 190 U.S. and Canadian Fellowships for a total of $8.2 million (an average grant of $43,200), and 35 Latin American and Caribbean Fellowships for a total of $1.2 million (an average grant of $34,285). The amounts of the grants will be adjusted to the needs of the fellows, considering their other resources and the purpose and scope of their plans. Appointments are ordinarily made for one year and in no instance for a period shorter than six consecutive months.
Complete program information and application forms are available at the foundation's Web site: http://www.gf.org/
*Deadline: Completed applications should be postmarked no later than September 15, 2008 (United States and Canada) and December 1, 2008 (Latin America and Caribbean)*
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EXHIBITIONS, SYMPOSIUMS, CONFERENCES…
International Workshop of Art, Media, Music and Architecture
June 20-30th, 2008, in Albisola (SV)
Participation: The workshop is oriented to sixteen participants without age limit and cultural background.
The participants will be chosen on the base of their portfolio (max 10 pages) and/or curriculum vitae, for the musicians they should send a MP3 file (approx. 5Mb), or to send a link where the work can be accessed. The same possibilities are also for video artists.
All documents should be sent by the 2nd of June 2008 to tribaleglobale@gmail.com, in PDF format (confirmation will be confirmed on reception of documents).
Project Tableglobale Contact:
tribaleglobale@gmail.com
Roberto Sartori
ph 0039 3333 090 672
www.tribaleglobale.info
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Common Boston Weekend 08
Design + Neighborhood Celebration
May 9 – May 11, 2008
Where Do You Live? This weekend-long series of more than 40 open buildings, tours, and design displays brings together residents, designers, public officials, and community groups to learn about, imagine, and celebrate Boston's architecture and communities. All events are free and open to the public.
Check out www.commonboston.org/cb08 for a full list of events and to pre-register for events with limited space.
Common Boston is an initiative of the Boston Society of Architects, with Weekend 08 receiving support in part by ServicePoint and by a grant from the Boston Cultural Council, a local agency which is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, administrated by the Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism, and Special Events.
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A Revolution in the Family 2008: Adoption's Impact on Identity, Community and Culture
with Guest Speaker Adam Pertman, Executive Director, Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute
Wed., May 21, 6pm-7:30pm, Room 6-120 (MIT, Cambridge, MA)
Adoption is changing American families, communities and culture in historic ways that affect us all. Widely known expert and author, Adam Pertman, Executive Director of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, will lead an interactive presentation that will address such important and provocative topics as:
· identity in adoption
· transracial and international adoption
· the role of birthparents in adoption
· gay and lesbian adoption
· and how adoption and foster care issues are dealt with in schools and in the media.
Arranged by Adoptive Families at MIT and sponsored by the Center for Work, Family and Personal Life to highlight MIT's new Adoption Assistance Program, this evening seminar is open to the community at no charge.
PRE-REGISTER
Please pre-register for this free presentation at the Center for Work, Family and Personal Life web site: http://hrweb2.mit.edu/fmi/xsl/seminars/seminars.xsl, or email worklife@mit.edu
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UPCOMING LECTURES:
TUESDAY, May 6th
7:00pm 6-120 Amnesty International Presents: "The Day My God Died" A Documentary on sex trafficking in India and Nepal + Free Dinner and Panel
UPCOMING EVENTS @ MIT: http://events.mit.edu/
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JOB CORNER
career event (co-sponsored b y MIT Careers Officee and GSC):
THE POWER OF PROCRASTINATION: Surviving Grad School & Deciding What's Next
Speaker: JORGE CHAM, author of PhD Comics (phdcomics.com)
Weds., MAY 7,2008, 3:15-4:15pm talk/ 4:15-5:30pm Book signing & reception, 32-123, Stata Ctr.
See http://web.mit.edu/career/www/graduate/cham.html for more details.
Enjoy a healthy dose of humor with some serious insights into the graduate experience and the challenge of deciding what's next! Jorge Cham, a PhD himself, describes himself as a humorist, so think of this as stand-up comedy, by someone who has'walked the walk' and can therefore talk about Surviving Grad School & Deciding What's Next.
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Immediate Openings @ Paul Lukez
As part of the China Vision Project ( a joint venture between Paul Lukez (M'Arch 85), Brooks Mostue and Jue Zhan) we have three immediate openings for summer internships for a large multi-use project (including 3,000 units of housing) in China. The client is ambitious in creating a state of the art sustainable community, and incorporating advanced design concepts and technologies when appropriate.
We are currently seeking three additional staff to assist our team with one or more of the following skill sets / interests:
1) tower design - with an understanding of structural systems
2) Housing types
3) sustainable design concepts.
For all candidates we are seeking individuals with strong design / research skills, who are capable and willing to work as part of a team. Three dimensional modeling skills (Rhino or 3d Studio) are preferred.
For more information on China Vision projects refer to
Please send an e-mail, resume and samples of work to plukez@lukez.com
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Kyu Sung Woo Architects(KSWA)in Cambridge
Wanted: People who have good computer skill and good design sensibility. Especially we are expecting him/ her to do several computer renderings and photo-montages of perspectives.
To be more specific, usually we make perspectives in a simplistic way mainly by using lines and some colors, not in a photo-realistic way. However, if you are familiar with computer tools, following the image style might not be difficult.
Please refer to out website: www.kswa.com
For those interested in this position, email to "Ip, Lan Ying", lyip@kswa.com
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SUMMER POSITIONS@ MIT
2 Students to join Prof. Larry Sass
Two undergrads students interested to assist in with a summer project to build the first Digitally Fabricated House in NYC. The work will take place May, June and July. I am certain most of you have heard about the project a brief description is here:
See A Digitally Fabricated House for New Orleans
Assist a graduate student in building a 1:6 model of thin plywood
CNC cutting and painting of building components
AutoCAD modeling and 3D printing of models
Pay is negotiable depending on your experience, If you are looking for good portfolio material this is it.
Contact:
Prof. Larry Sass, lsass@mit.edu
MIT
77 Massachusetts Ave
10-471m
Cambridge MA 02139
617 452 2023
http://ddf.mit.edu/lsass
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2 Positions at the CMSE (Center for Materials Science and Engineering)
for $12/hour
Please Contact: Susan Rosevear, in room 13-2082, in person, by phone at 253-0916, or via e-mail (susang@mit.edu) for further information
(1) Undergraduates to assist with a two-week summer science and engineering program for 7th- and 8th- grade students from Cambridge public schools.
The job involves:
- working on campus August 4-8 and/or Auuest 11-15
- supervising the students and assisting them with hands-on laboratory and classroom activities; and
- serving as a mentor for the students
(2) Education Programs Assistant
The Center for Materials Science and Engineering seeks an enthusiastic, responsible MIT undergraduate to work with its education and outreach programs for the summer of 2008. The programs include a research internship program for undergraduates from other colleges and universities, a professional development workshop for science teachers, a research experience for teachers program, and a science and engineering program for middle school students. The Education Programs Assistant will provide participant support for these programs, photographically document the programs and assist with general office operations. Responsibilities include orienting program participants to the MIT campus, photographing participants, ordering supplies and food, and leading middle school activities.
25 hours/week, June 5-Auguest 22, except 20 hours/week August 4-15.
Center for Materials Science and Engineering (Building 13)
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