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We believe that making a better MIT for every member of the community—students, staff, and faculty—is a prerequisite to making a better world. Success in our endeavors requires a safe and supportive environment that helps us face difficulties with persistence and resilience. We are committed to providing resources for the physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being of our community members, and believe that we have a shared responsibility to treat one another with respect and integrity. Community Resources What is MIT’s policy on harassment? Whom do I contact in my department if I experience or observe harassment or abuse? What are my other options for addressing harassment or violations of MIT policy if I am a student or if I am a faculty or staff member employed at MIT? Where can I find student resources for conflict resolution? Where can I find support for mental and physical health? For students For staff, postdocs and faculty MIT Benefits Community Wellness MyLife Services Where can I find MIT resources for diversity, equity, and inclusion? What does the School of Science do to support diversity, equity, and inclusion?

Health Benefits Health Benefits and Dental Benefits Health Care Flexible Spending Account Accessibility & Disability Resources MIT Policy on Illness & Disability Accomodations Accessibility & Usability at MIT The Accessibility & Usability Office provides consultations to the MIT community to ensure that products and services are accessible to users of all abilities. They provide demonstrations and loans of assistive technologies for persons with disabilities, assistance with making course material accessible to students with disabilities, and consultations and equipment loans for Repetitive Stress Injury prevention. Mental Health Resources MyLife Services MIT MyLife Services is a one-stop, free resource that provides MIT faculty, staff, postdocs and their families with 24/7 access to a network of experts who can help with life concerns. MyLife Services for up to four free and confidential counseling sessions per person, per concern, with a licensed mental health professional.  If you or your family member choose to continue seeing a mental health professional for an ongoing concern after those four sessions, you may use your health insurance coverage, and copayments may be required. Mental Health & Counseling MIT Health offers evaluations and consultations, brief treatments, referrals, and group therapy to MIT faculty, students, employees, and their families. They also offer counseling and guidance for faculty, friends, and family members who may be concerned about the wellbeing of a member of the MIT community.   Health & Wellness Resources MIT Recreation MIT Recreation offers fitness equipment and swimming pools, group exercise classes, personal training, massage, instruction in health, nutrition, and safety, and a variety for programs for youth and adults. getfit@mit  getfit@mit is an annual program running February to April that challenges the MIT community to exercise regularly. Teams of five to eight people qualify for prize drawings based on the average number of minutes exercised each week. Wellness Classes Small group classes are offered through MIT Health on a variety of topics relating to healthy lifestyle habits.

Nominations for the Infinite Mile and Infinite Expansion Award are solicited twice annually. Infinite Expansion Awards are due in November and Infinite Mile Award nominations are due February 3. Previous award winners will not be eligible to receive another award for one year from the date of the first award received.

The Peer to Peer Mentoring Program aims to provide new staff (new hires and transfers) in the School of Science with a source of information about job responsibilities, MIT policies and procedures, and Institute organization and culture; to help both coaches and new staff increase their confidence and expand their skill sets; and to promote a cooperative and connected working environment for all participants. Program Structure: Peer connections will be established, tracked, and evaluated by the Dean’s Office. Peer connections last for 3 consecutive semesters, but can be renewed at end of term if both peers agree. Program coordinators (PC) will monitor coaching relationships and act as a liaison with HR. Peer advisors and their advisees will schedule an initial meeting, but the advising will be conducted primarily by phone and email, initiated by the advisee. Advisees will be supported by SOS and MIT web resources. Learn more about the program and the roles involved at the Peer to Peer Mentoring Program Wiki. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Are you interested in learning more about the program as an advisor, an advisee, or a content expert for quick conversations on a specific topic? Please fill out the form below so we can work on finding a match!Name *FirstLastEmail *PhoneDepartment *BiologyBrain and Cognitive SciencesChemistryEarth, Atmospheric and Planetary SciencesMathematicsPhysicsOtherI am interested in being involved in this program in the following role(s) (check all that apply and choose your areas of interest for each role below):serving as a peer advisorhaving a peer advisorserving as a staff content expertI am interested in SERVING AS AN ADVISOR for someone interested in the following areas (please check all that apply):Communications – technical: website, photographyCommunications – writing and editing for print, social media, and other formsSpace/Facilities – space system, process for renovationsFinancial – projections, GIB, tools, account types, transactionsResearch Administration – pre-award, post-award, under-recoveryDirect faculty support (administrative support)Human resources – recruiting, retaining, transactions, visas, diversityFaculty affairs – faculty searches, promotions, onboarding new faculty.EHS related activitiesEvent planning and coordinationAcademic administration: graduate, undergraduate, appointment processingMIT’s cultureMIT’s administrative structuresOther (please note below)If you selected "other" above, please explain here:Please enter any topics for which you would like TO ADVISE someone that are not listed in the above checklist here.I am interested in HAVING AN ADVISOR who could help me with the following topics (please check all that apply):Communications – technical: website, photographyCommunications – writing and editing for print, social media, and other formsSpace/Facilities – space system, process for renovationsFinancial – projections, GIB, tools, account types, transactionsResearch Administration – pre-award, post-award, under-recoveryDirect faculty support (administrative support)Human resources – recruiting, retaining, transactions, visas, diversityFaculty affairs – faculty searches, promotions, onboarding new faculty.EHS related activitiesEvent planning and coordinationAcademic administration: graduate, undergraduate, appointment processingMIT’s cultureMIT’s administrative structuresOther (please note below)If you selected "other" above, please explain here: Please enter any topics for which you would like to DISCUSS WITH AN ADVISOR that are not listed in the above checklist here.I would consider SERVING AS A CONTENT EXPERT for staff who would like to learn more about the following topics (please check all that apply):Communications – technical: website, photographyCommunications – writing and editing for print, social media, and other formsSpace/Facilities – space system, process for renovationsFinancial – projections, GIB, tools, account types, transactionsResearch Administration – pre-award, post-award, under-recoveryDirect faculty support (administrative support)Human resources – recruiting, retaining, transactions, visas, diversityFaculty affairs – faculty searches, promotions, onboarding new faculty.EHS related activitiesEvent planning and coordinationAcademic administration: graduate, undergraduate, appointment processingMIT’s cultureMIT’s administrative structuresOther (please note below)If you selected "other" above, please explain here:Please enter any topics for which you might consider serving as CONTENT EXPERT that are not listed in the above checklist here.Before agreeing to participate, please consider if you can provide the following...1. I want to openly and honestly share my knowledge and experience with others. 2. I have the time to commit to a mentoring relationship. 3. I am able to listen carefully and to give constructive feedback.I agree to all of the above statements.Any additional information, comments, or suggestions?Feel free to get in touch directly with Kelly Murray at kmurray@mit.edu If you do not receive confirmation of this submission within 48 hours, please contact us at scncinfo@mit.edu. Thank you!WebsiteSubmit

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At the MIT School of Science, we celebrate the achievements of faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Awards and Honors Our talented community has been honored with many awards. MIT School of Science Awards Undergraduate and Graduate Teaching Prizes The School of Science annually awards teaching prizes for faculty excellence in teaching. Nominations for awards are submitted in the late spring. Dean’s Fellowship The Dean of the School of Science offers a fellowship to students nominated by their departments to support their graduate studies. Staff Excellence Awards The Staff Excellence Awards program recognizes the significant contributions School of Science staff members make to the MIT community, particularly for accomplishments that go beyond their typical roles and duties. Spot Awards Infinite Mile Award Infinite Expansion Award

Any member of the MIT School of Science community may nominate another member or members of our community for a Spot Award to acknowledge and demonstrate appreciation and recognition for the exceptional contributions of individuals and teams, large or small, to the School of Science community. Nominations can be made at any time and award winners will receive a token of your appreciation soon after. Please contact the specific DLCI HQ about how to nominate someone in their unit.