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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 Accessbility & 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 Medical 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 Medical 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 School of Science holds a learning series for School of Science administrative and administrative support staff members. Meeting agenda will include informational topics, such as administrative policy, technology, training, and research highlights. If you have other topics you’d like to hear about, please contact Kelly Murray. Upcoming Meetings TBD Past Meetings 2022-2023 Traci Swartz, Assistant Director, and Anthony Farrell, Senior Program and Technical Associate, presented on the MIT Community Service Fund Office (CSF) and CSF Advocates Tuesday January 24, 2023 Sarah Collins, Manager of the MIT Center for WorkLife and WellBeing, and Kristen Cascio, Program Manager for the Center for WorkLife and Wellbeing, Thursday, November 3, 2022 An introduction to Assistant Dean for Human Resources & Administration, Ann E. Warner-Harvey, Monday, April 11, 2022 2021-2022 Implicit Bias training with Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Kuheli Dutt, Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Updates on the Institute Discrimination & Harassment Response Office (IDHR) with Bianca Kaushal and Sarah Rankin, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 – Materials, notes, and slides How to Manage Your Burnout with Dyan Madrey and Zan Barry, Wednesday, October 24, 2021 – Slides and notes Light exercises, stretching, and relaxation with Zan Barry from MIT Medical, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Update on the Strategic Plan for Diversity & Update on the Response to the Black Student Organizations, Thursday, August 26th, 2021 – Notes Medical Related Aspects of the Return to Work & Precautions Presentation, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 – Recording with notes, slides, and Q&A by topic 2020-2021 Audit Division presentation on Preparation for Return to Campus & Their Services, April 29, 2021 – Notes and slides Back to Campus Input, April 5, 2021 – Notes and survey to provide your thoughts on MIT work plans in 2021 and beyond. Fixing Our Broken Sleep, March 8, 2021 – Notes and slides Organize It!, February 25, 2021 – Notes Center for WorkLife & WellBeing, February 8, 2021 – Notes and slides and COVID-19 Resources Virtual Scavenger Hunt, January 26, 2021 MyLife Services and Webinars, December 17, 2020 – Notes and slides Learning about MITAC, December 8, 2020 – Notes and slides Meet-and-greet with new Dean Nergis Mavalvala, November 30, 2020 – Notes Daily Resilience Session with Zan Barry from Community Wellness, October 19, 2020 – Notes, Slides, Facial massage instructions 2019-2020 Diversity and Inclusion discussion (follow-up to June 30 below), August 5, 2020 – Notes, (also on Canvas), Slides Canvas Demo and Fall discussion, July 21, 2020 – Notes Community Continuity on DEI, June 30, 2020 – Notes COVID-19 skills, May 12, 2020 – Notes and Presentations on Making Masks, Zoom Tips & Tricks, Gardening with Transcript. Commencement Plans for 2020 and Beyond, May 4, 2020 – Notes and Presentation with Transcript EHS Presentation on Home Office Ergonomics, April 28, 2020 – Notes and Working From Home Ergonomics Presentation Working Group on Support Staff Panel Discussion, April 14, 2020 – Slides and Notes Discussion of COVID19, Zoom, tips for remote working, and other concerns with Heather Williams, March 31, 2020 – Presentation with updated Q&A and Notes. MIT Work-Life Center, Ronnie Mae Weiss and Elizabeth Guttenberg, February 20, 2020 – WLC Presentation Mentor Program and New Hires Resources and Materials, Heather Williams and Laura Carter, January 3, 2020 MIT Ombuds Office, Judi Segal and Nicholas Diehl, November 15, 2019 2018-2019 Compensation Initiative Overview, with Heather Williams, March 28, 2019 Onboarding, Career Development, and the School’s Peer-to-Peer Connection Program, with Heather Williams,  April 29, 2019 Discussion about the Mind Hand Heart program that runs several institute-wide programs including Random Acts of Kindness week and the Departmental support project that is focused on increasing the diversity and inclusion of the academic units.  Maryanne shared how you can help advance her efforts in this area. Maryanne Kirkbride, May 29, 2019.  MHH Department Support Project Presentation 2017-2018 Vice President for Finance (VPF) Training 2020 Initiative, with Pamela Schickling Buckley, Karon McCollin and Jessica Fujimori, January 22, 2018. VPF Training 2020 Initiative Presentation The Quickbase Workspace, with Olu Brown and Tyler Brezler, December 18, 2017 Emerging Careers at MIT, with Colleen Leslie, Sarah Rankin, and Olu Brown, November 16, 2017 2016-2017 Work-Life Balance, with Physics Department Head Peter Fisher, November 30, 2016 Organ Donation, with Biology Department Head and heart transplant recipient Alan Grossman, October 28, 2016 2015-2016 MIT Art Walk, with Courteny Klemens, April 28, 2016 MIT Campaign, with Assistant Dean for Development Elizabeth Chadis, March 28, 2016 MIT Work-Life Center, with Ronnie Mae Weiss, December 15, 2015.  Work Life Center Presentation MIT Supplemental 401(k) Plan, with Paul Gunning, November 3, 2015.  Fidelity Presentation – Building a Portfolio for Any Weather 2014-2015 MIT’s Mental Health & Counseling Service, with Dr. Alan Siegel, May 26, 2015 Title IX and Sexual Assault Prevention & Resources, with Kate McCarthy and Sarah Rankin, April 13, 2015. Title IX Presentation – Supporting Our Students Supporting Our Students, with Jason McKnight and Gerardo Garcia-Rios, March 16, 2015. Supporting Our Students Handout 2013-2014 Institute Community and Equity Officer Edmund Bertschinger, May 16, 2014 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), April 4, 2014 School of Science Incident Response Plan, December 13, 2013 Environmental Health and Safety, with Louis DiBerardinis, November 21, 2013 Active Shooter Training, October 22, 2013

The School of Science seeks feedback on our current Outside Professional Activities (OPA) annual reporting system. Please read the entirety of this page before you begin! First, we ask that you review this PDF of the MIT Research Affiliate and Visiting Scientist Appointments Request Form . Then, return here to fill out this survey about the MIT School of Science faculty and staff OPA reports. (The above PDF is particularly relevant for question 3 on the survey.) If you have questions about MIT’s Outside Professional Activities policies, please see the MIT Policy website or the OPA FAQ page. With any other concerns, please contact Kelly Murray or the OPA Team. Thank you!

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-recovery Direct faculty support (administrative support) Human resources – recruiting, retaining, transactions, visas, diversityFaculty affairs – faculty searches, promotions, onboarding new faculty. EHS related activitiesEvent planning and coordination Academic 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-recovery Direct faculty support (administrative support) Human resources – recruiting, retaining, transactions, visas, diversityFaculty affairs – faculty searches, promotions, onboarding new faculty. EHS related activitiesEvent planning and coordination Academic 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-recovery Direct faculty support (administrative support) Human resources – recruiting, retaining, transactions, visas, diversityFaculty affairs – faculty searches, promotions, onboarding new faculty. EHS related activitiesEvent planning and coordination Academic 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!PhoneSubmit

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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. COVID-19 Heroes 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. If you have won a Spot Award, you will be asked for your current mailing address and telephone number. Individuals are eligible to receive one spot award in any six month period. Please contact Kelly Murray if you have questions regarding an individual’s eligibility. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Nominator informationNominator name *FirstLastNominator email *Nominator department *Brain and Cognitive SciencesBiologyCenter for Global Change ScienceChemistryEarth, Atmospheric and Planetary SciencesLaboratory for Nuclear ScienceMathematicsMcGovern Institute for Brain Research MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space ResearchPhysicsPicower Institute for Learning and MemorySpectroscopyOtherNominee informationNominee name *FirstLastNominee email *They will be emailed a congratulatory letter and asked to provide their address and phone number.Nominee department *Brain and Cognitive SciencesBiologyCenter for Global Change ScienceChemistryEarth, Atmospheric and Planetary SciencesLaboratory for Nuclear ScienceMathematicsMIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space ResearchPhysicsPicower Institute for Learning and MemorySpectroscopyOtherPlease provide a brief supporting narrative with specific examples of the nominee's contributions to the School of Science.Please select a prize for your nominee. *Items of choice from PolkaDog Bakery (for both cats and dogs) (up to $100)Waterproof, wireless Bluetooth TREBLAB HD77 Speaker and Carrying CaseBooks of choice from portersquarebooks.com (up to $100)4 (2 sets of 2) of MIT Seal Engraved Stemless Crystal Wine GlassNorth Face Recon Backpack2 Wireless Portable Charger Power BanksItems of choice from Mouth.com (up to $100)If you selected books, CDs, or pet food, the nominee will be contacted to provide their choice of items from the retailer.Please select a back-up prize for your nominee. *Items of choice from PolkaDog Bakery (for both cats and dogs) (up to $100)Waterproof, wireless Bluetooth TREBLAB HD77 Speaker and Carrying CaseBooks of choice from portersquarebooks.com (up to $100)4 (2 sets of 2) of MIT Seal Engraved Stemless Crystal Wine GlassNorth Face Recon Backpack2 Wireless Portable Charger Power BanksItems of choice from Mouth.com (up to $100)If you selected books, CDs, or pet food, the nominee will be contacted to provide their choice of items from the retailer.If you do not receive confirmation of this submission within 48 hours, please contact us at scncinfo@mit.edu. Thank you!NameSubmit