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Request from administrative organizer a list of available dates for the coming semester
Collect input from faculty colleagues and GMC. Select a balance of disciplines. Consider representing MRSECs and DMSE alums in schedule. Try to balance potential travel costs by inviting local speakers (Harvard, BU, Northeastern). Check MIT, DMSE, and local calendars before offering dates.
The committee together identifies a list of suggested speakers (with alternates), to be approved by the heads of DMSE and MRL. Ultimately, the series should balance research areas, but also reflect a variety of ages, stages in career, geographic representation, etc.
Once speaker has accepted invitation with a set date, be sure to CC administrative organizer with confirmation response to speaker
Provide for administrative organizer(s):
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Encouraging relevant faculty to meet with speaker
Meeting with speaker during one of the unfilled time slots
Recommending postdocs/grad students so that admin may arrange a student groups group to meet with the speaker. Such groups may just be are usually students of a particular facultythe host or a PI..
Introduce speaker prior to talk
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Please assume that this will be scheduled for 6 PM after the talk.
Sometimes it will be scheduled the evening before if the speaker plans to depart after the talk. Refer to the administrative organizer who will inform you if the speaker needs to make alternative decisions.Share with admin your restaurant preferences. Catalyst is a default for most guests. Evoo is the default restaurant for vegetarian guests. Ideally choose a location close to campus.
Specify the number of people in your dinner party. By default, reservations will be made for four. Inform admin if you plan to have a dinner party of a different number of attendees.
Identify and Invite Speakers
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