Global Education & Career Development (GECD) is organizing a Lean In Women of MIT event to accompany the nationwide college student livestream event where Sheryl Sandberg, author of Lean In, discusses her book and answers student questions. This event is open to the entire MIT community – Undergraduates, Graduate students, Post Docs, Faculty and staff.
A nationwide college student conversation with Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook.
Description: Sheryl Sandberg, author of Lean In and COO of Facebook, and The Lean In Foundation are offering a college campus Livestream event on October 28, 2013 where Sheryl will share her hopes for the next generation and answer students’ questions. In her book Lean In, Sheryl examines why women’s progress has stalled, explains the barriers that hold women back, and offers commonsense solutions that can help women achieve their full potential and all of us work together to create a level playing field.
Why Should You Come?
· Break the silence- Come talk openly about the challenges women face.
· Work together with other women and men at MIT on this important issue.
· Change the trajectory of women and create a better world for everyone.
When: Monday, October 28th, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Stata Center, 32-141
How to Register: Registration for this event is requested through CareerBridge, click on the “Events” tab, and select “Workshop” from the “Category” drop-down menu. (Faculty and Staff do not need to register)
This event is open to the entire MIT community – Undergraduates, Graduate students, Post Docs, Faculty and staff.
Refreshments and food will be provided.