Hey everyone!
Reminder: We have an EA social tomorrow at Simone’s - Register here if you plan on coming https://lu.ma/onpxkbew
We also have an upcoming discussion event March 19 on USAID’s funding freeze and implications for EA. You can register for that here https://lu.ma/1luk98gm
Lastly, Noah Birnbaum of the UChicago EA group is looking for guest professionals to come to a Midwest EA retreat in April. Please see the following message from him.
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Hi Chicago EA,
I’m reaching out as we prepare for the fourth annual Midwest EA Next Steps Retreat, an event involving EA groups from 10 Midwestern universities (including UChicago, Northwestern, UMichigan, and more). This year’s retreat is scheduled for April 11–13 and will be held at a lodge in De Motte, Indiana—just a ~1.5 hour drive from Chicago.
We are currently seeking guest professionals to participate as mentors. Specifically, we’re looking for individuals with experience in:
• Technical AI Safety
• Animal Welfare
• Biosecurity
The role for these professionals will primarily involve:
• One-on-one mentoring sessions: Offering personalized guidance and career advice to students.
• Career presentation: Sharing insights about their professional journey, the nuances of their field, and how their work contributes to effective altruism. (More details on the format will be discussed/ provided as the retreat approaches.)
We are aiming to select the top members of our groups along with the organizers of other budding Midwest EA groups, so attending this retreat would give you the opportunity to help impact the top ~35 members in the Midwest, as well as meet the other guest professionals.
As with previous retreats, we will cover travel expenses and provide full accommodation and meals throughout the event. We are also happy to accommodate any special requirements, including options for early arrival or quiet work time if needed.
If you’re interested in joining as a professional or have recommendations from within your network, please reach out to me (Noah) at dnbirnbaum@uchicago.edu.
Thank you for your time and support!
Best regards,
Noah Birnbaum
Co-President @ UChicago EA
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