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<div><font color="#000000">Chronological listing of IAP sessions of
possible interest to postdocs for the week ending January 19,
2007-</font></div>
<div><font color="#000000">Includes listings from - The Biology
Department's (BD) -" A Sampling of Careers in Biology" which
covers non-traditional paths for PhD's and - "Taking the Next Step
in Academic Science<font size="-1">"</font><font size="-3"> (for
complete Biology listing - http://student.mit.edu/iap/ns7.html)<br>
</font>- The MIT Careers Office (CO) - "Career Fields after MIT",
as well as sessions on interviewing, negotiating and networking<font
size="-3"> (for complete Careers Office listing
http://student.mit.edu/iap/nscareers.html) <br>
</font>- Sessions by the Libraries (Li)<font size="-3"> (for complete
Libraries listing
http://student.mit.edu/iap/nslib.html)</font></font></div>
<div><font color="#000000">There is no advance sign up unless
otherwise indicated.<br>
<font size="-1"><br>
</font><font size="-3"><b>Science Communication and Publishing
(BD)</b><br>
</font><font size="-1"><i>Panel Discussion<br>
</i><b>Tue Jan 16, 12:30-02:00pm, 68-181<br>
</b>The future of science depends on the dissemination of scientific
knowledge, both within the scientific community and beyond it to our
larger society. Come to this session to hear from people in a variety
of communications-related jobs. What jobs are out there and what are
they like? What skills do you think you'll need? Where can you find
more information?<br>
<br>
</font><font size="-3"><b>Acting the Case: An Introduction to Case
Interviewing (CO)</b><br>
</font><font size="-1"><i>Kathleen Haggerty, Emily Littlefield</i><br>
<b>Tue Jan 16, 03-04:30pm, 37-212<br>
</b></font><font size="-2">No limit but advance sign up required (see
contact below)</font><font size="-1"><br>
Are you interested in a career in consulting? Are you new to case
interviewing? Come receive an introduction to the case interview.
Learn about the purpose of case interviewing and winning strategies
that will help you "ace the case." This interactive workshop will
discuss strategies to prepare for a variety of different case
questions. During this session, we will walk you through several
different case examples and review appropriate frameworks that will be
helpful in "cracking" the case. Advanced sign-up requested. Please
sign up at website below.<br>
Web:</font></font><font size="-1" color="#00669A"><u>
http://web.mit.edu/career/www/events/workshops.html<br>
<br>
</u></font><font size="-3" color="#000000"><b>Career Fields After MIT
(PATENT LAW, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER)
(CO)<br>
</b></font><font size="-1" color="#000000"><i>Hannah Bernstein,
Deborah Rosencrans</i><br>
<b>Tue Jan 16, 03-04:30pm, 10-250<br>
<br>
</b></font><font size="-3" color="#000000"><b>Networking (CO)</b><br>
</font><font size="-1" color="#000000"><i>Bob Richard</i><br>
<b>Wed Jan 17, 10am-12:00pm, 1-242<br>
</b></font><font size="-2" color="#000000">No limit but advance sign
up required (see contact below)</font><font size="-1"
color="#000000"><br>
</font><font size="-2" color="#000000">Signup by:
17-Jan-2007</font><font size="-1" color="#000000"><br>
Value added of networking, effective networking techniques and
strategies for follow up. Please register at the website below.<br>
Web:</font><font size="-1" color="#00669A"><u>
http://web.mit.edu/career/www/events/workshops.html<br>
<br>
</u></font><font size="-3" color="#000000"><b>Everything You Wanted to
Know about Patents: Patent Searching Fundamentals
(Li)</b></font><font size="-1" color="#000000"><i><br>
Howard Silver, Darcy Duke</i><br>
<b>Wed Jan 17, 12-01:00pm, 14N-132, DIRC (same as Jan. 24 session)<br>
</b></font><font size="-2" color="#000000">Enrollment limited: advance
sign up required (see contact below)</font><font size="-1"
color="#000000"><br>
</font><font size="-2" color="#000000">Signup by:
23-Jan-2007</font><font size="-1" color="#000000"><br>
</font><font size="-2" color="#000000">Limited to 20
participants.</font><font size="-1" color="#000000"><br>
While you won't come out of this session qualified to be a patent
attorney, you will be able to successfully find patent references from
all over the world and know how to obtain patent text and diagrams.
The session will be a hands-on practicum which will help de-mystify
the patent literature and expose attendees to key resources for
finding patent literature. Using patent literature is important for
understanding competitive technologies and keeping abreast of current
product innovations.<br>
Contact: Howard Silver, 14S-134, x3-9319, hsilver@mit.edu<br>
<br>
</font><font size="-3" color="#000000"><b>Law Panel (BD)<br>
</b></font><font size="-1" color="#000000"><i>Alex Andalis, Ropes &
Gray, Chris Cowles, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, Ignacio Perez
de la Cruz, Ropes & Gray<br>
</i><b>Thu Jan 18, 11:45-01:30pm, 68-181<br>
</b>Thinking of using logical reasoning and scientific framework that
you honed in graduate school to leverage a career in Law? Come hear
scientists who blazed those trails!<br>
<br>
</font><font size="-3" color="#000000"><b>Publishing Choices for MIT
Grads and Postdocs (Li)</b></font><font size="-1"
color="#000000"><i><br>
Anna Gold, Amy Stout</i><br>
<b>Thu Jan 18, 12-02:00pm, 14N-132 (DIRC)<br>
</b></font><font size="-2" color="#000000">Enrollment limited: first
come, first served</font><font size="-1" color="#000000"><br>
</font><font size="-2" color="#000000">Limited to 20
participants.</font><font size="-1" color="#000000"><br>
Publication Choices for MIT Grads and Postdocs will address some of
the issues facing researchers in the publishing world. Topics that
will be covered include: where to publish your research (i.e. locating
high-impact journals in your field), when to publish (i.e. sharing
your research when a patent is involved), authorship, copyright, open
access, and more. Time will be reserved for discussion and
questions.</font></div>
<div><font size="-1" color="#000000">Contact: Amy Stout, 10-500,
x3-4442, astout@mit.edu<br>
<br>
</font><font size="-3" color="#000000"><b>For PhDs and Postdocs:
Academics as Private Consultants (CO)</b><br>
</font><font size="-1" color="#000000"><i>Kristina Nance</i><br>
<b>Thu Jan 18, 03-04:30pm, 10-250<br>
</b>Current faculty members explain how they built a successful
consulting practice in addition to their academic careers. Come hear
tips on how to identify potential clients, juggle research pursuits
with the demands of a business, and sharpen your practical application
skills. This panel will provide great information for anyone
considering pursuing a career in academia.<br>
<br>
</font><font size="-3" color="#000000"><b>Science Journalism and
Related Fields (CO)</b><br>
</font><font size="-1" color="#000000"><i>Marilyn Wilson</i><br>
<b>Thu Jan 18, 04:15-05:45pm, 4-237<br>
</b>Many people with backgrounds in science pursue careers focused on
educating the public about science, e.g., science writing (magazines,
books, web), broadcast journalism, and technical writing. Panelists
with experience in some of these fields will discuss their work and
answer questions about how to develop a career in these areas.<br>
<br>
</font><font size="-3" color="#000000"><b>How to "Get Your Foot
in the Door" to the World Bank (CO)</b><br>
</font><font size="-1" color="#000000"><i>Deborah Rosencrans, World
Bank Representatives</i><br>
<b>Thu Jan 18, 06:30-07:45pm, 1-390<br>
</b></font><font size="-2" color="#000000">Enrollment limited: advance
sign up required (see contact below)</font><font size="-1"
color="#000000"><br>
</font><font size="-2" color="#000000">Signup by:
18-Jan-2007</font><font size="-1" color="#000000"><br>
</font><font size="-2" color="#000000">Limited to 68
participants.</font><font size="-1" color="#000000"><br>
Be a part of a video conference call (not for individual call ins) and
learn about career opportunities and career paths of alumni and other
representatives from the World Bank. Target audience - Graduate
students and Post Docs, but undergraduates are welcome to attend.
Advanced registration required at the website below.<br>
Web:</font><font size="-1" color="#00669A"><u>
http://web.mit.edu/career/www/events/workshops.html<br>
<br>
</u></font><font size="-3" color="#000000"><b>Company Research for
Engineers and Scientists: Know Your Prospective Employer or Partner
(Li)</b><br>
</font><font size="-1" color="#000000"><i>Stephanie Hartman, Angie
Locknar</i><br>
<b>Fri Jan 19, 12-01:00pm, 14N-132<br>
</b></font><font size="-2" color="#000000">Enrollment limited: first
come, first served</font><font size="-1" color="#000000"><br>
</font><font size="-2" color="#000000">Limited to 25
participants.</font><font size="-1" color="#000000"><br>
You may be a skilled investigator in the area of Science or
Engineering, but what do you know about company research? This session
will introduce you to library-supported databases about companies and
industries. We will use examples and hands-on exercises to demonstrate
strategies for learning about prospective employers or partners.<br>
Contact: Stephanie Hartman, 10-500, x3-9361, hartman@mit.edu<br>
<br>
</font><font size="-3" color="#000000"><b>Careers in Gaming and Visual
Media (CO)</b><br>
</font><font size="-1" color="#000000"><i>Kristina Nance</i><br>
<b>Fri Jan 19, 02-03:30pm, W20-306 20 Chimneys<br>
</b>Interested in applying your MIT degree to careers involving the
visual arts? Wondering what the options are for those seeking to
combine interests in technology and media? Come listen to a panel of
professionals from a range of fields describe what they do and give
tips on how to break into their perspective areas. This event will
start with a panel discussion to be immediately followed by breakout
sessions with individual panelists.</font></div>
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