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<div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Hi All,</div>
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<div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">In its pilot year, the goal of the <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/8900okott9aau8y/IMPACT%20Post-Doc%20Program%2010_8_14_PILOT%20%282pg%29.pdf?dl=0">MIT IMPACT Program</a> <font face="Calibri,sans-serif">is
for postdocs to develop skills (including technical, organizational, entrepreneurial and leadership) and professional networks that better prepare them for careers inside and outside of academia, through an experience that challenges them to explore and defend
the real-world impact of their research. <i>Impact may range from basic research that enables future experiments to later stage projects that may be translated through links with industry or the formation of entrepreneurial ventures</i>. Embedded in a seminar
and coaching approach, participants will leave with a clear pitch articulating the potential impact of their research, a ‘personal pitch’ for the applicability of their own skills and a personal professional development plan. The application deadline is <b><u>October
22</u></b>.</font></div>
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<div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif">These opportunities complement the ongoing activities and support for postdocs provided by the </font><font face="Calibri,sans-serif">Office of the Vice President for Research.
We look forward to a great year!</font></div>
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<div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif">Best,</font></div>
<div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif">Steve</font></div>
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<div>Steve Haraguchi</div>
<div>MIT Innovation Initiative</div>
<div>steve_h@mit.edu | (C) 510-710-9075</div>
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