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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear MIT Postdocs,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">In this week’s and the following newsletters, we are going to present our committees and their work to you. As you might guess, our intention is of course to catch your interest! Our committee chairs are looking for YOU – Uncle Sam with
extended forefinger – to help organize events and to participate in the committees’ activities. This is not meant as a threat or some such! This is just meant as an opportunity to learn about the committees’ work and maybe find one where you immediately think
“That’s exactly what I was looking for to fill my scarce spare time!” You can of course also come to one of our monthly meetings to get a glimpse of us weird PDA people…the next meeting is in one week ;)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Have a great week!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DE">Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DE">Kathrin Graetz<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DE">Corresponding Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DE">Postdoctoral Association of MIT (PDA)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://pda.mit.edu/"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DE">pda.mit.edu</span></a><span style="mso-fareast-language:DE">
</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/44093460815/"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DE">Facebook</span></a><span style="mso-fareast-language:DE">
</span><a href="https://twitter.com/MITPDA"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DE">Twitter (@MITPDA)</span></a><span style="mso-fareast-language:DE">
</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/grps/MIT-Postdoc-2506720/about?"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DE">LinkedIn</span></a><span style="mso-fareast-language:DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Next PDA meeting: November 16, 12pm @66-360 (changed room!)
</span></b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-vT1gzgyik3JHFWaRgQwAVeVoiaoQFK7iP2MO4dtKwo/viewform"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">register here</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Lunch will be provided!
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<p class="MsoNormal">This Week’s Topics:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Feature on PDA committees:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Advocacy<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Human Affairs <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Upcoming PDA events<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>From the PDA PInG Initiatives (new Glimpse episode!)<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Other events at MIT<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Feature on PDA Committees:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Advocacy Committee (Co-Chairs: Martin Stewart & Murat Yildrim)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This committee fights to improve postdocs’ life at MIT.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>equal benefits regardless of funding source (Fellow or Associate)<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><![endif]>50k minimum salary<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><![endif]>establish a survey to understand the needs of postdocs<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><![endif]>2-4 week temporary housing for postdocs moving to town for first <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><![endif]>improve postdoc onboarding and welcoming to MIT<br>
- ensuring that international postdocs get the best deal for visa<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Are you interested in improving the plight of postdocs and MIT? Do you have ideas to contribute to the PDA advocacy initiatives? Then join our committee!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Human Affairs Committee (Chair: Claudia Wehrspaun)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE">This is a relatively new committee, and has been the main interface between the PDA and the MIT CRD (committee for race and diversity, a campus-wide initiative). The HA committee also supports other camps groups looking
to increase inclusiveness. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE">Our aims are:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="DE">Encourage fair treatment, prevent and eliminate discrimination, and foster mutual understanding and respect among all postdocs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="DE">Initiate and manage health and wellness programs for postdocs (<i>i.e.</i> Postdoc REFS Program, Postdoc Women’s Group, <i>etc.</i>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Upcoming PDA Events:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="DE" style="font-size:12.0pt">PDA Sports:</span></b><span lang="DE">
</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Sport%20Activities%20for%20MIT%20Postdocs">https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Sport%20Activities%20for%20MIT%20Postdocs</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt">From the PDA PInG Initiatives:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><img border="0" width="180" height="111" id="_x0031_0AFFB00-6600-4B13-A2A8-FA0FBCB192CB" src="cid:image009.png@01D114AE.CBB7CB20" alt="cid:image009.png@01D114AE.CBB7CB20"></span></b><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">POWER Pizza & Movie Night<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Movie:</b> Disney’ Mulan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Date and Time:</b> Friday, November 20, 7pm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Location:</b> E17-517<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(Kids welcome!)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><img border="0" width="140" height="140" id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D11995.C1FDC3F0" alt="[GLIMPSE logo]"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Are you curious about other people's research at MIT? The MIT Postdoctoral Association (PDA) is proud to present GLIMPSE podcast. GLIMPSE is a series of one-on-one interviews with postdocs across MIT campus.
Next time you are running a long mundane experiment, throw on some headphones and meet your peers! Get a glimpse into their journey, research, and outlook. If you would like to be interviewed by GLIMPSE podcast or would like to help with the podcast (music,
logo, artwork), please contact us at <a href="mailto:glimpse.podcast@gmail.com" target="_blank">glimpse.podcast@gmail.com</a>. For more information, please visit us at: <a href="http://glimpse.mit.edu/" target="_blank">http://glimpse.mit.edu/</a><br>
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Our guest for episode 2 is Dr. Virginia Burger, a postdoctoral fellow in Prof. Collin Stultz’ lab. Virginia is a computational biologist trying to figure out the different conformations of a disordered protein. In this episode we discuss bacterial suicide,
wiggly proteins, and how to create your very own “feel good” folder!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Yoga Classes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">on Wednesdays at 7:30pm at Marlar Lounge 37-252. Tickets and more info are available
</span></b><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mit-yoga-postdoctoral-initiative-mypi-tickets-17836512489"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt">here.</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">If you are interested in further classes starting the week of Nov. 18th (same location and time), our instructor is suggesting a reduced rate for postdocs and their spouses or partners: a 10 class
session for $80 for the following dates:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Nov. 18</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">, <i>no class for Thanksgiving</i><b>, Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, </b><i>2 weeks break
for Christmas and New Year’s</i><b>, Jan. 6, Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Community Dialogue on MIT Culture and Values<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Luncheon to discuss MIT culture and values in small groups. This is a preliminary step towards the MIT Compact, the top recommendation of my community report last spring, which was endorsed by the Provost.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Date and Time:</b> Monday, November 9, 11:45am - 1pm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Location: </b>Student Center, W20-491<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lunch will be provided. RSVP <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-institute-and-i-a-community-dialogue-on-community-at-mit-tickets-19303396980">
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Think Big: Identifying Goals and Setting Priorities for Success
</span></b>(Sponsored by MIT Work-Life)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">In this workshop you will gain insight to help you set goals for success in work and life. First we will explore the core values that motivate you. Then, we will work together to help you leverage your priorities and set goals for a
successful and enriching career and life.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Date and Time:</b> Friday, November 20, 12 - 1pm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Location:</b> E19-603<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-series-navigating-your-life-and-career-tickets-18043727274">RSVP</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Maximizing the Postdoctoral Period</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Date and Time: </b>Monday, November 23, 3 - 4:30 pm<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Enriching Your Mentoring Relationships
</span></b>(Sponsored by the Office of the VPR)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">see <a href="http://postdocs.mit.edu/news/enriching-your-mentoring-relationships">
http://postdocs.mit.edu/news/enriching-your-mentoring-relationships</a><br>
<b>Speaker:</b> Joanne Kamens, Executive Director, Addgene<br>
<b>Date and Time:</b> Monday, December 7, 2015, from 3 – 4:30 pm<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Mindfulness for Stress Reduction
</span></b>(Sponsored by MIT Work-Life)<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">see <a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/professionals">
http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/professionals</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Free affiliate membership with the National Postdoctoral Association:
<a href="http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/?page=individual_members">http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/?page=individual_members</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DE">Other helpful sites:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="postdocs.mit.edu"><span style="mso-fareast-language:DE">postdocs.mit.edu</span></a><span style="mso-fareast-language:DE"> (Office VPR)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events"><span lang="DE" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">MIT GECD Events</span></a><span lang="DE" style="mso-fareast-language:DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://spouses.mit.edu/mit-events"><span lang="DE" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">MIT Spouses&Partners Events</span></a><span lang="DE" style="mso-fareast-language:DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://events.mit.edu/"><span lang="DE" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">MIT Events</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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