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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Dear MIT Postdocs,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">It is Thanksgiving week and only four weeks until Christmas! My first thought: “Did we forget a month?” But although the upcoming weeks are usually very stressful because we want to finish so much before the year is
over, don’t forget to take a break every once in a while. One great opportunity for that is our ice skating event on November 30!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Have a great week and a stress free holiday!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Kathrin Graetz<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Corresponding Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Postdoctoral Association of MIT (PDA)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://pda.mit.edu/">pda.mit.edu</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/44093460815/">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/MITPDA">Twitter (@MITPDA)</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/grps/MIT-Postdoc-2506720/about?">
LinkedIn</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Next PDA meeting: December 14, 12pm @E25-202
</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-vT1gzgyik3JHFWaRgQwAVeVoiaoQFK7iP2MO4dtKwo/viewform"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">register here</span></b></a></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"> Lunch will
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This Week’s Topics:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Upcoming PDA events<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Call for a Recording Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Application for PDA Conference Travel Grants (Period January – June 2016)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Feature on PDA committees:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Addition to the previously presented committees<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Community Building Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">From the PDA PInG Initiatives (new Glimpse episode!)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Other events at MIT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" 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="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Ice Skating with the PDA and S&P<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Come ice skating with MIT PDA and S&P next Monday, November 30, from 5:30-8pm at Community Ice Skating on Kendall Square (300 Athenaeum Street, Cambridge). There will be free ice skating lessons from 6:30-8pm, in addition
to skating and warm snacks for all. </span>More details to come!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">PDA Sports:</span></b><span lang="EN-US">
<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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">Call for a Recording Secretary:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The MIT Postdoctoral Association (PDA) is seeking nominations for a Recording Secretary to serve in the 2015-2016 term. This is a great chance to take on a leadership role and help shape the postdoctoral experience at
MIT! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The Recording Secretary is part of the Board of Directors (BOD). Responsibilities include attending official PDA meetings, keeping the minutes from meetings and other records, assisting the Corresponding Secretary, and
maintaining a list of MIT active members, postdoctoral alumni, and BOD members of the PDA. Self-nominations are accepted. Current BOD and committee chairs are not eligible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We will vote on the candidates during our next PDA monthly meeting (Dec 14, Monday, 12-2pm, E25-202) so please come if you are interested in running for the position!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">To apply, click </span><a href="http://goo.gl/forms/cXkxnL6KjB" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">here</span></a><span lang="EN-US">. Applications will close on December 1.</span><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">Application for PDA Conference Travel Grants<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">The PDA Conference Travel Grants, covering the period from January 1st, 2016 to June 30th, 2016, is now open for application. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">The deadline for the online application is December 10th, 2015 and awardees will be announced by the end-of-December 2015.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">The grants will be in the amount of up to $1000 for international travel and up to $600 for domestic travel.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">We encourage postdoc applicants from all disciplines to participate, as per the eligibility criteria specified below:</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">1. Applicant must be a current MIT post-doc.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">2. Must be presenting a talk/poster at a conference scheduled between January 1st, 2016 to June 30th, 2016</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">3. Have not received a past travel grant from the MIT PDA.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">4. Submit application only for a single conference.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">5. At least, a part of the presented work MUST have been carried out at MIT, and the MIT PI should be a co-author.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">6. Officers of the MIT PDA are not eligible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:14.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">To apply, please fill out properly every section of the following form:
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://form.jotform.com/53233666367966"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:purple">https://form.jotform.com/53233666367966</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Travel grants will be paid upon submission of all conference-related receipts to the Treasurer of the PDA (registration fee; travel, lodging, on site transportation, and food). If there are expenses
that are being reimbursed by the department or other sources, please indicate this when submitting receipts. Travel grant funds will only cover amounts not already being reimbursed. PI’s and departmental administrators will be notified of the award.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Evaluation will be based exclusively on the scientific merits and originality of the submitted work. Therefore, a compelling description of the significance and impact of the presented project is particularly
important.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">The PDA Travel Grant Program is made possible through funding from the MIT Postdoctoral Association. The MIT PDA is funded in part by the Office of the Vice President for Research.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Addition to the previously presented committees: (I forgot to give you the e-mail addresses…)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Advocacy Committee (Co-Chairs: Martin Stewart
</span><span lang="EN-US">(<a href="mailto:martstew@mit.edu">martstew@mit.edu</a>), Murat Yildrim (<a href="mailto:muraty@mit.edu)">muraty@mit.edu)</a>)
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Human Affairs Committee (Chair: Claudia Wehrspaun (<a href="mailto:ccwehrsp@mit.edu">ccwehrsp@mit.edu</a>)
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Professional Development (Chair: Dinesh Kumar
</span><span lang="EN-US">(</span><a href="mailto:dineshk@mit.edu)"><span lang="EN-US">dineshk@mit.edu)</span></a><span lang="EN-US">)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Community Building Committee (Co-Chairs: Virginia Burger
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(</span><a href="mailto:virgy@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">virgy@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US">)<b>, Paulo Garcia</b> (</span><a href="mailto:pagarcia@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">pagarcia@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US">)<b>,
Farrokh Sheibani</b> (</span><a href="mailto:farrokh@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">farrokh@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US">)<b>)</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">If you enjoy planning or helping with events that bring postdocs together with each other and other members of the Greater Boston Community, join our committee!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" 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"><span lang="EN-US"><img border="0" width="140" height="140" id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image003.jpg@01D12546.09700610" alt="[GLIMPSE logo]"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">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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Episode 3, third time’s a charm! Dr. Elizabeth Sterner is a postdoctoral associate in Prof. Timothy Swager’s group. Elizabeth is a polymer chemist who is working on bullet-proof materials and sensors that can detect airborne benzene. We also discuss “Minnesota
nice”, young pyromaniac chemists, mysterious humdinger boxes, and why we should say “yes” to scary things!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">Yoga Classes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" 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><span lang="EN-US"><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></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" 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 lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Nov. 18</span></b><span lang="EN-US" 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><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">Other Events:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Application for Spring 2016 Kaufman Teaching Certificate Program (KTCP)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This workshop series is for students interested in developing their teaching skills to support their teaching at MIT, as well as those who are planning careers in academe. To earn a certificate, participants must participate
in 7 classroom workshops + 2 videotaped teaching/lesson presentations--see <a href="http://tll.mit.edu/help/requirements">
program requirements</a>. </span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Online application forms will be accepted through Friday, December 4th:
</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://tll.mit.edu/kaufman-teaching-certificate-program-ktcp-application">http://tll.mit.edu/kaufman-teaching-certificate-program-ktcp-application</a>. Those admitted to the spring program will be notified on or before
Monday, December 21<sup>st</sup>.</span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Maximizing the Postdoctoral Period
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">(</span><span lang="EN-US">Sponsored by the Office of the VPR)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">How can you optimize your postdoctoral experience at MIT? Professor Hazel Sive and two seasoned postdoctoral scholars will offer their insight and suggestions and answer your questions. Our speakers will share diverse
perspectives. Professor Sive is passionate about teaching, research, and mentoring. Dr. Markita Landry has recently secured a faculty position, and Dr. Andrea Fanelli is currently keeping all pathways open, including entrepreneurship.<br>
<b>Date and Time: </b>Monday, November 23, 3 - 4:30 pm<br>
<b>Location:</b> Singleton Auditorium, Building <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=46">
46-3002</a><br>
<b>Register</b>: <a href="http://goo.gl/forms/cte895LMd7">http://goo.gl/forms/cte895LMd7</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Getting Published
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(Sponsored by<b> </b></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">MIT CEE)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">The event provides a unique opportunity to meet experienced professionals, gain insights into the editorial processes, and discuss where scientific publishing is heading.
The panel will also cover aspects of open access publishing, innovative models of peer review and publishing, and related aspects. Join for an exciting networking event and maximize your research impact.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Confirmed Panelists:
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Dr. Stewart Bland (<a href="http://www.materialstoday.com/the-team/">http://www.materialstoday.com/the-team/</a>), Senior Publisher and
Editor, Materials Today (Elsevier)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Dr. Amy Brand (<a href="https://mitpress.mit.edu/blog/meet-new-press-director-amy-brand-part-one">https://mitpress.mit.edu/blog/meet-new-press-director-amy-brand-part-one</a>),
Director, The MIT Press <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Dr. Rosamund Daw (<a href="http://www.nature.com/nature/about/editors/">http://www.nature.com/nature/about/editors/</a>), Senior Editor,
Nature (Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Dr. Anna Demming (<a href="http://www.annademming.com/">http://www.annademming.com/</a>), Editor at the UK-based Institute of Physics
Publishing (IOP)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Dr. Quincey Justman (<a href="http://www.cell.com/cell-systems/home">http://www.cell.com/cell-systems/home</a>), Scientific Editor, Cell
Systems <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:18.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Dr. Corie Lok (<a href="http://www.nature.com/nature/about/editors/">http://www.nature.com/nature/about/editors/</a>), Research Highlights
Editor, Nature</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> Monday, November 30, 2 – 4 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location: </span>
</b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=W20">MIT Student Center</a>, W20 – 3<sup>rd</sup> Floor Coffee House Lounge</span><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Enriching Your Mentoring Relationships
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(Sponsored by the Office of the VPR)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">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<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Singleton Auditorium, Building
<a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=46">46-3002</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:70.8pt"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Data Science-Big Data Meet Up
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(Sponsored by GECD)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Join this Meet Up with alums and representatives working in Data Science-Big Data, and learn about jobs and careers in this rapidly growing field. Here’s your chance to ask about the work, career paths, skills needed,
trends in the field, and whatever else you would like to know.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Monday, December 7, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> 10-105
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span lang="EN-US">Register via</span></b><span lang="EN-US">
<a href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student">CareerBridge</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Mindfulness for Stress Reduction
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(Sponsored by MIT Work-Life)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">see <a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/professionals">
http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/professionals</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">December 11, at Noon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Other helpful sites:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="postdocs.mit.edu">postdocs.mit.edu</a> (Office VPR)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events"><span lang="DE">MIT GECD Events</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://spouses.mit.edu/mit-events"><span lang="DE">MIT Spouses&Partners Events</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://events.mit.edu/"><span lang="DE">MIT Events</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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