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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">Happy Valentine’s Day! There is an important gift that you could give yourself and future generations of postdocs…participating in the Quality of Life Survey which is open until February 19<sup>th</sup>. I know that you
are maybe already very annoyed by the reminders but it is very important. The only way that we can fight for a better quality of life for postdocs in terms of housing, benefits, work-life balance, mentoring etc. is to have facts, i.e. solid numbers. Would
you get a paper published if the only proof is your gut instinct?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Kathrin<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">P.S. For your unique link to the survey, go to the email message you received on January 14th (from Martin A. Schmidt and Israel Ruiz). And if you cannot find this email anymore, wait for the reminder email on Tuesday
;)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dr.-Ing. Kathrin Graetz<o:p></o:p></p>
<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"><a href="http://pda.mit.edu/"><span lang="EN-US">pda.mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US">
</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/44093460815/"><span lang="EN-US">Facebook</span></a><span lang="EN-US">
</span><a href="https://twitter.com/MITPDA"><span lang="EN-US">Twitter (@MITPDA)</span></a><span lang="EN-US">
</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/grps/MIT-Postdoc-2506720/about?"><span lang="EN-US">LinkedIn</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><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: March 14, 12pm @E25-202
</span></b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-vT1gzgyik3JHFWaRgQwAVeVoiaoQFK7iP2MO4dtKwo/viewform"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">register here</span></b></a><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"> Lunch will be provided!
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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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<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</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">Postdocs Share Their Science – <b>
Call for Posters</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">From the PDA Committees<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span lang="EN-US">Call for a New Chair of the Human Affairs Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Call for Postdoc Initiative Grant (PInG) Proposals<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Postdoc Orientation Sessions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">From the PDA PInG Initiatives<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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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Open-Score Introduction to Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 6<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Transportation Showcase<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Info Session for Science Advocacy Group<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Black History Month Bookmobile<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Resumes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Panel Discussion: Fair Use in Scholarly Journal and Book Publishing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Evaluating, Negotiating & Accepting Positions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">LinkedIn Lab<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Academic Interviewing and Offers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Pathways to the Life Science Industry Webinars<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Ph.D. & MASTER'S Virtual Career Fair<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:14.0pt">Postdoc Share Their Science – Call for Posters!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">The PDA is pleased to announce the 5th annual MIT
<b>Postdocs Share Their Science and Vendor Fair</b> that will be held on <b>March 2nd, from 11 - 2pm at Morss Hall</b> (Walker Memorial, 50-140). This event allows postdocs from all fields to share their research with the MIT community by presenting posters.
This event is also combined with a vendor fair, where you can talk with representatives from your favorite companies.<br>
<br>
**Prizes will be awarded to the 3 best posters of the session.**<br>
<br>
To present a poster during this event, please submit your information </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZL_VV3RAmlPToJlyotjshvA6ZA-gcdthGMydh59lUX8/viewform?usp=send_form"><span lang="EN-US">HERE</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> (no abstract necessary)
before <b>February 12th</b>. More details about the event and prizes will be provided by the end of February. If you have any questions, please contact Liz at
</span><a href="mailto:canovic@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">canovic@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">In order to successfully execute this event, we also need many volunteers (particularly poster judges!). This is an excellent opportunity to become more involved with the MIT PDA, meet fellow
postdocs, and learn more about the exciting research done at MIT!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">To volunteer, please sign up
</span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1X0CaOGJXalZYW8fDZCGFg87zvfjf7VUfD7lZ_7ObjCE/viewform"><span lang="EN-US">HERE</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Do not miss this opportunity to share your research with the MIT community!<o:p></o:p></span></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">
</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Sport%20Activities%20for%20MIT%20Postdocs"><span lang="EN-US">https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Sport%20Activities%20for%20MIT%20Postdocs</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">From the PDA Committees:<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">Call for a New Chair of the Human Affairs Committee</span></u></b><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">
<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The MIT Postdoctoral Association is looking for people interested in chairing or co-chairing the Human Affairs Committee.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Responsibilities include<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">- Encourage fair treatment, prevent and eliminate discrimination, and foster mutual understanding and respect among all postdocs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">- 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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">If you are interested, or have further questions, please contact our corresponding secretary Kathrin (</span><a href="mailto:graetz@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">graetz@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US">) and come to
the PDA meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Call for Postdoc Initiative Grant (PInG) Proposals!</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color:black">Do you have an idea for an activity or event that you think would benefit the postdoc community?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color:black">The MIT Postdoctoral Association is pleased to announce the second annual call for Postdoc Initiative Grant proposals.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color:black">The grant aims to financially support a range of activities, events, and projects, including but not limited to: </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-US">Social gatherings</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-US">Recreational activities</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:7.0pt"> </span><span lang="EN-GB">Arts and cultural programs</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-US">Mental health and stress support groups</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span lang="EN-US">Professional development seminars and workshops</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color:black">Previously funded PInG projects include: Glimpse: the Postdoc Podcast, Yoga Classes, Postdoc Playdates, and POWER: Postdoctoral Women Engaged in Research.
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color:black">So, think about what you’d like to do and send us a proposal! For more information and for the application form check out
</span><a href="http://pda.mit.edu/ping"><span lang="EN-GB">http://pda.mit.edu/ping</span></a><span lang="EN-GB" style="color:black">. The deadline for applications is <b>March 7, 2016 12:00 PM EST</b> for events taking place from April to September.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color:black"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color:black">We look forward to hearing your plans! Please contact the PInG Committee Chair, Elizabeth Stewart (</span><a href="mailto:ejstewar@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-GB">ejstewar@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-GB" style="color:black">),
if you have any questions. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">Postdoc Orientation Sessions:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The PDA offers Postdoc Orientation Sessions open to all postdocs at MIT. Topics covered include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Data on postdoc population at MIT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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MIT oversight of postdocs<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">
Defining postdoc expectations<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">
Differences between fellows and associates<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">
PDA structure and initiatives<span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>How to get involved<span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The sessions will be typically the 1<sup>st</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> Monday of each month at 12pm (45-60min) in E19-306. Lunch will be provided.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The dates for the next six months are as follows:
<b>Feb 22</b>, Mar 7, Mar 21, Apr 4, Apr 25, May 2, May 16, June 6, June 20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">If you are interested in participating, you can register via Atlas or using
</span><a href="http://web.mit.edu/training/course.html?course=CDT21061c"><span lang="EN-US">this link</span></a><span lang="EN-US">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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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"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">Yoga Classes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">If you are interested in yoga classes starting February 17th on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm, Marlar Lounge (37-252), a reduced rate for postdocs and their spouses/partners is offered for a 10 class session for $80.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The classes will take place at the following 10 dates:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Feb 17 and 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, April 6, 13 and 20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="ecxmsonormal" style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">If you are interested, please reserve your spots by contacting
</span><a href="mailto:sarahsaf@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">sarahsaf@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><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 at MIT:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:70.8pt"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Open-Score Introduction to Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 6
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(organized by MIT Libraries)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Hear Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 6 in A major, op. 30, no. 1, performed by Handel and Haydn Society Assistant Concertmaster Susanna Ogata and H+H Resident Conductor Ian Watson, hosted by Teresa Neff. This performance
is presented in conjunction with 21M.250, Beethoven to Mahler. Scores will be available for use by the audience. Q&A to follow.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Date and Time: </span>
</b><span lang="EN-US">Tuesday<span style="color:black">, February </span>16<sup><span style="color:black">th</span></sup><span style="color:black">, 11am – 12:30pm<b>
<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Location: </span></b><a href="http://libraries.mit.edu/music"><span lang="EN-US">Lewis Music Library</span></a><span lang="EN-US">,
</span><a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/map-jpg?selection=14&Buildings=go"><span lang="EN-US">14E-109</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Transportation Showcase<span style="color:black">
</span></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">(sponsored by MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics and the New England University Transportation Center)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The Showcase is the MIT Transportation Club's flagship event, and is widely attended by the students, alumni, faculty, and professionals that make up the MIT transportation community. The event showcases the transportation
research carried out at MIT, strengthening the connections among the MIT transportation community, particularly between industry and academia. The Showcase is also an excellent venue for students and faculty to get advice, feedback and ideas for future research,
as well as to connect with possible research collaborators.<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Date and Time: </span>
</b><span lang="EN-US">Wednesday<span style="color:black">, February </span>17<sup><span style="color:black">th</span></sup><span style="color:black">, 6 –
</span>9<span style="color:black">pm<b> <o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Location: </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">MIT Museum<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">No Registration required<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Info Session for Science Advocacy Group<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">We are a postdoc and student run group dedicated to advocating for science through interacting with the public and policy makers (save-science.org,
AFS@savescience, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/academicsforthefutureofscience)." target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">https://www.facebook.com/academicsforthefutureofscience).</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black"> We
are having an information session on <b>Wednesday February 17th at 7:30 pm in building 68 (meet us in the lobby to be let in) </b>about how you can get involved. We create cartoons, infographics, videos, interface through social media, and do research and
outreach amongst other things. Last year we had an email writing campaign for the federal R&D budget that sent over 1000 emails in almost every state to legislators. We also had a successful event to raise awareness that was sponsored by a MIT PDA PING grant.
We are interested new ideas and help of any kind. Please join us on the 17th or email me if you can't come but still would like to be involved.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Date and Time: </span>
</b><span lang="EN-US">Wednesday<span style="color:black">, February </span>17<sup><span style="color:black">th</span></sup><span style="color:black">, 7:30pm<b>
<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Location: </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Building 68 (meet us in the lobby to be let in)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Black History Month Bookmobile </span>
</b><span lang="EN-US">(organized by MIT Libraries)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">February is Black History Month, and the Libraries are celebrating by launching a bookmobile of all our favorite works by, for, and about African Americans and the African Diaspora. We’ve collected books, CDs, DVDs, and
more for the MIT community to check out. We’re welcoming all members of the MIT community — anyone with an MIT ID is welcome to check out items, so be sure to spread the word far and wide!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Date and Time: </span>
</b><span lang="EN-US">Friday<span style="color:black">, February </span>19<sup><span style="color:black">th</span></sup><span style="color:black">,
</span>12<span style="color:black"> – 4pm<b> <o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Location: </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Stratton Student Center (W20)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Resumes<span style="color:black"> </span>
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">(sponsored by MIT GECD)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Come learn the essential components of a strong resume from a career expert.<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Date and Time: </span>
</b><span lang="EN-US">Friday<span style="color:black">, February </span>19<sup><span style="color:black">th</span></sup><span style="color:black">,
</span>1<span style="color:black"> – </span>2<span style="color:black">pm<b> <o:p>
</o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Location: </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Building
</span><span lang="EN-US">32-144<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Registration via </span>
<a href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student"><span lang="EN-US">CareerBridge</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Panel Discussion: Fair Use in Scholarly Journal and Book Publishing
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(organized by MIT Libraries)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">In celebration of </span><a href="http://fairuseweek.org/"><span lang="EN-US">Fair Use Week</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, this panel discussion will explore the barriers and issues that arise when scholarly publishers
consider whether to allow fair use as a basis for including third-party material in scholarly articles and books, and will consider the implications for authors and the scholarly publishing process.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Has the recent increase in fair use decisions in federal courts convinced some publishers that fair use is a powerful and viable right, while still mitigating risk for their business models?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The panel, co-hosted by Harvard and MIT, will include perspectives from a university press publisher, author, and attorney/librarian.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Speakers include:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">Nick Lindsay, journals director, MIT Press<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5"><span lang="EN-US">Bill Smith, director of Intellectual Property Licensing, MIT Press<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5"><span lang="EN-US">Kyle K. Courtney, Harvard Office for Scholarly Communication, attorney, and librarian — moderator and panelist<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5"><span lang="EN-US">Author and Harvard librarian (TBA)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Date and Time: </span>
</b><span lang="EN-US">Tuesday<span style="color:black">, February 23<sup>th</sup>,
</span>12<span style="color:black"> – 1pm<b> <o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Location: </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Killian Hall, 14W-111<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Evaluating, Negotiating & Accepting Positions<span style="color:black">
</span></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">(sponsored by MIT GECD)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Date and Time: </span>
</b><span lang="EN-US">Tuesday<span style="color:black">, February 23<sup>rd</sup>,
</span>5<span style="color:black"> – 6:30pm<b> <o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Location: </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Building
</span><span lang="EN-US">4-163<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Registration via </span>
<a href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student"><span lang="EN-US">CareerBridge</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">LinkedIn Lab<span style="color:black">
</span></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">(sponsored by MIT GECD)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Bring your laptop to explore the many ways LinkedIn can help your career exploration and job search.<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Date and Time: </span>
</b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Wednesday, February 24<sup>th</sup>, 2 – 3pm<b>
<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Location: </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Building
</span><span lang="EN-US">4-163<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Registration via </span>
<a href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student"><span lang="EN-US">CareerBridge</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Academic Interviewing and Offers<span style="color:black">
</span></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">(sponsored by MIT GECD)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Faculty panelists will address the process of searching for academic positions, effective interview strategies, and how they successfully navigated this process. Academic job offer negotiation will also be discussed.<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Date and Time: </span>
</b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Thursday, February 25<sup>th</sup>, 2 – 3:30pm<b>
<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Location: </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Building
</span><span lang="EN-US">32-144<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Registration via </span>
<a href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student"><span lang="EN-US">CareerBridge</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Pathways to the Life Science Industry Webinars<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Many PhDs could use practice in the development of advanced cognitive skills and broadened perspectives to effectively contribute in the life science industry. In this webinar series, we present examples of career pathways
as we emphasize the integration and application of knowledge regarding products, processes, the regulatory environment, intellectual property, the markets, and financial matters.<br>
Don't miss these unique opportunities to learn about the careers in the life sciences industry that leverage your unique scientific training and place you on a trajectory to leadership.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">March 16, 12:00 pm-1:00pm </span></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Careers in the Life Science Industry<br>
<i>Steve Casper, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Applied Life Sciences<br>
Keck Graduate Institute, Claremont, CA</i><br>
Register Now: </span><a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/546303719542196226"><span lang="EN-US">https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/546303719542196226</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">April 6, 12:00 – 12:00 pm-1:00pm </span>
</b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Professional Development for Scientists: Tacit Knowledge and Current Events<br>
<i>James Sterling, Ph.D., Director of the Postdoctoral Professional Master’s Program<br>
Keck Graduate Institute, Claremont, CA</i><br>
Register Now: </span><a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2121804926099112962"><span lang="EN-US">https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2121804926099112962</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Ph.D. & MASTER'S Virtual Career Fair</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US"><br>
Students, Post-Docs, and Alumni Invited to Attend - Meet Recruiters Live Online - It's easy & efficient!
</span></b><a href="https://www.careereco.com/Fair/RenderPage?fairPageId=26ac444e-4e08-46d0-aceb-a59201158e70"><b><span lang="EN-US">Event FAQ’s</span></b></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> March 2<sup>nd</sup>
<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.careereco.com/events/gradtalent"><b><span lang="EN-US">Register Here</span></b></a><b><span lang="EN-US"> (</span></b><a href="https://www.careereco.com/Fair/FairOrganizations?fairId=ccdbb01d-2d75-4cfb-aa82-a555012722b9"><b><span lang="EN-US">Employer
List</span></b></a><b><span lang="EN-US">)</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Free affiliate membership with the National Postdoctoral Association:
</span><a href="http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/?page=individual_members"><span lang="EN-US">http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/?page=individual_members</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:70.8pt"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Other helpful sites:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="postdocs.mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">postdocs.mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> (Office VPR)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events">MIT GECD Events</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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