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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear MIT Postdocs,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">A lot is going on at MIT and at your PDA! As you can see, we have a Chinese Lantern Festival Social coming on Saturday and our annual Share Your Science event is only two weeks away. And if you want to do something more,
think about what you can do for your fellow postdocs and apply for a PInG grant.<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>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">P.S. And a little personal favor: Since we have this newsletter coming to your e-mailbox since November, I would really appreciate any kind of feedback and constructive criticism to improve it.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Dr.-Ing. Kathrin Graetz<o:p></o:p></span></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">
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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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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Upcoming PDA Events<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Celebrate with us the richness of Chinese Culture in the end of the Chinese New Year Season next Saturday, February 27<sup>th</sup>!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Come and join us to taste (free) Chinese food, mingle with graduate students, and play the traditional "guessing lantern riddles" game to win prizes. Please sign-up by Feb 24 (Wednesday), 2016.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">The 5th annual MIT
<b>Postdocs Share Their Science and Vendor Fair</b> 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>
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**Prizes will be awarded to the 3 best posters of the session! (1st - $100 Amazon Gift Card; 2nd - $75 Amazon Gift Card; 3rd - $50 Amazon Gift Card).**<br>
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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 22th</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"><span lang="EN-US">** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! **<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>
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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>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;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="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;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:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;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="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Previously funded PInG projects include: Glimpse: the Postdoc Podcast, Yoga Classes, Postdoc Playdates, and POWER: Postdoctoral Women Engaged in Research.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;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" style="font-size:12.0pt">http://pda.mit.edu/ping</span></a><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;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="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;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" style="font-size:12.0pt">ejstewar@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">),
if you have any questions. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;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"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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">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>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">
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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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>
<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" style="font-size:14.0pt">Join us for a seminar with Prof. Kristala L. Jones Prather</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> (sponsored by MIT Committee on
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and Diversity)</span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> Tuesday, March 1<sup>st</sup> from 12 – 1 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> E25-202<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Registration:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">
</span><a href="http://goo.gl/forms/BEjIS2lfUC"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">http://goo.gl/forms/BEjIS2lfUC</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Open to the entire MIT community<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Refreshments will be provided<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">POWER’s professional career development seminars focus on the speaker’s personal experiences, insights into their current work, as well as work-life integration
issues. Prof. Prather will discuss what has contributed to her success, the challenges she has overcome, and advice for current postdocs. She will also talk about maintaining a balanced life, in light of the rigors of an industrial and academic career. We
hope that the interactions will assist women postdocs in navigating their careers and will also help them build the professional connections.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1A1A1A">Kristala L. Jones Prather is Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at MIT and an investigator in the Synthetic Biology Engineering Research Center, funded by the National Science Foundation.
Her research interests are centered on the engineering of recombinant microorganisms for the production of small molecules</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1A1A1A">. </span><a href="http://web.mit.edu/prathergroup/"><span lang="EN-US">http://web.mit.edu/prathergroup/</span></a><b><span lang="EN-US"><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:14.0pt">Yoga Classes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<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>
<p class="ecxmsonormal" style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-align:start">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="ecxmsonormal" style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;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><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">This Week:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><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">Immigration Strategies for MIT Postdocs and PhD Students
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(hosted by MIT Venture Mentoring Service)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Innovation and entrepreneurship is in the air everywhere at MIT. International MIT PhD students and postdoctoral researchers are increasingly exploring entrepreneurial options and venture creation for when they leave
the Institute. However, if you are here on a visa and you have expectations of starting a technology-based company when you leave MIT, the reality is that it won’t be easy. This workshop is intended to help International MIT postdoctoral scholars and PhD
students understand the limited options available to them for working and remaining in the US
<b><u>after leaving MIT</u></b>. This session will help you understand the key issues involved from an immigration standpoint and the importance of developing appropriate strategies well in advance that may lead to desired outcomes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Thursday, February 25<sup>th</sup>, 12-1:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> 35-225 (MIT Classroom)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Register <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/immigration-strategies-for-mit-postdocs-and-phd-students-exploring-entrepreneurship-registration-21307284662?utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eb_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_button">
here</a> (plus further information)<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">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 ways to successfully navigate this process. Academic job offer negotiation will also be discussed. (Faculty
panelists at the end of the newsletter)<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"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">In the “Distant” Future:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">MIT Water Night </span></b><span lang="EN-US">(organized by the MIT Water Club)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Annual research poster exhibition that includes academics and industry in the Boston area.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#212121;background:white">For attendees wishing to present posters, </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#351C75;background:white">abstracts</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#20124D;background:white"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#212121;background:white">can
be submitted </span><span style="color:#212121;background:white"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MNd3gLIfpvY6dLyIQLXcz5FPD3fzmJW7IjM1_oEIxtI/viewform"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#7E57C2">here</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#212121;background:white"> by </span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background:white">Friday
2/26</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#212121;background:white">. The event is </span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background:white">free</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#212121;background:white"> to attend and open to the public. Food will
be provided, and there will be </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background:white">awards<span style="color:#212121"> for top posters</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121;background:white">. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121;background:white"> </span><span class="inbox-apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121;background:white"> </span></span><span class="inbox-apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Friday, March 11<sup>th</sup>, 5-8pm</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Walker Memorial (Building 50)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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">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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<i>James Sterling, Ph.D., Director of the Postdoctoral Professional Master’s Program<br>
Keck Graduate Institute, Claremont, CA</i><br>
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Students, Post-Docs, and Alumni Invited to Attend - Meet Recruiters Live Online - It's easy & efficient!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> March 2<sup>nd</sup>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:purple">Who are we?</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"> We're
MIT students and affiliates who love playing music. We perform free community concerts at venues in the Cambridge and Boston area. Last semester, we performed at the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge, and this semester's venues include the Dana Farber Cancer Institute,
MGH, and multiple nursing homes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:purple">What do we play?</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"> </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">We
have vocalists, pianists, string players, and more! At concerts, we perform solo or in groups (string quartets, anyone?). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:purple">Who are we looking for? </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">We
are looking for soloists and small music groups (~2-5 people) of all genres.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:purple">How to join?</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"> </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Please
fill out the doodle poll </span><a href="http://doodle.com/poll/ytwacx7ag5wukxuh" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">http://doodle.com/poll/ytwacx7ag5wukxuh</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"> by <b>11:59
PM on Thursday, February 25th </b>with your <b>name, Kerberos, and instrument</b>. We will hold auditions on Fri. 2/26, Sat. 2/27, and Mon. 2/29. If none of these times work for you, please email
</span><a href="mailto:ribotones-exec@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">ribotones-exec@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Feel free to email
</span><a href="mailto:ribotones-exec@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">ribotones-exec@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"> if you have any questions!<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:
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<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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://spouses.mit.edu/mit-events">MIT Spouses&Partners Events</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Prof. Angela Belcher</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt"><br>
W.M. Keck Professor of Energy<br>
Professor, Department of Material Science and Engineering and Department of Biological Engineering<br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Prof. Stephen Bell</span></strong><b><br>
</b>Professor of Biology </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:8.0pt"> <o:p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Prof. David Hardt</span></strong></b><br>
Professor of Mechanical Engineering;<br>
Ralph E. and Eloise F. Cross Professor in Manufacturing<br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Prof. David Hsu</span></strong><br>
Assistant Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning<b><br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Prof. Bradley D. Olsen</span></strong></b><br>
Associate Professor<br>
Dept. of Chemical Engineering, MIT<br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Prof. Feng Zhang</span></strong><b><br>
</b>Assistant Professor, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences <br>
Investigator, McGovern Institute<br>
Core Member, Broad Institute</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:8.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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