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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Dear MIT Postdocs,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">I hope you enjoyed our Share Your Science &amp; Vendor Fair on Wednesday! Thanks to everyone who shared their science (I was very impressed by all your amazing projects) and congratulations to all the winners! After a science-heavy
 week, MIT events are going to be career-heavy this week. So if you brood over your next career step, check out the events below.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">And if you are curious about the next generation of scientist, have a look at the advertisement for the Massachusetts State Science &amp; Engineering Fair at the end of the newsletter.<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<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">P.S. We are now on Instagram @mitpda <o: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">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">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/44093460815/"><span lang="EN-US">Facebook</span></a><span lang="EN-US">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span><a href="https://twitter.com/MITPDA"><span lang="EN-US">Twitter (@MITPDA)</span></a><span lang="EN-US">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</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:&nbsp;&nbsp;March 14, 12pm @E25-202 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;(in one week!)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</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">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lunch will be provided!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This Week&#8217;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">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 Postdoc Initiative Grant (PInG) Proposals
<u>Until Monday 12pm!</u><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:&quot;Courier New&quot;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">From the Advocacy Committee &#8211; Overtime Pay in Massachusetts&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Call for a New Chair of the Human Affairs Committee<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">Glimpse &#8211; <b><i>New Episode</i></b>
<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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<![if !supportLists]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:&quot;Courier New&quot;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">&nbsp;MIT Excellence Awards and Collier Medal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Exploring Careers in DATA SCIENCE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Tech Talk with Alcoa CEO, Klaus Kleinfeld<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Exploring Careers in ALTERNATIVE ENERGY &amp; SUSTAINABILITY<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Exploring Careers in SCIENCE EDUCATION<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><i><span lang="EN-US">&#8220;distant future&#8221; events &#8211; <b>
new events</b><o:p></o:p></span></i></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">PDA Sports:</span></b><span lang="EN-US">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</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-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:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,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:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;color:black">&nbsp;
</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:&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Social gatherings</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:&quot;Tahoma&quot;,sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Recreational activities</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:&quot;Tahoma&quot;,sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:8.0pt">&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt">Arts and cultural programs</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:&quot;Tahoma&quot;,sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Mental health and stress support groups</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:&quot;Tahoma&quot;,sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Professional development seminars and workshops</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:&quot;Tahoma&quot;,sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<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.&nbsp;
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;color:black">&nbsp;</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">So, think about what you&#8217;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&nbsp;<b>March 7,&nbsp;2016 12:00 PM EST</b>&nbsp;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">&nbsp;</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!&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</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" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:12.65pt"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none">&nbsp;</span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:12.65pt"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">From the Advocacy Committee &#8211; Overtime Pay in Massachusetts</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:12.65pt"><span lang="EN-US">We want to let you all know about this petition, which is related to the new overtime pay proposed rule that many of us supported in September last year (which would most
 likely cause a raise in starting salary for postdocs to $50K).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:12.65pt"><span class="im"><span lang="EN-US">This summer, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is expected to implement a new overtime rule, which would raise the overtime salary threshold from $23,660
 to $50,440&#8212;strengthening the right of 13.5 million additional workers to receive overtime pay and the right to earn a fair living. As universities are unlikely to pay postdocs overtime, this would raise the effective postdoc minimum to $50,440.</span></span><span lang="EN-US"><br>
<span class="im">However, some members of Congress are eager to prevent this deal by running out the clock on President Obama. The Congressional Review Act dictates that all &#8220;major&#8221; rules are delayed for 60 legislative days after they are submitted to Congress
 and are subject to a &#8220;fast track&#8221; process for repeal. That process has to end before President Obama leaves office to guarantee a veto of any Congressional resolution of disapproval.</span><br>
<br>
<span class="im">If the Labor Department does not act soon, Congress will reverse this critical protection for millions of workers.</span><br>
</span><a href="http://kos.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&amp;c=BWaBH5y6piKqEE8g5dKdecoUUrMUWVvX" target="_blank"><b><span lang="EN-US">Please consider signing the petition, and then click on the confirmation email, so that we receive an official response from
 the White House.</span></b></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:12.65pt"><span lang="EN-US">For more information contact your PDA advocacy chairs:<br>
Martin Stewart </span><a href="mailto:martstew@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">martstew@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><br>
Murat Yildirim </span><a href="mailto:muraty@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">muraty@mit.edu</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">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&nbsp;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&#8217;s Group,
<i>etc.</i>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">If you are interested, or have further questions,&nbsp;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-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>&nbsp;</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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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9">
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 lfo9">
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 lfo9">
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 lfo9">
PDA structure and initiatives<span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<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>Mar 7</b>, 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>&nbsp;</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"><span lang="EN-US">Episode 6: Dr. Deniz Bozyigit is a postdoc in Keith Nelson&#8217;s group. We discuss solar cells, nanocrystals, perovskites and Ducktales!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">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&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:glimpse.podcast@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">glimpse.podcast@gmail.com</span></a><span lang="EN-US">.
 For more information, please visit us at:&nbsp;</span><a href="http://glimpse.mit.edu/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">http://glimpse.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" 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,&nbsp;March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30,&nbsp;April 6, 13 and 20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><a href="mailto:sarahsaf@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">sarahsaf@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,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>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">This Week:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">MIT Excellence Awards and Collier Medal&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Please join us as we honor the 2016 recipients of the MIT Excellence Awards and Collier Medal. Everyone at MIT is invited to attend and recognize our colleagues for their exceptional contributions to the Institute.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#111111">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The <b>MIT Excellence Awards</b> acknowledge our community members' extraordinary efforts to put MIT's goals, values and mission into action. These are among the highest honors awarded to staff by MIT. Professionalism,
 commitment to best practices and high standards of excellence are at the heart of these awards.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The <b>Collier Medal</b> was created to honor the memory of Officer Sean Collier. On April 18, 2013, Officer Collier was killed in the line of duty while protecting and serving MIT. In honor of Sean's model citizenship,
 which far transcended the duties of his job, the Collier Medal will be given to an individual or group whose actions demonstrate the importance of community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">ional contributions to the Institute.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Tuesday, March 8<sup>th</sup>, ceremony 3-4pm, reception 4-5pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Kresge Auditorium<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Exploring Careers in DATA SCIENCE</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> (sponsored by MIT GECD) &nbsp;</span><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Data scientists work with enormous data sets, often from unconventional, unwieldy, nonlinear sources. Some develop innovative technology to work with that data. Some focus on techniques to derive meaningful implications
 from that data. Job titles vary and may include data engineer, data scientist, statistician, and data analyst. Whatever their title, there is currently a dramatic shortage of these professionals in the country and in the world.&nbsp; During this session, alumni
 and representatives from different industries will talk about the way their company is using data science, and the career paths opening up in this burgeoning field.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Tuesday, March 8<sup>th</sup>, 5:30-6:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> 2-105<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Register via </span><a href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student"><span lang="EN-US">CareerBridge</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Tech Talk with Alcoa CEO, Klaus Kleinfeld
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(sponsored by MIT GECD) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Come and hear an exclusive presentation for MIT students with Alcoa's CEO, Klaus Kleinfeld, on The Future of Innovation. Alcoa is a global leader in lightweight metals technology, engineering and manufacturing. Alcoa
 innovates multi-material solutions that advance our world. MIT students of all majors encouraged to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Wednesday, March 9<sup>th</sup>, 5:30-6:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> 4-237<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Register via </span><a href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student"><span lang="EN-US">CareerBridge</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Exploring Careers in ALTERNATIVE ENERGY &amp; SUSTAINABILITY</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> (sponsored by MIT GECD) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Curious about career options in alternative energy and sustainability? Come hear from alumni representing various areas within the field including: clean tech, consulting, start-ups, policy, and more. Gather insights
 about entering and working in the industry, and tips on how to position yourself for success. This panel provides a great opportunity for you to participate in a Q&amp;A with professionals in the field.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Wednesday, March 9<sup>th</sup>, 5:30-6:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> 4-231<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Register via </span><a href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student"><span lang="EN-US">CareerBridge</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Exploring Careers in SCIENCE EDUCATION
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(sponsored by MIT GECD) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Learn more about science education career paths from various perspectives. Discuss your questions about how to enter the various fields of science education. Area employers and alumni will be present.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Thursday, March 10<sup>th</sup>, 5:30-6:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> 4-149<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Register via </span><a href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student"><span lang="EN-US">CareerBridge</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<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.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#212121;background:white">For attendees wishing to present posters,&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#351C75;background:white">abstracts</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#20124D;background:white">&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#212121;background:white">can
 be submitted&nbsp;</span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MNd3gLIfpvY6dLyIQLXcz5FPD3fzmJW7IjM1_oEIxtI/viewform"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#7E57C2;background:white">here</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#212121;background:white">&nbsp;by&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background:white">free</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#212121;background:white">&nbsp;to attend and open to the public. Food will
 be provided, and there will be&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background:white">awards<span style="color:#212121">&nbsp;for top posters</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;color:#212121;background:white">.&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;color:#212121;background:white">&nbsp;</span><span class="inbox-apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;color:#212121;background:white">&nbsp;<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<o:p></o:p></span></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>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">In the &#8220;Distant&#8221; Future:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Workshop on Research Reproducibility </span>
</b><span lang="EN-US">(organized by MIT Libraries and Center for Open Science)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Join the MIT Libraries and the Center for Open Science for a workshop on increasing openness and reproducibility in quantitative research. Learn easy, practical steps to work more effectively and incorporate good practices
 into your current workflows, including project documentation, version control, archiving data, and managing access and collaboration. The workshop will also show open source tools like the Center for Open Science&#8217;s
</span><a href="https://osf.io/"><span lang="EN-US">Open Science Framework</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, which provides a way to implement these concepts while linking to commonly used tools like GitHub and&nbsp;Dropbox. The workshop will be hands-on: bring your
 laptop, or use one of our workstations. Using example studies, attendees will actively participate in creating a reproducible project from start to finish. All researchers are welcome; no specialized programming knowledge is required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Monday, March 21<sup>st</sup>, 1-4pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> 14N-132<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Register </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SRmrpByr0UerxFsOAU-Xv4Kc5QtAxfLm3D-gWCBeGJA/viewform?c=0&amp;w=1"><span lang="EN-US">here</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Taking a Mindful Approach to Your Career
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(organized by MIT Work-Life Center) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Discover how mindfulness can be a powerful tool in your career. Learn techniques to relieve stress, improve focus, and revive your energy and motivation on the job, as well as strategies to reflect on who you are, what&#8217;s
 important to you, and the meaning and purpose in your work. In this seminar, you&#8217;ll practice mindfulness exercises that can help you drop into the present moment and connect more deeply with yourself and your career. Presenter &#8211; Jennifer Earls, M.Ed.; Assistant
 Director, Prehealth Advisor, MIT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Tuesday, March 29<sup>th</sup>, 5:30pm dinner, 6-7:30pm seminar<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> 4-349<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Register </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taking-a-mindful-approach-to-your-career-registration-21010180014"><span lang="EN-US">here</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">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>
<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>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">April 6, 12:00 &#8211; 12:00 pm-1:00pm </span>
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<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&#8217;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>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Ph.D. &amp; MASTER'S Virtual Career Fair</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US"><br>
Students, Post-Docs,&nbsp;and Alumni&nbsp;Invited&nbsp;to Attend -&nbsp;Meet Recruiters Live Online - It's easy&nbsp;&amp; efficient!
</span></b><a href="https://www.careereco.com/Fair/RenderPage?fairPageId=26ac444e-4e08-46d0-aceb-a59201158e70"><b><span lang="EN-US">Event FAQ&#8217;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">&nbsp; (</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>
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<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>
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<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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://spouses.mit.edu/mit-events">MIT Spouses&amp;Partners Events</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://events.mit.edu/">MIT Events</a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#404040">High School Division</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#404040"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#404040">Friday, May 6, 2016</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#404040"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#404040">Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Rockwell Cage</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#404040"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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 Massachusetts State Science &amp; Engineering Fair</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#7F7F7F;background:white">&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#656565">(MSSEF)
 provides middle and high school students with the opportunity to work on independent research projects in science, technology, and engineering. Now in its 67th year, the annual statewide science fair will feature the highest quality projects accomplished by
 students from across the Commonwealth. We will need more than 300 outstanding judges to donate&nbsp;their time to evaluate these students' work. Some students invest more than 1,000 hours of research in their projects!&nbsp;Just a few hours of your time will help to
 encourage these young people in their quest for excellence in science and technology.&nbsp; It's an experience that lasts a lifetime! &nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:4.5pt;text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#656565">Please consider being a member of the distinguished judging panel at the 2016 State Science &amp; Engineering
 Fair. If you have received a four-year college degree in a science or technology subject, and work in a related field, you are eligible to judge. We especially need judges with expertise in the life sciences. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Username</b> and <b>Password</b>&nbsp;at the top right of the page. On the Judges Homepage, scroll down to Upcoming Events and click on Register Now under Actions for the 2016 Event. &nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#656565"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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 here to email us</span></i></b></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#4B4B4B"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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 Reception, Judge Orientation &amp; Details</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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 Orientation session at 10:15 am along&nbsp;with&nbsp;the distribution of judging assignments.&nbsp;<span style="background:white">Judges are typically assigned to projects within their respective area(s) of expertise.</span>&nbsp;Attendance at this event is&nbsp;appreciated.&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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 Mathematics and Physics &amp; Electronics.<span style="background:white">&nbsp;</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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 snacks in early afternoon.&nbsp;Parking arrangements and shuttle service are provided free of charge to judges.&nbsp; Upon request,</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#333333">confirmation of volunteer service will be provided to employers.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#D96D1A">Judges also needed for the Massachusetts State Middle School Science &amp; Engineering Fair!&nbsp;</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#D96D1A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#404040">Saturday, June 4, 2016</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#404040"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#404040">Worcester Technical High School</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#404040"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><a href="mailto:middleschool@scifair.com" target="_blank"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#D96D1A">middleschool@scifair.com</span></b></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#404040">
 if you are interested in judging this event!&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#404040"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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