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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">It is Spring Break this week! So don’t be surprised about empty (or emptier) hallways. This week, we are the youngsters at MIT
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings">J</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">As you can see in the event section, this week is more quiet in terms of seminars and events. But for a little bit of anticipation of upcoming events, you find our April PDA event “Dessert Contest” already posted…yummy.<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">By the way, I promise to never again write about the weather. As this is my first “spring” in Cambridge, I was not aware that it is so moody.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Wish you all a great week!<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">Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Kathrin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Dr.-Ing. </span>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.instagram.com/mitpda/"><span lang="EN-US">Instagram (@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: April 11, 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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</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]><b><span lang="EN-US">Dessert Contest in April <i>
New</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></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]><span lang="EN-US">From the Advocacy Committee – Overtime Pay in Massachusetts <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 <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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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Workshop on Research Reproducibility
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Crafting Your Story for Career Transition <b><i>New</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><i><span lang="EN-US">“distant future” events – <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><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">Dessert Contest
</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" style="letter-spacing:.4pt">Sponsored by MIT Postdoctoral Association and MIT Spouses and Partners Connect</span><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Want to compete: </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Be prepared to bring your desserts to win !!! We will have two categories in which you can participate --Chocolate Desserts and Non-Chocolate
Desserts. We are asking each contestant to prepare 20 dessert portions for judges. Contestants will get a $25 tech cash card at the event for their expenses.<br>
If you are interested in preparing dessert, please register here: </span><a href="http://goo.gl/forms/w8CaVt6yvz"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">http://goo.gl/forms/w8CaVt6yvz</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">.<br>
<b>Want some sweets: </b>Besides, everyone will enjoy a special buffet of international desserts and coffee.<br>
If you love sweets but don't want to compete, please register here to attend the event:
</span><a href="https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=531065117"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=531065117</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"> Friday, April 15 at 5:30pm
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"> W20-208 (Lobdell Room in Student Center)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</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" 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 – 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—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 “major” rules are delayed for 60 legislative days after they are submitted to Congress
and are subject to a “fast track” 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>
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<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&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"><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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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 lfo6">
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 lfo6">
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 lfo6">
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 21</b>, Apr 4, Apr 25, May 2, May 16, June 6, June 20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<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 7: Dr. Christin Glorioso is a postdoc in Leonard Guarente’s lab. We discuss how brains age, nootropics and Pittsburgh!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<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 </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: </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, 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><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">Workshop on Research Reproducibility </span>
</b><span lang="EN-US">(organized by MIT Libraries and Center for Open Science)
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<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’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 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,
<b>March 21<sup>st</sup></b>, 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&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">Crafting Your Story for Career Transition
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(organized by Mass AWIS*) <b><i>New</i></b>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Come learn how to craft your story for career transition with James Gould (</span><a href="http://mass-awis.org/webapp/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jim-Gould-Bio-MASS-AWIS-2016.pdf" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">Bio</span></a><span lang="EN-US">),
Ph.D. Director, HMS/HSDM Office for Postdoctoral Fellow<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">A critical part of <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">transitioning careers</span></strong> is letting others know that you are capable of doing it successfully. Effectively
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">communicating your career story</span></strong> is an often forgotten step in career exploration and the job search. This workshop will provide tips and tricks on crafting a career story, effective communication,
and developing lasting professional relationships.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Wednesday,
<b>March 23<sup>th</sup></b>, 5:30-6:00pm Light Refreshments and Registration, 6:00-7:30pm Seminar<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Cannon Room, Building C, Harvard Medical School, 240 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ec70jviq970b6d4d&llr=fkq6htlab" target="_blank"><b><span lang="EN-US">Register here</span></b></a><span lang="EN-US"><br>
<b>MASS AWIS at members* (please see footnote the end), HMS/HSDM and BSC postdoc** $8 · Non-members $15</b><br>
<i>**Must bring valid ID to event</i> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></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"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Sanofi Event – Directed Innovation: An Industry Perspective on Desired Innovations in Drug Delivery, Connected Medical Systems, and Information from Medical Devices
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(sponsored by MIT Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Paul Jansen, Associate Vice President and Head of Device Research, IP and Early Stage Development of Sanofi's Medical Device Development Group, will talk about areas where they see the need for innovation. Discover the
pressing challenges of medical device technology to improve patient care in a pharmaceutical environment. (For questions, contact Michelle M. Grdina
</span><a href="mailto:mgrdina@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US"><mgrdina@mit.edu></span></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"> Monday, March 28<sup>th</sup>, 4:00-5:30pm
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> 3-270<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Register </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XmdiSiNkFeO8tEAecFD_EJqKq6MdlvPhbCiU0Ez7Ps4/viewform"><span lang="EN-US">here</span></a><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">Taking a Mindful Approach to Your Career
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(organized by MIT Work-Life Center) <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’s
important to you, and the meaning and purpose in your work. In this seminar, you’ll practice mindfulness exercises that can help you drop into the present moment and connect more deeply with yourself and your career. Presenter – 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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Changing How You Respond to Stress </span>
</b><span lang="EN-US">(organized by MIT Work-Life Center) <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Kids pushing your tolerance? Commuting getting to you? A new project keeping you up at night? Stressful situations can be seen as obstacles in your life that can cause you to be overwhelmed, reactive, sleep deprived,
lacking energy, or worse. Your response to stress can make it hard to think or problem solve at work and at home. In this seminar, you will learn about what stress is and what stress isn’t. You will learn about your own ability to identify situations that
may increase your stress and, most importantly, you will practice how to monitor your stress response and decrease its negative impact.<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 31<sup>st</sup>, 12:00-1:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> 46-3189<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Register </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/changing-how-you-respond-to-stress-registration-20974321761"><span lang="EN-US">here</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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">On the Front Lines of Promoting Innovation: From MIT to Washington, D.C.
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(sponsored by MIT SPI and MIT VPR) <b><i>New</i><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Speaker: Michelle K. Lee</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><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 31<sup>st</sup>, 3:00-4:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> 10-250, Huntigton Hall<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">More information on our website at </span><a href="http://spi.mit.edu/"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">http://spi.mit.edu/</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">
</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"><b><span lang="EN-US">Spring Career Fair </span></b><span lang="EN-US">(organized by MIT GECD)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">GECD organizes the MIT Spring Career Fair to provide opportunities that correspond to the needs of MIT students seeking full-time jobs and summer internships at the time of the fair in April. This "just in time" concept
matches employers who are still hiring with students still seeking opportunities later in the semester. Students can register
</span><a href="https://springcareerfair.mit.edu/#%21/candidate%22"><span lang="EN-US">here</span></a><span lang="EN-US">. Student Registration will begin March 16,2016. You must register with your MIT email address.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Wednesday, April 6<sup>st</sup>, 12:00-4:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Johnson Athletic Center<b><o:p></o:p></b></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"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<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>
<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">Diverse Careers in Science Speed Networking Event
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(organized by Mass AWIS* and Cambridge Science Festival)
<b><i>New</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This event is for women and men within the scientific community (undergrad to early career), interested in exploring diverse career options in science. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with 10-15 experienced
individuals who will give insights into their chosen professions and career trajectories. The event will be held in a speed-networking fashion with participants switching tables every 15 minutes for a total of 5 sessions. Please note this is <b><u>not</u></b> a
career fair, you may exchange business cards.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Projected Career areas</span></b><span lang="EN-US">: <i>Consulting, Patent Law, Research & Development, Publishing, Business Development, Project Management, Medical Science Liaison, Sales/Marketing, Academia, Statistics,
Core Facility management.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Agenda: </span></b><span lang="EN-US">5:45-6:00 pm Registration and Networking over light fare<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:35.4pt;text-indent:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">6:00-6:30 pm Introduction and instructions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:35.4pt;text-indent:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">6:30-8:00 pm Speed Networking (5-6 15 min sessions)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:35.4pt;text-indent:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">8:00-8:55 pm General Networking, Desserts, Conclusion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Early Bird Special: General Admission $20 • MASS AWIS members* $10 (please see footnote the end) After April 1<sup>st</sup>: $25 and $12, respectively</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"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Friday, April 22<sup>nd</sup>, 5:45-9:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> MIT Building 46, 3<sup>rd</sup> Floor Atrium<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span lang="EN-US">Register: </span></i></b><a href="http://www.massawis.org/AltCareersSpeedNetworking2016"><span lang="EN-US">www.massawis.org/AltCareersSpeedNetworking2016</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"><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"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">*NOTE: </span>
</b><span lang="EN-US">MIT is a Collegiate Rep of AWIS, so the MIT community can attend Mass AWIS (</span><a href="http://mass-awis.org/"><span lang="EN-US">http://mass-awis.org/</span></a><span lang="EN-US">) events at the member price.
<br>
First, apply for your free membership through the national AWIS website </span><a href="http://www.awis.org/"><span lang="EN-US">http://www.awis.org/</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> as a Collegiate Rep and select the Massachusetts Chapter. Do this prior to registering
for any events.</span><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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://spouses.mit.edu/mit-events">MIT Spouses&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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