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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear MIT Postdocs,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">A lot is going on in this last week of March! It is Random Acts of Kindness Week, so don’t be surprised by some more smiles (and maybe a flower) but give the smile back and add a few more
</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">Also, many more events are happening this week at MIT as you can see below! Besides many talks and seminars all over campus, we have two events to get/keep you moving:
<i>Volleyball Monday</i> and <i>Sports & Pizza Thursday</i>! Use the chance to meet other postdocs during volleyball or soccer (and if you don’t like sports, then maybe mingle over some pizza). No gym membership necessary!<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>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Happy Easter,<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"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://pda.mit.edu/">pda.mit.edu</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/44093460815/">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/MITPDA">Twitter (@MITPDA)</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mitpda/">Instagram (@mitpda)</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/grps/MIT-Postdoc-2506720/about?">LinkedIn</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Next PDA meeting: April 11, 12pm @E25-202
</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-vT1gzgyik3JHFWaRgQwAVeVoiaoQFK7iP2MO4dtKwo/viewform"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">register here</span></b></a></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"> Lunch
will be provided! <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This Week’s Topics:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span lang="EN-US">Upcoming PDA Events<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span lang="EN-US">Volleyball Monday<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span lang="EN-US">Sports & Pizza Thursdays<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span lang="EN-US">Dessert Competition on April 15<sup>th</sup>
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Postdoc Orientation Sessions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">From the PDA PInG Initiatives<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Other Events at MIT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Random Acts of Kindness Week<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Sanofi Event <i>(Monday, 5pm)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">LinkedIn Lab <i>(Tuesday, 2pm)</i>
<b><i>New</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Taking a Mindful Approach to Your Career
<i>(Tuesday, 6pm)<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Practicing a Meaningful Elevator Pitch
<i>(Wednesday, 1pm)</i> <b><i>New</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Changing How You Respond to Stress
<i>(Thursday, 12pm)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">How to Work a Career Fair <i>(Thursday, 1:30pm)</i>
<b><i>New</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">On the Front Lines of Promoting Innovation: From MIT to Washington, D.C.
<i>(Thursday, 3pm)</i> <b><i>New</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">RUN and win: Marian Walsh talks about Leadership
<i>(Thursday, 6pm) <b>New</b></i><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>
<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:16.0pt">PDA Sports:</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Spring is here and we have great sports events coming up. All postdocs of all skill levels are invited.
<b>NO GYM MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED!</b> If you don’t enjoy sports, join us for the after-game food, drinks and fun.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">IMPORTANT</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">: Please bring your MIT ID. To enter the MIT Rec Center, inform the staff that you are a postdoc attending the scheduled
PDA event. The entrance is free only during our events. The MAC Court is difficult to find for the first time, so come on time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Monday<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">While we wait for nice sunny weather for our outdoor volleyball games, we booked a couple of time slots at the Rec for indoor volleyball. Stop by for a casual and friendly volleyball game.
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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"> Monday, March 28<sup>th</sup> from 6:30-8:00pm
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"> MAC Court (3<sup>rd</sup> Floor of Zesiger Center, W35-375)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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& Pizza Thursdays<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">We are kicking off a
<b>new weekly event</b> that will keep you moving. Join us for a friendly sports game followed by pizza at Muddy’s. We ensured free access to the MIT Rec Center for postdocs during our events. This week we are playing indoor soccer, but sports will change based
on your feedback. Recover, recharge and socialize after the games at Muddy’s pub. Free, hot pizza will be served and drinks are available for purchase with a valid ID. Please, RSVP so we can order enough pizza<o:p></o:p></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"> Thursday, March 31<sup>st</sup> 6:00-7:00pm Soccer, 7:30pm Pizza
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"> MAC Court (3<sup>rd</sup> Floor of Zesiger Center, W35-375)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"> Muddy Charles Pub (MIT Building 50)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Register</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"> for Pizza at Muddy’s
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pwGZBXuPhj9_aMDzhC46fHrsYJhW6v-f2R0B4jcCC20/edit?usp=drive_web">
here</a></span><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">For all questions regarding the events, email the Sports Committee of PDA at
<a href="mailto:jelenas@mit.edu">jelenas@mit.edu</a><span style="color:#BFBFBF"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Sport%20Activities%20for%20MIT%20Postdocs">https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Sport%20Activities%20for%20MIT%20Postdocs</a><span style="color:#BFBFBF"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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Competition </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 (Registration until April 8<sup>th</sup>):
</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><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://goo.gl/forms/w8CaVt6yvz"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">http://goo.gl/forms/w8CaVt6yvz</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">.<br>
<b>By the way, the grand prize winner will receive a free class at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Want some sweets: </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Besides, everyone will enjoy a special buffet of desserts from local bakeries (and coffee).<br>
If you love sweets but don't want to compete, please register here to attend the event:
</span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=531065117"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=531065117</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">.<br>
(Two attendees will be selected at random to judge the contestants’ desserts.)<o:p></o:p></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<sup>th</sup> from 5:30-8:30pm
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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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<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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<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6">
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>Apr 4</b>, 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
<a href="http://web.mit.edu/training/course.html?course=CDT21061c">this link</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </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 <a href="mailto:glimpse.podcast@gmail.com" target="_blank">glimpse.podcast@gmail.com</a>.
For more information, please visit us at: <a href="http://glimpse.mit.edu/" target="_blank">http://glimpse.mit.edu/</a><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><span lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:sarahsaf@mit.edu"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">sarahsaf@mit.edu</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">Other Events at MIT:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:70.8pt"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><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" style="font-size:14.0pt">Random Acts of Kindness Week
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">RAK Week (M-F Mar. 28 - Apr. 1)</span><span lang="EN-US"> is a time dedicated to connecting the MIT community through small acts of kindness and spreading happiness around campus during one of the tougher times in the
year. It is also a week filled with chance meetings, and a time for students to meet members of different support resources on campus. A full schedule for the week is below. Everyone is encouraged to add spontaneous random acts... such as open doors, coffee-hours,
give-aways, compliments, and surprises. Please RSVP for the Friday dinner and Open Mic: <a href="http://goo.gl/forms/JQXkJQXUs4" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/forms/JQXkJQXUs4</a><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">Monday 3/28: RAK Week Kick-Off (Lobby 10)</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">On the Monday of RAK week, we hope to bring some joy and surprises to the Monday after Spring Break. We will also have a station in lobby 10 with more surprises. If you receive a kindness<b> . . .</b>
<b>pass it on. . . <o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Tuesday 3/29: Peer-to-Peer Resources and Passing on Flowers (Lobby 10)</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Members of <b>Peer-to-Peer resources will be in Lobby 10</b>. You will be able to put faces to the student peer resources available on campus hear about. Volunteers will be stationed
<b>around campus,</b> <b>hand out flowers and ask people to pass them on</b> – much like we did for introducing RAK.<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">Wednesday 3/30: Institute Support Resources (Lobby 10)</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Volunteers will hand out goody bags and tell people to pass them on. Along with this, we will have members of institutional support resource groups in Lobby 10 to help members of the campus connect and meet them.<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">Thursday 3/31: DIY RAK Hacks</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Thursday will be <b>a day of miscellaneous acts of kindness.</b> We encourage people to go out of their way to do something nice for someone else. We will have the
<b>#MITRAK hashtag </b>associated with <b>witnessing an act of kindness, and sharing it via social media.</b><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">Friday 4/1: Community-Wide Open-Mic Night: “Let’s Talk About It” (Media Lab)</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">On the last day of RAK week, Friday April 1, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., in the Media Lab’s Upper Atrium—the third floor central space in E14, we will hold an open mic night titled,
<i>Let’s Talk About It</i>. This event will be open to all members of the MIT community and will allow members of the community to speak openly and candidly about struggles they’ve faced at MIT, how they overcame their struggles, what they are still going through
etc. People are encouraged to <b>share thoughts, poems, acts, spoken word, and more in a safe and respectful environment.</b> We will first set the mood of the event by having
<b>invited speakers</b> (students/staff/faculty), and then opening the floor to everyone. RSVP: <a href="http://goo.gl/forms/JQXkJQXUs4" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/forms/JQXkJQXUs4</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<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
<a href="mailto:mgrdina@mit.edu"><mgrdina@mit.edu></a>)<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 <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XmdiSiNkFeO8tEAecFD_EJqKq6MdlvPhbCiU0Ez7Ps4/viewform">
here</a><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">LinkedIn Lab </span></b><span lang="EN-US">(sponsored by MIT GECD) <b><i>New</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Bring your laptop to explore the many ways LinkedIn can help you in your career exploration and job or internship search. We will begin with an overview of LinkedIn and some of the key areas of a complete LinkedIn profile.
We will also cover some ways LinkedIn can be used as job search tool. This will be followed by individual work on your profile, with Career Services staff available to answer your questions.<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>, 2:00-3:00pm
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> 1-242<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Register <a href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student">
here</a><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">Taking a Mindful Approach to Your Career
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(sponsored 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, 6:00-7:30pm seminar<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> 4-349<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Register <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taking-a-mindful-approach-to-your-career-registration-21010180014">
here</a><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">Practicing a Meaningful Elevator Pitch
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(sponsored by MIT GECD) <b><i>New</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Among the greatest missed opportunities are banal responses to questions like "tell me about yourself" Learn and exercise creative ways to be a successful self-advocate: together, we will strengthen our responses to hallway
chatter and use reflection to develop, rehearse, and share an authentic elevator pitch with meaning!<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 30<sup>th</sup>, 1:00-2:15pm
<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 <a href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student">
here</a><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">Changing How You Respond to Stress </span>
</b><span lang="EN-US">(sponsored 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 <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/changing-how-you-respond-to-stress-registration-20974321761">
here</a><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">How to Work a Career Fair </span></b><span lang="EN-US">(sponsored by MIT GECD) <b><i>New</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Many students/postdocs/alums are overwhelmed when attempting to navigate a large career fair with many employers. This workshop will provide tips and strategies (Written and Verbal) on how be effective at the<b> Spring
Career Fair Wed Apr 6<sup>th</sup> (>80 employers scheduled to attend).</b></span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">You will learn what to do in preparation for the fair, what to do at the fair, and what to do after the fair.
</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This fair is an excellent opportunity to connect with employers – come to this workshop and create a strategy that will help you in this competitive employment environment! Events are open to MIT undergraduates, graduate
students, postdocs, and alumni.</span><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"> Thursday, March 31<sup>st</sup>, 1:30-3:00pm
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> 1-190<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Register <a href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student">
here</a><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">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><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"><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="color:black">More information on our website at </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://spi.mit.edu/">http://spi.mit.edu/</a></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">RUN and win: Marian Walsh talks about Leadership
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(sponsored by de la Femme) <b><i>New</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.marianwalsh.com/" target="_blank">Marian Walsh</a>, the recipient of several book awards and author of RUN: Your Personal Guide to Winning Public Office, will discuss how your leadership skills dramatically
impact your career and life, no matter what path you pursue. Based on her extensive experience, and her unlikely, but highly successful candidacies, Marian Walsh will change the way you think about politics and public leadership, and most importantly, how
to strengthen your own leadership. You will be captivated by Walsh's nonpartisan campaign primer that was seasoned with her long shot Massachusetts campaign victories and political successes -- including public debates on the death penalty, gay marriage, and
the clergy sexual abuse of children.<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>, 6:00pm
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> The Broad Institute (Olympus Room), Kendall Square<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Registration and more information <a href="https://dlf-leadership.eventbrite.com/">
here</a><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><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">Breaking the Bias Habit: a Workshop on Unconscious Gender Bias
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(organized by MIT Institute Community and Equity Office) <b><i>New</i><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This workshop is of special value for faculty engaged in recruiting of graduate students, postdocs, and faculty, but it will be useful for anyone in the MIT community. A version of the same workshop will be given earlier
in the day to MIT’s Academic Council, the top-level decision-making and presidential advisory group at MIT. Seating is limited, so register today.<br>
Following this workshop, I will convene a planning team to refine a workshop curriculum to be offered to all MIT faculty and staff next academic year. If you’re interested in participating in this planning process, and have not already done so, please contact
me at <a href="mailto:iceo@mit.edu" target="_blank">iceo@mit.edu</a>.<br>
<b>Date and Time:</b> Thursday, April 5<sup>th</sup>, 1:00-4:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> W20-307<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Register <a href="http://mit.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f6de92681be75ee49363ec44&id=40b29668ca&e=2c00a239ff">
here</a><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">Spring Career Fair </span></b><span lang="EN-US">(sponsored 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
<a href="https://springcareerfair.mit.edu/#%21/candidate%22">here</a>. 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">Register </span></b><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://springcareerfair.mit.edu/#!/"><b>here</b></a><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">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: <a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2121804926099112962">
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2121804926099112962</a><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) <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><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.massawis.org/AltCareersSpeedNetworking2016">www.massawis.org/AltCareersSpeedNetworking2016</a><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:
<a href="http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/?page=individual_members">http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/?page=individual_members</a><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 (<a href="http://mass-awis.org/">http://mass-awis.org/</a>) events at the member price.
<br>
First, apply for your free membership through the national AWIS website <a href="http://www.awis.org/">
http://www.awis.org/</a> as a Collegiate Rep and select the Massachusetts Chapter. Do this prior to registering for any events.<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"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="postdocs.mit.edu">postdocs.mit.edu</a> (Office VPR)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events"><span lang="DE">MIT GECD Events</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://spouses.mit.edu/mit-events"><span lang="DE">MIT Spouses&Partners Events</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://events.mit.edu/"><span lang="DE">MIT Events</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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