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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Dear MIT Postdocs,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">I hope you all enjoyed the spectacular MIT Moving Day! After all the tents will be gone in a day or two, live will go back to normal and the lawns can be occupied by all the sun worshipers.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">With a forecast of sunny weather, we will give Outdoor Sports & Pizza another chance. Additionally, there are some amazing sailing opportunities at MIT (see below)! And if you want to stay inside but get a break from
research, take a look at the upcoming seminars and workshops!<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">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">P.S. Watch out for the announcement of the next round of the MIT PDA Travel Grants!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Dr.-Ing. Kathrin Graetz<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Corresponding Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Postdoctoral Association of MIT (PDA)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://pda.mit.edu/"><span lang="EN-US">pda.mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/44093460815/"><span lang="EN-US">Facebook</span></a><span lang="EN-US">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Boston PDA: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1969262336632168/%5C" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1969262336632168/\</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: May 9, 12pm @E25-202 (tomorrow)
</span></b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-vT1gzgyik3JHFWaRgQwAVeVoiaoQFK7iP2MO4dtKwo/viewform"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">register here</span></b></a><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"> Lunch will be provided!
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span lang="EN-US">Upcoming PDA Events<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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(Tuesday, 12pm)<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
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<i>(Wednesday, 12pm) <b>New</b><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
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<i>(Thursday, 12pm)<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">Sports & Pizza Thursday - Outdoor<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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weekly sports event continues with 2 games this week! And we are moving outdoors so let's hope for great weather this Thursday. Join us for a friendly game of volleyball and/or soccer followed by pizza at Muddy’s. Please, bring a valid ID and 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, Time and Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"> Thursday, May 12<sup>th</sup> <br>
Sand volleyball: 5:30 - 7:30 pm, sand pit between Buildings 62 and 64 (</span><a href="https://whereis.mit.edu/?go=62"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">https://whereis.mit.edu/?go=62</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">)
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Outdoor soccer: 7:30 - 9 pm, Briggs Field (</span><a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=G15"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=G15</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">)
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Pizza at Muddy's: 9 - 10 pm MIT Building 50, 142 Memorial Drive, Cambridge (</span><a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=50"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=50</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">)<o:p></o:p></span></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
</span><a href="mailto:jelenas@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">jelenas@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#BFBFBF"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">Human Affairs Committee:
<u>Lunch Dates<o:p></o:p></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Interested in making friends with other postdocs over lunch or coffee?
<b>Connect</b> is a great way to make friends in the MIT postdoc community who share your interests and schedule. An MIT graduate student created this extremely popular program last year, and now postdocs can join. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">How it works:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Sign up at
</span><a href="http://www.ghamut.org"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">www.ghamut.org</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> by answering a few questions about your interests and schedule. You will be matched with other
interested postdocs and given a set of times when you are both available to meet one-on-one. Then, be your wonderful self and start making meaningful connections with your fellow postdocs.<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>
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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>May 16</b>, 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"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Meet new people, enjoy the fresh air, improve your fitness.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">We are starting a jogging club for postdocs and looking forward to many participants! Jogs will generally be along the Charles River in the evenings, followed by snacks and socializing
on or near campus. If interested, please fill out the following form: </span><a href="http://goo.gl/forms/VSPKwUcQCv" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">http://goo.gl/forms/VSPKwUcQCv</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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your career! New opportunity to sharpen your research and career focus</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US">IMPACT Program for post-docs and advanced pre-docs<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We’re happy to announce that applications are now being accepted for the next round of the MIT IMPACT program. IMPACT is a supplementary training program, supported by MIT and NIH, for postdoctoral and advanced pre-doctoral
trainees. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">IMPACT combines group and individualized mentorship; through interactive sessions, you will mix with a diverse group of other trainees and professional mentors from the academic, medical, and business sectors. The program
will challenge you to explore and defend the real-world impact of your research, and help you develop the skills and professional networks for successful careers inside and outside of academia.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Applications for the fall term are being accepted now through May 20.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">For more information and answers to FAQs, go to
<b>impactprogram.mit.edu</b>, or contact us at </span><a href="mailto:impact@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">impact@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US">. Apply at </span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__bit.ly_impact16&d=AwMFaQ&c=WknmpdNpvrlj2B5K1aWVqL1SOiF30547pqSuOmtwXTQ&r=6JU420W2h96BsiFMbCf4kKpzeGpnEgXf1k9P_i6aspc&m=j2dY_FJ9VFJvZBsQ31ESJoDjctHwCD6bwb5h8EbHMqc&s=1qkGvn22YMqD9PTGTIR_E7t0eFwfdRlOnlsKM37xtTk&e="><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#0000E3">http://bit.ly/mitimpact16b</span></a><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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Sailing</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Are you interested in sailing? The MIT sailing program offers you both dinghy sailing on the Charles, as well as bluewater sailing on X-Dimension, a 43-foot ocean racer-cruiser. X-Dimension offers trips to everyone in
the MIT community (meaning you), including day trips around Boston harbor and longer trips to Provincetown, Martha’s Vineyard, and summer cruises in Maine. No experience necessary, just an interest and the ability to swim. For more information visit </span><a href="http://sailing.mit.edu/bluewater/"><span lang="EN-US">http://sailing.mit.edu/bluewater/</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> and
sign up for the mailing list at </span><a href="http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/bluewater"><span lang="EN-US">http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/bluewater</span></a><span lang="EN-US">.<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">Negotiations in the Workplace </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">Like many young professionals, you know that you need to be a successful negotiator to further your career goals, and would like to develop your skills in this area. In this workshop, you will be introduced to the core
concepts of negotiation which will help you become a more effective self-advocate. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Tuesday, May 10<sup>th</sup>, 12:00-1:00pm
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> E19-306<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Register </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-professional-workshop-negotiations-in-the-workplace-tickets-21014867033"><span lang="EN-US">here</span></a><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Brown Bag: The Visual Component: More Than Pretty Pictures
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(hosted by the Program on Information Science) <b><i>New</i><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Join the Program on Information Science for our May Brown Bag with Felice Frankel, research scientist in the
</span><a href="http://mit.edu/cmse/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">Center for Materials Science and Engineering</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> here at MIT. She will discuss visual representation of all kinds as it becomes more important in our ever growing
image-based society, especially in science and technology, and how there has been little emphasis on developing standards in creating or critiquing those representations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Frankel will consider images as more than tangential components of information, discuss ways to seamlessly search for accurate and honest depictions of complex scientific phenomena, show her own process of making visual
representations in sciences and engineering, and make the case that representations are just as “intellectual” as text.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Wednesday, May 11<sup>th</sup>, 12:00-1:00pm
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> E25-401<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">More information </span><a href="http://informatics.mit.edu/event/brown-bag-visual-component-more-pretty-pictures-felice-frankel"><span lang="EN-US">here</span></a><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">4<sup>th</sup> Annual Multicultural Awards Banquet
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">(sponsored by MIT OMP and ICEO) <b><i>New See Flyer below</i><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Every year students and student organizations create programs and events that promote diversity and inclusion, community, and an overall more enjoyable campus at MIT. The Office of Multicultural Programs (OMP) and the
Institute Community and Equity Office (ICEO) would like to take a moment to recognize your efforts this year at the upcoming 4th Annual Multicultural Awards Banquet.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Wednesday, May 11<sup>th</sup>, 4:00-6:00pm
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> W20-202 (La Sala de Puerto Rico, Student Center)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Register </span><a href="http://multiculturalawardsbanquet2016.splashthat.com/"><span lang="EN-US">here</span></a><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">How to Fix Almost Anything in Your Home
</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">This seminar will help you learn the basics of maintaining your home—patching walls, fixing leaks, repairing, and more. You will learn about the essential systems in your home, from basement to roof, and about the tools
you need to keep your home in good working order. You also will learn how to spot and anticipate problems before they become emergencies, when to attempt to fix it yourself, and when to call a professional. Homeowners, homeowners-to-be, and renters are all
welcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Thursday, May 12<sup>th</sup>, 12:00-1:30pm
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> 76-156<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Register </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-fix-almost-anything-in-your-home-registration-20972844342"><span lang="EN-US">here</span></a><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<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>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Boost Your Professional Presence: The Art of Being Confident</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> (organized by de la Femme) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Successful women recognize their strengths and communicate with confidence. Believing in yourself, and knowing how to present yourself and your ideas confidently is key to feeling empowered in your professional and personal
life. In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to boost your professional presence and confidence for networking, interviewing, and presenting your ideas. You will get a clearer picture of your values and strengths, and learn how to tap into your presence
and confidence using both your thoughts and body. By the end of the evening, you will not only feel more empowered, but also have concrete tools to use in everyday life. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">$10 (including dinner) for those who register before May 10<sup>th</sup>, $15 after that<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Tuesday, May 17<sup>th</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">Information and Registration </span><a href="https://dlf-confident.eventbrite.com/"><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">Cell Press LabLinks: The Gender of Science and the Science of Gender</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> (organized by Boston PDA) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">In a first-of-its-kind event, Cell Press is partnering with MASS AWIS to present a unique LabLinks that explores several themes around gender and science. This free one-day conference is designed to excite, inspire, and
empower, and will include speakers tackling both the social issues of gender diversity in science and the biology of gender, exploring gender science from different perspectives.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Thursday, May 19<sup>th</sup>, 9:00am-5:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Information and Registration </span><a href="http://www.cell.com/pb-assets/marketing/lablinks/2016/gender%20science/LabLinks2015_GenderScience2016_4pp.pdf"><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">Improv Comedy Workshop to Improve Communication and Interviewing Skills</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> (sponsored by MIT VPR and GECD)
<b><i>New</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Have you had that awkward moment in a presentation where someone asks a really weird question? Has an employer asked an unexpected question in a job interview? This improv workshop will help develop skills to respond
to such situations. We will be doing improv comedy exercises to develop a comfort with engaging others. These skills help with job interviews, talks and working in groups. Participants should expect to participate in improv comedy exercises with attendees
in a supportive and fun environment. <u>About the facilitator</u>: Jake Livengood has worked in higher education since 2002 and provides career counseling with PhD students at MIT Global Education and Career Development. He is also a graduate of the Improv
Asylum Training Center in the North End of Boston. With the last name "Livengood," this career path is quite fitting. For more info:
</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakelivengood"><span lang="EN-US">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakelivengood</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"> Wednesday, May 25<sup>th</sup>, 3:00pm-4:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> E39 – Basement Classroom (E 39 is on Hayward Street near the corner of Main Street; see
</span><a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E39"><span lang="EN-US">http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E39</span></a><span lang="EN-US">)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Registration </span><a href="http://goo.gl/forms/hpLhVMltjx"><span lang="EN-US">here</span></a>
<b><span lang="EN-US">20 RSVP Limit </span></b><span lang="EN-US">(This specific workshop is for postdocs only).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Academic Career Panel and Speed Networking Event</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> (organized by Cell Press and MASS AWIS) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Meet junior faculty and tenured professors and learn about their path to the tenure track. Listen to a panel discussion where faculty members discuss their time on the job market, interviewing, negotiating their starting
packet, hiring and managing lab members, getting funding and getting tenure. We'll have representatives from R1, undergraduate and teaching intensive institutions as well as a discussion on diversity in Academia.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Following the panel discussion, we will have a speed networking event where individuals can speak one-on-one to faculty members.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Invite your friends and your questions and come make some new friends and contacts! Registration is free, but required. Availability is first come, first served and is filling up quickly.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Wednesday, June 1<sup>st</sup>, 6:00-8:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Tosteson Medical Education Center (260 Longwood Avenue Atrium, Boston)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Register </span><a href="bpdacareers-academia.eventbrite.com"><span lang="EN-US">here</span></a><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"><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.
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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.<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>
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