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<p class="MsoNormal">Dr.-Ing. Kathrin Graetz<o:p></o:p></p>
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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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<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 19<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
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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">PDA Conference Travel Grants (Period July – December 2016) – Open For Application!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The grants will be in the amount of up to $1000 for international travel and up to $600 for domestic travel.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">We encourage postdoc applicants from all disciplines to participate, as per the eligibility criteria specified below:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">1. Applicant must be a current MIT post-doc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">2. Must be presenting a talk/poster at a conference scheduled between July 1st, 2016 to December 31, 2016.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">3. Have not received a past travel grant from the MIT PDA.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">4. Submit application only for a single conference.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">5. At least, a part of the presented work MUST have been carried out at MIT, and the MIT PI should be a co-author.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">6. Officers of the MIT PDA are not eligible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">To apply, please fill out properly every section of the following form:
</span><a href="https://form.jotform.com/61286619202959"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">https://form.jotform.com/61286619202959</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The deadline for the online application is May 31, 2016</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">, and awardees will be announced by the end-of-June 2016.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Travel grants will be paid upon submission of all conference-related receipts to the Treasurer of the PDA (registration fee; travel, lodging, on site transportation, and food). If there are expenses
that are being reimbursed by the department or other sources, please indicate this when submitting receipts. Travel grant funds will only cover amounts not already being reimbursed. PI’s and departmental administrators will be notified of the award.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Evaluation will be based exclusively on the scientific merits and originality of the submitted work. Therefore, a compelling description of the significance and impact of the presented project
is particularly important.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The PDA Travel Grant Program is made possible through funding from the MIT Postdoctoral Association. The MIT PDA is funded in part by the Office of the Vice President for Research.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Human Affairs Committee:
<u>Lunch Dates<o:p></o:p></u></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="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="color:black">How it works:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Sign up at </span><a href="http://www.ghamut.org"><span lang="EN-US">www.ghamut.org</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="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"><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">
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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">Episode 9: Dr. Talar Tokatlian is a postdoc in Darrell Irvine’s group. We discuss responsive materials, nanoparticles, HIV vaccines and testing hypotheses outside the lab!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This is the first of a three episode series focusing on research at MIT’s Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">For more information please visit:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Talar_Tokatlian"><span lang="EN-US">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Talar_Tokatlian</span></a>
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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><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">Other Events at MIT:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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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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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">MIT Employee Resource Groups<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Join an Employee Resource Group (ERG) at MIT!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">ERGs are employee-led groups formed around common interests, issues and/or a common bond or background. ERGs host activities such as lectures, socials, dinners, etc. Both Postdoctoral Fellows
and Associates are invited to join.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Current ERGs include: <br>
African, Black, American, Caribbean @MIT (ABAC@MIT) ERG<br>
Asian Pacific American ERG<br>
Latino ERG,<br>
Lesbian, Gay, ,Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) ERG<br>
Millennials ERG<br>
Women in IT ERG<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Check out the link for more information and upcoming events:
</span><a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/diversity/ergs/current"><span lang="EN-US">http://hrweb.mit.edu/diversity/ergs/current</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">MIT+K12 Videos<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.k12videos.mit.edu/"><span lang="EN-US">MIT+K12 Videos</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> is an educational outreach media program. We produce original web series like </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzMhsCgGKd1hoofiKuifwy6qRXZs7NG6a"><span lang="EN-US">Science
Out Loud</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> and </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzMhsCgGKd1j87LQK6UHs_YGiurvnvwXG"><span lang="EN-US">#askMIT</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> to spark curiosity about STEM among middle-high schoolers by showcasing
the research and people of MIT. We are always looking for post-docs (of all disciplines) to be filmed for #askMIT (a video pen-pal/Q&A series), show visiting middle schoolers around labs, or serve as script content reviewers.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Please contact Elizabeth Choe (echoe) for more information or if you’re interested in getting involved.<o:p></o:p></span></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">Accelerating Early-Stage Research and the Rise of Virtual Startups</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> (organized by Biotech Connection) <b><i>New</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1D2129">What hurdles must be overcome to conduct scientific research as a new startup? What are the benefits and challenges of outsourcing research? With the rise of virtual startups what changes will we
see in the biotech space going forward? What new services are needed in order to drive the next wave of biotech ventures? </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1D2129">These questions and more will be discussed by our panel of experts: Philip Lambert, Scientific Partner at Charles River Labs; Amrit Chaudhuri, CEO of Mass Innovation Labs; Kareem Reda, VP of Business
Development and Strategy at Evelo Therapeutics, Seth Taylor, CFO at Mass Innovation Labs; and AJ Kumar, Scientific Director at Jana Care</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"> Monday, May 16<sup>th</sup>, 6:30-9:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Ray and Maria Stata Center, Room 32-123<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Register </span><a href="https://goo.gl/F9Tj6T"><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">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 Cell Press and MASS AWIS*) <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><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">Improv Comedy Workshop to Improve Communication and Interviewing Skills</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> (sponsored by MIT VPR and GECD) <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"><span lang="EN-US">FULL - To be added to the wait list, please email Jake Livengood
</span><a href="mailto:livngood@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">livngood@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">Academic Career Panel and Speed Networking Event</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> (organized by Boston PDA) <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"><b><span lang="EN-US">Conflict Management Training</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> (organized by Conflict Management@MIT)
<b><i>New</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Conflict Management@MIT offers a three-tiered conflict management training for all MIT affiliates three times per year, over the fall semester, over the spring semester, and for two weeks in August. The training is
tiered at 16-hour, 28-hour, and 40-hour levels. After completion of each successive tier, participants will receive a Certificate of Participation in recognition of their efforts; those completing the 40-hour training will also receive a Mediation certificate.
Please note that all Tiers take the training together in the same cohort. Participants may opt to take successive tiers at different times. There is no charge for current students; a fee applies to all faculty, staff, and others affiliated with MIT. Tuition
reimbursement is available for MIT employees. MIT community members will be given priority. Non-MIT members please inquire for training rates.
</span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Deadline to apply: May 27<sup>th</sup></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt">Tier 1: Conflict Management for Self-Reflection (16 hours total)</span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt"> Monday, August 1st to Thursday, August 4th, 8:30am to 12:30pm weekdays<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt">Tier 1 consists of 16 hours of conflict management training for those interested in learning more about their own orientation towards and engagement in conflict. The sessions provide tools
and practice for engaging in conflict more efficiently and effectively. Topics include negotiation, active listening, giving and receiving feedback, cultural creation and frameworks, and personal conflict style.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt">Tier 2: Conflict Management for Leadership (28 hours total)</span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt"> Monday, August 1st to Thursday, August 4th (must complete Tier 1), then Friday,
August 5th to Tuesday, August 9th, 8:30am to 12:30pm weekdays<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt">Conflict Management for Leadership, the second tier in the Conflict Management training, requires the successful completion of the entirety of Tier 1, and is an additional 12 hours of in-class
time. Topics include conflict coaching, de-escalation, mindfulness in conflict, and boundary-setting when supporting others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt">Tier 3: Conflict Management for Advanced Practice</span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt"> (40 hours total) Monday, August 1st to Tuesday, August 9th, 8:30am to 12:30pm weekdays
(must complete Tiers 1 and 2), then Wednesday, August 10th from 8:30am to 12:30pm and Thursday and Friday, August 11th and 12th, from 8:30am to 1:30pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt">Tier 3 is the entire 40-hour training, which includes Conflict Management for Self-Reflection and Conflict Management for Leadership, and adds an additional 10 hours of formal mediation instruction
and practice. Participants will be coached throughout the Advanced Practice sessions by professional mediators and coaches.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">If August doesn’t work for you (or others), the training will run again over the fall semester (Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 10am to 12pm) and the spring semester (Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5 to 7pm). See the
</span><a href="http://studentlife.mit.edu/conflictmanagement"><span lang="EN-US">website</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> or
</span><a href="mailto:lamaha@mit.edu?subject=Question%20about%20the%20conflict%20management%20trainings"><span lang="EN-US">e-mail me</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> for more information.
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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>
<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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