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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">We have a new event for you! This Thursday, we will launch a monthly Postdoc Coffee Hour to give you an opportunity to mingle and informally discuss postdoc life at MIT.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">And we still need your help and participation!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The application is still open for interim positions in the PDA (until September). This could be a great opportunity to get to know the PDA structure without having to commit for a year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">And please participate in the National Postdoc Survey until Thursday!</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Your 15 minutes of invested time can help us to advocate for better salaries and benefits for all of us! Only 300
out of 1500 postdocs at MIT have participated so far. So just follow the <a href="https://redcap.uchicago.edu/surveys/?s=W87XWMKHWE">
link</a>, increase the number and enable us to advocate for you! <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">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">
</span><a href="https://twitter.com/MITPDA"><span lang="EN-US">Twitter (@MITPDA)</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mitpda/"><span lang="EN-US">Instagram (@mitpda)</span></a><span lang="EN-US">
</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/grps/MIT-Postdoc-2506720/about?"><span lang="EN-US">LinkedIn</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Boston PDA: </span><a href="http://bostonpostdocs.org/"><span lang="EN-US">http://bostonpostdocs.org/</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> and
</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1969262336632168/%5C" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">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: July 11, 12pm @E25-202
</span></b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-vT1gzgyik3JHFWaRgQwAVeVoiaoQFK7iP2MO4dtKwo/viewform"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">register here</span></b></a><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"> Lunch will be provided!
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span lang="EN-US">Upcoming PDA Events<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<i>New</i><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">Postdoc Coffee Hour</span></u></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Do you have questions about life as a Postdoc at MIT? Would you like to meet other Postdocs over a cup of coffee? Would you like to learn more about what the PDA can do for you?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>please join us for the first monthly postdoc coffee hour!</b> We will have fresh coffee, fruit, and sweets for you to enjoy! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> Thursday, June 30<sup>th</sup>, 4:00-6:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> Building 56, 3rd floor Kitchenette</span><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt"><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.
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Sand volleyball: 5:30 - 7:00 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: 7:00 – 8:30 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: 8:30 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"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">Call for an Interim Recording Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The MIT Postdoctoral Association (PDA) is seeking for nominations for the Recording Secretary to serve in the 2016 term (until the end of September).
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is part of the Board of Directors, meaning you are involved in important decision-making for the PDA. Getting elected for this interim appointment is a great way for getting involved in the PDA and learning how the organization functions.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">If you are interested, or have further questions, please contact our current recording secretary Augusto (</span><a href="mailto:atentori@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">atentori@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">).
The nominations close on July 6<sup>th</sup> and we will vote on the candidates during our next PDA monthly meeting (July 11, 12-2pm, E25-202).
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The MIT Postdoctoral Association (PDA) is seeking for nominations for an interim Co-Chair for the Community Building Committee to serve in the 2016 term (until the end of September).
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- Co-organize upcoming PDA barbecue and sunset cruise events to gain leadership experience<br>
- Familiarize yourself with the PDA structure and get prepared for the upcoming election in September
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Please get in touch with Min (</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="mailto:dingmin@mit.edu" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">dingmin@mit.edu</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">)
or Farrokh (</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="mailto:farrokh@mit.edu" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">farrokh@mit.edu</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">) if you are interested in the transient co-chair position or
need more details. The nominations close on July 6<sup>th</sup> and we will vote on the candidates during our next PDA monthly meeting (July 11, 12-2pm, E25-202).</span><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:14.0pt">Call for IT Support Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The MIT Postdoctoral Association (PDA) is seeking for nominations for an interim Chair for the IT Support Committee to serve in the 2016 term (until the end of September).
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The IT Officer is in charge of all activities concerning communication and publicity systems. You responsibilities include:
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- Set up efficient communication and publicity systems (i.e. Email Listserv, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook groups, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">- Maintain an up-to-date internet site of resources and information<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">- Establish consistency and continuity in the mission, organization, and conduct of the PDA<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">If you are interested, or have further questions, please contact our current IT officer Dennis (<a href="mailto:denn@mit.edu">denn@mit.edu</a>). The nominations close on July 6<sup>th</sup> and
we will vote on the candidates during our next PDA monthly meeting (July 11, 12-2pm, E25-202).
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Human Affairs Committee: MyLife Services<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Postdoc Associates and Fellows are eligible for services provided by KGA, Inc. through the Work-Life Center and MyLife Services. </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><a href="http://o6os.mj.am/link/o6os/xlkt8jnnqpg8/1/-kBne3WjUT8Ww6LEA98gxw/aHR0cDovL2hyd2ViLm1pdC5lZHUvd29ya2xpZmUvbWl0bXlsaWZlc2VydmljZXM" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">MyLife
Services</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#111111"> is a <b>free,</b> <b>confidential, 24/7</b> <b>counseling, consultation, and work-life referral service </b>provided by KGA, Inc., a trusted external provider of employee assistance programs.
You can now access a network of experts who can help with the challenges of life and work, such as:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#111111">Financial planning, debt management, and legal issues<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#111111">Personal and work relationships<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#111111">Sleep and nutrition<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#111111">Stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional concerns<br>
Child and elder care<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">This includes 5 FREE confidential mental health counseling sessions, as well as access to 24/7 confidential counseling services. </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#111111">We encourage you to learn more about MyLife Services by calling 1-844-405-LIFE (1-844-405-5433) or going </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><a href="http://o6os.mj.am/link/o6os/xlkt8jnnqpg8/2/y46EmaQ0aMF6d85vixaLTg/aHR0cDovL2hyd2ViLm1pdC5lZHUvd29ya2xpZmUvbWl0bXlsaWZlc2VydmljZXM" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">online</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#111111">.
You will hear more about MyLife Services later in the summer and early fall, and a postcard with additional details will be in your campus mailbox in the coming days. For more information or to provide feedback, please contact the </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><a href="mailto:worklife@mit.edu" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">MIT
Work-Life Center</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#111111">.</span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">Advocacy Committee: National Postdoc Survey<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">What are your thoughts and opinions on your postdoc experience so far? An unprecedented nationwide postdoc survey is currently underway to collect data on postdoc issues across the country. The
results will be analyzed and compiled into a journal article by University of Chicago researchers later this year. They have asked for MIT postdocs to participate in the survey. Here is a link to the survey:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://redcap.uchicago.edu/surveys/?s=W87XWMKHWE" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">https://redcap.uchicago.edu/surveys/?s=W87XWMKHWE</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" style="font-size:12.0pt">This survey will take no longer than 15-20 minutes of your time and results will be completely anonymous.
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Best of all: Enter into a drawing for $200 travel awards to a scientific meeting of your choice! Additionally, one participant from MIT will randomly be selected for a $50 Amazon gift card.<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 lfo4">
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 lfo4">
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 lfo4">
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>June 27</b>, July 18, August 1, August 15, August 29, September 19<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">If you are interested in participating, you can register via Atlas or using
</span><a href="http://web.mit.edu/training/course.html?course=CDT21061c"><span lang="EN-US">this link</span></a><span lang="EN-US">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">From the PDA PInG Initiatives:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">Postdoc Zumba<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">This summer the Postdoctoral Association (PDA) will be offering <b>10-weeks of Zumba classes for Postdocs</b> on
<b>Tuesdays from 6:15 - 7:15 PM </b>(June 28- August 30) in Building 66-201. Classes are for up to 40 postdocs and funded by a Postdoc Initiatives Grant (PInG).
<b> <u>Please plan on attending the majority of classes if you register as slots are limited.</u></b> No previous experience is required. Please wear comfortable clothing and sport shoes. <b>You must register to attend classes. </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Please register here: </span><a href="https://medical.mit.edu/community/wellness/classes/zumba"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">https://medical.mit.edu/community/wellness/classes/zumba</span></a><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> .</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">If you have any questions please contact Maria Patsyuk (</span><a href="mailto:mpatsyuk@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">mpatsyuk@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Classes for Postdocs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">We are conducting yoga class series regularly and the next one is starting on July 6, and will be taking place on Wednesdays, 7:30 pm on campus (building 10 or building 16).
A rate for postdocs and their spouses/partners is offered for a <b>10 class session for $80</b>. This is a gentle all-level relaxing yoga class and no prior experience is required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">The classes will take place on the following 10 dates:
<b>July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and Sep 7</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">If you are interested, please reserve your spots by contacting</span><span lang="EN-US">
</span><a href="mailto:sarahsaf@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">Sarah Safieddine</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> or the instructor</span><a href="mailto:hadassahsegal@hotmail.com"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></a><a href="mailto:hadassahsegal@hotmail.com"><span lang="EN-US">Hadassah
Segal</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> directly.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Episode 11: Dr. Madeleine Oudin is a postdoc in Prof. Frank Gertler’s group. We discuss cannabinoids, stem cell migration, cancer cell migration, extracellular matrix and Taylor Swift!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This is the final of a our three-episode series highlighting research at MIT’s Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Join us in two week for our season finale!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">For more information please visit: </span>
<a href="http://web.mit.edu/gertlerlab/"><span lang="EN-US">http://web.mit.edu/gertlerlab/</span></a>
<a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Madeleine_Oudin/"><span lang="EN-US">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Madeleine_Oudin/</span></a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/MadeleineOudin"><span lang="EN-US">https://twitter.com/MadeleineOudin</span></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">If you would like to be interviewed by GLIMPSE podcast or would like to help with the podcast (music, logo, artwork), please contact us at </span><a href="mailto:glimpse.podcast@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">glimpse.podcast@gmail.com</span></a><span lang="EN-US">.
For more information, please visit us at: </span><a href="http://glimpse.mit.edu/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">http://glimpse.mit.edu/</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><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">BPDA Networking Pub Night</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> (organized by Boston PDA) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Meet your fellow postdocs and rub elbows with industry professionals from local Biotech and Pharma companies. We'll have lots of excellent hors d'ouvres and our space will be staffed by bartenders eager to serve your
favorite adult beverage from our cash bar.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Bring your friends, your business cards and make some new friends and contacts! Availability is <i>first come, first served </i>and is filling up quickly. Postdocs from all institutions and Industry professionals are
welcome.<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 29<sup>th</sup>, 6:00pm-8:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Asgard Irish Pub and Restaurant (350 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Register </span><a href="http://bpdacareer-asgard.eventbrite.com/"><span lang="EN-US">here</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Kendall Square Concert Series in Partnership with Boston Properties<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Passim Presents Concerts at Kendall Center from June to September. Enjoy having your lunch and listening live music at Kendall Square. Concert calendar is available at their
</span><a href="http://passim.org/club/passim-presents-concerts-kendall-center-12"><span lang="EN-US">website</span></a><span lang="EN-US">. Free Concerts. All Summer Long. All Ages. All Over Cambridge!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Dates:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Tuesdays, June 7th – September 6th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Kendall Center, near Kendall Square Station<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Info</span></b><span lang="EN-US">: </span>
<a href="http://passim.org/club/passim-presents-concerts-kendall-center-12">link</a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Free Fun Fridays in Boston<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Our Free Fun Fridays offer visitors no-cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues in Massachusetts. This program was created to increase access and enrichment opportunities for children and families
throughout Massachusetts during the summer months. Every Friday, from the end of June through the end of August, multiple sites are open for free. We reach out to schools, veterans groups, libraries, seniors’ centers, and many other community organizations
to ensure that everyone knows that they are also welcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Dates:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> June 24<sup>th</sup> – August 26<sup>th</sup>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Info</b>: <a href="http://highlandstreet.org/programs/free-fun-fridays">
link</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Boston Public Library Concerts in the Courtyard<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The courtyard of the Central Library in Copley Square, one of Boston's most beautiful spaces, is filled with music during free, one-hour concerts throughout the summer. The courtyard hosts music that ranges from jazz
to classical and from world to folk. Concerts are moved indoors in the event of inclement weather.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Dates:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm; Fridays, 12:30pm - 1:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Info</span></b><span lang="EN-US">: </span>
<a href="http://www.bpl.org/programs/concerts.htm">link</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>
<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"><span lang="EN-US">MIT GECD Events</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://spouses.mit.edu/mit-events"><span lang="EN-US">MIT Spouses&Partners Events</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://events.mit.edu/"><span lang="EN-US">MIT Events</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">Writing & Communication Center (MIT)</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/" target="_blank" title="Writing & Communication Center"><span lang="EN-US">Schedule one-on-one consulting sessions with professional writers</span></a><span lang="EN-US">. The
Center provides free professional advice from communication experts about all types of writing and speaking/oral presentations. Specialized help is available to non-native English speakers. It closes for part of the summer and reopens in the fall; see the
note below. (Eligible: MIT undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, faculty, lecturers and staff members.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Note from the Center: MIT's Writing and Communication Center's (WCC) scheduler for July is now open. [Once you have registered for an account ] Go to our scheduler, move it forward to July 6, and you can sign up for appointments.
The WCC is only open for the month of July. <o:p></o:p></span></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" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><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"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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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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<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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