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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:177.0pt;text-indent:35.4pt"><span lang="DE"><img width="397" height="127" id="Bild_x0020_1" src="cid:image002.png@01D1D54B.512E0910" alt="cid:image003.png@01D114AE.CBB7CB20"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><span lang="DE"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:70.8pt"><span lang="DE"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:70.8pt"><span lang="DE"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dear MIT Postdocs,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Happy 4<sup>th</sup> of July weekend! I hope you are as excited as I am to witness and celebrate the most American holiday (it is my first 4<sup>th
</sup>of July in the US). <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">So, enjoy the rest of the long weekend and wish you all a great week!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Best,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Kathrin<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dr.-Ing. Kathrin Graetz<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Corresponding Secretary<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Postdoctoral Association of MIT (PDA)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE"><a href="http://pda.mit.edu/"><span lang="EN-US">pda.mit.edu</span></a></span> <span lang="DE"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/44093460815/"><span lang="EN-US">Facebook</span></a></span>
<span lang="DE"><a href="https://twitter.com/MITPDA"><span lang="EN-US">Twitter (@MITPDA)</span></a></span> <span lang="DE"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mitpda/"><span lang="EN-US">Instagram (@mitpda)</span></a></span>
<span lang="DE"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/grps/MIT-Postdoc-2506720/about?"><span lang="EN-US">LinkedIn</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Boston PDA: <span lang="DE"><a href="http://bostonpostdocs.org/"><span lang="EN-US">http://bostonpostdocs.org/</span></a></span> and
<span lang="DE"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1969262336632168/%5C" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1969262336632168/\</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Next PDA meeting: July 11, 12pm @E25-202 (next week!)
</span></b><span lang="DE"><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></span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Lunch will
be provided! <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This Week’s Topics:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b>Upcoming PDA Events<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><b>Outdoor Volleyball, Soccer and Pizza @ Muddy’s on Thursday, 5:30pm <o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b>From the PDA Committees<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><b>Call for Recording Secretary <o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><b>Call for Community Building Committee Co-Chair <o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><b>Call for IT Support Committee Chair <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Postdoc Orientation Sessions<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>From the PDA PInG Initiatives<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><b>POWER Summer BBQ <i>New</i><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Yoga <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Glimpse <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Other Events at MIT<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Learn with the Libraries <b><i>New</i></b> <i><o:p></o:p></i></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Boston / Cambridge events <i><o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Upcoming PDA Events:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Sports & Pizza Thursday - Outdoors<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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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Date, Time and Location:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Thursday, July 7<sup>th</sup> <br>
Sand volleyball: 5:30 - 7:00 pm, sand pit between Buildings 62 and 64 (</span><span lang="DE"><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><span style="font-size:12.0pt">)
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Outdoor soccer: 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Briggs Field (</span><span lang="DE"><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><span style="font-size:12.0pt">)
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Pizza at Muddy's: 8:30 pm MIT Building 50, 142 Memorial Drive, Cambridge (</span><span lang="DE"><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><span style="font-size:12.0pt">)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For all questions regarding the events, email the Sports Committee of PDA at
<span lang="DE"><a href="mailto:jelenas@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">jelenas@mit.edu</span></a></span><span style="color:#BFBFBF"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE"><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><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span 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 style="font-size:14.0pt">Call for an Interim Recording Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span 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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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Recording Secretary is in charge of record keeping for the PDA. This involves taking detailed minutes at monthly meetings and maintaining all online documents up to date. The Recording Secretary 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.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you are interested, or have further questions, please contact our current recording secretary Augusto (</span><span lang="DE"><a href="mailto:atentori@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">atentori@mit.edu</span></a></span><span 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"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Call for Interim Community Building Committee Co-Chair<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span 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).
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you enjoy organizing social events and being involved in the PDA’s future, please consider serving as a CBC Co-Chair. You will have opportunities to:
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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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</span>- <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Initiate other networking and social events for postdocs
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please get in touch with Min (</span><span lang="DE" style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="mailto:dingmin@mit.edu" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">dingmin@mit.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">)
or Farrokh (</span><span lang="DE" style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="mailto:farrokh@mit.edu" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">farrokh@mit.edu</span></a></span><span 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><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Call for IT Support Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span 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 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 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 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 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><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Postdoc Orientation Sessions:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The PDA offers Postdoc Orientation Sessions open to all postdocs at MIT. Topics covered include:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Data on postdoc population at MIT<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span lang="DE">MIT oversight of postdocs<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">
<span lang="DE">Defining postdoc expectations<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">
<span lang="DE">Differences between fellows and associates<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">
<span lang="DE">PDA structure and initiatives</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="DE">How to get involved</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The dates for the next six months are as follows: <b>July 18</b>, August 1, August 15, August 29, September 19<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you are interested in participating, you can register via Atlas or using
<span lang="DE"><a href="http://web.mit.edu/training/course.html?course=CDT21061c"><span lang="EN-US">this link</span></a></span>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span 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 style="font-size:14.0pt">POWER Summer BBQ<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">(Sign-up form coming soon.)<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 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 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>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">If you are interested, please reserve your spots by contacting</span>
<span lang="DE"><a href="mailto:sarahsaf@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">Sarah Safieddine</span></a></span><span style="color:black"> or the instructor</span><span lang="DE"><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><span style="color:black"> directly.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Join us in two week for our season finale!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For more information please visit: <span lang="DE"><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">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 lang="DE"><a href="mailto:glimpse.podcast@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">glimpse.podcast@gmail.com</span></a></span>.
For more information, please visit us at: <span lang="DE"><a href="http://glimpse.mit.edu/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">http://glimpse.mit.edu/</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Other Events at MIT:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Learn with the Libraries
<i>New</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Develop new skills this July in a series of classes at MIT Libraries. From instruction in GIS and data management software to talks exploring business resources and best practices for handling confidential information, the Libraries will
host a wide range of classes all month long.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="http://libraries.mit.edu/news/introduction-2/22479/">Introduction to GIS</a></b><br>
Thursday, July 14, 1–4pm<br>
<a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=14">14N-132</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="http://libraries.mit.edu/news/confidential/22384/">Confidential Information: Storage, Sharing, and Publication</a></b><br>
Tuesday, July 19, 12–3pm<br>
<a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E25">E25-401</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://libraries.mit.edu/news/management-organization/22500/"><b>Data Management: File Organization</b></a><br>
Tuesday, July 19, 3–4pm<br>
<a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=14">14N-132</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://libraries.mit.edu/news/business-resources-4/22498/"><b>Business Resources for Engineers and Scientists</b></a><br>
Wednesday, July 20, 1–2pm<br>
<a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=14">14N-132</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://libraries.mit.edu/news/gis-level-2-2/22482/"><b>GIS Level 2</b></a><br>
Thursday, July 21, 1–4pm<br>
<a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=14">14N-132</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://libraries.mit.edu/news/manage-citations-zotero-3/22485/"><b>Manage Your PDFs and Citations: Zotero and Mendeley</b></a><br>
Tuesday, July 26, 2–3pm<br>
<a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=14">14N-132</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://libraries.mit.edu/news/endnote-basics-3/22488/"><b>EndNote Basics</b></a><br>
Wednesday, July 27, 3–4pm<br>
<a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=14">14N-132</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://libraries.mit.edu/news/patent-searching-4/22496/"><b>Patent Searching Fundamentals</b></a><br>
Thursday, July 28, 12–1pm<br>
<a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=14">14N-132</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://libraries.mit.edu/news/management-planning/22502/"><b>Data Management Planning and the DMP Tool</b></a><br>
Thursday, July 28, 2–3pm<br>
<a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=14">14N-132</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Kendall Square Concert Series in Partnership with Boston Properties<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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 lang="DE"><a href="http://passim.org/club/passim-presents-concerts-kendall-center-12"><span lang="EN-US">website</span></a></span>. Free Concerts. All Summer Long. All Ages. All Over Cambridge!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Dates:</b> Tuesdays, June 7th – September 6th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Location:</b> Kendall Center, near Kendall Square Station<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Info</b>: <span lang="DE"><a href="http://passim.org/club/passim-presents-concerts-kendall-center-12">link</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Free Fun Fridays in Boston<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Dates:</b> June 24<sup>th</sup> – August 26<sup>th</sup> <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="DE">Info</span></b><span lang="DE">: <a href="http://highlandstreet.org/programs/free-fun-fridays">
link</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Boston Public Library Concerts in the Courtyard<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Dates:</b> Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm; Fridays, 12:30pm - 1:30pm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Location:</b> Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Info</b>: <span lang="DE"><a href="http://www.bpl.org/programs/concerts.htm">link</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Free affiliate membership with the National Postdoctoral Association:
<span lang="DE"><a href="http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/?page=individual_members"><span lang="EN-US">http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/?page=individual_members</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">*NOTE: </span></b>MIT is a Collegiate Rep of AWIS, so the MIT community can attend Mass AWIS (<span lang="DE"><a href="http://mass-awis.org/"><span lang="EN-US">http://mass-awis.org/</span></a></span>)
events at the member price. <br>
First, apply for your free membership through the national AWIS website <span lang="DE">
<a href="http://www.awis.org/"><span lang="EN-US">http://www.awis.org/</span></a></span> as a Collegiate Rep and select the Massachusetts Chapter. Do this prior to registering for any events.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Other helpful sites:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE"><a href="postdocs.mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">postdocs.mit.edu</span></a></span> (Office VPR)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE"><a href="https://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events"><span lang="EN-US">MIT GECD Events</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE"><a href="http://spouses.mit.edu/mit-events"><span lang="EN-US">MIT Spouses&Partners Events</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE"><a href="http://events.mit.edu/"><span lang="EN-US">MIT Events</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">MIT Writing & Communication Center</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE"><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>.
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></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">MyLife Services<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span 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 style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE" 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 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 style="color:#111111">Financial planning, debt management, and legal issues<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#111111">Personal and work relationships<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#111111">Sleep and nutrition<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span 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 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 style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span 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 lang="DE" 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 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 lang="DE" 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 style="color:#111111">.</span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">MIT Employee Resource Groups<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Join an Employee Resource Group (ERG) at MIT!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">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></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Check out the link for more information and upcoming events:
<span lang="DE"><a href="http://hrweb.mit.edu/diversity/ergs/current"><span lang="EN-US">http://hrweb.mit.edu/diversity/ergs/current</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">MIT+K12 Videos<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE"><a href="http://www.k12videos.mit.edu/"><span lang="EN-US">MIT+K12 Videos</span></a></span> is an educational outreach media program. We produce original web series like <span lang="DE"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzMhsCgGKd1hoofiKuifwy6qRXZs7NG6a"><span lang="EN-US">Science
Out Loud</span></a></span> and <span lang="DE"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzMhsCgGKd1j87LQK6UHs_YGiurvnvwXG"><span lang="EN-US">#askMIT</span></a></span> 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.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please contact Elizabeth Choe (echoe) for more information or if you’re interested in getting involved.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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 lang="DE"><a href="http://sailing.mit.edu/bluewater/"><span lang="EN-US">http://sailing.mit.edu/bluewater/</span></a></span> and
sign up for the mailing list at <span lang="DE"><a href="http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/bluewater"><span lang="EN-US">http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/bluewater</span></a></span>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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