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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">Two very important things this week!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">On Tuesday, our phenomenal <u>MIT Postdocs soccer team</u> hits the semi-finals of the
</span><span lang="EN-US">MIT Summer Soccer Intramural Tournament! They will be playing against MIT FC at 8pm on Barry Astro Turf.
<b>Come and support our team to reach the final!</b> (The game is 50 minutes)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">And on Friday, it is finally time for our Annual Postdoc BBQ! We start at 5pm at Kresge BBQ Pits. Come hungry and thirsty
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings">J</span><span lang="EN-US"><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">Best,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Kathrin<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dr.-Ing. Kathrin Graetz<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Corresponding Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Postdoctoral Association of MIT (PDA)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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">
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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
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Next PDA meeting: August 8, 12pm @E25-202 (tomorrow!)
</span></b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-vT1gzgyik3JHFWaRgQwAVeVoiaoQFK7iP2MO4dtKwo/viewform"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">register here</span></b></a><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"> Lunch will be provided!
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span lang="EN-US">Outdoor Volleyball and Soccer on Thursdays <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Other Events at MIT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">The Nuts and Bolts of an Academic Job Search
<b><i>New</i></b><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 BBQ<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Our annual Postdoc BBQ is upcoming! Please join us at the </span><a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=G9"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#103CC0">Kresge </span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#103CC0;text-decoration:none">BBQ</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#103CC0"> pits</span></b></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"> on
Friday, Aug. 12, from 5-8pm for food and fun, meeting postdocs from around the campus and seeing old friends. The PDA will be providing the main course (veggie and non-veggie) and drinks. Please</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt"> </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/a/utexas.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScW8M5MiLnCGg3i-kCS4F_47SdtOf653BTLcfkdHcQixpRdwA/viewform"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#386EFF">use
this link to RSVP</span></b></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Thank you to all the postdocs that have offered to volunteer for this event! If you would like to sign up to volunteer, please use </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeEAzvFgu6T50WaRfkGCV5kN07xpozAA8RPvNxWcMS-bnmxA/viewform"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#103CC0">this
form</span></b></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Date and Time: Friday, August 12<sup>th</sup>, 5 -8 pm</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Location: </span><a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=G9"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#103CC0">Kresge </span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#103CC0;text-decoration:none">BBQ</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#103CC0"> Pits,
MIT</span></b></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Register: </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/a/utexas.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScW8M5MiLnCGg3i-kCS4F_47SdtOf653BTLcfkdHcQixpRdwA/viewform"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">RSVP</span></b></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">,
and please bring your 21+ ID and your MIT ID.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Looking forward to seeing you all there!</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">Sports Thursday – Outdoors<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Although there is no official PDA sports event this week, postdoc community is very active and there will be spontaneous pick up games. Please check and/or post news and events in our Facebook group Sports activities
for MIT postdocs. Link is below:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1499342643696472?ref=bookmarks"><span lang="EN-US">https://m.facebook.com/groups/1499342643696472?ref=bookmarks</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">For all questions regarding the events, email the Sports Committee of PDA at
</span><a href="mailto:jelenas@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">jelenas@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#BFBFBF"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Sport%20Activities%20for%20MIT%20Postdocs"><span lang="EN-US">https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Sport%20Activities%20for%20MIT%20Postdocs</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">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:l1 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:l1 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:l1 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>August 15</b>, 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><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The Nuts and Bolts of an Academic Job Search <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Are you considering an academic career? Wondering how to mount a successful job search in a highly competitive academic job market? Come and hear how others have done it. Faculty panelists who successfully landed a position
will outline an effective search strategy and discuss important elements of the process: finding opportunities of interest, preparing a strong application, the role of your advisors, interviewing, negotiating, and how the increasingly competitive job market
is changing the faculty search process. (Refreshments will be provided)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date and Time:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Wednesday, August 10<sup>th</sup>, 3:00 – 4:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Register <a href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fmit%2fstudent">
here</a></span></b><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:12.0pt">The Art of Talking Science
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">(organized by MGH Research Institute)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Are you ready for our communicating science challenge? One of the biggest challenges that scientists face today is communicating their science effectively to a lay audience. On Monday, Sept. 26, from 3 pm to 5 pm at the
Paul S. Russell Museum of Medical History, the Mass General Research Institute & HUBweek will present “The Art of Talking Science,” a fun, interactive event that will give eight local researchers a chance to present their science to a diverse panel of judges
and a live audience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The event will be open to all academic <u>
biomedical researchers</u> in the Boston/Cambridge community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Register </span></b><a href="https://www.massgeneral.org/research/forms/HUBweek-entry.aspx"><b><span lang="EN-US">here</span></b></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">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"><span lang="EN-US">link</span></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><span lang="EN-US">Info</span></b><span lang="EN-US">: </span>
<a href="http://highlandstreet.org/programs/free-fun-fridays"><span lang="EN-US">link</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></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"><span lang="EN-US">link</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Free affiliate membership with the National Postdoctoral Association:
</span><a href="http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/?page=individual_members"><span lang="EN-US">http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/?page=individual_members</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">*NOTE: </span>
</b><span lang="EN-US">MIT is a Collegiate Rep of AWIS, so the MIT community can attend Mass AWIS (</span><a href="http://mass-awis.org/"><span lang="EN-US">http://mass-awis.org/</span></a><span lang="EN-US">) events at the member price.
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First, apply for your free membership through the national AWIS website </span><a href="http://www.awis.org/"><span lang="EN-US">http://www.awis.org/</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> as a Collegiate Rep and select the Massachusetts Chapter. Do this prior to registering
for any events.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Other helpful sites:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<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">MIT Writing & Communication Center<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">The WCC and its Online Consultant will be closed starting Friday, July 29. It will reopen the first day of classes, Wednesday, September 7. The online scheduler will be open the last week in August so you can start
making appointments. </span>We look forward to working with you then.</b><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><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><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt">.
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>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">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"><a href="http://o6os.mj.am/link/o6os/xlkt8jnnqpg8/1/-kBne3WjUT8Ww6LEA98gxw/aHR0cDovL2hyd2ViLm1pdC5lZHUvd29ya2xpZmUvbWl0bXlsaWZlc2VydmljZXM" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">MyLife Services</span></a><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><a href="http://o6os.mj.am/link/o6os/xlkt8jnnqpg8/2/y46EmaQ0aMF6d85vixaLTg/aHR0cDovL2hyd2ViLm1pdC5lZHUvd29ya2xpZmUvbWl0bXlsaWZlc2VydmljZXM" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">online</span></a><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><a href="mailto:worklife@mit.edu" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">MIT
Work-Life Center</span></a><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"><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:12.0pt">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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