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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">Thursday is our next PDA coffee hour! Come and enjoy coffee and sweets, meet other postdocs, and learn about the PDA…in case you want to apply for one of the positions for the next term ;)<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>
<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"><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: September , 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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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span lang="EN-US">Postdoc Coffee Hour (Thursday @ 4pm)<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">Upcoming PDA Events:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<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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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">If so, please join us for the monthly postdoc coffee hour!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Date and Time: Thursday, August 25, 4-6 pm</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">We will have fresh coffee, fruit, and snacks for you to enjoy!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">PDA General Election<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">We would like to invite you all to the MIT Postdoctoral Association (PDA) General Elections 2016-2017. General elections will be held on<b> Friday September 16, 2016 from 12-2 pm in E25-401.</b> Lunch
will be served.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The MIT PDA (</span><a href="http://pda.mit.edu/"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">http://pda.mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">) is a postdoc-led organization
with the goal of providing support for over 1500 postdoctoral scholars appointed in 50 departments at MIT. Nominations are now open for: (please </span><a href="http://pda.mit.edu/about/bylaws/" target="_blank"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">click
here</span></b></a><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">to see the responsibilities for each position)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">President <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Vice President <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:72.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">The Vice President assists and works closely with the President of the PDA. The VP is in charge of chairing meetings and assuming other responsibilities of the President when the president
is absent (which is not uncommon given the short appointments and busy schedules of Postdocs). The VP can also assist with the management of Committees, interactions with Institute representatives, and the carrying out of PDA aims.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Corresponding Secretary <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:72.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">The corresponding secretary is in charge of the PDA’s correspondence, which involves answering and forwarding all emails and keeping the postdoc community informed about events through
the weekly newsletter.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Recording Secretary <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:72.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">The recording secretory is a member of the PDA board of directors who actively participate in PDA decision making. Primary responsibilities of the recording secretary
include keeping the detailed minutes of PDA meetings and maintaining all the PDA records in a timely and orderly fashion.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Treasurer <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:72.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">The treasurer's primary duty is to maintain accurate accounting of the PDA's various committees and funds in order to help establish a budget for each committee and to keep the PDA financially
viable.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">PDA Committee Chairs<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Advocacy Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:72.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">The advocacy committee advocates for the rights and benefits of all postdocs at MIT. The chair should be available and contactable to listen and respond to postdocs on advocacy issues
that are important to them. They should communicate with the key MIT administration nodes of MIT including, the office of the vice president for research (VPR), central HR, departmental HR, MIT work-life center, International scholars office (ISCHo), Benefits
office, Payroll office, and relevant Faculty. Where possible PDA advocacy efforts also seek to integrate with the wider strategies of the Boston PDA (BPDA).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Alumni Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:72.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The alumni committee contributes to the effort to streamline MIT Alumni Association's Infinite Connection (IC) sign up, and then to promote it widely. Its purpose
is to build the whole area of postdoc alumni, create communications and events in these areas, and maximize the IC resource for postdocs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Community Building and Outreach Committee <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:72.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">The objective of the community building community is to ensure active participation and involvement of all the postdocs with rest of the MIT community and beyond.
We organize several events throughout the calendar year to facilitate an environment where postdocs can come out of their regular work schedules and get to know their fellow postdocs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Human Affairs Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:72.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">The Human Affairs Chair promotes inclusion, respect, and fair treatment of all postdocs within the MIT community. This is achieved by organizing community-building
events, such as the monthly coffee hour, and representing the postdoctoral community as a member of the MIT Committee on Race and Diversity. The HA Chair participates in and promotes health and wellness programs, advertises these resources to postdocs, and
works with the administration to improve current programs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Information Flow & IT Support Committee <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:72.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The IT committee sets up efficient communication and publicity systems (i.e. Email Listserv, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook groups, etc.), maintains and up-to-date
internet site of resources and information, and establish consistency and continuity in the mission, organization, and conduct of the PDA.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Orientation Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:72.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">The orientation committee chair has two main responsibilities, which are maintaining an up-to-date version of the slides for the postdoc orientation and organizing volunteer presenters
from active members of the PDA. Additional duties include collecting survey results to better understand the concerns of incoming postdocs and providing feedback to the PDA and HR about any such concerns.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Postdoc Initiative Grant Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:72.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">The Postdoc Initiatives Grant (PInG) Committee oversees the solicitation and selection of awards to seed the funding of new initiatives to benefit the postdoc community. The PInG Committee
Chair is also responsible for being the point person for all ongoing and new PInG initiatives. Previous initiatives include: Postdoc Organization for Women Engaged in Research (POWER), Postdoc Yoga, Glimpse: the postdoc podcast, Postdoc Zumba, and Postdoc
Running Group.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Professional Development Committee <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Sports Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:72.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The Sports Committee of the PDA is building a vibrant, welcoming community for MIT postdocs through sports and social events. We organize pick-up games (volleyball,
soccer, basketball…) open to anyone, regardless of their skill level, followed by socials that usually involve free food. Over last year, the Sports Committee organized weekly Sports & Pizza Thursdays that consisted of afternoon outdoor volleyball and soccer
games followed by PDA sponsored pizza at Muddy’s. The events were very popular, consistently attracting between 20 and 50+ postdocs every week. These events bring together postdocs from across MIT and lead to community and new friendships that would not have
been otherwise established. As a Sports Committee chair, we hope you will continue the tradition of Sports Thursdays and come up with new events that will keep us all active and happy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Fundraising Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">To apply for a position,
</span></b><a href="https://form.jotform.com/62177028423958"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">click here</span></b></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">All positions are open and postdocs currently serving are also encouraged to run again for the same position. This is a great chance to take on a leadership role, interact with other postdocs
and the MIT administration and help shape the postdoctoral experience at MIT! </span><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">NOTE: Candidates are required to be present on the 16th of September during the elections and pitch to the postdoc electorate. MIT postdocs must also be present to vote at the elections.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Important dates :<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">August 8, 2016 - Applications open<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">September 8, 2016 – Applications close<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">September 9, 2016 – September 14, 2016 – Verify candidature, meet candidates, and release the slate with proposed candidature list<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">September 16, 2016 – General Elections in E25-401 at 12-2 pm. Open to all MIT Postdocs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><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">From the PDA Committees:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<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.
<br>
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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">PDA Sports<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">Postdoc Orientation Sessions:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<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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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Data on postdoc population at MIT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
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 lfo5">
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 lfo5">
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 lfo5">
PDA structure and initiatives<span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>How to get involved<span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<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 29</b>, September 19, October 3, October 17, November 7, November 21, December 5, December 19<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">MIT Tango Bootcamp<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Ever wanted to learn tango? This is your chance! Join the MIT tango club for our two-day 2016 bootcamp. Come learn tango in a comfortable, relaxed, and open environment! Experience two days of fun, dancing, and snacks. </span><a href="http://www.tango.mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">www.tango.mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">No experience or partner required. Space is limited. The bootcamps have been wildly popular in the past so be sure to sign up now!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Dates:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> September 3<sup>rd</sup>, 2pm – 5:30pm ; September 4<sup>th</sup>, 1:30pm – 5pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Tickets</span></b><span lang="EN-US">:
</span><a href="http://mit.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event.aspx?id=526&cid=35&p=1"><span lang="EN-US">http://mit.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event.aspx?id=526&cid=35&p=1</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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">Advocating for Science Symposium<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocating-for-science-forafsmit-gsc-2016-symposium-registration-26685644481"><span lang="EN-US">Please join us
</span></a><span lang="EN-US">for the “Advocating for Science” Symposium and Workshop, which will take place at MIT September 16-17, 2016. Organized by
</span><a href="http://futureofresearch.org/"><span lang="EN-US">Future of Research</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> (FoR),
</span><a href="http://blog.save-science.org"><span lang="EN-US">Academics for the Future of Science</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> (AFS) and the
</span><a href="http://gsc.mit.edu/"><span lang="EN-US">MIT Graduate Student Council</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> (GSC), this meeting will be an opportunity for those with a passion for advocating for science to develop their advocacy skills, meet like-minded
scientists and develop focused efforts together to effect positive change. <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The Advocating for Science Symposium on <u>
Friday 16th September 4pm-8pm</u> will discuss ongoing advocacy efforts to promote systemic changes within the scientific enterprise and how it is funded. Rush Holt, former congressman and CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, will
present the Keynote address. A reception and networking event will follow. There is no charge to attend the Symposium.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">On <u>Saturday 17th September 9am – 6pm</u>, we will build on this with the Advocating for Science Workshop: an intense advocacy "boot camp" for a focused group of participants who want to gain practical skills in advocacy.
The program will progress through the many aspects of effectively advocating for change: from leading and inspiring a group of likeminded individuals to collecting and using effective data, creating an overall message, and communicating that message to the
appropriate audiences. Workshops will be run by experts in their respective fields. There is a small fee for Workshop registration. Spaces are limited for the workshop and accordingly we ask that all participants attend the entire day, along with the Friday
Symposium. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">For registration for either the Symposium or the Symposium + Workshop please go to the
</span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocating-for-science-forafsmit-gsc-2016-symposium-registration-26685644481"><span lang="EN-US">following link</span></a><span lang="EN-US">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">MIT Blossoms: Create an Educational Video for High School Students!</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:8.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The MIT BLOSSOMS Program </span><a href="http://blossoms.mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">http://blossoms.mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> invites you to create an interactive video lesson for high school classes in science,
math or engineering. BLOSSOMS lessons are used by teachers in classrooms not only across the U.S., but also around the world. The program has 10 country partners, with lessons in 11 languages.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Each BLOSSOMS lesson presents a challenging phenomenon to the class that requires their active intellectual engagement. A lesson is made up of 5 to 7 short video segments, and after each segment, the video is paused
and the classroom teacher takes over – coaching students to respond to an in-class BLOSSOMS challenge. Once the learning objective is achieved, the teacher turns the video back ON, and the next segment is presented - with a new challenge. BLOSSOMS lessons
are NOT lectures. Instead, they are student-centered, active learning experiences.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:27.0pt;text-indent:-22.5pt"><b><span lang="EN-US">(1)</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:7.0pt"> </span><b><span lang="EN-US">Key Student Objectives:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> (a) Developing their critical
thinking skills, moving away from rote memorization; (b) Developing active interest in STEM careers; (c) Seeing relevance of STEM to everyday life; (d) Creating an awareness of and appreciation for different cultures.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:27.0pt;text-indent:-22.5pt"><b><span lang="EN-US">(2)</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:7.0pt"> </span><b><span lang="EN-US">Why make a BLOSSOMS lesson?</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> You are contributing
to an Open Source worldwide education effort. Your lesson posted on the MIT BLOSSOMS web site will showcase your super teaching skills! <i>Great for your resume!</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:27.0pt;text-indent:-22.5pt"><b><span lang="EN-US">(3)</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:7.0pt"> </span><b><span lang="EN-US">Easy Step 1:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> <b><span style="color:red">By September
15</span></b>, just email us at </span><a href="mailto:blossoms@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">blossoms@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, expressing your tentative interest. (No firm commitment) We will hold an informational meeting about this initiative
in early October, scheduled to maximize attendance for all who express interest.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:27.0pt;text-indent:-22.5pt"><b><span lang="EN-US">(4)</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:7.0pt"> </span><b><span lang="EN-US">Reward:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> You earn a $1,000 honorarium for your effort!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:27.0pt;text-indent:-22.5pt"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:red">POSTDOCS - PLEASE SEE THE NOTE BELOW</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:27.0pt;text-indent:-22.5pt"><b><span lang="EN-US">(5)</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:7.0pt"> </span><b><span lang="EN-US">How do I learn more?</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Simply visit the BLOSSOMS
web site and sample several video lessons. Here is a short introductory video: </span><a href="http://blossoms.mit.edu/about_us/video_introduction_blossoms"><span lang="EN-US">http://blossoms.mit.edu/about_us/video_introduction_blossoms</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Hope to see you in September! And please feel free to email any one of us ahead of time with your questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">PI: <b>Richard C. Larson</b>, Mitsui Professor of Data, Systems, and Society </span><a href="mailto:rclarson@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">rclarson@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Co-PI: <b>Daniel Frey</b>, Professor of Mechanical Engineering </span><a href="mailto:danfrey@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">danfrey@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">BLOSSOMS Project Manager, <b>M. Elizabeth Murray</b> </span><a href="mailto:emurray@mit.edu"><span lang="EN-US">emurray@mit.edu</span></a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:red;background:white">NOTE:</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background:white"> Postdocs</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background:white"> who are considering applying should be sure the terms
of their appointment, and fellowship, if applicable, allow for this activity and honorarium. Speak with your faculty supervisor and</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span><a href="http://postdocs.mit.edu/postdocs-and-office-vpr/key-administrative-contacts-postdocs"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:purple;background:white">administrative
contact</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="background:white">. In addition,<b> International Scholars</b>: Please note that depending on your immigration status, you may or may not qualify to receive an honorarium or any other type of compensation. Please
contact the International Scholars Office (</span><a href="http://web.mit.edu/scholars/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:purple;background:white">ISchO</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="background:white">) to discuss this issue before making a commitment
to the MIT BLOSSOMS Program.</span><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 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" style="font-size:12.0pt">Effectively Communicating Research</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">
</span><span lang="EN-US">(organized by Harvard Catalyst)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">A two-day course designed to provide fellows and junior faculty with the skills necessary to express their science clearly to diverse audiences; to prepare abstracts, manuscripts, and posters; and to speak effectively.
<a href="http://catalyst.harvard.edu/services/ecr/">http://catalyst.harvard.edu/services/ecr/</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Date:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> November 29-30<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Application due August 26<sup>th</sup>
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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. We look forward to working with you then.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/" target="_blank" title="Writing & Communication Center"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt">Schedule one-on-one consulting sessions with professional writers</span></a><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"><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: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.
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<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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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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