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June 6, 2022 | </span><span style="color:white"><a href="https://pda.mit.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:white">pda.mit.edu</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:red">General PDA meeting</span></strong><span style="color:black">
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">This general meeting will be recurring on the
</span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#C00000">‘FIRST'
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">of every month unless otherwise rescheduled. Participation of all postdocs across MIT is highly appreciated. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Next PDA meet:
<strong><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">06.07.2022,</span></strong> <strong><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">12-1 pm</span></strong>. Find the<b> </b><a href="https://mit.zoom.us/j/96956637192"><b>zoom</b></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:blue">
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">link. This meeting is open to <b>ALL</b> postdocs. Please attend to learn more about the activities of the PDA.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;background:#EEEEEE"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:red">PDA DEI committee meeting</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">The next PDA DEI committee meeting will be first Tuesday of every month from
<strong><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">1-1:30 pm</span></strong> (right after our monthly PDA meeting). We'll talk about the DEI efforts happening across campus and what we can do to support them. Please find the
<b><a href="https://mit.zoom.us/j/4705361683">Zoom</a> </b>link for the meeting.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Feel free to ask
<a href="mailto:arquilla@mit.edu">Katya</a> for details.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#BD1398">Opportunities to join PDA</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">MIT PDA is asking for nominations from the postdocs for the positions of </span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">DEI Committee chair</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">
and the <b>professional development chair</b></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">. <span style="background:#EEEEEE">Please take a step forward to grab the opportunit</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black;background:#EEEEEE">y</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121;background:#EEEEEE">
to get involved in the PDA</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">. Drop an email to </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:contactpda@mit.edu"><span style="background:#EEEEEE">contactpda@mit.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">
to know more about the position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">We are happy to announce that as part of the effort to create more efficient communication throughout our Postdocs community, we have created a Slack space on the MIT corporate Slack
named <a href="https://mit-postdocs.slack.com/"><b>MIT Postdocs</b></a>. We invite everyone to join us at this. This Slack space is meant to be a more efficient forum for all MIT Postdocs to interact and organize/attend events as well as communicate more efficiently.
You may go through the channel <b>#welcome_and_organization</b> for a detailed description.
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Feel free to reach out to Jonathan (<a href="mailto:cottet@mit.edu">cottet@mit.edu</a>) for any feedback/suggestions and also if you want to be involved in the MIT PDA Community Building
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<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">PDA & Other Events:</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A">Call for Postdoc Initiative Grant (PInG) proposals</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> A message from Ombuds</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> </span><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">-Social Events</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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Karaoke Night<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> qtPhDs @ MIT for LGBTQIA+ Postdoc<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> MIT POWER - Postdoctoral Organization for Women Engaged in Research</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> MIT Postdoc Running Club-Weekend runs</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> -Career and Professional Development</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> Career Advising for Postdocs </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> Free Webinars on US Immigration</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> New England Future Faculty Workshop 2022</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Funding Opportunities</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> <b>and Jobs</b></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> Beam Therapeutics is hiring bioengineers</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> The Michelson Prizes:</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> An extensive list of fellowship is available</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#017DA0"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://pda.mit.edu/resources/funding-resources/" target="_blank" title="https://pda.mit.edu/resources/fellowships/
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<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Miscellaneous</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A">Do you have an idea for an activity or event that you think would benefit postdocs in 202</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">2</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A">?
The MIT-PDA is pleased to announce a call for a second (spring) round of Postdoc Initiative Grant (PInG) proposals. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">The grant aims to financially support a range of activities,
events, and projects. PInG activities should be open to all postdocs across MIT (e.g. an application cannot be made for a Biology lunch series). Example activities include but are not limited to Social gatherings, Recreational activities, Arts and cultural
programs, Mental health, and stress support groups, professional development seminars and workshops, Groups to support postdoc women, parents, or minorities.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://pda.mit.edu/events/ping/" title="https://pda.mit.edu/events/ping/.
Ctrl+Click or tap to follow the link">https://pda.mit.edu/events/ping/.
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">Download application form here: </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://pda.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-PInG-Application-2.docx" target="_blank"><b>PInG
Application form</b></a></span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">.</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> Send filled form to </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:pda-ping@mit.edu"><b>pda-ping@mit.edu</b></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">We look forward to hearing your plans!</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121;background:#EEEEEE">A message from Ombuds</span></u></strong><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">MIT Ombuds Office – Any Time, Any Reason!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">During these uncertain times, everyone’s resilience is being tested in countless ways. From navigating the challenges of continuing to learn and work remotely with colleagues and
peers under stress, to negotiating new ways of collaborating and communicating. The Ombuds Office is available to offer support and assistance to the MIT community in navigating these challenges and exploring constructive options for success. We are available
for confidential phone or Zoom meetings and can also facilitate online sessions and group discussions to help teams’ function and support good communication skills during this challenging period. Contact information</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">: <a href="mailto:kalina_s@mit.edu" target="_blank">kalina_s@mit.edu</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> or
call 617-253-5921. More details </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://ombudsoffice.mit.edu/">here</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:red">SOCIAL EVENTS</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">MIT Postdoc Blue Hills Hike</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">MIT PDA is inviting postdocs and friends to a hike through the Blue Hills Reservation. Enjoy the amazing view on the Skyline Trial together!</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">When and Where: <b>Saturday</b>
<b>June 11th, 10:30 AM</b>,<b> Ashmont station</b></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Please see the flyer attached to this email and register <a href="https://forms.gle/P33JMRkry3yZ7Bxk8">here</a>.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">For more information contact the MIT PDA Sports Committee Chair,
<a href="mailto:psteg@mit.edu">Philipp Stegmann</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">MIT PDA </span></u></strong><strong><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Saturday</span></u></strong><strong><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">
Karaoke Night</span></u></strong><strong><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">
</span></u></strong><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> (every three weeks)</span></u></b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">When:
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Saturday</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">4-7</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">
pm, </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">June 18,</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> 202</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">2.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> Stage Karaoke Studios</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">. 138 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScp6bLF6sEUCtE580MrTTrbdqbphMdBRnaTjaZHBlJpQ4YHtg/viewform" target="_blank">Sign up</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> now
for a leisure </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Saturday</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> Karaoke Night. Shouting out loud your favorite songs or singing
with your deep gentle voices with a group of postdocs from various departments, learning new songs from postdocs with various backgrounds, cultures, let’s build happy memories at MIT with melodies! Don’t hesitate to reach out to </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:dengly@mit.edu" target="_blank">Lingyan</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> for
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<strong><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">qtPhDs @ MIT for LGBTQIA+ Postdocs</span></u></strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">Are you an LGBTQIA+ postdoc? Come join us at qtPhDs! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">qtPhDs is a place for LGBTQIA+ postdocs at MIT to connect and find support, solidarity, and friends, as well as a group that can interface with other advocacy and equity efforts
taking place on campus. We are a welcoming and inclusive space-- however you identify, if you feel that qtPhDs is the right space for you, please reach out! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">We hold monthly coffee events (every
<strong><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">1st Monday at 2pm</span></strong>) and after-work meetups (every
<strong><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">3rd Thursday at 6pm</span></strong>). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">If you would like to learn more, check out our website, or </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:qtphds-admin@mit.edu" target="_blank">email</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> us
to join our mailing list and Slack channel to keep up to date with all upcoming events!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">MIT POWER - Postdoctoral Organization for Women Engaged in Research</span></u></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><br>
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">MIT POWER’s goal is to provide professional and personal development support specific to women who want to pursue advanced careers in science and industry, and to support and
advocate for women postdocs in all aspects of their professional training at MIT. We strive to provide a platform for MIT women postdocs to make new friends and professional connections, through various socio-cultural activities. MIT POWER hosts monthly<b>
Coffee Breaks on the 3rd Thursday</b> of every month, and an <b>After-Work social gathering on the 8th of every month</b> (in honor of the International Women’s Day!).</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">To stay up to date with professional and social events organized by MIT POWER join our <a href="https://mailman.mit.edu:444/mailman/listinfo/power-postdocs">email
list</a> and <a href="https://mit.enterprise.slack.com/?redir=/r-t1782477271268?redir=%2Fmessages">slack space</a>! </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">MIT Postdoc Running Club-Weekend runs</span></u></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">Come join us for a run along the Charles!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">The plan is to meet during the weekend, typically in the morning, at 77 Mass Ave for a warm-up and then we will go for a run around Charles river. All abilities are welcome. We will
form groups ranging from beginners to experienced runners.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">Please join our Slack channel
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://app.slack.com/client/T02CAHKGZ17/C02BH7V8H9D">#running</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> on the “MIT
Postdocs” Slack Space and our Facebook group </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/261187805334152/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/261187805334152/</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">
(day and time may change due to weather conditions) </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:red">CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – advance your career</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">Career Advising for Postdocs</span></u></strong><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">Postdocs are eligible for virtual one-on-one career counseling appointments to talk about a wide range of topics including career exploration, conducting a job search (academic or
non-academic), review of application materials, practice interviews, advice on job offers negotiations, and any other questions or concerns. Appointments are now available both in person (M-W) and virtually (M-F). </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://app.joinhandshake.com/login" target="_blank">Schedule
an appointment</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> directly via Handshake, and choose your preferred appointment medium. The CAPD office is located at Bldg. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E17" target="_blank">E17-294</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">In addition, look out for the
<strong><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">CAPD Postdoc Career Newsletter</span></strong> email (opt-out, ~2/per month) for upcoming career and professional development opportunities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">Visit the </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://capd.mit.edu/" target="_blank">CAPD</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> website
for a variety of resources, including the </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://capd.mit.edu/channels/postdocs/" target="_blank">postdocs</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> landing
page, </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://capd.mit.edu/channels/career-interests/" target="_blank">career interests</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> pages,
and </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://capd.mit.edu/channels/affinity-groups/" target="_blank">affinity group</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> pages.
You can also </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://capd.mit.edu/account/signup/start/" target="_blank">sign up</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> to
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">Email </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:srosu@mit.edu" target="_blank">Simona Rosu</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> with
any questions.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Free Webinars on US Immigration</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">The YZ Law Group LLP is inviting students and postdocs to attend free webinars on US immigration.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">This law firm represents and advises clients on all aspects of U.S. immigration matters. You are welcome to sign up for free webinars scheduled for 06/15, 06/29, and 7/13 at this
link: <a href="https://yzlawgroup.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e13f8fa8438bbac8729982f22&id=149488675c&e=68e0e629cd" target="_blank">
https://forms.gle/CCvEnn9p5ujtnZ8u8</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">For more information contact <a href="mailto:info@yzlawgroup.com">info@yzlawgroup.com</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="m-4718123536763313397normaltextrun"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">New England Future Faculty Workshop
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<span class="m-4718123536763313397normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">This year’s virtual workshop is presented by Northeastern University in partnership with Harvard Medical School. It will be held on
July 27 and 28 and prepares participants for entry into the academic job market through sessions on finding their institutional fit, developing research, teaching, and diversity statements, honing interview and negotiation skills, time management, and planning
their first year as faculty. </span></span><span class="m-4718123536763313397eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="m-4718123536763313397normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">The workshop was created to serve members of groups whose representation in faculty positions is smaller than their representation
in the U.S. population. This includes women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, first-generation students, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. </span></span><span class="m-4718123536763313397eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="m-4718123536763313397normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">See the
</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://faculty.northeastern.edu/app/uploads/sites/5/2022/05/FFW-2022-Flyer-A4-Document.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="m-4718123536763313397normaltextrun"><span style="text-decoration:none">attached
flyer</span></span></a><span class="m-4718123536763313397normaltextrun"> with the workshop information.
</span>Interested Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars in STEM fields, the social sciences, humanities, and health sciences should apply
<b>by June 20, 2022</b>. Application instructions and workshop information can be found at:
<a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffaculty.northeastern.edu%2Fadvance%2Ffaculty-recruitment%2Ffuture-faculty-workshop%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cd.luban%40northeastern.edu%7C616c014e86c544d77c6a08da3e7fc6d7%7Ca8eec281aaa34daeac9b9a398b9215e7%7C0%7C0%7C637891015773062166%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=94sEv69yWyUq7kCzOg4EOr2veuQJ%2FRqQ%2BQaLJXlS2hw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
<span class="m-4718123536763313397normaltextrun"><i><span style="text-decoration:none">https://faculty.northeastern.edu/advance/faculty-recruitment/future-faculty-workshop/</span></i></span></a><span class="m-4718123536763313397normaltextrun"> </span></span><span class="m-4718123536763313397eop"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:white">Funding Opportunities and Jobs</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A">Beam Therapeutics is hiring bioengineers</span></u></strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">Beam Therapeutics Inc., co-founded by Prof Feng Zhang, is a biotechnology company in Cambridge developing precision genetic medicines for patients suffering from serious diseases.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">Beam Therapeutics is now hiring for full-time positions, co-ops, and internships. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://beamtx.com/careers/">https://beamtx.com/careers/</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">The Michelson Prizes:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">The Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants are annual awards of $150,000, which support young investigators who are working to significantly advance human immunology and vaccine
and immunotherapy research for major global diseases. The Prizes are funded by the Michelson Medical Research Foundation and overseen by the Human Vaccines Project -- applications are being accepted from April 14 – June 26, 2022. Additional info can be found
at <a href="http://www.humanvaccinesproject.org/michelsonprizes">www.humanvaccinesproject.org/michelsonprizes</a>.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">• About the Prizes: The Awards committee will be looking for research aimed at tackling the current roadblocks that exist in human vaccine development and expanding our limited
understanding of key immune processes that are fundamental to successful vaccine and immunotherapy development.
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">• Eligibility: Researchers / scientists who are 35 and under.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">• Disciplines: Applicants from the full spectrum of immunology-related disciplines, including clinical research, biochemistry, molecular biology, protein engineering, computer
science, artificial intelligence/machine learning, biophysics, environmental health, nanotechnology, etc., are encouraged to apply.
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">• Deadline: June 26, 2022</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">For additional information please contact
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:MichelsonPrizes@humanvaccinesproject.org">MichelsonPrizes@humanvaccinesproject.org</a>.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#C00000">An extensive list of fellowships is available </span></b><span style="color:black"><a href="https://pda.mit.edu/resources/funding-resources/" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></b></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">We would like to feature YOUR honors, awards, and accomplishments. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Send an email to<strong><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"> </span></strong><a href="mailto:contactpda@mit.edu">contactpda@mit.edu</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#993300">MLK Leadership Award</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333">Details </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://diversity.mit.edu/mlk-programs/mlk-leadership-award" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#993300">Kaufman Teaching Certificate Program</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333">Details </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://tll.mit.edu/programming/grad-student-programming/kaufman-teaching-certificate-program/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#993300">Broadening Engagement through Engineering at MIT (BEEAM)</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333">Details </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://pda.mit.edu/broadening-engagement-through-engineering-at-mit-beeam/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#993300">Simons Collaboration on Global Brain Boston Area Postdoc Meeting</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333">Details </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.simonsfoundation.org/collaborations/global-brain/events/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#993300">MIT Creative Arts Council</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Postdocs are invited to attend concerts and lectures on campus, Details </span><span style="color:black"><a href="http://calendar.mit.edu/calendar?event_types%5B%5D=102755" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#993300">MIT Spouses & Partners Connect</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333">Details </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://spouses.mit.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#993300">Career Advising and Professional Development</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333">Schedule an appointment </span><span style="color:black"><a href="http://%20https:/app.joinhandshake.com/appointments/new"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:black"><a href="https://capd.mit.edu/events" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">CAPD events</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#993300">MIT Writing and Communications Centre</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333">Details </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333">Details </span><span style="color:black"><a href="http://mitcommlab.mit.edu/find-comm-labs/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#993300">MIT Work Life Centre</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#993300">MIT Employee Resource Group</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333">Details </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://hr.mit.edu/diversity-inclusion/ergs" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">MIT </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://alum.mit.edu/careers/jobs" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Alumni Job Board</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#993300">Free Membership to the National Postdoctoral Association</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333">Details </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/general/register_member_type.asp?regkey=B87D7B9B-5C95-48F6-9ECA-A5014531B05D" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333">Details </span><span style="color:black"><a href="http://web.mit.edu/facilities/transportation/accessmit/index.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#993300">Discounts for the MIT Community</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333">Details </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://vpf.mit.edu/discounts-for-mit-community" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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