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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:white">MITPDA Newsletter<br>
August 5, 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">Nominations open for PDA Elections</span></strong><span style="color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">Election of the 2022-2023 PDA officers will take place later this month, and all MIT-appointed postdoctoral scholars (Associates and Fellows) are invited to
participate.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><a href="https://forms.gle/j8z1ySADJFouDPkk7" title="https://forms.gle/j8z1ySADJFouDPkk7"><span style="color:#0563C1">Nominations</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></span></a>are
open from<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>NOW till 15 August</b>, while elections will be held online from<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>25-31 August 2022</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black"><a href="webextlink://In%20the%20meanwhile,%20join%20us%20for%20a%20coffee%20hour☕️☕️☕️%20on%20Monday,%20August%209%20at%20noon%20where%20you%20can%20meet%20the%20current%20PDA%20Board%20and%20ask%20questions." title="webextlink://In%20the%20meanwhile,%20join%20us%20for%20a%20coffee%20hour☕️☕️☕️%20on%20Monday,%20August%209%20at%20noon%20where%20you%20can%20meet%20the%20current%20PDA%20Board%20and%20ask%20questions."><span style="color:#0072C6">In
the meanwhile, join current officers for a virtual coffee hour</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:#0072C6">☕️☕️☕️</span><span style="color:#0072C6"> on TUESDAY, August 9 at noon where you can meet the current PDA Board and ask
questions.</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>(</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://mit.zoom.us/j/96956637192"><span style="color:#0563C1">zoom link</span></a>)</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:red">Connecting with Postdocs and the PDA</span></strong><span style="color:black">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:#EEEEEE"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">T</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">he PDA website is currently experiencing problems and is</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">
unstable</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">However,</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> you can still reach the PDA and connect with many other postdocs using our Slack
channel: <a href="https://mit-postdocs.slack.com/">https://mit-postdocs.slack.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:red">Nominations open for Institute Committees</span></strong><span style="color:black">
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">Are you interested in joining an Institute Committee? The committees listed below will be appointing postdoc members for the 2022-23 academic year, and nominations are open now
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">through Monday, Aug. 8.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121">Please<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:annskocz@mit.edu"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#0563C1;text-decoration:none">contact Ann Skoczenski</span></span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>with
questions about any committees and fill out the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F5DNJW3"><span style="color:#0563C1">application survey here</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="color:#0070C0"><a href="https://facultygovernance.mit.edu/committee/community-service-fund-board" title="https://facultygovernance.mit.edu/committee/community-service-fund-board"><span style="color:#0070C0">Community
Service Fund Board</span></a></span><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black"><a href="https://facultygovernance.mit.edu/committee/committee-use-humans-experimental-subjects" title="https://facultygovernance.mit.edu/committee/committee-use-humans-experimental-subjects"><span style="color:#0563C1">Committee on
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<span style="color:#0070C0"><a href="http://facultygovernance.mit.edu/committee/council-family-and-work"><span style="color:#0070C0">Family and Work, Council on</span></a></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#0070C0"><a href="http://facultygovernance.mit.edu/committee/committee-intellectual-property"><span style="color:#0070C0">Intellectual Property, Committee on</span></a></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#0070C0"><a href="http://facultygovernance.mit.edu/committee/committee-race-and-diversity"><span style="color:#0070C0">Race and Diversity, Committee on</span></a></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#0070C0"><a href="http://facultygovernance.mit.edu/committee/womens-advisory-group"><span style="color:#0070C0">Women’s Advisory Group</span></a></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></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'
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Tuesday</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">
</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;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">09.06.2022,</span></strong><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"> <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><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:blue;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">link</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">. 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>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">After the general meeting,
<b>come and meet members of the PDA at the <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">
Muddy Charles from 5 pm onwards.</span></b> Don’t forget to bring ID (US photo ID or foreign passport) and cash - looking forward to meeting you!</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<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>
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<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;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">1-2 pm</span></strong> (right after our monthly PDA meeting). We will talk about the DEI efforts happening across campus and what we can do to support them. The next
meeting will be<b> <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">on 09.06.2022.</span></b></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">Please find the
<a href="https://mit.zoom.us/j/99660447361">Zoom</a> link for the meeting.</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">Feel free to ask
<a href="mailto:arquilla@mit.edu">Katya</a> for details.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:red">MIT Postdocs Slack Space</span></b><o:p></o:p></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.
</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">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
committee.</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"> </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:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:red">MIT presidential search<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">MIT is searching for its 18th president since President L. Rafael Reif will step down at the end of 2022.
<a href="mailto:liverman@mit.edu">Deborah Liverman</a>, the Executive Director of MIT Career Advising and Professional Development, is collecting feedback from the Postdoc community about this critical search.
</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"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">If you wish to share your perspectives on this critical task, contact directly
<a href="mailto:liverman@mit.edu">Deborah Liverman</a>, or write to the email <a href="mailto:pres-search-staff-input@mit.edu">
pres-search-staff-input@mit.edu</a>. Additionally, you can also fill a general feedback form on the Presidential Search website,
<a href="https://presidentialsearch.mit.edu/">https://presidentialsearch.mit.edu/</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: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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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"> MIT PDA </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Saturday</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">
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"> Turn your Tough Tech breakthrough into a Tough Tech startup</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"> Postdoctoral Pitch night: discover how to fund your research or create a startup.</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"> Harvard Biostatistics & Funding Certificates</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">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"> 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/
Ctrl+Click or tap to follow the link">here</a></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">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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<b><i><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:red">Please scroll down for details</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A">Call for Postdoc Initiative Grant (PInG) proposals</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></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 (</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">S</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A">pring</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">/Summer</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A">)
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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<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;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Saturday</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">4-7</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">
pm, </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">September 10,</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">
202</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">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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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">Sign
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">for free for a limited first come first serve basis</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> for Saturday September 10!</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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<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
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">monthly coffee events (every
<strong><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">1st Monday at 2pm</span></strong>)</span> and
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">after-work meetups (every <strong>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">3rd Thursday at 6pm</span></strong>).</span> <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>
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Coffee Breaks on the 3rd Thursday</span></b> of every month, and an
<b><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">After-Work social gathering on the 8th of every month</span></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
receive automated emails with career content and updates based on your interests and preferences..<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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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">Turn your Tough Tech breakthrough into a Tough Tech startup</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"><a href="mailto:hello@engine.xyz">The Engine</a> is hosting an introductory session for Blueprint, a nonresident program for graduate students, postdocs, research scientists, faculty
members, and their teams, to explore the commercial opportunities of their breakthroughs and startup projects. The event will include an informational walkthrough of the program, Q&A, and dedicated networking time with The Engine team, and other interested
applicants.</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">Please register in advance:
<a href="https://tinyurl.com/blueprint-ihq-reg">https://tinyurl.com/blueprint-ihq-reg</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">When:
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Aug 9, 4-6pm</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 style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Hybrid & In-person: Hacker Reactor in iHQ (E38, 7th floor) (food to be provided)</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">Zoom:
<a href="https://engine-xyz.zoom.us/j/85827235585?pwd=SVhTa1JIbUM5bnEyOTdpY1lDN1dQZz09">
https://engine-xyz.zoom.us/j/85827235585?pwd=SVhTa1JIbUM5bnEyOTdpY1lDN1dQZz09</a>
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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 the coming free webinar scheduled for <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">8/10</span>
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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<p style="margin:0in"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">Postdoctoral Pitch night: discover how to fund your research or create a startup.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">Pitch your idea and</span></b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">
<b>win a money prize</b>. If you don’t know how to do it we can help. Jimmi Teng, Co-Managing Director of the 100 k, can guide you to create an effective pitch! Book a session here: </span><span lang="IT" style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://calendly.com/jimmy-teng/30-min?month=2022-07" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#4A6EE0">LINK</span></a></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span lang="IT" style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#4A6EE0">
</span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Or <b>simply, participate to the event</b> and
<b>find collaborations</b> to fast-forward the process of transforming a research finding into a startup. During the evening, you can pitch your idea. Additionally, few selected startuppers will
</span><span lang="IT" style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">inspire the audience by talking about their experience. F</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">inally, you will meet</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">
all the representatives of funds, venture capital, and officers within the MIT ecosystem to fund your research or create a startup. For more information, contact directly
<a href="mailto:davidec@mit.edu">Davide Ciccarese</a>, The Fundraising Chair of the PDA Association.</span><span lang="IT" style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0E101A;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Location</span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0E101A;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0E101A;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">MIT InnovationHQ; E38 at 292 Main Street Cambridge, Floor 7: Hacker Reactor</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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23 August, 4 PM - 7 PM</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0E101A;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">FREE BUFFET: PIZZA AND DRINKS OFFERED BY THE MIT POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATION (PDA)</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><u><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">RSVP:
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0E101A;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Pitch submission: before 11 August</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">: </span><span lang="IT" style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://forms.gle/ooVFy5gcJv7V4G8f8" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#4A6EE0">LINK</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0E101A"><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">Harvard Biostatistics & Funding Certificates</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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://catalyst.harvard.edu/courses/biostatscertificate/">Applied Biostatistics Certificate: Methods & Applications</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">An online certificate program on the principles and methods of biostatistics.</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><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Apply by: August 19</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://catalyst.harvard.edu/courses/grant-funding-for-researchers-certificate-course/">Grant Funding for Researchers Certificate</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">An online certificate program for those seeking grant funding from diverse sources.</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">Dates: September 14, 2022-June 7, 2023</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">CME credits offered: 17.25</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Register by: August 31</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;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">Contact
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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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<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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<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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<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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<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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<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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<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#993300">MIT Alumni Association’s Infinite Connection</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> </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="https://pda.mit.edu/resources/career-after-mit/alumni/" 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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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#993300">Access MIT Commuter 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="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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