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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Dear Postdoctoral Scholars,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Applications for the annual Path to Professorship 2-day workshop are now open to women-identifying and non-binary postdocs and graduate
students. Postdoctoral Services co-sponsors this event and we encourage postdocs interested in faculty careers to apply. The event will be on November 18-19, and the application deadline is October 20, 2022. More information:</span><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">The Office of Graduate Education is pleased to offer an annual multi-day workshop designed for attendees who personally align with
the unique experiences of women-identifying people. <span style="background:yellow">The Path to Professorship Workshop prepares MIT Graduate Students and Post-Doctoral researchers to enter careers in academia and is open to all women-identifying and non-binary
graduate students and postdoctoral scholars (associates and fellows).</span></span></b><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black">The workshop’s aim is to provide information about academic scientific careers and the application process. Approximately
25 women-identifying and non-binary professors from MIT and a diverse range of colleges and universities share about their experiences in academia in an exciting and informative weekend. We aim to be inclusive in our event programming; we also recognize that
the nuanced experiences of all gender minorities may not be fully represented. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to <a href="mailto:pofp2022@mit.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">pofp2022@mit.edu</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black">Attendees learn:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Key strategies for applying and interviewing for academic positions</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The importance of networking and how to manage networking with peers and superiors</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Insights from deans and department chairs about what to negotiate for once you have the offer</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Advice from faculty on things you can do now and during your hire to make your tenure-track years as smooth and successful as possible</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Characteristics of different types of universities</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Advice on maintaining a balanced life, in light of rigorous demands of a career in academia</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><i><span style="color:black">**Note: materials and networking opportunities will be provided</span></i><span style="font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black">Path of Professorship will be held in a hybrid format. All sessions on Friday, November 18th and Saturday, November
19th will be held </span><i><span style="color:black">in-person </span></i><span style="font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black">in the Samberg Conference Center on MIT’s campus with options to attend virtually if there is a COVID-related concern.
Snacks will be provided on both days and breakfast and lunch will be provided on Saturday in person or remotely. Topics covered will range from “What Type of Institution is Right for You?” to “The Tenure Process”.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black">Register here:
</span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><a href="https://oge.mit.edu/student-support-development/career-planning/path-of-professorship/" title="https://oge.mit.edu/student-support-development/career-planning/path-of-professorship/"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://oge.mit.edu/student-support-development/career-planning/path-of-professorship/</span></a></span></b><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:yellow">***The application closes on 10/20***</span></b><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:#C00000">Ann Skoczenski, PhD</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:black">Director of Postdoctoral Services</span><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:black">Office of the Vice President for Research</span><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:black">Massachusetts Institute of Technology</span><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://postdocs.mit.edu/"><span style="color:#0563C1">http://postdocs.mit.edu/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:annskocz@mit.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">annskocz@mit.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:black">“While it is always best to believe in oneself, a little help from
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:black">others can be a great blessing.” –Uncle Iroh<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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