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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Dear MIT Postdocs,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">The deadline to register for the summer edition of the PDA buddy scheme is fast approaching! Fill out the form here to sign up
<b><u>before the end of Friday this week (6<sup>th</sup> June</u></b>): <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black"> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWSVaV4-zRlHiIopIlV_14xGemsFls2lMtv6IZ9NdTcL4jyQ/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank" title="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWSVaV4-zRlHiIopIlV_14xGemsFls2lMtv6IZ9NdTcL4jyQ/viewform?usp=header"><span style="color:#954F72">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWSVaV4-zRlHiIopIlV_14xGemsFls2lMtv6IZ9NdTcL4jyQ/viewform?usp=header</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">A reminder of what the scheme is all about:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">The<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="outlook-search-highlight">Buddy</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>program</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">,
run by the MIT Postdoc Association (PDA) is designed to help postdocs build academically and mentally supportive communities, by grouping you with like-minded peers.<span class="apple-converted-space"> Many of our postdocs who have previously taken part in
the scheme have built long-term friendships with their groups – it really is a great way to connect with other people at MIT!</span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Based on the information you provide about yourself in the sign-up form, we will match you with 2-3 postdocs with similar preferences, who you can meet up with in one of two settings</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">The large group gathering will be a coffee meeting on campus (date TBD), where you can meet your<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="outlook-search-highlight">buddy</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>group.
<b><u>Note: you will still be matched with a small group at this event!</u></b> The only difference is that other groups will also be meeting at the same place and time (and we will purchase the snacks and drinks for you)<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">In a small group meetup, you will receive a gift card/reimbursement so you can meet your<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="outlook-search-highlight">buddy</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>group
in your own time for coffee/tea. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">If you have any questions, feel free to email <a href="mailto:pda-community@mit.edu" title="mailto:pda-community@mit.edu"><span style="color:#954F72">pda-community@mit.edu</span></a>. Frequently
asked questions and more information can be found on the website: <a href="https://pda.mit.edu/pda-buddy-program/">
https://pda.mit.edu/pda-buddy-program/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Best Wishes,</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Megan, Yiqiao & David</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">MIT PDA Community Building Co-chairs +
</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">IT & Information Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Megan Priestley <megp@mit.edu><br>
<b>Date: </b>Tuesday, 20 May 2025 at 10:04<br>
<b>To: </b>mit-postdocs <mit-postdocs@mit.edu><br>
<b>Cc: </b>pda-community <pda-community@mit.edu>, Ann Skoczenski <annskocz@mit.edu>, David Rohrbach <drohr@mit.edu><br>
<b>Subject: </b>MIT PDA Buddy Program<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">Dear MIT Postdocs,</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt"> </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">Do you want to meet new people to broaden your academic (and friend!) circles? Sign up for the Spring/Summer edition of the MIT PDA buddy program!</span></i><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt"> </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">Spring has well and truly sprung, and we hope you are feeling ready to come out of hibernation.
<b>The Buddy program</b>, run by the MIT Postdoc Association (PDA) is designed to help postdocs build academically and mentally supportive communities, by grouping you with like-minded peers.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt"> </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">Fill out the google form below to tell us about yourself, and we will match you with 2-3 postdocs with similar preferences.
</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt">For this chapter of the program, you can opt to either meet in a larger social gathering or small-group meetups:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">The large group gathering will be a coffee meeting on campus (date TBD, coffee and pastries provided), where you can meet your buddy group, as well as mingle with other postdocs
at the event.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">In a small group meetup, you will receive a gift card so you can meet your buddy group on your own time for coffee/tea!<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">Register at: </span>
<span style="font-size:10.5pt"> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWSVaV4-zRlHiIopIlV_14xGemsFls2lMtv6IZ9NdTcL4jyQ/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWSVaV4-zRlHiIopIlV_14xGemsFls2lMtv6IZ9NdTcL4jyQ/viewform?usp=header</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">The form closes on Friday 6<sup>th</sup> June, so make sure to fill this out before then!</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">If you have any questions, feel free to email <a href="mailto:pda-community@mit.edu">pda-community@mit.edu</a>. Frequently asked questions and more information can be found on
the website <a href="https://pda.mit.edu/pda-buddy-program/">https://pda.mit.edu/pda-buddy-program/</a>.</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">Best Wishes,</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">Megan, Yiqiao & David</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">MIT PDA Community Building Co-chairs</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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