Opportunities Outside the Lab for PhDs (and Postdocs)

[Janet Fischer]

Here are some interesting IAP events going on this week:

OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE THE LABORATORY FOR PhDs
This series of talks by MIT alumni will demonstrate a range of 
satisfying professional roles in which PhDs may use their training. 
All talks are 3-4:30 PM, locations vary.

FINANCE
WEDS., JAN. 5
6-120
Oliver Bardon, PhD Analyst, Cambridge Place Investment Mgmt., Inc., 
(PhD Physics '95)
Scott Peng, PhD, US Interest Rate Strategist, Citigroup Global 
Markets, Inc. (PhD Nuclear Engineering '91)

WHY MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FIRMS HIRE PhD's
THURS., JAN. 6
6-120
Alan Kantrow, Chief Knowledge Officer, Monitor Group, (Harvard PhD 
American Civilization)


Taking the Next Step in Academic Science
Biology Postdoc Association

MIT Biology is also offering a selection of roundtables on the 
practice of science, navigating academia, and balancing it all with a 
life outside the lab.

Fri Jan 7, 11am - 1:00pm, 68-181
Life as a Postdoc at MIT
Group discussion
Marilyn Smith, Fred Crowley, Shawn Foley, Janet Fischer, Dirk Holste 
- If you have been confused about your status as a postdoc at MIT 
(such as the difference between a 'fellow' and an 'associate'), then 
this session is for YOU! Come listen to representatives from the MIT 
administration who will share their insight!!

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