IAP seminars of interest during week 1/16-1/19

[Marilyn T. Smith]

Chronological listing of IAP sessions of possible interest to 
postdocs for the week ending January 19, 2007-
Includes listings from - The  Biology Department's (BD) -" A Sampling 
of Careers in Biology" which covers non-traditional paths for PhD's 
and - "Taking the Next Step in Academic Science" (for complete 
Biology listing - http://student.mit.edu/iap/ns7.html)
- The MIT Careers Office (CO) - "Career Fields after MIT", as well as 
sessions on interviewing, negotiating and networking (for complete 
Careers Office listing http://student.mit.edu/iap/nscareers.html) 
- Sessions by the Libraries (Li) (for complete Libraries listing 
http://student.mit.edu/iap/nslib.html)
There is no advance sign up unless otherwise indicated.

Science Communication and Publishing (BD)
Panel Discussion
Tue Jan 16, 12:30-02:00pm, 68-181
The future of science depends on the dissemination of scientific 
knowledge, both within the scientific community and beyond it to our 
larger society. Come to this session to hear from people in a variety 
of communications-related jobs. What jobs are out there and what are 
they like? What skills do you think you'll need? Where can you find 
more information?

Acting the Case: An Introduction to Case Interviewing (CO)
Kathleen Haggerty, Emily Littlefield
Tue Jan 16, 03-04:30pm, 37-212
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Are you interested in a career in consulting? Are you new to case 
interviewing? Come receive an introduction to the case interview. 
Learn about the purpose of case interviewing and winning strategies 
that will help you "ace the case." This interactive workshop will 
discuss strategies to prepare for a variety of different case 
questions. During this session, we will walk you through several 
different case examples and review appropriate frameworks that will 
be helpful in "cracking" the case. Advanced sign-up requested. Please 
sign up at website below.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/events/workshops.html

Career Fields After MIT (PATENT LAW, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, 
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER)  (CO)
Hannah Bernstein, Deborah Rosencrans
Tue Jan 16, 03-04:30pm, 10-250

Networking (CO)
Bob Richard
Wed Jan 17, 10am-12:00pm, 1-242
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 17-Jan-2007
Value added of networking, effective networking techniques and 
strategies for follow up. Please register at the website below.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/events/workshops.html

Everything You Wanted to Know about Patents: Patent Searching Fundamentals (Li)
Howard Silver, Darcy Duke
Wed Jan 17, 12-01:00pm, 14N-132, DIRC (same as Jan. 24 session)
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 23-Jan-2007
Limited to 20 participants.
While you won't come out of this session qualified to be a patent 
attorney, you will be able to successfully find patent references 
from all over the world and know how to obtain patent text and 
diagrams. The session will be a hands-on practicum which will help 
de-mystify the patent literature and expose attendees to key 
resources for finding patent literature. Using patent literature is 
important for understanding competitive technologies and keeping 
abreast of current product innovations.
Contact: Howard Silver, 14S-134, x3-9319, hsilver at mit.edu

Law Panel (BD)
Alex Andalis, Ropes & Gray, Chris Cowles, Edwards Angell Palmer & 
Dodge, Ignacio Perez de la Cruz, Ropes & Gray
Thu Jan 18, 11:45-01:30pm, 68-181
Thinking of using logical reasoning and scientific framework that you 
honed in graduate school to leverage a career in Law? Come hear 
scientists who blazed those trails!

Publishing Choices for MIT Grads and Postdocs (Li)
Anna Gold, Amy Stout
Thu Jan 18, 12-02:00pm, 14N-132 (DIRC)
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 20 participants.
Publication Choices for MIT Grads and Postdocs will address some of 
the issues facing researchers in the publishing world. Topics that 
will be covered include: where to publish your research (i.e. 
locating high-impact journals in your field), when to publish (i.e. 
sharing your research when a patent is involved), authorship, 
copyright, open access, and more. Time will be reserved for 
discussion and questions.
Contact: Amy Stout, 10-500, x3-4442, astout at mit.edu

For PhDs and Postdocs: Academics as Private Consultants (CO)
Kristina Nance
Thu Jan 18, 03-04:30pm, 10-250
Current faculty members explain how they built a successful 
consulting practice in addition to their academic careers. Come hear 
tips on how to identify potential clients, juggle research pursuits 
with the demands of a business, and sharpen your practical 
application skills. This panel will provide great information for 
anyone considering pursuing a career in academia.

Science Journalism and Related Fields (CO)
Marilyn Wilson
Thu Jan 18, 04:15-05:45pm, 4-237
Many people with backgrounds in science pursue careers focused on 
educating the public about science, e.g., science writing (magazines, 
books, web), broadcast journalism, and technical writing. Panelists 
with experience in some of these fields will discuss their work and 
answer questions about how to develop a career in these areas.

How to "Get Your Foot in the Door" to the World Bank (CO)
Deborah Rosencrans, World Bank Representatives
Thu Jan 18, 06:30-07:45pm, 1-390
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 18-Jan-2007
Limited to 68 participants.
Be a part of a video conference call (not for individual call ins) 
and learn about career opportunities and career paths of alumni and 
other representatives from the World Bank. Target audience - Graduate 
students and Post Docs, but undergraduates are welcome to attend. 
Advanced registration required at the website below.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/events/workshops.html

Company Research for Engineers and Scientists: Know Your Prospective 
Employer or Partner (Li)
Stephanie Hartman, Angie Locknar
Fri Jan 19, 12-01:00pm, 14N-132
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 25 participants.
You may be a skilled investigator in the area of Science or 
Engineering, but what do you know about company research? This 
session will introduce you to library-supported databases about 
companies and industries. We will use examples and hands-on exercises 
to demonstrate strategies for learning about prospective employers or 
partners.
Contact: Stephanie Hartman, 10-500, x3-9361, hartman at mit.edu

Careers in Gaming and Visual Media (CO)
Kristina Nance
Fri Jan 19, 02-03:30pm, W20-306 20 Chimneys
Interested in applying your MIT degree to careers involving the 
visual arts? Wondering what the options are for those seeking to 
combine interests in technology and media? Come listen to a panel of 
professionals from a range of fields describe what they do and give 
tips on how to break into their perspective areas. This event will 
start with a panel discussion to be immediately followed by breakout 
sessions with individual panelists.
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