Path of Professorship workshop- apply now - for MIT Postdoc Women

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

Forwarded message from Dean Blanche Staton <bestaton at mit.edu>:

For MIT Post-Doc Women

/*_Coming November 15th and 16th…Path of Professorship, MIT’s workshop 
for our own graduate and postdoctoral women who are considering academic 
careers_*/
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/This 1.5 day workshop provides MIT women who are considering academic 
careers in science, technology, engineering and math with insights, 
tools, strategies and insider information that will help you to be 
successful in your job search and on the tenure track. /
/Over the course of the workshop, participants will hear from more than 
20 extraordinary women faculty from diverse institutions, and you will 
have an opportunity to network with approximately 70 women with similar 
aspirations. /
/Preference is given to graduate students who are within 2 years of 
degree completion./
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*APPLY NOW FOR PATH OF PROFESSORSHIP 2014*

1.5 DAY WORKSHOP ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15TH AND SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16TH

*The Application Deadline is extended to Saturday, October 18th, 5pm. *

_General information and Application_ : 
*http://odge.mit.edu/development/pop/*

Attendees learn:

  * Key strategies for applying and interviewing for academic positions
  * The importance of networking and how to manage networking with peers
    and superiors
  * Insights from deans and department chairs about what to negotiate
    for once you have the offer
  * 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
  * Characteristics of different types of universities
  * Advice on balancing work and life in the 24/7 world of academia

/Note: materials and meals  are provided/


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