Career Resources & Events for Postdocs (November & beyond)

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

Dear Postdocs,

You may be interested in the following resources and events. For other 
ideas, see details 
<http://postdocs.mit.edu/career-development/career-services-and-resources> .

Sincerely,

Dana Bresee Keeth
Director of Postdoctoral Services
Office of the Vice President for Research

*NOVEMBER SPOTLIGHT:Career Development*

*National Postdoctoral Association* http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/- 
Since MIT is a Sustaining Member, MIT postdocs may join the NPA for 
*free. **Use your MIT email address and for* *member type, select 
“Affiliate Individual Member, Postdoc.” *

*MIT Career Advisor for Postdoctoral Scholars* –MIT Global Education and 
Career Development (GECD) <http://gecd.mit.edu/career/postdoc>

*Writing & Communication Center (MIT)* – Schedule one-on-one consulting 
sessions with professional writers 
<http://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/>. The Center 
provides free professional advice about all types of writing and 
speaking/oral presentations. Specialized help is available to non-native 
English speakers.

*MIT Teaching and Learning Laboratory (TLL)* –TLL’s programs and 
services <http://tll.mit.edu/> include workshops, seminars, 
consultations related to teaching and learning, and the very popular 
Kaufman Teaching Certificate Program 
<http://tll.mit.edu/help/graduate-student-teaching-certificate-program>, 
offered in the spring and summer.

Postdoctoral Mentoring and Advising Toolkit 
<https://postdocs.mit.edu/career-development/mentoring-and-advising/postdoctoral-mentoring-and-advising-toolkit> 
– See resources to help you shape your professional development and 
share goals with supervisors and mentors, including a Career Strategy 
for Postdoctoral Scholars document and annual review templates.

*November- January Events*

*Employee Presentations -*See 
<http://cblink.mit.edu/events/company-presentation/>http://cblink.mit.edu/events/company-presentation/

MIT ID required.

*Nov. 12 Luminate Wireless*- 6pm - 8pm in 5-134

*Nov 16 Bain & Company* - 7pm - 9pm in 32-123

*Nov. 20 -* *Think Big: Identifying Goals and Setting Priorities for 
Success *– at noon

See details and register 
<http://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-series-navigating-your-life-and-career-tickets-18043727274> 
[NOTE: WAIT LIST]


*Nov 23:Maximizing the Postdoctoral Period (see details and register 
<http://postdocs.mit.edu/news/maximizing-postdoctoral-period-0>)*

Speakers: Professor Hazel Sive and Dr. Markita Landry

Time:  3-4:30 pm
Location: Singleton Auditorium, Building 46-3002 
<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=46>
Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research

* Dec 7:**Enriching Your Mentoring Relationships (see **details and 
register* 
<http://postdocs.mit.edu/news/enriching-your-mentoring-relationships>*)*

Speaker:Joanne Kamens, Executive Director, Addgene

Time:  3-4:30 pm
Location: Singleton Auditorium, Building 46-3002 
<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=46>
Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research

*Dec 7:**Data Science-Big Data Meet Up* 
<http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events/event/16474524?month=2015-12>****

Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: 10-105

Sponsored by GECD; Register via CareerBridge 
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>

Join this Meet Up with alums and representatives working in Data 
Science-Big Data, and learn about jobs and careers in this rapidly 
growing field. Here’s your chance to ask about the work, career paths, 
skills needed, trends in the field, and whatever else you would like to 
know.

*For Spouses and Partners:**MIT Spouses and Partners Career Connect 
sessions 
*<http://www.eventbrite.com/e/career-connect-fall-2015-for-mit-spouses-and-partners-connect-tickets-18720721181>http://www.eventbrite.com/e/career-connect-fall-2015-for-mit-spouses-and-partners-connect-tickets-18720721181__**

*Other Postdoc Events & Activities: See the **MIT Postdoctoral 
Association’s website* <http://pda.mit.edu/>**

**

*JANUARY 4- 29, 2016: MIT’s Independent Activities Period (IAP) has 
many, many sessions and activities available to postdocs and other MIT 
community members, most at no cost.Listings will soon be available at 
**http://web.mit.edu/iap/***

*AREA ORGANIZATIONS**: The **Mass AWIS website* 
<http://mass-awis.org/>*and **newsletter* 
<http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=fbcefb2a027401b0c06b3ce71&id=5bc25a8aa4&e=2385db0094>*list 
events sponsored by area organizations such as*AWIS (Association for 
Women in Science)*, WEST (Advancing Women in the Enterprise of Science & 
Technology), and Propel Careers, including these, both on *Nov.17*:

**

*Challenges Faced by Women in STEM - Stories and Advice about Gender 
Bias (AWIS <http://mass-awis.org/>)*

**

*Future in Life Series Event - Career Paths, Research and Development II 
(Propel Careers <http://www.propelcareers.com/#/>)*


**

**ABOUT AWIS:*MIT is a Collegiate Rep of AWIS (Association for Women in 
Science), and therefore we can *attend Mass AWIS events at the member 
price*. First, apply for your free membership through the AWIS website 
as a Collegiate Rep and select the Massachusetts Chapter. Do this prior 
to registering for any events.*You may also **subscribe to the MASS AWIS 
newsletter* 
<http://massawis.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=fbcefb2a027401b0c06b3ce71&id=4bf01b75ec>*for 
free*.**

-- 
Dana Bresee Keeth
Director of Postdoctoral Services
Office of the Vice President for Research
MIT, 10-237
tel. 617-715-4671
https://postdocs.mit.edu/

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