PDA Newsletter

Sun Nov 15 21:26:55 EST 2015

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Dear MIT Postdocs,

There is a lot going on at MIT next week! So if you want to take your head off not-working experiments, broken machines or crashing simulations, you have many opportunities.

Have a great week!

Best,
Kathrin Graetz
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Corresponding Secretary
Postdoctoral Association of MIT (PDA)
pda.mit.edu<http://pda.mit.edu/>                        Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/groups/44093460815/>                      Twitter (@MITPDA)<https://twitter.com/MITPDA>                      LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/grps/MIT-Postdoc-2506720/about?>

Next PDA meeting:   November 16, 12pm @66-360  (TOMORROW!)                     register here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-vT1gzgyik3JHFWaRgQwAVeVoiaoQFK7iP2MO4dtKwo/viewform>       Lunch will be provided!

This Week's Topics:

*         Feature on PDA committees:

o   Professional Development

*         Upcoming PDA events

*         From the PDA PInG Initiatives (new Glimpse episode!)

*         Other events at MIT

Feature on PDA Committees:

Professional Development (Chair: Dinesh Kumar)
This committee's goal is to provide postdocs with opportunities to expand their professional network and discuss career paths through lunch seminars with speakers from academia and industry. It is also responsible for the awarding of travel grants. So if you are interested in organizing postdoc seminars, judging the postdoc travel grants and popularizing the events, join our committee!

Upcoming PDA Events:

PDA Sports:    https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Sport%20Activities%20for%20MIT%20Postdocs

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>From the PDA PInG Initiatives:

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POWER Pizza & Movie Night
Movie: Disney' Mulan
Date and Time: Friday, November 20, 6pm (please note the time change)
Location: E17-517
Registration here<http://goo.gl/forms/ue4pVYtNPZ>
(Kids, friends, and partners are welcome!)

[[GLIMPSE logo]]

Are you curious about other people's research at MIT? The MIT Postdoctoral Association (PDA) is proud to present GLIMPSE podcast. GLIMPSE is a series of one-on-one interviews with postdocs across MIT campus. Next time you are running a long mundane experiment, throw on some headphones and meet your peers! Get a glimpse into their journey, research, and outlook. If you would like to be interviewed by GLIMPSE podcast or would like to help with the podcast (music, logo, artwork), please contact us at glimpse.podcast at gmail.com<mailto:glimpse.podcast at gmail.com>. For more information, please visit us at: http://glimpse.mit.edu/

Our guest for episode 2 is Dr. Virginia Burger, a postdoctoral fellow in Prof. Collin Stultz' lab. Virginia is a computational biologist trying to figure out the different conformations of a disordered protein. In this episode we discuss bacterial suicide, wiggly proteins, and how to create your very own "feel good" folder!

Yoga Classes
on Wednesdays at 7:30pm at Marlar Lounge 37-252. Tickets and more info are available here.<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mit-yoga-postdoctoral-initiative-mypi-tickets-17836512489>
If you are interested in further classes starting the week of Nov. 18th (same location and time), our instructor is suggesting a reduced rate for postdocs and their spouses or partners: a 10 class session for $80 for the following dates:

Nov. 18, no class for Thanksgiving, Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, 2 weeks break for Christmas and New Year's, Jan. 6, Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10

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Other Events:

Webinar: Toolkits for Advocating Science Policy (Sponsored by the CNSF Coalition)

Tune in to a new webinar series by the Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy (ESEP) Coalition. The goal of ESEP<http://www.aaas.org/esep>, an ad-hoc coalition of organizations formed in 2013, is to empower scientists and engineers to effectively engage in the policy making process at all levels of government. The second in this series will feature Lexi Shultz and Elizabeth Landau of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and Sue Garman Kranias of Quinn Gillespie and Associates (QGA). This webinar will focus on the toolkits available to those interested in advocating for science policy and how to use them most effectively. See what these science advocacy professionals have to say about the best methods to influence policy makers and ask questions LIVE.

Date and Time: Wednesday, November 18, 4 - 5pm

Register: Here<http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2437475/2nd-ESEP-Webinar>!

Think Big: Identifying Goals and Setting Priorities for Success (Sponsored by MIT GECD, Work-Life, VPR, and Millennial ERG)

In this workshop you will gain insight to help you set goals for success in work and life. First we will explore the core values that motivate you. Then, we will work together to help you leverage your priorities and set goals for a successful and enriching career and life.

Date and Time: Friday, November 20, 12 - 1pm
Location: E19-603
RSVP<http://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-series-navigating-your-life-and-career-tickets-18043727274>

Maximizing the Postdoctoral Period (Sponsored by the Office of the VPR)
How can you optimize your postdoctoral experience at MIT? Professor Hazel Sive and two seasoned postdoctoral scholars will offer their insight and suggestions and answer your questions. Our speakers will share diverse perspectives. Professor Sive is passionate about teaching, research, and mentoring. Dr. Markita Landry has recently secured a faculty position, and we are finalizing an additional postdoc speaker who is pursuing a nonacademic path.
Date and Time: Monday, November 23, 3 - 4:30 pm
Location: Singleton Auditorium, Building 46-3002<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=46>
Register: http://goo.gl/forms/cte895LMd7

Enriching Your Mentoring Relationships (Sponsored by the Office of the VPR)
see http://postdocs.mit.edu/news/enriching-your-mentoring-relationships
Speaker: Joanne Kamens, Executive Director, Addgene
Date and Time: Monday, December 7, 2015, from 3 - 4:30 pm
Location: Singleton Auditorium, Building 46-3002<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=46>

Data Science-Big Data Meet Up (Sponsored by GECD)
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.

Date and Time: Monday, December 7, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Location: 10-105

Register via CareerBridge<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>

Mindfulness for Stress Reduction (Sponsored by MIT Work-Life)
see http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/professionals
December 11, at Noon

Free affiliate membership with the National Postdoctoral Association: http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/?page=individual_members

Other helpful sites:
postdocs.mit.edu (Office VPR)
MIT GECD Events<https://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events>
MIT Spouses&Partners Events<http://spouses.mit.edu/mit-events>
MIT Events<http://events.mit.edu/>
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