MIT Postdocs: Career Resources and September Events

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

Dear MIT Postdocs,

We want to be sure you are aware of resources and upcoming events 
related to professional development and other topics.Below are some 
highlights; see more at http://postdocs.mit.edu/ - particularly the 
career and campus resources tabs. Watch your email also for the MIT 
Postdoctoral Association <https://pda.mit.edu/> Weekly PDA Newsletter 
(Sundays).

Regards,

Dana

Dana Bresee Keeth, Director of Postdoctoral Services

Office of the Vice President for Research

MIT, 10-237; tel. 617-715-4671

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*Career Advice for MIT Postdoctoral Scholars* – The Office of the Vice 
President for Research and GECD work collaboratively to provide career 
services for current postdocs. See details: 
https://gecd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs

*Writing & Communication Center (MIT)* – The WCC reopens on Sept. 7, and 
the online scheduler is now open for you to make one-on-one 
appointments. The Center provides free professional advice about all 
types of writing and speaking/oral presentations, including specialized 
help for non-native English speakers. See. 
http://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/

*Spouses&Partners Connect* - http://spouses.mit.edu/ - Offers social and 
career-related groups and events for your spouse/partner/family, 
including a Learning Fair on Aug. 31 from 1-3 pm in W20-307.

*SEPTEMBER 2016 PRESENTATIONS - GECD – Global Education and Career 
Development: *See complete descriptions and any updates at 
https://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events/event/16490296?month=2016-09 - Advanced 
registration requested via CareerBridge 
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>. (Some events may not be 
posted yet.) *In addition to the sessions listed below, see the list of 
Company Presentations posted at **http://cblink.mit.edu/events/* **

Tues. Sept 6 - Intro to Technical Interviewing, 3 – 5 pm, in 32-141

Thurs. Sept 8 – Networking, 2-3 pm, in E39-040

Thurs. Sept 8 - Careers in Consulting from the Employer Perspective, 6 - 
7:30 pm, in 32-155

Mon. Sept 12 Careers in Biotech from the Employer Perspective, 6:00 pm - 
7:30 pm, in 32-141

Tues. Sept 13 – The Art of Behavioral Interviewing, 2 -3 pm, in E39-040

Tues. Sept 13 Careers in Data Science from the Employer Perspective, 6 
-7:30 pm, in 3-270

Thurs. Sept 15, Technical Interviewing II, featuring the experts from 
Akamai, 3-5 pm, in 3-270

Thurs. Sept 15, Careers in Finance from the Employer Perspective, 6-7:30 
pm, in 32-155

Mon. Sept 19, Career Paths for PhDs and Postdocs, 5:30 – 7 pm, in 32-123 
- This panel will help PhDs and postdocs learn more about career options 
outside of being a professor. Panelists are employers who have hired 
PhDs and postdocs and represent a range of career paths. This discussion 
will also enhance understanding about the culture of various 
organizations that hire PhDs and postdocs. Refreshments will be 
provided. Register on CareerBridge 
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>. Offered jointly by GECD, the 
Office of the Vice President for Research, and the Graduate Student Council.

Tues. Sept 20, How to Work a Career Fair, 1:30 - 3:00 pm, in 35-225

Tues. Sept 20, Careers in Gaming from the Employer Perspective, 6 - 7:30 
pm in 32-124

Wed.Sept 21, Practicing a Meaningful Elevator Pitch, 1- 2 pm, in 4-237

Wed. Sept 21, Careers in Mechanical Engineering, 6 - 7:30 pm, in 32-124

Fri. Sept 23- MIT Career Fair – 10 am – 4 pm in Johnson Athletic Center. 
https://career-fair.mit.edu/#!/ <https://career-fair.mit.edu/#%21/>

Registration is now open. Questions? Email cf-directors at mit.edu

**

*MIT WORK-LIFE CENTER **Fall 2016 Seminar Series* 
<http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars>: Presenters, who are experts in 
their fields, will share research-based strategies, tips, and 
information on more than 25 topics, including navigating life as a young 
professional; changing how you respond to stress; raising children; and 
more.**All seminars are free of charge and open to the entire MIT 
community and their families; however, registration is required.**

*MIT MyLife Services* 
<http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/mitmylifeservices>*: *If there’s 
something on your mind, call MyLife Services—a confidential MIT benefit 
at no cost to you. One call puts you in touch with a network of experts 
who can provide emotional and behavioral counseling, work-life 
consultations, and personalized referrals.

*OTHER ORGANIZATIONS*

*Advocating for Science Symposium – Sept. 16-17 at MIT. See details at 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocating-for-science-forafsmit-gsc-2016-symposium-registration-26685644481 
*Organized by Future of Research (FoR), Academics for the Future of 
Science (AFS) and the MIT Graduate Student Council (GSC), this meeting 
will be an opportunity for those with a passion for advocating for 
science to develop their advocacy skills, meet like-minded scientists 
and develop focused efforts together to effect positive change.

*HubWeek*https://hubweek.org/ - *Sept. 25 – Oct 1, Boston*. Explore and 
celebrate the future being built in Boston.

*Opioid Epidemic Challenge Summit and Hack-a-thon*, *Sept 9-11 in 
District Hall, Boston*. To innovate for new technologies and solutions 
that address the prevention, treatment and recovery of opioid addiction. 
For details and to apply by Sept. 1, see: 
http://www.globalhealthmgh.org/camtech/portfolio-item/opioid-epidemic-challenge-summit-and-hack-a-thon/ 


*Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's Second Annual Scientific Writing 
Retreat* (in Cold Spring Harbor, NY), Nov. 16-20. Apply by Sept. 9. See 
details at the following URL: 
https://meetings.cshl.edu/courses.aspx?course=C-WRITE&year=16

*National Postdoctoral Association- Free affiliate membership with an 
MIT email address*: http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/?page=individual_members

*Association of Women in Science Massachusetts Chapter* -resources, 
local events, mentoring circles, newsletter. MIT is a Collegiate Rep of 
AWIS, so the MIT community can attend Mass AWIS (http://mass-awis.org/) 
events at the member price.First, apply for your free membership through 
the national AWIS website http://www.awis.org/ as a Collegiate Rep and 
select the Massachusetts Chapter. Do this prior to registering for any 
events.

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