Career events in January, including "IAP"

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

Dear MIT Postdocs,

In January at MIT there are LOTS of professional development events. 
Here is some information to help you plan ahead.  Read the weekly MIT 
Postdoctoral Association newsletter for additional events in December 
and January.

Also, a reminder: Applications for MIT's Kaufman Teaching Certificate 
Program (Feb-April 2017) are being accepted *through Dec. 11. *See 
http://tll.mit.edu/design/kaufman-teaching-certificate-program-ktcp

(1) *MIT's Independent Activity Period (IAP) will run from Jan. 9 - Feb 
4, 2017.*
Many classes and activities meet for one hour and are free.
*Browse Listingshere <http://web.mit.edu/iap/>*

By category: http://student.mit.edu/iap/nctoc.html

The topics are endless, including engineering, skill development 
(presentations, teaching, communication, leadership, research), patents, 
start-ups, data management, figure skating, dancing, music, and much 
more. Some sessions require pre-registration.

(2) ***See **January listings from MIT Global Education and Career 
Development: *https://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events?month=2017-01 *
*

Also, check this site later to find out about employer presentations: 
http://cblink.mit.edu/events/?event_category=company-presentation****

For additional information, see http://gecd.mit.edu/career/postdoc

(4) *MIT's Writing and Communication Center* - postdocs may schedule 
one-on-one appointments. Use their online scheduler. See 
http://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/

(5) *Need help prioritizing?* Develop and work within a framework. Check 
out the Individual Development Plan and *Career Planning Strategy* 
section of MIT's Postdoctoral Mentoring and Advising Toolkit 
<http://postdocs.mit.edu/career-development/mentoring-and-advising/postdoctoral-mentoring-and-advising-toolkit>. 


Best wishes for a happy holiday season and new year.

Regards,

Dana

-- 
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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