Weekly PDA Newsletter - December 11, 2016

[Meghan Huber]

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Dear MIT Postdocs,

With the holiday season fast approaching, check out the campus events this
week for last minutes gifts! And don't forget to join us for the PDA
monthly meeting tomorrow at noon (details below). It's not too late to RSVP!

Enjoy your week!

Cheers,

Meghan

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Dr. Meghan Huber

Corresponding Secretary

Postdoctoral Association of MIT (PDA)

Follow the MIT-PDA on social media!

MIT-PDA

website <http://pda.mit.edu>

Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/groups/44093460815/>

Twitter <https://twitter.com/MITPDA>

Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/mitpda/>

LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2506720/profile>

Boston-PDA

website <http://bostonpostdocs.org/>

NEXT MIT-PDA MEETING

December 12, 2016

12:00pm

Rm E25-202

Lunch will be provided!

REGISTER HERE
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-vT1gzgyik3JHFWaRgQwAVeVoiaoQFK7iP2MO4dtKwo/viewform>

Please join us for our monthly MIT-PDA meeting! Get involved with any of
the various committees (e.g., sports, advocacy, committee, community
building) and have your voice heard. This is a great opportunity meet your
fellow postdocs on campus!


MIT-PDA NEWS AND EVENTS

Postdoc Orientation Sessions

The PDA offers Postdoc Orientation Sessions open to all postdocs at MIT.
Topics covered include:

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   Data on postdoc population at MIT


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   MIT oversight of postdocs
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   Defining postdoc expectations
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   Differences between fellows and associates
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   PDA structure and initiatives
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      How to get involved

The sessions will be typically the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 12pm
(45-60min) in E49-5145. Lunch will be provided. The dates for the semester
are as follows: December 19, January 9, January 23, February 6, February
27, March 6, March 20, April 3, April 24, May 22. If you are interested in
participating, you can register via Atlas or here
<http://web.mit.edu/training/course.html?course=CDT21061c>.

GLIMPSE (PDA PInG Initiative)

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. For more information, please visit us at:
http://glimpse.mit.edu/

OTHER MIT AND LOCAL EVENTS

This Week

SAA Ceramics Sale

Hosted by Arts at MIT and MIT Student Art Association (SAA)

Purchase ceramics created at the MIT Student Art Association during this
sale.

Date and Time Monday and Tuesday, December 12 and 13, 9:00am-5:00pm

Location Lobby 10

The MIT Glass Lab's 2016 Holiday Sale

Hosted by the Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, Glass Lab, MIT
Glass Lab/DMSE

The sale will feature a variety of items (everything EXCEPT pumpkins) made
by students and instructors in the Glass Lab. A portion of the proceeds
goes towards supporting the lab's ongoing operations. Accepted forms of
payment are cash and check. Please help us do our part to conserve
resources and protect the environment by bringing a reusable shopping bag
with you. (Also, if you have newspaper or shopping bags that you'd like to
donate, we would appreciate it.) We hope to see you there! --The MIT Glass
Lab

Date and Time Monday, December 12, 10:00am-8:00pm

Location Lobby 10

Workshop on developing leadership skills as a scientist

Hosted by Tufts PDA

Join us for a workshop on developing leadership skills as a scientist with
Joanne Kamens, PhD, Executive Director of Addgene. Joanne received her PhD
in Genetics from Harvard University, where she studied signaling pathways.
She spent 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry at Abbott Research Center
and moved into the biotechnology sector as Senior Director of Research
Collaborations at RXi Pharmaceuticals. Joanne also has extensive experience
with leadership of nonprofit organizations. She founded the Massachusetts
chapter of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) and is Director of
Mentoring for the Boston chapter of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s
Association (HBA). Light refreshments will be provided!

Date and Time Thursday, December 15, 5:30-6:30pm

Location 145 Harrison Avenue, Sackler 114, Boston, MA

Registration Register here <https://tuftspda-leadership.eventbrite.com/>

Can't make it to the workshop? Join us via WebEx videoconferencing!

Please register under the "WebEx Only" ticket type and log in:

Meeting number: 738 423 970

Meeting password: TuftsPDA

Meeting link:
https://tufts.webex.com/tufts/j.phpMTID=m5df0158a7fd0bfb3b3aa4cfdbc9713a9

Video address: Dial 738423970 at tufts.webex.com

Audio connection: +1-617-627-6767 US Toll

Access code: 738 423 970

Holiday Community Craft Fair

Hosted by the MIT Women's League Community Crafters

Come to browse! Come to shop!! The perfect gift may be as close as Lobby 10
- from beautifully crafted cutting boards to fragrant soaps to hand-knit
scarves and hats to semi-precious jewelry, and that one of a kind gift. All
can be found at the annual Holiday Craft Fair sponsored by the MIT Women's
League Community Crafters.

Date and Time Thursday, December 15, 9:00am-5:00pm

Location Lobby 10

Next Week

Goal Setting for Your Best Year Yet (Webinar)

Hosted by the MIT Work-Life Center

We all have things we say we'd like to do but, somehow, they never seem to
get done. They can range from simple to complex: reading a book, learning a
new skill, taking a vacation, or completing a project at work. Despite our
stated desire to do these things, other priorities get in the way and we
don't do them. In this webinar, you will get tools to help you identify
what's really important to you and you'll learn how to set specific,
attainable goals and develop workable plans for reaching them. Presenter –
Cindy Loughran; Professional Certified Coach and Founder, Cindy Loughran
Coaching

Date and Time Tuesday, December 20, 3:00-4:00pm

Location Lobby 10

Registration Register here
<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3504285766262605569>

Upcoming Deadlines

Yoga classes for postdocs

There is a regularly held yoga class series for MIT postdocs. The next
series is starting on December 7th, and will be taking place on Wednesdays,
7:30 pm on campus. A rate for postdocs and their spouses/partners is
offered for a 10 class session for $80. This is a gentle all-level relaxing
yoga class and no prior experience is required. The classes will take place
on the following 10 dates: December 7, 14, 21, Christmas/New Year's break;
January 4, 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8 and 15. If you are interested or have
questions, please reserve and/or contact the instructor, Hadassah Segal
<hadassahsegal at hotmail.com>.

NU Grant Writing Coaching Group @ Boston College

Hosted by the The National Research Mentoring Network

Both coach and mentee applications are now being accepted for the Boston
Grant Writing Coaching Group. Mentees will enhance their grant writing
skills and knowledge by working closely with successful researchers who
know what it takes to obtain NIH grant funding. Group sessions will be held
at a Boston College and online throughout the Spring 2017. Visit their
website
<https://nrmnet.net/grantwriting-coaching-groups/trainee-programs/nu-grant-writing-coaching-group-for-mentees-at-boston-college/>
for full details on the program and how to apply.

Priority deadline for applications January 17, 2017

Final deadline for applications January 30, 2017

CHECK OUT THESE SITES FOR ADDITIONAL EVENTS

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/>

Boston PDA Events <http://bostonpostdocs.org/events-calendar/>

Mass-AWIS Events <http://mass-awis.org/category/events-calendar/>*

*NOTE: Association of Women in Science Massachusetts Chapter (
http://mass-awis.org/): Since MIT is a Collegiate Rep of AWIS, the MIT
community can attend Mass AWIS 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.

MIT RESOURCES FOR POSTDOCS

FREE Mindfulness and Meditation Classes from MIT Medical

Find Some Om Under the Dome

MIT Libraries is offering drop-in meditation and relaxation sessions.
Please join us for silent meditation in the Barker reading room. Sit for a
minute, or 30. Beginners welcome - no experience necessary. Every Monday at
noon in the Barker Dome of Barker Engineering Library (10-500). Please
arrive promptly. Registration is required.
<https://medical.mit.edu/community/wellness/classes/mindfulness-meditation>

Meditation for your Wellbeing

Community Wellness at MIT Medical offers drop-in meditation and relaxation
sessions. Sit back and relax - no experience necessary. Please arrive
promptly. A short talk and guided meditation begins at 12:10 pm. This class
is held every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 12:10 pm-12:40 pm. Led by Seth
Monk. Registration is required.
<https://medical.mit.edu/community/wellness/classes/mindfulness-meditation>

MIT Writing & Communication Center

The Center provides free professional advice about all types of writing and
speaking/oral presentations, including specialized help for non-native
English speakers. See their website for more details:
http://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/


MyLife Services

MyLife Services
<http://o6os.mj.am/link/o6os/xlkt8jnnqpg8/1/-kBne3WjUT8Ww6LEA98gxw/aHR0cDovL2hyd2ViLm1pdC5lZHUvd29ya2xpZmUvbWl0bXlsaWZlc2VydmljZXM>
is
a free, confidential, 24/7 counseling, consultation, and work-life referral
service provided by KGA, Inc., a trusted external provider of employee
assistance programs. Postdoc Associates and Fellows are eligible for
services provided by KGA, Inc. through the MIT Work-Life Center and MyLife
Services. You can now access a network of experts who can help with the
challenges of life and work, such as:

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   Financial planning, debt management, and legal issues
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   Personal and work relationships
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   Sleep and nutrition
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   Stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional concerns
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   Child and elder care

This includes 5 FREE confidential mental health counseling sessions, as
well as access to 24/7 confidential counseling services. We encourage you
to learn more about MyLife Services by calling 1-844-405-LIFE
(1-844-405-5433) or going online
<http://o6os.mj.am/link/o6os/xlkt8jnnqpg8/2/y46EmaQ0aMF6d85vixaLTg/aHR0cDovL2hyd2ViLm1pdC5lZHUvd29ya2xpZmUvbWl0bXlsaWZlc2VydmljZXM>.
For more information or to provide feedback, please contact the MIT
Work-Life Center.

MIT Spouses&Partners Connect

Offers social and career-related groups and events for your
spouse/partner/family. For more information and event listings, visit
http://spouses.mit.edu/.

MIT Employee Resource Groups

Join an Employee Resource Group (ERG) at MIT!

ERGs are employee-led groups formed around common interests, issues and/or
a common bond or background. ERGs host activities such as lectures,
socials, dinners, etc. Both Postdoctoral Fellows and Associates are invited
to join. Current ERGs include:

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   African, Black, American, Caribbean @MIT (ABAC at MIT) ERG
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   Asian Pacific American ERG
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   Latino ERG,
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   Lesbian, Gay, ,Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) ERG
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   Millennials ERG
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   Women in IT ERG

Check out the link for more information and upcoming events:
http://hrweb.mit.edu/diversity/ergs/current

OTHER RESOURCES

Free Membership for the National Postdoctoral Association

The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is a member-driven organization
that provides a unique, national voice for postdoctoral scholars. Since
2003, we have taken on the ambitious agenda to enhance the quality of the
postdoctoral experience in the United States. We have assumed a leadership
role in addressing the many issues confronting the postdoctoral community
that are national in scope and requiring action beyond the local level. Get
your free affiliate membership with the National Postdoctoral Association
here: http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/?page=individual_members
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