Weekly PDA Newsletter - Feb 7, 2016

Sun Feb 7 17:16:42 EST 2016

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Dear MIT Postdocs,

In every conversation about career building that I had yesterday at the European Career Fair one of the key ingredients, that came up, was always "Building Your Network". Therefore, I encourage all of you to get involved at MIT because you will get to know many great people who are excellent scientists and future professors. And I strongly encourage you to use the opportunity and "Share Your Science" on March 2nd! (Details below)

Best,
Kathrin

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Dr.-Ing. Kathrin Graetz
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:   February 8, 12pm @E25-202       (tomorrow!)          register here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-vT1gzgyik3JHFWaRgQwAVeVoiaoQFK7iP2MO4dtKwo/viewform>       Lunch will be provided!

This Week's Topics:

*         Upcoming PDA Events

o   Seminar Talk "Transition to a Job You Love"

o   Postdocs Share Their Science - Call for Posters

*         From the PDA Committees

o   Call for a New Chair of the Human Affairs Committee

o   Call for Postdoc Initiative Grant (PInG) Proposals

*         Postdoc Orientation Sessions

*         From the PDA PInG Initiatives

*         Other Events at MIT

o   Interviewing

o   Man of Steel - Metal Arts Lecture

o   Converting Your CV into a 2-Page Resume

o   Transportation Showcase

o   Info Session for Science Advocacy Group

o   Resumes

o   Evaluating, Negotiating & Accepting Positions

o   LinkedIn Lab

o   Academic Interviewing and Offers

o   Pathways to the Life Science Industry Webinars

o   Ph.D. & MASTER'S Virtual Career Fair

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Upcoming PDA Events:

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Seminar Talk "Transition to a Job You Love" - TOMORROW
The MIT Postdoctoral Association is delighted to announce a seminar presentation from the famous Dr. Isaiah Hankel; Cheeky Scientist(tm) (www.cheekyscientist.com<http://www.cheekyscientist.com>.)
If you are considering a career in industry, or just want to explore avenues outside academia, this will be a great opportunity for you to listen to and interact with a professional industry transition trainer.
About Isaiah Hankel, Ph.D.: Fortune 500 consultant, international speaker and bestselling author, Isaiah combines a scientific approach with a tangible methodology to create a system anyone in academia can use to adapt to today's changing academic landscape. Isaiah has worked with hundreds of PhDs and will share the specific techniques that PhDs are using to successfully transition to industry.

Date and Time: Monday, February 8th, 4 - 5pm
Location: Singleton Auditorium, Building 46-3002
No registration is required for the event and refreshments may be provided.
This event starts at 4pm sharp; get there early to ensure your seat.

Postdoc Share Their Science - Call for Posters!
The PDA is pleased to announce the 5th annual MIT Postdocs Share Their Science that will be held on March 2nd, from 11 - 2pm at Morss Hall (Walker Memorial, 50-140). This event allows postdocs from all fields to share their research with the MIT community by presenting posters. This event is also combined with a vendor fair, where you can talk with representatives from your favorite companies.

**Prizes will be awarded to the 3 best posters of the session.**

To present a poster during this event, please submit your information HERE<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZL_VV3RAmlPToJlyotjshvA6ZA-gcdthGMydh59lUX8/viewform?usp=send_form> (no abstract necessary) before February 12th. More details about the event and prizes will be provided by the end of February. If you have any questions, please contact Liz at canovic at mit.edu<mailto:canovic at mit.edu>.

Do not miss this opportunity to share your research with the MIT community!

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

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>From the PDA Committees:

Call for a New Chair of the Human Affairs Committee
The MIT Postdoctoral Association is looking for a new chair for the Human Affairs for 2016. This is a relatively new committee, and has been the main interface between the PDA and the MIT CRD (committee for race and diversity, a campus-wide initiative). The HA committee also supports other camps groups looking to increase inclusiveness. The aims of the committee are to encourage fair treatment, prevent and eliminate discrimination, and foster mutual understanding and respect among all postdocs. If you can identify with these aims, please consider serving as HA chair and get in touch with Claudia (ccwehrsp at mit.edu<mailto:ccwehrsp at mit.edu>) this week.

Call for Postdoc Initiative Grant (PInG) Proposals!

Do you have an idea for an activity or event that you think would benefit the postdoc community?

The MIT Postdoctoral Association is pleased to announce the second annual call for Postdoc Initiative Grant proposals.  The grant aims to financially support a range of activities, events, and projects, including but not limited to:

  *   Social gatherings
  *   Recreational activities
  *    Arts and cultural programs
  *   Mental health and stress support groups
  *   Professional development seminars and workshops
Previously funded PInG projects include: Glimpse: the Postdoc Podcast, Yoga Classes, Postdoc Playdates, and POWER: Postdoctoral Women Engaged in Research.

So, think about what you'd like to do and send us a proposal! For more information and for the application form check out http://pda.mit.edu/ping. The deadline for applications is March 7, 2016 12:00 PM EST for events taking place from April to September.

We look forward to hearing your plans!  Please contact the PInG Committee Chair, Elizabeth Stewart (ejstewar at mit.edu<mailto:ejstewar at mit.edu>), if you have any questions.

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Postdoc Orientation Sessions:

The PDA offers Postdoc Orientation Sessions open to all postdocs at MIT. Topics covered include:
*         Data on postdoc population at MIT

  *   MIT oversight of postdocs
  *   Defining postdoc expectations
  *   Differences between fellows and associates
  *   PDA structure and initiatives
*         How to get involved
The sessions will be typically the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 12pm (45-60min) in E19-306. Lunch will be provided.
The dates for the next six months are as follows: Feb 22, Mar 7, Mar 21, Apr 4, Apr 25, May 2, May 16, June 6, June 20

If you are interested in participating, you can register via Atlas or using this link<http://web.mit.edu/training/course.html?course=CDT21061c>.

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>From the PDA PInG Initiatives:

Yoga Classes

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If you are interested in yoga classes starting February 17th on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm, Marlar Lounge (37-252), a reduced rate for postdocs and their spouses/partners is offered for a 10 class session for $80.
The classes will take place at the following 10 dates:
Feb 17 and 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, April 6, 13 and 20

If you are interested, please reserve your spots by contacting sarahsaf at mit.edu<mailto:sarahsaf at mit.edu>

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Other Events at MIT:

Interviewing (sponsored by MIT GECD)
Learn how to develop and enhance your interviewing skills! While your technical skills will get you the interview, it is your behavioral attributes that will get you the job. This workshop delivered by Bob Dolan will cover topics such as types of interviews, sample interview questions, appropriate dress, and important tips to think about before, during and after the interview. The intended outcome is to help you prepare and develop a strategy for a successful interview. In addition, sample behavioral and academic interview questions will be provided along with tips on how to answer these tough questions.
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 9th, 2 - 3:30pm
Location: Building 32-155
Registration via CareerBridge<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>

Man of Steel - Metal Arts Lecture (organized by MIT Merton C. Flemings Materials Processing Lab and DMSE)

Master blacksmith and world-renowned artist Albert Paley will present a survey of his inventive artwork, which spans four decades. Constantly aware of steel's properties, Paley is driven to push the metal beyond its inherent qualities, leading to a successful blurring of boundaries between art and architecture and craft and art. A special focus on the engineering challenges as well as the metallurgical and material science aspects of his monumental works will also be covered.
Date and Time: Thursday, February 11th, 6:30pm
Location: Building 54-100 (the Green Building)

Converting Your CV into a 2-Page Resume (sponsored by MIT GECD)
If you are considering exploring Industry positions, you will need to have a resume that effectively positions you for this path. This workshop will discuss the process of converting your 4-6 page CV into a 2 page resume for industry, and creating a document that effectively targets the Hiring Manager. Can your resume survive a 15 second scan and still get into the YES pile? Discussions will surround the strategies of effective messaging and how to be "on-point" with your written communication.
Date and Time: Friday, February 12th, 1 - 2pm
Location: Building 4-163
Registration via CareerBridge<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>

Transportation Showcase (sponsored by MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics and the New England University Transportation Center)
The Showcase is the MIT Transportation Club's flagship event, and is widely attended by the students, alumni, faculty, and professionals that make up the MIT transportation community. The event showcases the transportation research carried out at MIT, strengthening the connections among the MIT transportation community, particularly between industry and academia. The Showcase is also an excellent venue for students and faculty to get advice, feedback and ideas for future research, as well as to connect with possible research collaborators.
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 17th, 6 - 9pm
Location: MIT Museum
No Registration required

Info Session for Science Advocacy Group
We are a postdoc and student run group dedicated to advocating for science through interacting with the public and policy makers (save-science.org, AFS at savescience,  https://www.facebook.com/academicsforthefutureofscience). We are having an information session on Wednesday February 17th at 7:30 pm in building 68 (meet us in the lobby to be let in) about how you can get involved. We create cartoons, infographics, videos, interface through social media, and do research and outreach amongst other things. Last year we had an email writing campaign for the federal R&D budget that sent over 1000 emails in almost every state to legislators. We also had a successful event to raise awareness that was sponsored by a MIT PDA PING grant. We are interested new ideas and help of any kind. Please join us on the 17th or email me if you can't come but still would like to be involved.
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 17th, 7:30pm
Location: Building 68 (meet us in the lobby to be let in)

Resumes (sponsored by MIT GECD)
Come learn the essential components of a strong resume from a career expert.
Date and Time: Friday, February 19th, 1 - 2pm
Location: Building 32-144
Registration via CareerBridge<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>

Evaluating, Negotiating & Accepting Positions (sponsored by MIT GECD)
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 23rd, 5 - 6:30pm
Location: Building 4-163
Registration via CareerBridge<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>

LinkedIn Lab (sponsored by MIT GECD)
Bring your laptop to explore the many ways LinkedIn can help your career exploration and job search.
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 24th, 2 - 3pm
Location: Building 4-163
Registration via CareerBridge<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>

Academic Interviewing and Offers (sponsored by MIT GECD)
Faculty panelists will address the process of searching for academic positions, effective interview strategies, and how they successfully navigated this process. Academic job offer negotiation will also be discussed.
Date and Time: Thursday, February 25th, 2 - 3:30pm
Location: Building 32-144
Registration via CareerBridge<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>

Pathways to the Life Science Industry Webinars
Many PhDs could use practice in the development of advanced cognitive skills and broadened perspectives to effectively contribute in the life science industry. In this webinar series, we present examples of career pathways as we emphasize the integration and application of knowledge regarding products, processes, the regulatory environment, intellectual property, the markets, and financial matters.
Don't miss these unique opportunities to learn about the careers in the life sciences industry that leverage your unique scientific training and place you on a trajectory to leadership.

March 16, 12:00 pm-1:00pm
Careers in the Life Science Industry
Steve Casper, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Applied Life Sciences
Keck Graduate Institute, Claremont, CA
Register Now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/546303719542196226

April 6, 12:00 - 12:00 pm-1:00pm
Professional Development for Scientists: Tacit Knowledge and Current Events
James Sterling, Ph.D., Director of the Postdoctoral Professional Master's Program
Keck Graduate Institute, Claremont, CA
Register Now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2121804926099112962

Ph.D. & MASTER'S Virtual Career Fair
Students, Post-Docs, and Alumni Invited to Attend - Meet Recruiters Live Online - It's easy & efficient! Event FAQ's<https://www.careereco.com/Fair/RenderPage?fairPageId=26ac444e-4e08-46d0-aceb-a59201158e70>
Date and Time: March 2nd
Register Here<https://www.careereco.com/events/gradtalent>  (Employer List<https://www.careereco.com/Fair/FairOrganizations?fairId=ccdbb01d-2d75-4cfb-aa82-a555012722b9>)

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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