Career Events Feb 25-March 31 (plus)

Thu Feb 25 08:20:41 EST 2016

Dear MIT Postdocs,

Listed below are some upcoming MIT career-related sessions. Many 
career-related resources are listed at http://postdocs.mit.edu/ (Career 
Development tab). See also the PDA’s website http://pda.mit.edu/. See 
further below for the MIT Work-Life seminar series and for events 
outside of MIT.

*Current **Schedule of Company Presentations* at MIT posted by GECD: see 
*http://cblink.mit.edu/events/company-presentation/*

*For Spouses and Partners: See https://spouses.mit.edu/including the 
Career Connect program*

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*Feb 25: Immigration Strategies for MIT Postdocs and PhD Students 
Exploring Entrepreneurship. Hosted by the MIT Venture Mentoring Service. 
12 pm - 1:30 pm. Location: 35-225. Details and registration 
<http://www.eventbrite.com/e/immigration-strategies-for-mit-postdocs-and-phd-students-exploring-entrepreneurship-registration-21307284662?utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eb_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_button>*
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*Feb 25: Academic Interviewing and Offers:**2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Location: 
32-144. *Six MIT faculty panelists will address the process of searching 
for academic positions, effective interview strategies, and ways to 
successfully navigate this process. Academic job offer negotiation will 
also be discussed. Sponsored by MIT Global Education & Career 
Development, with the Graduate Student Council and Office of the Vice 
President for Research. Register and see list of panelists 
via*CareerBridge <https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>
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*March 1: Seminar with Professor Kristala L. Jones Prather, *Theodore T. 
Miller Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at MIT. *12 – 1 pm 
in* *E25-202. */Organized by the Postdoctoral Organization for Women 
Engaged in Research (POWER)/. Sponsor: Committee on Race and Diversity. 
See details http://pda.mit.edu/power/. *Register*: 
http://goo.gl/forms/BEjIS2lfUC

*March 2: 5th annual MIT**Postdocs Share Their Science and Vendor Fair* 
*from 11 - 2pm at Morss Hall* (Walker Memorial, 50-140). This event, 
*sponsored by the MIT Postdoctoral Association*, 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.

*March 2: Ph.D. & MASTER'S Virtual Career Fair*, open to MIT postdocs, 
students, and alumni. Meet Recruiters Live Online. (Multiple sponsors) 
Event FAQ’s 
<https://www.careereco.com/Fair/RenderPage?fairPageId=26ac444e-4e08-46d0-aceb-a59201158e70>

Register Here <https://www.careereco.com/events/gradtalent>  (Employer 
List 
<https://www.careereco.com/Fair/FairOrganizations?fairId=ccdbb01d-2d75-4cfb-aa82-a555012722b9>)

*Sessions below are offered by ***MIT Global Education and Career 
Development* unless otherwise noted. For GECD sessions, register via 
CareerBridge <https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>. For additional 
information, see 
http://gecd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs

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*March 2: Digital Healthcare: How Smart Devices, Big Data, & Delivery 
are Changing Healthcare Industry; **5:30-6:30pm in Stata 32-141. *Learn 
how the rise in digital healthcare is creating a new way of thinking 
about wearable devices, patient care, data management, diagnostics, and 
more. Take part in a discussion focused on the collaboration of 
physicians, techies, analysts, venture capitalists, and regulatory 
agents. Panelists will share successes and challenges of this 
interdisciplinary industry and participate in Q&A discussing 
opportunities for addressing complex health issues. Register via 
CareerBridge <https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>. Panelists from 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, MIT Healthcare Ventures& Hacking Medical 
Institute, Immuneering, Quality Health Ideas and more.

*March 3: ***Exploring Careers in FINANCE*: A Panel; 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. 
Location: 4-231. *Are you curious to learn more about what it means to 
work in finance? Come to this career exploration panel to hear from 
employers like *Goldman Sachs*, *Citadel*, *Optiver*, and *Domeyard* on 
what their companies do in the broad field of finance, highlights about 
the different ways of getting into the industry, and tips on what skills 
and experience the industry is seeking. Register via CareerBridge 
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.

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*March 8: **Exploring Careers in DATA SCIENCE; 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. 
Location: 2-105. *Data scientists work with enormous data sets, often 
from unconventional, unwieldy, nonlinear sources. Some develop 
innovative technology to work with that data. Some focus on techniques 
to derive meaningful implications from that data. Job titles vary and 
may include data engineer, data scientist, statistician, and data 
analyst. Whatever their title, there is currently a dramatic shortage of 
these professionals in the country and in the world. During this 
session, alumni and representatives from different industries will talk 
about the way their company is using data science, and the career paths 
opening up in this burgeoning field. Register via CareerBridge 
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.

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*March 9: ***Exploring Careers in ALTERNATIVE ENERGY & 
SUSTAINABILITY*<http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events/event/16479024?month=2016-03>; 
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm *

Curious about career options in alternative energy and sustainability? 
Come hear from alumni representing various areas within the field 
including: clean tech, consulting, start-ups, policy, and more. Gather 
insights about entering and working in the industry, and tips on how to 
position yourself for success. This panel provides a great opportunity 
for you to participate in a Q&A with professionals in the field. 
Register and check room location via CareerBridge 
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.

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*March 10: ***Exploring Careers in SCIENCE 
EDUCATION*<http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events/event/16479023?month=2016-03>; 
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Location: 4-149. *Learn more about science education 
career paths from various perspectives. Discuss your questions about how 
to enter the various fields of science education. Area employers and 
alumni will be present. Register via CareerBridge 
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.

*March 16: Basics of Grant Writing**. **Sponsored by the Office of the 
Vice President for Research**.*

*3-4:30 pm in Singleton Auditorium, 46-3002*. 
<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=46>Please *register **here 
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/123YNFA2x-IX_oMYWdhj9rWzOLcQ3cDZldamnJVluQ5Q/viewform>* 

*Speaker: Dr. Sonal Jhaveri, *MIT, Lecturer and Director of Building 46 
Postdoc Affairs. The talk will focus on NIH applications, but the basic 
principles she emphasizes are applicable to all types of grant writing.

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*March 17: Effective Presentation 
Skills<http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events/event/16477772?month=2016-03>; 
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm; Location: 1-190. *Do you present your work to your 
lab, at conferences, or to a faculty or industry hiring committee? If 
so, this workshop is designed to provide you with tips and strategies 
for delivering an effective presentation, and one that aligns you with 
your audience. The more prepared you are, the more confident you will 
be. Discussions will include room set-up, proper dress, room management, 
and actual professional delivery to your audience. Whether you are 
targeting academia or industry, all employers will expect you to be able 
communicate effectively. Advanced registration required via CareerBridge 
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.

*March 21*: *Workshop: Increase the reproducibility of your research - 
Learn the Open Science Framework. **MIT Libraries and the Center for 
Open Science.****1-4 pm*. For details and to register (limited 
space),*see http://libraries.mit.edu/news/workshop-increase/21399/
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*March 28: Sanofi Event -- 4:00 – 5:30 pm, Room 3-270. Sponsor: MIT 
Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation. Please RSVP 
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XmdiSiNkFeO8tEAecFD_EJqKq6MdlvPhbCiU0Ez7Ps4/viewform>by 
March 23.  Directed Innovation: An industry perspective on desired 
innovations in drug delivery, connected medical systems, and information 
from medical devices. *Open to MIT faculty, postdocs, and graduate 
students. Paul Jansen, Associate Vice President and Head of Device 
Research, IP and Early Stage Development of Sanofi’s Medical Device 
Development Group, will talk about areas where they see the need for 
innovation.  Discover the pressing challenges of medical device 
technology to improve patient care in a pharmaceutical environment. (For 
questions, contact Michelle M. Grdina <mgrdina at mit.edu>)*

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See details on the following GECD events at 
http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events?month=2016-03**
March 23: LinkedIn Lab*** 
<http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events?month=2016-03>; 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm; 
Location: E19-603.****

*March 29: LinkedIn 
Lab<http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events/event/16477765?month=2016-03>*; 2:00 
pm - 3:00 pm; Location: 1-242

*March 30: Practicing a Meaningful Elevator Pitch*; 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm; 
Location: 4-237 **

*March 31: How to Work a Career 
Fair<http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events/event/16477769?month=2016-03>*; 1:30 
pm - 3:00 pm; Location: 1-190**

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*MIT Innovation Initiative* updates and events: 
http://us11.campaign-archive1.com/?u=89af81d120daaa50e053cba92&id=eb00465667&e=2cdce3dc99
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*MIT Work-Life Center’s Spring 2016 seminars and workshops for young 
professionals and others:*All seminars are free of charge and open to 
the entire MIT community and their families; however,***registration* 
<http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/professionals>*is required.*

*Changing How You Respond to Stress 
<http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/work-life>*

Thursday, March 31, 2016; 12:00 - 1:30 pm in Room /46-3189 
<https://whereis.mit.edu/?go=46>/

/Presented by /Bara Litman, Psy.D., CEAP; Program Manager, MIT Work-Life 
Center

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*Taking a Mindful Approach to Your Career 
<http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/professionals>*

*Tuesday, March 29*, 2016 in Room 4-349 <https://whereis.mit.edu/?go=4>.

/Dinner will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the seminar 
presentation will run from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m./

Presented by Jennifer Earls, M.Ed.; Assistant Director, Prehealth 
Advisor, MIT

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*Plan Your Finances, Plan Your Life: Strengthen Your Relationship with 
Money <http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/professionals>*

*Tuesday, April 26*, 2016 in Room 46-3189 <https://whereis.mit.edu/?go=46>**

/Dinner will be available in the Picower Atrium beginning at 5:30 p.m. 
and the seminar presentation will run from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m./

Presented by Beth Marshall, CPA, MBA; CEO and Owner, Financially Authentic

*How to Fix Almost Anything in Your Home 
<http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/professionals>*

*Thursday, May 12*, 2016; 12:00 – 1:30 pm in /Room //76-156 
<https://whereis.mit.edu/?go=76>/*//*

Presented by Brad Gove, Independent Contractor

*Workshop Series: Navigating Your Life and Career 
<http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/professionals>*

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*LinkedIn Lab*

*Wednesday, March 23*, 2016; 12:00 – 1:00 pm in _Room E19-603 
<https://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E19>_

Presented by Scott Murray, M.A.; Digital Communications Specialist & 
Career Advisor, MIT Global Education & Career Development Office, and 
Lily Zhang, M.Ed.; Assistant Director, Career Counseling and Training, 
MIT Global Education & Career Development Office

*The Basics of Spending and Saving: Money Management for Your Lifestyle*

*Wednesday, April 20*, 2016; 12:00 – 1:00 pm in Room//E19-603 
<https://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E19>

Presented by Jeanne Mahan, M.A.; Senior Manager, College Finance, 
College Coach

*Negotiations in the Workplace*

*Tuesday, May 10*, 2016; 12:00 – 1:00 pm in Room E19- 
<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E19>306 <http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E19>

Presented by Anna Robinson, M.A., WLCP; Senior Work-Life Representative, 
MIT Work-Life Center

*See all Work-Life seminar listings (including on parenting and other 
topics): http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars *

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*Events Outside MIT
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*(1) See the Mass AWIS Newsletter for events (for all genders) sponsored 
by multiple area organizations:
*http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=fbcefb2a027401b0c06b3ce71&id=5e77c04b2b&e=2385db0094*
*Subscribe to AWIS newsletters at 
http://mass-awis.org/category/events-calendar/

Note: MIT is a Collegiate Rep of AWIS, so the MIT community can attend 
Mass AWIS events at the member price. First, apply for your free 
membership through the AWIS website as a Collegiate Rep and select the 
Massachusetts Chapter. Do this prior to registering for any events.

*(2) April 24: 2016 Nobel-Pauling Biologic/Antibody Symposium ***

Themes: Biologics, Antibody Therapeutics and Immunotherapy

Advice for young scientists: Career decisions - Academia vs. Biotech Pharma

Attendees: students, postdocs & biotech scientists

Sunday April 24, 2016 from 3 pm to 9 pm.

Seminar fee: $ 0 (Registration is required at _www.nobel-pauling.org_)

Speakers: 
<http://nobel-pauling.org/SymposiumSpeakers.html>http://nobel-pauling.org/SymposiumSpeakers.html

Agenda: 
<http://nobel-pauling.org/BiotechAgenda.html>http://nobel-pauling.org/BiotechAgenda.html

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-- 
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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