Weekly PDA Newsletter - July 24, 2016

Sun Jul 24 17:41:09 EDT 2016

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Dear MIT Postdocs,

We have some new events up our sleeves for you! Join us for the second postdoc coffee hour this Thursday at 4pm! And mark your calendar (and rsvp) for our big annual Postdoc BBQ on August 12th at the Kresge BBQ pits!

Wish you all a great week!

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>              Instagram (@mitpda)<https://www.instagram.com/mitpda/>                   LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/grps/MIT-Postdoc-2506720/about?>

Boston PDA: http://bostonpostdocs.org/             and               https://www.facebook.com/groups/1969262336632168/\<https://www.facebook.com/groups/1969262336632168/%5C>

Next PDA meeting:  August 8, 12pm @E25-202            register here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-vT1gzgyik3JHFWaRgQwAVeVoiaoQFK7iP2MO4dtKwo/viewform>          Lunch will be provided!

This Week's Topics:

*       Upcoming PDA Events

o   Postdoc Coffee Hour

o   Postdoc BBQ

o   Outdoor Volleyball and Soccer on Thursdays

*       Postdoc Orientation Sessions

*       Other Events at MIT

o   The Art of Talking Science

o   Learn with the Libraries

o   Boston / Cambridge events

Upcoming PDA Events:

[cid:image006.jpg at 01D1E5D2.8CE58540]Postdoc Coffee Hour
Do you have questions about life as a PD at MIT?  Would you like to meet other PDs over a cup of coffee? Would you like to learn more about what the PDA can do for you?

If so, please join us for the monthly postdoc coffee hour!
Date and Time: Thursday, July 28, 4-6 pm
Location: One Community Room (8-219)

We will have fresh coffee, fruit, and snacks for you to enjoy!

Postdoc BBQ
Our annual Postdoc BBQ is upcoming! Please join us at the Kresge BBQ pits<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=G9> on Friday, Aug. 12, from 5-8pm for food and fun, meeting postdocs from around the campus and seeing old friends. The PDA will be providing the main course (veggie and non-veggie) and drinks. Please use this link to RSVP<https://docs.google.com/a/utexas.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScW8M5MiLnCGg3i-kCS4F_47SdtOf653BTLcfkdHcQixpRdwA/viewform>.
Thank you to all the postdocs that have offered to volunteer for this event! If you would like to sign up to volunteer, please use this form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeEAzvFgu6T50WaRfkGCV5kN07xpozAA8RPvNxWcMS-bnmxA/viewform>.

Date and Time: Friday, August 12th, 5 -8 pm
Location: Kresge BBQ Pits, MIT<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=G9>
Register: RSVP<https://docs.google.com/a/utexas.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScW8M5MiLnCGg3i-kCS4F_47SdtOf653BTLcfkdHcQixpRdwA/viewform>, and please bring your 21+ ID and your MIT ID.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

[cid:61E6815B-0A2D-4CD5-B796-C95B7052A9CE at mit.edu]

Sports Thursday - Outdoors

Although there is no official PDA sports event this week, postodc community is very active and there will be spontaneous pick up games. Please check and/or post news and events in our Facebook group Sports activities for MIT postdocs. Link is below:

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1499342643696472?ref=bookmarks

For all questions regarding the events, email the Sports Committee of PDA at jelenas at mit.edu<mailto:jelenas at mit.edu>
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Sport%20Activities%20for%20MIT%20Postdocs

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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: August 1, August 15, August 29, September 19

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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Other Events at MIT:

The Art of Talking Science (organized by MGH Research Institute)
Are you ready for our communicating science challenge? One of the biggest challenges that scientists face today is communicating their science effectively to a lay audience. On Monday, Sept. 26, from 3 pm to 5 pm at the Paul S. Russell Museum of Medical History, the Mass General Research Institute & HUBweek will present "The Art of Talking Science," a fun, interactive event that will give eight local researchers a chance to present their science to a diverse panel of judges and a live audience.
The event will be open to all academic biomedical researchers in the Boston/Cambridge community.
Register here<https://www.massgeneral.org/research/forms/HUBweek-entry.aspx>

Learn with the Libraries
Develop new skills this July in a series of classes at MIT Libraries. From instruction in GIS and data management software to talks exploring business resources and best practices for handling confidential information, the Libraries will host a wide range of classes all month long.

Manage Your PDFs and Citations: Zotero and Mendeley<http://libraries.mit.edu/news/manage-citations-zotero-3/22485/>
Tuesday, July 26, 2-3pm
14N-132<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=14>

EndNote Basics<http://libraries.mit.edu/news/endnote-basics-3/22488/>
Wednesday, July 27, 3-4pm
14N-132<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=14>

Patent Searching Fundamentals<http://libraries.mit.edu/news/patent-searching-4/22496/>
Thursday, July 28, 12-1pm
14N-132<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=14>

Data Management Planning and the DMP Tool<http://libraries.mit.edu/news/management-planning/22502/>
Thursday, July 28, 2-3pm
14N-132<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=14>

Events in Cambridge/Boston:

Kendall Square Concert Series in Partnership with Boston Properties
Passim Presents Concerts at Kendall Center from June to September. Enjoy having your lunch and listening live music at Kendall Square. Concert calendar is available at their website<http://passim.org/club/passim-presents-concerts-kendall-center-12>. Free Concerts. All Summer Long. All Ages. All Over Cambridge!
Dates: Tuesdays, June 7th - September 6th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Kendall Center, near Kendall Square Station
Info: link<http://passim.org/club/passim-presents-concerts-kendall-center-12>

Free Fun Fridays in Boston
Our Free Fun Fridays offer visitors no-cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues in Massachusetts. This program was created to increase access and enrichment opportunities for children and families throughout Massachusetts during the summer months. Every Friday, from the end of June through the end of August, multiple sites are open for free. We reach out to schools, veterans groups, libraries, seniors' centers, and many other community organizations to ensure that everyone knows that they are also welcome.
Dates: June 24th - August 26th
Info: link<http://highlandstreet.org/programs/free-fun-fridays>

Boston Public Library Concerts in the Courtyard
The courtyard of the Central Library in Copley Square, one of Boston's most beautiful spaces, is filled with music during free, one-hour concerts throughout the summer. The courtyard hosts music that ranges from jazz to classical and from world to folk. Concerts are moved indoors in the event of inclement weather.
Dates: Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm; Fridays, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location: Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St.
Info: link<http://www.bpl.org/programs/concerts.htm>

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Free affiliate membership with the National Postdoctoral Association: http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/?page=individual_members

*NOTE: 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.

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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MIT Writing & Communication Center
Schedule one-on-one consulting sessions with professional writers<http://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/>. The Center provides free professional advice from communication experts about all types of writing and speaking/oral presentations. Specialized help is available to non-native English speakers. It closes for part of the summer and reopens in the fall; see the note below. (Eligible: MIT undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, faculty, lecturers and staff members.)
Note from the Center: MIT's Writing and Communication Center's (WCC) scheduler for July is now open. [Once you have registered for an account ] Go to our scheduler, move it forward to July 6, and you can sign up for appointments. The WCC is only open for the month of July.

MyLife Services
Postdoc Associates and Fellows are eligible for services provided by KGA, Inc. through the Work-Life Center and 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. You can now access a network of experts who can help with the challenges of life and work, such as:
Financial planning, debt management, and legal issues
Personal and work relationships
Sleep and nutrition
Stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional concerns
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>. You will hear more about MyLife Services later in the summer and early fall, and a postcard with additional details will be in your campus mailbox in the coming days. For more information or to provide feedback, please contact the MIT Work-Life Center<mailto:worklife at 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:
African, Black, American, Caribbean @MIT (ABAC at MIT) ERG
Asian Pacific American ERG
Latino ERG,
Lesbian, Gay, ,Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) ERG
Millennials ERG
Women in IT ERG
Check out the link for more information and upcoming events: http://hrweb.mit.edu/diversity/ergs/current

MIT+K12 Videos
MIT+K12 Videos<http://www.k12videos.mit.edu/> is an educational outreach media program. We produce original web series like Science Out Loud<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzMhsCgGKd1hoofiKuifwy6qRXZs7NG6a> and #askMIT<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzMhsCgGKd1j87LQK6UHs_YGiurvnvwXG> to spark curiosity about STEM among middle-high schoolers by showcasing the research and people of MIT. We are always looking for post-docs (of all disciplines) to be filmed for #askMIT (a video pen-pal/Q&A series), show visiting middle schoolers around labs, or serve as script content reviewers.
Please contact Elizabeth Choe (echoe) for more information or if you're interested in getting involved.

[cid:3EBF0234-8914-458A-B02B-6442DD6CB77E]MIT Sailing
Are you interested in sailing? The MIT sailing program offers you both dinghy sailing on the Charles, as well as bluewater sailing on X-Dimension, a 43-foot ocean racer-cruiser. X-Dimension offers trips to everyone in the MIT community (meaning you), including day trips around Boston harbor and longer trips to Provincetown, Martha's Vineyard, and summer cruises in Maine. No experience necessary, just an interest and the ability to swim. For more information visit http://sailing.mit.edu/bluewater/ and sign up for the mailing list at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/bluewater.

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