Weekly PDA Newsletter - May 8, 2016

Sun May 8 18:47:40 EDT 2016

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Dear MIT Postdocs,

I hope you all enjoyed the spectacular MIT Moving Day! After all the tents will be gone in a day or two, live will go back to normal and the lawns can be occupied by all the sun worshipers.
With a forecast of sunny weather, we will give Outdoor Sports & Pizza another chance. Additionally, there are some amazing sailing opportunities at MIT (see below)! And if you want to stay inside but get a break from research, take a look at the upcoming seminars and workshops!

Wish you all a great week!

Best,
Kathrin

P.S. Watch out for the announcement of the next round of the MIT PDA Travel Grants!

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Dr.-Ing. Kathrin Graetz
Corresponding Secretary
Postdoctoral Association of MIT (PDA)
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Boston PDA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1969262336632168/\<https://www.facebook.com/groups/1969262336632168/%5C>

Next PDA meeting:  May 9, 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   Outdoor Volleyball, Soccer and Pizza @ Muddy's on Thursday, 5:30pm

*       From the PDA Committees

o   Human Affairs Committee: Lunch Dates

*       Postdoc Orientation Sessions

*       From the PDA PInG Initiatives

o   Running and Jogging Club

*       Other Events at MIT

o   MIT Impact Program

o   MIT Sailing Program

o   Negotiations in the Workplace (Tuesday, 12pm)

o   Brown Bag: The Visual Component: More Than Pretty Pictures (Wednesday, 12pm)        New

o   4th Annual Multicultural Awards Banquet (Wednesday, 4pm)

o   How to Fix Almost Anything in Your Home (Thursday, 12pm)

o   "distant future" events  new events

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Upcoming PDA Events:

PDA Sports:

Sports & Pizza Thursday - Outdoor
[cid:image007.png at 01D1A95A.1507F990][cid:image009.png at 01D1A95A.1507F990]PDA weekly sports event continues with 2 games this week! And we are moving outdoors so let's hope for great weather this Thursday. Join us for a friendly game of volleyball and/or soccer followed by pizza at Muddy's. Please, bring a valid ID and RSVP so we can order enough pizza
Date, Time and Location: Thursday, May 12th
Sand volleyball: 5:30 - 7:30 pm, sand pit between Buildings 62 and 64 (https://whereis.mit.edu/?go=62)
Outdoor soccer: 7:30 - 9 pm, Briggs Field (http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=G15)
Pizza at Muddy's: 9 - 10 pm MIT Building 50, 142 Memorial Drive, Cambridge (http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=50)
Register for Pizza at Muddy's here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1U-Wu6J1wiSJ-_QZzqh7mhbMZjFM-TYyw4lzR6pmcVyc/viewform>

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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>From the PDA Committees:

Human Affairs Committee: Lunch Dates

Interested in making friends with other postdocs over lunch or coffee?  Connect is a great way to make friends in the MIT postdoc community who share your interests and schedule. An MIT graduate student created this extremely popular program last year, and now postdocs can join.

How it works:
Sign up at www.ghamut.org<http://www.ghamut.org> by answering a few questions about your interests and schedule.  You will be matched with other interested postdocs and given a set of times when you are both available to meet one-on-one.  Then, be your wonderful self and start making meaningful connections with your fellow postdocs.

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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: 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:

New Running and Jogging Club
Meet new people, enjoy the fresh air, improve your fitness.
We are starting a jogging club for postdocs and looking forward to many participants! Jogs will generally be along the Charles River in the evenings, followed by snacks and socializing on or near campus. If interested, please fill out the following form: http://goo.gl/forms/VSPKwUcQCv

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Other Events at MIT:

[/Users/ericnorman/Dropbox (Personal)/2016 IMPACT Program/Communications/Design files/IMPACT_SourceFiles/IMPACT_logo/IMPACT_Logo_Small.png]Own your career! New opportunity to sharpen your research and career focus
IMPACT Program for post-docs and advanced pre-docs

We're happy to announce that applications are now being accepted for the next round of the MIT IMPACT program. IMPACT is a supplementary training program, supported by MIT and NIH, for postdoctoral and advanced pre-doctoral trainees.

IMPACT combines group and individualized mentorship; through interactive sessions, you will mix with a diverse group of other trainees and professional mentors from the academic, medical, and business sectors. The program will challenge you to explore and defend the real-world impact of your research, and help you develop the skills and professional networks for successful careers inside and outside of academia.

Applications for the fall term are being accepted now through May 20.

For more information and answers to FAQs, go to impactprogram.mit.edu, or contact us at impact at mit.edu<mailto:impact at mit.edu>. Apply at http://bit.ly/mitimpact16b<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__bit.ly_impact16&d=AwMFaQ&c=WknmpdNpvrlj2B5K1aWVqL1SOiF30547pqSuOmtwXTQ&r=6JU420W2h96BsiFMbCf4kKpzeGpnEgXf1k9P_i6aspc&m=j2dY_FJ9VFJvZBsQ31ESJoDjctHwCD6bwb5h8EbHMqc&s=1qkGvn22YMqD9PTGTIR_E7t0eFwfdRlOnlsKM37xtTk&e=>

[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.

This Week:

Negotiations in the Workplace (sponsored by MIT Work-Life Center)
Like many young professionals, you know that you need to be a successful negotiator to further your career goals, and would like to develop your skills in this area. In this workshop, you will be introduced to the core concepts of negotiation which will help you become a more effective self-advocate.
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 10th, 12:00-1:00pm
Location: E19-306
Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-professional-workshop-negotiations-in-the-workplace-tickets-21014867033>

Brown Bag: The Visual Component: More Than Pretty Pictures (hosted by the Program on Information Science)          New
Join the Program on Information Science for our May Brown Bag with Felice Frankel, research scientist in the Center for Materials Science and Engineering<http://mit.edu/cmse/> here at MIT. She will discuss visual representation of all kinds as it becomes more important in our ever growing image-based society, especially in science and technology, and how there has been little emphasis on developing standards in creating or critiquing those representations.
Frankel will consider images as more than tangential components of information, discuss ways to seamlessly search for accurate and honest depictions of complex scientific phenomena, show her own process of making visual representations in sciences and engineering, and make the case that representations are just as "intellectual" as text.
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 11th, 12:00-1:00pm
Location: E25-401
More information here<http://informatics.mit.edu/event/brown-bag-visual-component-more-pretty-pictures-felice-frankel>

4th Annual Multicultural Awards Banquet (sponsored by MIT OMP and ICEO)          New See Flyer below
Every year students and student organizations create programs and events that promote diversity and inclusion, community, and an overall more enjoyable campus at MIT. The Office of Multicultural Programs (OMP) and the Institute Community and Equity Office (ICEO) would like to take a moment to recognize your efforts this year at the upcoming 4th Annual Multicultural Awards Banquet.
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 11th, 4:00-6:00pm
Location: W20-202 (La Sala de Puerto Rico, Student Center)
Register here<http://multiculturalawardsbanquet2016.splashthat.com/>

How to Fix Almost Anything in Your Home (sponsored by MIT Work-Life Center)
This seminar will help you learn the basics of maintaining your home-patching walls, fixing leaks, repairing, and more. You will learn about the essential systems in your home, from basement to roof, and about the tools you need to keep your home in good working order. You also will learn how to spot and anticipate problems before they become emergencies, when to attempt to fix it yourself, and when to call a professional. Homeowners, homeowners-to-be, and renters are all welcome.
Date and Time: Thursday, May 12th, 12:00-1:30pm
Location: 76-156
Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-fix-almost-anything-in-your-home-registration-20972844342>

In the "Distant" Future:

Boost Your Professional Presence: The Art of Being Confident (organized by de la Femme)
Successful women recognize their strengths and communicate with confidence. Believing in yourself, and knowing how to present yourself and your ideas confidently is key to feeling empowered in your professional and personal life. In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to boost your professional presence and confidence for networking, interviewing, and presenting your ideas. You will get a clearer picture of your values and strengths, and learn how to tap into your presence and confidence using both your thoughts and body. By the end of the evening, you will not only feel more empowered, but also have concrete tools to use in everyday life.
$10 (including dinner) for those who register before May 10th, $15 after that
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 17th, 6:00pm
Location: The Broad Institute (Olympus Room), Kendall Square
Information and Registration here<https://dlf-confident.eventbrite.com/>

Cell Press LabLinks: The Gender of Science and the Science of Gender (organized by Boston PDA)
In a first-of-its-kind event, Cell Press is partnering with MASS AWIS to present a unique LabLinks that explores several themes around gender and science. This free one-day conference is designed to excite, inspire, and empower, and will include speakers tackling both the social issues of gender diversity in science and the biology of gender, exploring gender science from different perspectives.
Date and Time: Thursday, May 19th, 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer
Information and Registration here<http://www.cell.com/pb-assets/marketing/lablinks/2016/gender%20science/LabLinks2015_GenderScience2016_4pp.pdf>

Improv Comedy Workshop to Improve Communication and Interviewing Skills (sponsored by MIT VPR and GECD)         New
Have you had that awkward moment in a presentation where someone asks a really weird question? Has an employer asked an unexpected question in a job interview? This improv workshop will help develop skills to respond to such situations. We will be doing improv comedy exercises to develop a comfort with engaging others. These skills help with job interviews, talks and working in groups. Participants should expect to participate in improv comedy exercises with attendees in a supportive and fun environment. About the facilitator: Jake Livengood has worked in higher education since 2002 and provides career counseling with PhD students at MIT Global Education and Career Development. He is also a graduate of the Improv Asylum Training Center in the North End of Boston. With the last name "Livengood," this career path is quite fitting. For more info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakelivengood
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 25th, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: E39 - Basement Classroom (E 39 is on Hayward Street near the corner of Main Street; see http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E39)
Registration here<http://goo.gl/forms/hpLhVMltjx> 20 RSVP Limit (This specific workshop is for postdocs only).

Academic Career Panel and Speed Networking Event (organized by Cell Press and MASS AWIS)
Meet junior faculty and tenured professors and learn about their path to the tenure track.  Listen to a panel discussion where faculty members discuss their time on the job market, interviewing, negotiating their starting packet, hiring and managing lab members, getting funding and getting tenure.  We'll have representatives from R1, undergraduate and teaching intensive institutions as well as a discussion on diversity in Academia.
Following the panel discussion, we will have a speed networking event where individuals can speak one-on-one to faculty members.
Invite your friends and your questions and come make some new friends and contacts!  Registration is free, but required.  Availability is first come, first served and is filling up quickly.
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 1st, 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Tosteson Medical Education Center (260 Longwood Avenue Atrium, Boston)
Register here<bpdacareers-academia.eventbrite.com>

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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