AW: Weekly PDA Newsletter - September 11, 2016
Kathrin Graetz
graetz at mit.edu
Sun Sep 18 20:24:45 EDT 2016
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Dear MIT Postdocs,
Please welcome the new PDA Board and Committee Chairs of the 2016/17 term! Over the next weeks, we will have the transition to the new officers and keep you up to date about the plans for the next year.
And in case you did not know it, it is National Postdoc Appreciation Week!
Wish you all a great week!
Best,
Kathrin
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Dr.-Ing. Kathrin Graetz
Corresponding Secretary
Postdoctoral Association of MIT (PDA)
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Boston PDA: http://bostonpostdocs.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/1969262336632168/\<https://www.facebook.com/groups/1969262336632168/%5C>
Next PDA meeting: October 3, 12pm @E25-202 register here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-vT1gzgyik3JHFWaRgQwAVeVoiaoQFK7iP2MO4dtKwo/viewform> Lunch will be provided!
This Week's Topics:
* Results of the PDA General Election
* Upcoming PDA Events
o BPDA Career Event: Secrets from a Recruiter (Wednesday, 6pm) New
o Postdoc Appreciation Week Event at BU (Thursday, 4pm) New
o BPDA Quiz Bowl New
* Postdoc Orientation Sessions
* From the PDA PInG Initiatives:
o Postdoc Jogging Club
o Postdoc Yoga
* Other Events at MIT
o Lunch & Learn "Dietary Control of Stem Cells in Physiology and Cancer" (Monday, 11.45pm) New
o Ace the Case with Putnam Associates (Monday, 5pm)
o Career Paths for PhDs and Postdocs: A Panel Discussion (Monday, 5.30pm)
o How to Work a Career Fair (Tuesday, 1.30pm)
o Communicate with Confidence: How to Express, Engage, and Impress (Tuesday, 5pm)
o Careers in Gaming from the Employer Perspective (Tuesday, 6pm)
o Practicing a Meaningful Elevator Pitch (Wednesday, 1pm)
o Careers in Mechanical Engineering from the Employer Perspective (Wednesday, 6pm)
o Take Control of Your Time: Time Management from the Inside Out (Thursday, 12pm)
o Evening with Ray Stata, Founder of Analog Devices (Thursday, 5pm)
o Identifying Career Paths for PhDs in Science (Thursday, 4pm)
o Fall Career Fair (Saturday, 11am)
o "Distant Future" Events
Results of the PDA General Election
President - Augusto Tentori
Vice President - Kathrin Graetz
Treasurer - Jake Martin
Corresponding Secretary - Meghan Huber
Recording Secretary - Kiel Ormerod
Alumni Committee - Ahmed Fazly
Advocacy Committee - Thomas Matarazzo
Community Building Committee - Phalgun Lolur
Human Affairs Committee - Kathryn Dupont
IT Committee - Haomiao Zhang
PInG Committee - Elizabeth Stewart
Professional Development Committee - Yogesh Dayma
Sports Committee - David Zhitomirsky
We are still looking for committee chairs for the Fundraising and the Orientation committee.
Upcoming PDA Events:
BPDA Career Event: Secrets from a Recruiter: An Insider's Guide to Getting Your Dream Job
Please join the Boston PDA for a seminar on a successful job search with Erik Rocheford, a top scientific recruiter at Stratacuity!
Erik is a former Industry R&D professional turned expert external recruiter. He routinely works with local Biotech and Pharma companies and has his pulse on the needs of these growing companies. He'll be speaking about his experience in R&D and will share his insights on how to stand out from the crowd and land your dream job in Industry.
Bring your friends, your business cards and come make some new friends and contacts! Availability is first come, first served and is filling up quickly!
Following Erik's talk, we'll be hosting post-event networking consisting of a light meal with a cash bar. Please join us to meet Erik and your fellow postdocs.
Date and Time: Wednesday, Sept 21, 6-7pm
Location: Broad Insitute, Monadnock Room (2nd floor)
Please register here<https://bpda-sept-recruit.eventbrite.com/>
BPDA Quiz Bowl
We'll be hosting a quiz bowl at the excellent Aeronaut Brewing this Friday night to mark the end of Post Doc Appreciation Week!
We'll be serving pizza to go with the amazing beer you can purchase from Aeronaut's cash bar. Form your team and compete for personal pride and prizes! We'll be beginning at 5:15pm with the formation of our teams and will have our first round of questions beginning at 6pm. Be sure to arrive by 5:30pm to grab a bite to eat!
Date and Time: Friday, Sept 23, 5:15-7:30pm
Location: Aeronaut Brewery (14 Tyler Street, Somerville)
Please register here<https://bpdaaeronaut.eventbrite.com/>
PDA Sports
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: September 19, October 3, October 17, November 7, November 21, December 5, December 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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>From the PDA PInG Initiatives:
Postdoc Jogging Club
Interested in meeting new people and experiencing the outdoors? Join the postdoc jogging club. Email aklotz at mit.edu<mailto:aklotz at mit.edu> if interested. All speeds and levels of experience welcome.
[cid:95222B00-F045-414B-A096-7C6A941BCEDB]Yoga Classes for Postdocs
We are conducting yoga class series regularly and the next one is starting on September 14, and will be taking place on Wednesdays, 7:30 pm in room 1-090. 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:
September, 14, 21, 28; October 5, (no class Oct.12), 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, (No class Nov. 23, day prior to Thanksgiving), 30.
If you are interested, please reserve your spots by contacting the instructor <mailto:hadassahsegal at hotmail.com> Hadassah Segal<mailto:hadassahsegal at hotmail.com>.
Thank you!
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Other Events at MIT:
This Week:
Lunch & Learn "Dietary Control of Stem Cells in Physiology and Cancer" (sponsored by Abcam) New
The Lunch and Learn features a talk from Omer Yilmaz, Assistant Professor of Biology in the Koch Institute. The goal of the Yilmaz laboratory is to understand how adult stem cells and their microenvironment adapt to diverse diets in the context of tissue regeneration, aging, and cancer initiation.
Date and Time: Monday, September 19th, 11:45am - 1pm
Location: 76-158 (Koch Institute)
Registration here<http://www.abcam.com/events/national-postdoc-appreciation-week>
Ace the Case with Putnam Associates (sponsored by MIT GECD)
Stop by to learn the DOs and DON'Ts of a successful case interview from Putnam Associates. Putnam Associates is a premier strategy consulting firm dedicated to the life sciences, whose clients include all of the top-10 global biopharmaceutical companies, many of the top -10 global brands, as well as venture backed biotechs, device, and rare disease franchises.
Date and Time: Monday, September 19th, 5 - 6:30pm
Location: 3-270
Registration via CareerBridge<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>
Career Paths for PhDs and Postdocs: A Panel Discussion (sponsored by MIT GECD)
Are you thinking about your career options as a Ph.D.? Join us for a panel discussion on how PhDs can be used for varying career paths. Learn from their stories and feel free to ask questions! Representatives will be present from various industries, including healthcare, startups, consulting and education. Refreshments will be provided.
Date and Time: Monday, September 19th, 5:30 - 7pm
Location: 32-123
Registration via CareerBridge<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>
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How to Work a Career Fair (sponsored by MIT GECD)
Many students are overwhelmed when attempting to navigate a career fair with hundreds of employers. This workshop you will learn what to do in preparation for the fair, what to do at the fair, and what to do after the fair. The fair is an excellent opportunity to connect with employers -- create a strategy that will help you make the most of your time!
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 20th, 1:30 - 3pm
Location: 35-225
Registration via CareerBridge<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>
Communicate with Confidence: How to Express, Engage, and Impress (sponsored by MIT Work-Life Center)
This interactive seminar will help you to communicate your message with confidence and clarity. Participants will learn to develop clear and concise messages, tailor conversations to the listener, make technical information engaging, listen actively to develop rapport, and understand the impact of body language on group dynamics. By presenting yourself more confidently, you can be a more effective team player and enjoy your participation more. In this session, you will learn how to:
* Communicate comfortably and confidently to create a great first impression
* Enhance the learned skill of public speaking in any setting
* Improve your ability to inspire, motivate, and persuade
* Find powerful and confident body language to connect comfortably with your audience
* Improve your ability to communicate in meetings, at networking events, or one-on-one conversations
Presenter - Lauren Garlick<http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/bios#Lauren>, M.A.; Communication Skills Expert, Founder - Lauren Garlick Group
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 20th, 5 - 7pm (Dinner will be available beginning at 5:00 p.m. and the seminar presentation will run from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.)
Location: 46-3189
Registration here<http://www.eventbrite.com/e/communicate-with-confidence-how-to-express-engage-and-impress-registration-26849124454>
Careers in Gaming from the Employer Perspective (sponsored by MIT GECD)
Do you want to know more about opportunities in gaming? This panel features alumni and employers who will offer industry insight, provide advice about navigating the job and internship search process, and highlight the critical experiences and knowledge that make you stand out as a candidate in the gaming industry.
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 20th, 6 - 7:30pm
Location: 32-124
Registration via CareerBridge<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>
Practicing a Meaningful Elevator Pitch (sponsored by MIT GECD)
Among the greatest missed opportunities are banal responses to questions like "tell me about yourself?" Learn and exercise creative ways to be a successful self-advocate: together, we will strengthen our responses to hallway chatter and use reflection to develop, rehearse, and share an authentic elevator pitch with meaning. Just in time for the Fall Career Fair!
Date and Time: Wednesday, September 21th, 1 - 2pm
Location: 4-237
Registration via CareerBridge<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>
Careers in Mechanical Engineering from the Employer Perspective (sponsored by MIT GECD)
Do you want to know more about opportunities in mechanical engineering? This panel features alumni and employers who will offer industry insight, provide advice about navigating the job and internship search process, and highlight the critical experiences and knowledge that make you stand out as a candidate.
Date and Time: Wednesday, September 21th, 6 - 7:30pm
Location: 32-124
Registration via CareerBridge<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>
Take Control of Your Time: Time Management from the Inside Out (sponsored by MIT Work-Life Center)
Time management is about managing ourselves in order to successfully manage our time. Learn what goes on in the mind of a master procrastinator, and develop sustainable strategies to tackle your time management challenges. In this interactive seminar, participants will identify internal assumptions about time, examine current habits of thinking and behavior, graph daily energy levels to determine high-productivity times, and discover how to think and plan more strategically about the urgency and importance of projects. Get help developing habits that will work for you.
Presenter - Kathleen Greer<https://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/bios/#Kathy>, LMHC; Founder and Chairman, KGA, Inc.
Date and Time: Thursday, September 22th, 12 - 1:30pm
Location: NE49-5145
Registration here<http://www.eventbrite.com/e/take-control-of-your-time-time-management-from-the-inside-out-registration-26808106769>
Evening with Ray Stata, Founder of Analog Devices (sponsored by MIT Translational Fellows Program and Silicon Valley Bank) New
MIT's Translational Fellows Program and Silicon Valley Bank cordially invite you to a special event in celebration of Boston's dedication to innovation and to building thriving global companies. We will honor the region's entrepreneurial spirit with an in-depth interview with Ray Stata, founder of Analog Devices, led by Antonio Rodriguez, Matrix Partners, followed by a Q&A session and a reception. We hope you will join us for this memorable evening as we pay tribute to innovation, perseverance, and investing in our community.
Date and Time: Thursday, September 22th, 5pm
Location: 32-123
Registration here<https://lpages.svb.com/Event-AnEveningwithRayStata_Registration.html>
Identifying Career Paths for PhDs in Science (hosted by Boston University)
PDPA and BU's BEST Program will host Melanie Sinche (Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Research) to describe her research focused on identifying key 'skills gaps' for PhDs. Melanie's work surveyed PhDs in their first job in order to map the skills they received during training to the skills they actually use day-to-day. Based on this data, she has developed strategies for graduate students and postdocs to explore career paths and/or professional development opportunities to find the occupation(s) and develop the skills that are right for them. A short career panel focused on non-tenure track careers in academia will follow Melanie's talk and lead into a networking reception.
Date and Time: Thursday, Sept 22, 4-7pm
Location: Boston University Castle
Please register here<http://www.bu.edu/research/news-events/featured-events-2/postdoc-appreciation-week/>
Fall Career Fair (sponsored by MIT GECD, Organized by: The Graduate Student Council, Society of Women Engineers, and the Senior Class.)
This career fair kicks off the fall recruiting season and is the largest fair on-campus with over 300 companies in attendance.
Date and Time: Saturday, September 23th, 11am - 4pm
Location: Johnson Athletics Center
In the "Distant" Future:
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>
Mc Kinsey Germany Recruiting Event
We would like to inform you about the event "Meet McKinsey Deutschland".
On Sep 26-28, you will have the chance to meet Consultants from the German McKinsey Office in various meet & greet sessions. The Event is targeted at German-speaking Undergrads/Grads/PhDs/Post-Docs that are interested in learning more about Topmanagement Consulting.
Flyer was sent out in separate e-mail.
de la Femme: Conflict Communication and Resolution Strategies (organized by de la Femme)
What you say and do matters for the outcome you want in any given situation. Whether at the workplace or in our personal lives, we have all been through scenarios where communication barriers result in negative and costly outcomes. There is always a time, when you need to listen and a time to speak up for yourself. Ever wonder when is the time to speak and when to listen? Oliver Wendell Homes Sr. once said, "It is the province of knowledge to speak and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen." Join us with Michele Whitham to learn the insights/skills of successful professional self-management and hone in some practical workplace conflict resolution strategies.
Dinner and drinks will be provided. Registration is required, sign-in upon arrival.
Date and Time: Wednesday, September 28th, 6pm
Location: Olympus Room, The Broad Institute
Registration here<http://dlf-conflict-communication.eventbrite.com/>
28th annual Warren Alpert Foundation Prize Symposium (organized by Harvard Medical School)
Each year the recipient(s) of the Warren Alpert Foundation Prize are recognized at a scientific symposium hosted by Harvard Medical School.
In honor of Rodolphe Barrangou, Emmanuelle Charpentier, Jennifer Doudna, Philippe Horvath, Viginijus Siksnys for remarkable contributions to the understanding of the CRISPR bacterial defense system and the revolutionary discovery that it can be adapted for genome editing.
Date and Time: Thursday, October 6th, 1:30 - 5:30pm
Location: Joseph B. Martin Conference Center, New Research Building, Harvard Medical School, 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston
Registration hms_events at hms.harvard.edu<mailto:hms_events at hms.harvard.edu>
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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>.
Spouses&Partners Connect - http://spouses.mit.edu/
Offers social and career-related groups and events for your spouse/partner/family, including a Learning Fair on Aug. 31 from 1-3 pm in W20-307.
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
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