Weekly PDA Newsletter - March 19, 2017
Meghan Huber
mehuber at mit.edu
Sun Mar 19 17:27:10 EDT 2017
Dear MIT Postdocs,
This week is filled with several career development and networking events!
Don’t forget that the deadline to register for the MIT Spring Career Fair
2017 is also this week. All details below :)
Cheers,
Meghan
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Dr. Meghan Huber
Corresponding Secretary
Postdoctoral Association of MIT (PDA)
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NEXT MIT-PDA MEETING
Monday, April 10, 2017
12:00pm
Rm E25-101
Lunch will be provided!
REGISTER HERE
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-vT1gzgyik3JHFWaRgQwAVeVoiaoQFK7iP2MO4dtKwo/viewform>
Please join us for our monthly MIT-PDA meeting! Get involved with any of
the various committees (e.g., sports, advocacy, committee, community
building) and have your voice heard. This is a great opportunity meet your
fellow postdocs on campus!
MIT-PDA NEWS AND EVENTS
Events
Postdoc Soccer
Hosted by the MIT-PDA Sports Committee
Interested in playing soccer with your fellow postdocs? Join the soccer
mailing list <https://groups.mit.edu/webmoira/list/soccer-pda> and the sports
facebook group <https://www.facebook.com/groups/1499342643696472/> to stay
up-to-date with playing times! For soccer, it is critical that you check
the Facebook book group and note your availability on the poll. Events are
subject to cancellation if there is insufficient attendance.
Date and Time Tuesday, March 21, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location Zesiger Mac Court
Postdoc Volleyball
Hosted by the MIT-PDA Sports Committee
Please join the PDA this Friday for volleyball!! Enter through the Vassar
street entrance and the attendees at the gate should let you through if you
say you are with the PDA and present MIT ID. There are bathrooms in the
facility where you can change or come with someone with a membership who
can give you access to the locker rooms. Spouses and significant others of
postdocs are welcome free of charge. Friends and colleagues may join only
if they have an athletics membership (otherwise you may need to pay a 1
time entrance fee that is around $15). Anyone can join for the Muddy
afterwards (you just need to be with someone who has MIT ID) providing you
are 21 or over. Note the Muddy is cash only if you want to buy drinks. Please
also add yourself to our sports Facebook group
<https://www.facebook.com/groups/1499342643696472/>!
Date and Time TBA. Look out for an update on the sports Facebook group
<https://www.facebook.com/groups/1499342643696472/> and via the mailing
list.
Weekly Board Game Nights
Hosted by the MIT-PDA Community Building Committee, MIT-GSC, and CSAIL
MIT-PDA, along with GSC and the CSAIL departments, are happy to announce
that we will be having weekly board game nights on Friday evenings. Please
contact Jon Gjengset (jon at thesquareplanet.com) if you have any questions
regarding the venue or the time.
Date Friday, March 24, 6 PM
Location Stata Center, 32-D463
New PDA and Strategic Games Society (SGS) Partnership
MIT-PDA is happy to announce a new partnership for the board games nights
with the MIT Strategic Games Society (MIT-SGS). It is now free for Postdocs
to join the weekly board games nights hosted by the MIT-SGS. Moreover, you
can bring your non-MIT friends for a small fee of $5 per year. SGS meets
every Friday at 7PM in MIT Building 50-316 (Walker Memorial Hall, Floor 3,
Room 16) for board games and card games,. Gaming sessions typically go
until around 12-2 AM. For more information about the board game branch of
SGS, contact the officers <sgs-officers at mit.edu>.
Postdoc Orientation Sessions
The PDA offers Postdoc Orientation Sessions open to all postdocs at MIT.
Topics covered include:
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Data on postdoc population at MIT
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MIT oversight of postdocs
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Defining postdoc expectations
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Differences between fellows and associates
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PDA structure and initiatives
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How to get involved
The sessions will be typically the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 12pm
(45-60min) in E49-5145. Lunch will be provided. The dates for the semester
are as follows: March 20, April 3, April 24, May 22. If you are interested
in participating, you can register via Atlas or here
<http://web.mit.edu/training/course.html?course=CDT21061c>.
GLIMPSE (PDA PInG Initiative)
If you would like to be interviewed by GLIMPSE podcast or would like to
help with the podcast (music, logo, artwork), please contact us at
glimpse.podcast at gmail.com. For more information, please visit us at:
http://glimpse.mit.edu/
OTHER MIT AND LOCAL EVENTS
This Week
Kids Clothing Exchange
Hosted by the MIT Spouses & Partners Connect
Drop off: 9:30am-11am / Pick up: 11am-12:00pm. The event is open to the
public from 11am-12pm. The exchange will include kids clothing, outerwear,
shoes, toys and books for children ages 0-5. Items will be organized by
gender and size so you can quickly find what you need for your growing
little ones. You do not need to bring clothes to participate!
Date and Time Monday, March 20, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location W35 - Zesiger Sports Center Lobby
Solve MIT Challenge Design Workshop
Hosted by Solve MIT
Solve <http://solve.mit.edu/> challenge design workshops are a unique
opportunity for like-minded organizations to co-host sessions with 30-80
industry experts, entrepreneurs, and those passionate about social impact
innovation to inform Solve’s future challenges. Challenge design workshop
attendees work together in subgroups of 8-10 to workshop specific questions
around Solve’s four pillars: education, health, climate and sustainability,
and economic prosperity. These sessions aim to fulfill the following
objectives: (1) Inform upcoming challenges to be launched on Solve’s open
innovation platform, (2) Convene cross-sector leaders around Solve’s
mission and give them the opportunity to be a part of the Solve community,
and (3) Establish a global network of strategists that will continue to
unite around Solve’s challenges and open innovation methodology. Challenge
design workshops are 90 minutes-2 hours long and led by experienced
facilitators who provide the groups with a series of prompts around Solve’s
pillars using human-centered design methodology. Table facilitators guide
each subgroup through 4 phases: framing (15-30 minutes) brainstorming (30
minutes), refining (30-45 minutes), and reporting back (15 minutes).
Date and Time Monday, March 20, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Location Bush Room (Building 10-105)
Registration Register here
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solve-mit-challenge-design-workshop-march-20-or-april-5-tickets-31939078644>.
Note that there will be another session on April 5th..
Networking
Hosted by MIT Global Education and Career Development
At this workshop, you will: learn and practice how to network (in a
practical and supportive environment); address barriers to networking, such
as "This is uncomfortable. I feel weird. I don't want to be too pushy.";
develop strategies for networking; and become familiar with resources for
networking.
Date and Time Monday, March 20, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Location E19-202
Registration Pre-registration requested via CareerBridge
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.
WiXII Career Night
Hosted by MIT Women in Chemistry, Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary
Sciences (EAPS), and MIT Women in Course 12
The night will consist of a panel discussion with women in EAPS and
Chemistry related fields from academia, non-profit organizations, and the
private sector, moderated by Cathy Olkin '88 (XVI), PhD (XII, XIID). A
reception will follow the panel in the IGL to provide an opportunity to
network with the panelists and other invited guests.
Date and Time Monday, March 20, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location 54-100
Registration This event is free and open to the public, but we request
that you RSVP through this link <https://goo.gl/forms/vZlof370qipiiap53> so
we can get an estimate for food and refreshments. We will be sending
biographies of panelists and invited guests in an email to follow.
Exploring Careers in Nonprofits: A Panel
Hosted by MIT Global Education and Career Development
Join us to hear from a panel of MIT alumni and professionals working in
nonprofit organizations across medicine, science, education, and
consulting. Learn what it's like to work at a nonprofit or start your own,
gather tips about entering the field, hear advice on how to position
yourself for success, and gain a better understanding of the opportunities
that might be available to you in this space. Nonprofit organizations
accomplish important work and can be found in almost any industry!
Panelists include: Roseanna H. Means, MD (BS 76, MSc 77), Founder and
President, Health Care Without Walls, Julie McNamara (MS 14), Energy
Analyst, Union of Concerned Scientists, Ricky Richardson (BS 12),
Entrepreneurship Education Associate, The Possible Project, and Tanya
Inwald, Lead Consultant, Social Innovation Forum.
Date and Time Monday, March 20, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Location E19-202
Registration Pre-registration requested via CareerBridge
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.
Women Accelerators Presents: My Journey in STEM: Struggle, Accomplishment,
and the Future
Hosted by Women Accelerators
Brandy Houser, Ph.D. a co-founder of Women Accelerators and NY/NJ site head
for Celdara Medical, LLC will be moderating the panel of talented panelists
who will take you through their real life personal journey in STEM and how
they leveraged their scientific background to advance their careers. The
panelists will discuss tips on how they identified their preferred
STEM-related careers as well as, how they navigated difficult obstacles in
order to land the career of their choice. This event is a great opportunity
to learn about STEM-related careers, how to roadmap your career, and what
defines your own success in STEM. The panel is comprised of professional
women who continue to dedicate themselves to science through program
management, entrepreneurship, basic research, drug development, and
education. This event will also offer a great networking opportunity for
you to connect with women in careers that you may be interested in
exploring. Moderator: Brandy Houser, Ph.D. Panelists: Rajia Abdelaziz,
Anita Autry, Ph.D.,Tammy Heesakker, MBA, Shila Mekhoubad, Ph.D., and Cherie
Ramirez, Ph.D.
Date and Time Tuesday, March 21, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Location Broad Institute (Monadnock Room), 415 Main Street, Cambridge, MA
02142
Registration Register here
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-accelerators-presents-my-journey-in-stem-struggle-accomplishment-and-the-future-tickets-32408173720>
.
Academic Belonging - Journal Club Meeting
Hosted by MIT Office of the Dean for Undergraduate Education and MIT
Teaching and Learning Laboratory
The Teaching and Learning Lab, supported by MIT's MindHandHeart initiative,
is hosting a variety of events to engage the MIT community in discussions
of the literature on academic belonging with the goal of identifying
department and subject based strategies to increase students' sense of
belonging.This meeting is for anyone interested in exploring the literature
about students' sense of belonging in academic departments as a precursor
to Dr. Catherine Good's April 4th interactive seminar on the same subject.
The following readings will be the focus of discussion at this meeting: (1)
Good, C., Rattan, A., & Dweck, C. S. (2012). Why do women opt out? Sense of
belonging and women's representation in mathematics
<http://tll.mit.edu/sites/default/files/library/Good%2C%20Rattan%2C%20%26%20Dweck%202012.pdf>.
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 102(4), 700. (2) Cheryan, S.,
Plaut, V. C., Davies, P. G., & Steele, C. M. (2009). Ambient belonging: how
stereotypical cues impact gender participation in computer science
<http://tll.mit.edu/sites/default/files/library/Cheryan_2009.pdf>. Journal
of Personality and Social Psychology, 97(6), 1045.
Date and Time Wednesday, March 22, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location E19-607
Registration The event is free, but registration
<http://tll.mit.edu/design/you-belong-mit> is appreciated.
Exploring Careers in Global Healthcare: A Panel
Hosted by MIT Global Education and Career Development
Grow your meaning of making a difference in healthcare. Take part in a
discussion focused on diverse perspectives in global healthcare related to
ethics, innovation, entrepreneurship, policy, and cultural competency.
Engage with panelists as they share their successes and challenges in a
field that continues to evolve internationally and makes strides to address
complex health issues.
Date and Time Wednesday, March 22, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Location E19-202
Registration Pre-registration requested via CareerBridge
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.
BPDA Careers Networking Pub Night at Meadhall
Hosted by the Boston Postdoctoral Association
Please join the Boston PDA for a fun night of networking at Meadhall!
Meet your fellow postdocs and rub elbows with industry professionals from
local Biotech and Pharma companies. We'll have lots of excellent hors
d'ouvres and our space will be staffed by bartenders eager to serve your
favorite adult beverage from our cash bar.
Date and Time Wednesday, March 22, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Location Meadhall, 4 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA
Registration Register here: https://bpdanetworking3.eventbrite.com
Exploring Careers in Data Science: A Panel
Hosted by MIT Global Education and Career Development
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. At our GECD Data Science Careers panel, 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.
Date and Time Thursday, March 23, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Location E19-202
Registration Pre-registration requested via CareerBridge
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.
International Community Coffee Hour -- H1B Visa Advocacy and Conflict Styles
Hosted by MIT International Students Office
Join us every 2nd and 4th Friday! This meeting might be especially
interesting, as we have two brief introductions, followed by open
discussions: Daniel Curtis from the GSC External Affairs Board speak on the
GSC’s advocacy for H1B visa and ways for international students/scholars to
get involved, trying to affect change in the US, and our own Elise Ledieu
(ICCH, iREFS) will speak on conflict styles. Meet with fellow international
students and share your ideas and concerns. Let's support each other in the
current political climate. Light breakfast served. Led by students,
sponsored by ISO International Council and ISO.
Date and Time Friday, March 24, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Location E19-202
Upcoming Deadlines
MIT Spring Career Fair
Hosted by MIT Global Education and Career Development
Whether you're looking for an internship or job, or just want to network
and explore opportunities, come meet with recruiters from 75 companies and
diverse industries. These companies are looking for MIT students (grad and
undergrad!) and postdocs, and we select them to ensure a range of
opportunities. MIT alumni are also welcome. MIT ID cards will be required
to enter on the day of the fair. This event is not open to the public,
including MIT staff or spouses. Once you register for the fair, your resume
will automatically be added to the MIT Spring Career Fair Resume Book --
even if you can’t attend the fair in person. The Resume Book will be
available to employers attending the fair, plus it is also available to
many employers who could not get space at the fair. We always have strong
demand for this book! Register by March 22 2017 to drop your resume to
employers before the fair.
Date and Time Wednesday, April 5, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location Johnson Athletic Center
Registration Register here <https://springcareerfair.mit.edu/#!/candidate>.
CHECK OUT THESE SITES FOR ADDITIONAL EVENTS
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/>
Boston PDA Events <http://bostonpostdocs.org/events-calendar/>
Mass-AWIS Events <http://mass-awis.org/category/events-calendar/>
MIT RESOURCES FOR POSTDOCS
MBTA Access
As a reminder, all postdoctoral fellows and postdoctoral associates on
MIT’s Cambridge campus are eligible for free, unrestricted subway and local
bus access. MIT is providing ID cards with a special MBTA* chip inside that
will provide this access. (*Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority). If
you received a new MIT ID card on or after June 21 (or after August 9, in
the case of many postdoctoral fellows), check the back of your ID card. If
“Charlie INSIDE!” is written on it, you are all set, and already have
access. If not, you can visit the Card Office (W20-020) with your current
MIT ID card to swap it for one with the MBTA chip inside it. The Card
Office is open between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
FREE Mindfulness and Meditation Classes from MIT Medical
Find Some Om Under the Dome
MIT Libraries is offering drop-in meditation and relaxation sessions.
Please join us for silent meditation in the Barker reading room. Sit for a
minute, or 30. Beginners welcome - no experience necessary. Every Monday at
noon in the Barker Dome of Barker Engineering Library (10-500). Please
arrive promptly. Registration is required.
<https://medical.mit.edu/community/wellness/classes/mindfulness-meditation>
Meditation for your Wellbeing
Community Wellness at MIT Medical offers drop-in meditation and relaxation
sessions. Sit back and relax - no experience necessary. Please arrive
promptly. A short talk and guided meditation begins at 12:10 pm. This class
is held every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 12:10 pm-12:40 pm. Led by Seth
Monk. Registration is required.
<https://medical.mit.edu/community/wellness/classes/mindfulness-meditation>
MIT Writing & Communication Center
The Center provides free professional advice about all types of writing and
speaking/oral presentations, including specialized help for non-native
English speakers. See their website for more details:
http://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/
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. Postdoc Associates and Fellows are eligible for
services provided by KGA, Inc. through the MIT Work-Life Center and MyLife
Services. You can now access a network of experts who can help with the
challenges of life and work, such as:
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Financial planning, debt management, and legal issues
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Personal and work relationships
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Sleep and nutrition
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Stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional concerns
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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 <(844)%20405-5433>) or going online
<http://o6os.mj.am/link/o6os/xlkt8jnnqpg8/2/y46EmaQ0aMF6d85vixaLTg/aHR0cDovL2hyd2ViLm1pdC5lZHUvd29ya2xpZmUvbWl0bXlsaWZlc2VydmljZXM>.
For more information or to provide feedback, please contact the MIT
Work-Life Center.
MIT Spouses&Partners Connect
Offers social and career-related groups and events for your
spouse/partner/family. For more information and event listings, visit
http://spouses.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:
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African, Black, American, Caribbean @MIT (ABAC at MIT) ERG
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Asian Pacific American ERG
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Latino ERG,
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Lesbian, Gay, ,Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) ERG
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Millennials ERG
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Women in IT ERG
Check out the link for more information and upcoming events:
http://hrweb.mit.edu/diversity/ergs/current
OTHER RESOURCES
Free Membership for the National Postdoctoral Association
The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is a member-driven organization
that provides a unique, national voice for postdoctoral scholars. Since
2003, we have taken on the ambitious agenda to enhance the quality of the
postdoctoral experience in the United States. We have assumed a leadership
role in addressing the many issues confronting the postdoctoral community
that are national in scope and requiring action beyond the local level. Get
your free affiliate membership with the National Postdoctoral Association
here: http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/?page=individual_members
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