Weekly PDA Newsletter - May 21, 2017

Sun May 21 15:42:54 EDT 2017



*Dear MIT Postdocs,If you are interested in providing feedback and comments
on our weekly newsletter, please fill out our google form here
<https://goo.gl/forms/7rK3Krm4zpBXIcBg2>! Enjoy your
week!Cheers,Meghan-----Dr. Meghan HuberCorresponding SecretaryPostdoctoral
Association of MIT (PDA)Follow the MIT-PDA on social media!MIT-PDAwebsite
<http://pda.mit.edu/>Facebook
<https://www.facebook.com/groups/44093460815/>Twitter
<https://twitter.com/MITPDA>Instagram
<https://www.instagram.com/mitpda/>LinkedIn
<https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2506720/profile>Boston-PDAwebsite
<http://bostonpostdocs.org/>NEXT MIT-PDA MEETINGMonday, June 12,
201712:00pm Rm E25-401Lunch 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 EVENTSVolleyballHosted by the MIT-PDA
Sports CommitteePlease join the PDA 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 Every
Friday in May starting this week, 7:30-9:00 PM.Location Zesiger Mac
Court***For Soccer, please check PDA sports Facebook group
<https://www.facebook.com/groups/1499342643696472/> for upcoming events.***
PDA and Strategic Games Society (SGS) PartnershipHosted by MIT-PDA
Community Building CommitteeMIT-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 1the board game branch of SGS, contact the officers
<sgs-officers at mit.edu>.Postdoc Orientation SessionsThe 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 involvedThe 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: May 22, June 5, June 19, July 3, July 17, July 31, August 14,
September 11, and September 25. If you are interested in participating, you
can register via Atlas or here
<http://web.mit.edu/training/course.html?course=CDT21061c>.Postdoc Jogging
Club  Now that spring has sprung, consider joining the Postdoc Jogging
Club! Those interested in joining club can sign up for the email list here
<https://mailman.mit.edu:444/mailman/listinfo/postdoc-jogging>. 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
<glimpse.podcast at gmail.com>. For more information, please visit us at:
http://glimpse.mit.edu/ <http://glimpse.mit.edu/>OTHER MIT AND LOCAL
EVENTSThis WeekShe Prevailed: The Secrets to Start-up Success in STEM from
Women Entrepreneurs Hosted by Association for Women In Science
Massachusetts Chapter     Please join us for an exciting evening exploring
entrepreneurship! Successful business women will share their journeys and
the strategies they used to grow their companies, fund raise, and turn
their ideas into reality. Date and Time Tuesday, May 23, 5:30-8:30
PMLocation Mass Innovation Labs, 675 W Kendall St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Registration View event details and register here
<http://mass-awis.org/events/startup-success_may2017/>. Cost for MASS AWIS
members is $8 and non-members is $15. Arts and crafts - Explore your
creativity Hosted by MIT Spouses & Partners ConnectJoin us for an evening
of crafting. We will provide supplies and you may bring your own unfinished
or new project with some creativity. Kids are welcome, NO childcare
provided for this event.Date and Time Tuesday, May 23, 5:30-8:30 PMLocation
E55-PH, Eastgate Penthouse  MIT Endicott Spring Plant Sale Hosted by MIT
Endicott HouseThe Annual Plant Sale, sponsored by the MIT Endicott House,
will be held on May 24 & 25, 2017.A selection of flowering plants,
perennials, herbs, vegetables, and planters will be offered for sale. All
items are reasonably priced and nurtured at our greenhouse. Members of our
Staff will be available to answer your gardening questions. We hope to see
you there!Date and Time Wednesday, May 24, and Thursday, May 25,  9:00
AM-2:00 PMLocation W20, Student Center Steps Upcoming Deadlines New England
Future Faculty Workshop at Northeastern UniversityHosted by the NE-FWW
Planning CommitteeWe would like to invite them to participate in the New
England Future Faculty Workshop for Women in STEM Fields (NE-FFW) on the
Northeastern University campus in Boston, Massachusetts on August 10,
2017.  The NE-FFW is designed specifically for women in STEM fields who are
late-stage PhD students and postdoctoral scholars and interested in an
academic career. The NE-FFW is focused on the academic job search.  The
format of the one-day workshop includes faculty-led interactive discussions
and peer-to-peer interactions.  Workshop topics include:  Finding Your
Institutional Fit, Standing Out in the Interview, Reviewing CVs, Developing
a Research Statement, Negotiating the Job Offer, and more.  To learn more
about the New England Future Faculty Workshop for Women in STEM Fields, go
to:
http://www.northeastern.edu/advance/recruitment/future-faculty-workshop/
<http://www.northeastern.edu/advance/recruitment/future-faculty-workshop/>.
To participate in the NE-FFW, Apply by May 26th online here.
<http://www.northeastern.edu/advance/recruitment/future-faculty-workshop/>Symposium
on Careers and Collaboration in ScienceHosted by the Boston Postdoctoral
AssociationThe Boston Postdoctoral Association (BPDA) is excited to invite
you to a 2-day Symposium on Careers and Collaboration in Science (B-SoCCS)
on June 16th-17th at the Broad Institute. We have career tracks
specifically tailored to postdocs aiming for academic or industry
positions. Our program includes practical skills development workshops, a
poster session, 2 renowned keynote speakers (Phil Sharp, Nobel laureate and
Jay Bradner, NIBR President), a reception, and extensive networking
opportunities. We also have a special “Drug Discovery Bootcamp” with
Novartis scientists. For more info and to submit your abstract (deadline is
May 31st), please visit: https://www.bsoccs2017.org
<https://www.bsoccs2017.org/>. Prizes for best presentations include: two
$500 ASBMB travel awards, a Chromebook, and a Samsung tablet!CHECK OUT
THESE SITES FOR ADDITIONAL EVENTS postdocs.mit.edu
<http://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
POSTDOCSMBTA AccessAs 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 MedicalFind
Some Om Under the DomeMIT 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 WellbeingCommunity 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 CenterThe 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/
<http://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/>MyLife
ServicesMyLife 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: - Financial planning, debt
management, and legal issues- Personal and work relationships- Sleep and
nutrition- Stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional concerns- Child
and elder careThis 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>.
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/
<http://spouses.mit.edu/>. MIT Employee Resource GroupsJoin 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 ERGCheck out the link for more information and
upcoming events: http://hrweb.mit.edu/diversity/ergs/current
<http://hrweb.mit.edu/diversity/ergs/current>OTHER RESOURCESFree Membership
for the National Postdoctoral AssociationThe 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
<http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/?page=individual_members>*
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