Weekly PDA Newsletter - October 22nd, 2017
Sabrina Huber
smhuber at mit.edu
Sat Oct 21 17:19:11 EDT 2017
[cid:fec228d2-489e-43b7-9146-67ffa33bf351 at exchange.mit.edu]
Dear MIT Postdocs,
Come and join us for some spooktacular fun at our Postdoc Spooky Science Events on Wednesday, October 25th and Thursday, October 26th. Carve your own pumpkin, dress up in your favourite costume and feast on delicious candies and snacks. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Also, check out our new newsletter section, especially designed for postdocs with children.
Have a good week!
Cheers,
Sabrina
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Dr. Sabrina Huber
Recording Secretary
Postdoctoral Association of MIT (PDA)
Follow the MIT-PDA on social media!
MIT-PDA
website<http://pda.mit.edu>
Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/groups/44093460815/>
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LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2506720/profile>
Boston-PDA
website<http://bostonpostdocs.org/>
NEXT MIT-PDA MEETING
Monday, November 13, 2017
12:00 pm
68-181
Lunch will be provided!
REGISTER HERE<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc14UZWlOC1pyKdrJsq-0ZOpvkQO89ISg4QtEHZC--OtKzSgg/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
Postdoc Spooky Science Events
Hosted by MIT-PDA Community Building Committee, MIT Spouses & Partners Connect & MIT International Scholars Office
Join us for some spooktacular fun!
Enjoy Halloween-related activities for all ages right here on campus! Dress up in your favorite costume and come feast on delicious candies and snacks. Come vote for the best carved pumpkins, and enjoy making do-it-yourself decorations, face-painting, scary stories and uncovering creepy scientific discoveries!
You can carve your own pumpkin on Oct 25 and submit your jack-o-lantern for our pumpkin contest on Oct 26, from 3-4 PM, Building 4-149! The first 20 member to register<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdG5nk3yOwrTpTT6gwbMNhLGJiTxWCks9FlXMjns70YsQtWYg/viewform> can get a free pumpkin for the carving session on Wednesday Oct 25 (pick-up required).
Pumpkin Carving Wednesday, Oct 25, E55 Penthouse, 3 – 5 PM (Equipment provided, bring your pumpkin!)
Spooky Science Activities Thursday, Oct 26, 4:00 – 6:30 PM, Building 4-149
Questions: pda-community at mit.edu<mailto:pda-community at mit.edu>
Elections for MIT-PDA Corresponding Secretary & Orientation Committee Chair
Hosted by MIT-PDA
We are looking for postdocs to join our team as Corresponding Secretary and Orientation Committee Chair. Interested postdocs should email pda-board at mit.edu<mailto:pda-board at mit.edu> describing their qualifications and interest in the position.
Date and Time Monday, November 13, 12:00 PM
Location 68-181
Postdoc Volleyball
Hosted by MIT-PDA Sports Committee
Join us for outdoor volleyball every Thursday throughout the summer! Never played before? Don’t worry! All abilities are welcome. If you are a beginner, we encourage you to show up early to learn how to play and improve skills. Afterwards, we’ll head to the Muddy for drinks (requires ID) and occasionally pizzas. Anyone can join for the Muddy afterwards (you just need to be with someone who has MIT ID) provided you are 21 or over. Note the Muddy is cash only if you want to buy drinks. Please also add yourself to our <https://www.facebook.com/groups/1499342643696472/> sports Facebook group<https://www.facebook.com/groups/1499342643696472/>!
Date and Time Every Thursday starting 5:15 PM til dusk
Location Sand court between Buildings 62 and 64
***For Soccer, please check PDA sports Facebook group<https://www.facebook.com/groups/1499342643696472/> for upcoming events.***
PDA and Strategic Games Society (SGS) Partnership
Hosted by MIT-PDA Community Building Committee
Thanks to an MIT-PDA partnership, MIT postdocs may join for free the weekly board games hosted by the MIT Strategic Games Society (MIT-SGS). Moreover, you can bring 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 <mailto:sgs-officers at mit.edu> the officers<mailto:sgs-officers at mit.edu>.
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
You may register for a session via Atlas or here<http://web.mit.edu/training/course.html?course=CDT21061c>. Orientation begins at noon (45-60 min) in the Atlas Service Center (E17) and lunch is provided. Dates for the semester are as follows (all Wednesdays): October 25, November 8, November 29, December 20.
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<mailto:glimpse.podcast at gmail.com>. For more information, please visit us at: http://glimpse.mit.edu/<http://glimpse.mit.edu/>
Boston-PDA NEWS AND EVENTS
BPDA Career Fair
Hosted by Boston-PDA Careers
Please join the Boston PDA for our second annual career fair! Meet local companies eager to hire postdoctoral scholars and rub elbows with industry professionals from local Biotech/Pharma, Technology and Engineering companies. Bring your friends, your business cards and come make some new contacts! Availability is first come, first served and is filling up quickly!
Companies include:
* Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
* AstraZeneca
* SQZ Therapeutics
* Stratacuity Recruiting
* Thermofisher Scientific
* Amazon
Date and Time Wednesday, October 25, 4:00 – 6:30 PM
Location The Broad Institute, Monadnock Room
Registration Registration required on Eventbrite<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bpda-careers-career-fair-at-the-broad-institute-registration-36079498752>
BPDA Halloween Bash 2017
Hosted by Boston-PDA Social Committee
Do you have a killer Halloween costume that you have been waiting all year to put on? Come celebrate Halloween 2017 with Postdocs from around Boston! Enjoy free appetizers and a cash bar at Central Wharf Co. in the financial district. Costumes are encourage, we will be having a Halloween costume contest! Tickets are free (but limited) so register ASAP!
Date and Time Thursday, October 26th, 7:00 – 11:00 PM
Location Central Wharf Company (160 Milk St, Boston, MA 02110)
Registration Registration required on Eventbrite<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bpda-halloween-bash-2017-tickets-38567779266>
OTHER MIT AND LOCAL EVENTS
This Week
Introduction to R
Hosted by MIT Libraries
Get an introduction to R, the open-source system for statistical computation and graphics. With hands-on exercises, learn how to import and manage datasets, create R objects, install and load R packages, conduct basic statistical analyses, and create common graphical displays. This workshop is appropriate for those with little or no prior experience with R. Computers are available in the classroom or you can bring a laptop. Outlets are limited, so charge your computer ahead of time. If you are using you own laptop, install R (https://www.r-project.org/) and RStudio (https://www.rstudio.com/products/rstudio/download/).
Date, Time & Registration Monday, October 23, 1:00 – 3:30 PM, Register<http://libcal.mit.edu/event/3601776>
Location 14N-132 (DIRC)
Note If you register for a full session, you will be added to a waiting list
Skills for PhDs and Postdocs
Hosted by MIT Global Education and Career Development
You will have the opportunity to learn more about the skills you have gained in your PhD and/or postdoc. This session will feature activities to help you identify skills. It will also discuss research that has been done to identify skills you have learned that employers desire in various industries.
Date and Time Tuesday, October 24, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Location E19-202
Registration Registration required on CareerBridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3622>
Introduction to GIS and Mapping
Hosted by MIT Libraries
Learn the basics of visualizing and analyzing geographic information and creating your own maps in a Geographic Information System (GIS). We will introduce open source and proprietary mapping and GIS software options and let attendees choose to work through exercises using ESRI ArcGIS (proprietary) and/or Quantum GIS (QGIS) (open source). Learn to work with data from the MIT Geodata Repository, analyze the data, and create maps that can be used in reports and presentations.
Date, Time & Registration Tuesday, October 24, 2:00 – 4:30 PM, Register<http://libcal.mit.edu/event/3601813>
Location 14N-132 (DIRC)
Note If you register for a full session, you will be added to a waiting list
Samsung Tech Talk at CSAIL- Flash Architecture for the Datacenter
Sponsored by CSAIL Alliances
Soaring demand for increased storage performance at lower cost is raising the bar for design & innovation within the industry. Developers are innovating with new materials and more customer-focused features at the device level, but even more innovation is occurring at the memory level. With an increasing number of data-intensive applications becoming SSD-friendly, storage designers have been faced with significant overhead due to the persistence of a number of legacy protocols and an entrenched software stack. NAND technology continues to push the limits of density, scaling, latency reduction and performance, innovation in flash chips, next gen storage protocols, and supportive software is helping solid state storage break through long-defiant bottlenecks. However applications like machine learning, artificial intelligence and health sciences are driving new domain specific architectures that present challenges for traditional hardware and software stack for flash. We will cover latest advances by Samsung and summarize some of the key research areas for new flash architectures.
Date and Time Tuesday, October 24, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location 32-G882 (Hewlett Room, Ray and Maria Stata Center)
Registration Registration required on Eventbrite<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/samsung-tech-talk-flash-architecture-for-the-datacenter-tickets-38851820842>
Speaker Vijay Balakrishnan, Director, Memory Solutions Lab, Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.
Evaluating, Negotiating and Accepting Job Offers
Hosted by MIT Global Education and Career Development
Sometimes making a decision and committing to an internship or job opportunity is hard. How can you be sure the offer is the best one for you? How can you convey an interest in the position and ask for more time? How do you balance multiple interview processes and offer deadlines that do no align?
In this session we will cover:
* Recruiting expectations for students and employers
* How to effectively communicate with employers if you have questions or need more time to make a decision
* Evaluating offers and the decision making process
* Making a commitment and what is expected.
Participants are encouraged to send their specific questions in advance to Tamara Menghi at trmenghi at mit.edu<mailto:trmenghi at mit.edu> to be incorporated in this workshop content and activities.
Date and Time Wednseday, October 25, 7:15 – 8:15 PM
Location E19-202
Registration Registration required on CareerBridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3622>
Effective Presentation Skills
Hosted by MIT Global Education and Career Development
Do you present your work to your lab, at conferences, or to a faculty or industry hiring committee? If so, this workshop is designed to provide you with tips and strategies for delivering an effective presentation. The more prepared you are, the more confident you will be. Discussions will include room set-up, proper dress, room management, and actual professional delivery to your audience.
Date and Time Thursday, October 26, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Location E19-202
Registration Registration required on CareerBridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3622>
Data Management: File Organization
Hosted by MIT Libraries
Are you creating or managing research data? This hands-on workshop will provide an overview of data management topics, including file organization and naming, data security and backups, tools for collaborating with others in the lab, and data publishing, storage and sharing. We'll also cover journal publisher requirements and writing the data management plans that are required by most funders, as well as data management issues related to closing out projects and moving between institutions.
Date, Time & Registration Thursday, October 26, 4:00 – 5:00 PM, Register<http://libcal.mit.edu/event/3608791>
Location 14N-132 (DIRC)
Note If you register for a full session, you will be added to a waiting list
Growing Up in Science: a conversation with Gigliola Staffilani
Hosted by the MIT Graduate Student Council
Have you ever wondered what your advisor was like as a graduate student? What they struggled with? What they are struggling with now? This conversation series is not about science, but about becoming and being a scientist. How do you deal with your own and others' expectations, and with impostor syndrome? How do you keep yourself motivated? Prof. Gigliola Staffilani (MIT Math) will share her personal stories and invite you to join the conversation. Pizza will be provided following the event.
Date and Time Thursday, October 26, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location 32-123
Contact growing-up-in-science at mit.edu<mailto:growing-up-in-science at mit.edu>
Wikipedia edit-a-thon: exploring open access
Hosted by MIT Libraries
Join us at MIT Libraries to celebrate Open Access Week<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Access_Week> 2017 by editing one of the largest open access projects – Wikipedia! Explore open access scholarship from MIT and beyond, including MIT dissertations and articles that are openly available. One source we’ll highlight is the MIT Libraries DSpace at MIT, which includes conference papers, images, peer-reviewed scholarly articles, preprints, technical reports, theses, working papers, research datasets and more. This collection of more than 90,000 high-quality works is recognized as among the world's premier scholarly repositories and receives, on average, more than 1 million downloads per month.
Staff from the Libraries who are experienced Wikipedians will provide a short introduction to MIT open access resources and an overview of editing Wikipedia. They will be available to answer questions throughout the session. Drop in any time during the session, and come with questions and ideas for topics! For those fluent in multiple languages, working in any language Wikipedia is welcome and encouraged. Computers will be available, but participants can also bring their own laptops. We will provide light snacks and drinks.
View this event on Wikipedia here.<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/Boston/Open_Access_Week_at_MIT_2017>
Approximate schedule:
* 1:00-1:30: introductions, setup
* 1:30-2:30: editing tutorial, introduction to library sources
* 2:30-4:00: let's edit!
* 4:00-4:30: wrap-up, sharing progress
Date and Time Friday, October 27, 1:00 – 4:30 PM
Location 14N-132 (DIRC)
Registration Registration encouraged here<http://libcal.mit.edu/event/3605730> but not required
Fearless Puerto Rico
Organised by Hector De Jesus-Cortes and Nancy Padilla-Coreano
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands have suffered unprecedented structural damage due to the recent pass of Hurricane Maria, creating a humanitarian crisis. The Puerto Rican community at MIT is eager to help relieve this crisis in our beloved Caribbean Islands. In our efforts to help this cause, we are holding a Halloween fundraising party, “Fearless Puerto Rico” on Friday, October 27 from 6:00 - 10:00 PM in the Picower Reading Terrace (46-6287). This will be a 21+ only event with IDs required with FREE food, a cash bar, and a raffle with great prizes (e.g. tickets to Blue Man Group). In addition, we will have live music from the PR Relief Music Collective, including saxophonist Jonathan Suazo. A $10 donation is suggested and all the proceeds will be donated to the organization P.E.C.E.S.<https://www.gofundme.com/centro-sostenibilidad-comunitaria>, a non-profit working on short- (e.g. food and water) and long-term (e.g. renewable energy and urban planning) relief in Puerto Rico.
We would love to see you at this event, but if you can’t make it, you can still donate via our Venmo account, MITforPR. You can also donate via our Eventbrite page here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fearless-puerto-rico-tickets-39021645793?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing>.
Date and Time Friday, October 27, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Location 46-6287 (Picker Reading Terrace)
Questions Hector De Jesus-Cortes<mailto:hdejesus at mit.edu> or Nancy Padilla-Coreano<mailto:npadilla at mit.edu>
Next Week
Patent Searching Fundamentals
Hosted by MIT Libraries
Learn about and search for from all over the world. This hands-on session will help demystify the patent literature and show key resources for finding patents.
Date, Time & Registration Thursday, November 2, 4 – 5 PM, Register<http://libcal.mit.edu/event/3602531>
Location 14N-132 (DIRC)
Note If you register for a full session, you will be added to a waiting list
GIS Level 2
Hosted by MIT Libraries
Expand your experience with desktop GIS software and learn how to create and edit GIS files, re-project data, and use tools like Clip, Buffer, and Spatial Join. We will use both QGIS and ArcGIS. Previous experience with GIS software is required, such as taking the Intro GIS workshop.
Note If you register for a full session, you will be added to a waiting list
Date, Time & Registration Friday, November 3, 10 AM – 12:30 PM, Register<http://libcal.mit.edu/event/3601817>
Location 14N-132 (DIRC)
Note If you register for a full session, you will be added to a waiting list
Later in November
Data Management for Postdocs and Research Scientists
Hosted by MIT Libraries
Are you creating or managing research data? This hands-on workshop will provide an overview of data management topics, including file organization and naming, data security and backups, tools for collaborating with others in the lab, and data publishing, storage and sharing. We'll also cover journal publisher requirements and writing the data management plans that are required by most funders, as well as data management issues related to closing out projects and moving between institutions. Geared towards those in postdoc or research scientist roles, but all are welcome.
Date, Time & Registration Monday, November 6, 3 PM – 4:00 PM, Register<http://libcal.mit.edu/event/3604632>
Location 14N-132 (DIRC)
Note If you register for a full session, you will be added to a waiting list
Fixing Our Broken Sleep
Hosted by MIT Work-Life Center
In this interactive seminar, attendees will learn techniques for overcoming common sleep problems; examine sleep from a scientific, historic, and traditional perspective; and learn the connections between sleep and health. This presentation has helped many people begin to get better sleep almost immediately. Some sleep concerns that will be addressed include:
* Trouble falling asleep
* Difficulty staying asleep
* Excessive thinking
* Waking too early
* Daytime sleepiness
* Sunday night insomnia
* Chronic insomnia
Date, Time & Registration Tuesday, November 7, 12 – 1:30 PM
Location 76-156
Registration Registration required on Eventbrite<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fixing-our-broken-sleep-registration-36747397455>
Engineering Career Fair Collaborative
Hosted by the career offices of Harvard University, Boston University College of Engineeering, Olin College, Tufts University, and MIT.
Meet representatives from small engineering firms across the area seeking engineering students for full-time and internship opportunities in innovative fields including robotics, energy, medical devices, and civil/environmental design. All levels of engineering students from the five sponsoring institutions are invited to attend.
Note: This event is open to MIT postdocs and graduate students, but is geared to undergraduates. You may wish to look at the company list and check their websites for information on openings.
Date and Time Wednesday, November 15, 3:30 – 6:00 PM
Location Sheraton Commander Hotel (16 Garden Street, Cambridge MA)
Registration Registration required on CareerBridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3622>
Eating for High Energy
Hosted by MIT Work-Life Center
In this seminar, you will learn how your mitochondria affect your energy levels, what to eat to maintain high energy levels, and what to have on hand for a quick, healthy snack. You will also learn other tips to keep you at your best all day!
Date and Time Wednesday, November 15, 5:30 – 7:00 PM (Dinner available from 5:00 pm)
Location 46-3189
Registration Registration required on Eventbrite<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eating-for-high-energy-registration-36747050417>
Raising Children Who Care About Others and Their Communities
Hosted by MIT Work-Life Center
This presentation will share research about children’s social, emotional, and ethical development and will describe the skills that contribute to success in relationships, in school, and in life. Strategies will be shared for building empathy and perspective taking, and for helping children to be more compassionate in their everyday interactions.
Date and Time Thursday, November 16, 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Location NE49-5145
Registration Registration required on Eventbrite<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raising-children-who-care-about-others-and-their-communities-registration-36759578890>
Student Loan Repayment Strategies
Hosted by MIT Work-Life Center
Student loan debt has an overwhelming impact on the lives of graduates and parents alike. This workshop will examine ways in which graduates and parents can manage education debt and guide borrowers’ successful transition from college to repayment. Attendees will learn:
* How to identify repayment responsibilities for each loan
* Methods for reducing monthly payments
* Strategies for identifying cash flow that can be used to prepay education debt
* Ways to avoid becoming delinquent and defaulting on education debt, even during times of personal economic hardship
* The best resources for managing and maintaining a repayment strategy
Date and Time Tuesday, November 28, 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Location 76-156
Registration Registration required on Eventbrite<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/student-loan-repayment-strategies-registration-36734432677>
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://www.massawis.org/events/category/mass-awis-events/list/>
EVENTS FOR POSTDOCS WITH CHILDREN
Parents and Parents-to-be Group at Eastgate
Sponsored by the Office of Graduate Education and organized by MIT Spouses & Partners Connect
A peer-led weekly group for parents and parents-to-be to share information, support each other, and let the kids play together. Babies and kids of all ages welcome. Open to all parents in the MIT community.
For more information, contact Kate<mailto:07turnerk at gmail.com> and Margeux<mailto:margeux at gmail.com>.
Date and Time Monday, October 23, 30, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Monday, November 6, 13, 20, 27,
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Monday, December, 04, 11,
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location Eastgate Penthouse, E55-29th floor
Kids Clothing Exchange
Sponsored by the Office of Graduate Education and MIT Spouses & Partners Connect
The exchange will include kids clothing, outwear shoes, toys, and books for children ages 0-5. Items will be organised 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!
Drop off: 9:30 – 11 AM / Pick up: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Date and Time Monday, October 23, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location Z Center lobby (W35)
Toddler Play Group at Westgate
Sponsored by the Office of Graduate Education and organized by MIT Spouses & Partners Connect
All kids from 1.5-3.5 years old are welcome! You can bring siblings as well. On our first class we will paint pictures with animals, cars, nature, geometry shapes and etc. Contact Tatiana<mailto:angelgirl05 at mail.ru> to join the group.
Date and Time Tuesday, October 24, 31, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, November 7, 14, 21, 28, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, December, 05, 12, 19, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location Westgate Lounge, W85-Basement
Expecting and New Parents Group at Westgate
Sponsored by the Office of Graduate Education and organized by MIT Spouses & Partners Connect
Led by MIT moms Teresa and Ruby, this is a weekly group for parents-to-be and parents of infants to crawlers to share information and support each other. For more information, contact: Teresa<mailto:terecha27 at hotmail.com>
Date and Time Wednesday, October 25, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Wednesday, November 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Wednesday
, December, 06, 13,
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location Westgate Lounge, W85-Basement
Choosing Quality Child Care
Hosted by MIT Work-Life Center
This introductory discussion is specially designed for expectant parents and those new to parenting or child care. This session addresses your different infant and toddler child care options, what child care costs, how to find and evaluate your child care choices, planning your parental leave, and the transition to parenting. Infants are welcome if alternative child care is unavailable.
Date, Time & Registration
Wednesday, November 8, 12 – 1:30 PM, Register<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/choosing-quality-child-care-registration-36761795520?lang=en-us&locale=en_US&last_touch=1501866955&view=domo>
Wednesday, December 13, 12 – 1:30 PM, Register<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/choosing-quality-child-care-registration-36761796523?lang=en-us&locale=en_US&last_touch=1501866975&view=domo>
Location NE49-5000
Raising Bilingual Children
Hosted by MIT Work-Life Center
How might being bilingual benefit your child? What is the best way to go about raising a bilingual child? Whether you are anticipating or already raising a multilingual child, this workshop will help guide you through that process. The discussion will include a review of the research on the effects of bilingual experiences on children’s language development, as well as the social factors that can help children acquire and maintain fluency in more than one language.
Date and Time Tuesday, December 5, 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Location 76-156
Registration Registration required on Eventbrite<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raising-bilingual-children-registration-36734319338>
MIT RESOURCES FOR POSTDOCS
Career Counseling Services for Postdocs
In Collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research, the GECD provides career guidance and strategies for both industry and academic tracks. You can discuss your career plans or concerns and receive support on developing your Resume, CV, Research and Teaching Statements, Cover Letters, and LinkedIn profile. 45 minute individual sessions are available and tailored to your needs. You can also conduct a mock interview to help strengthen your interview skills including the delivery of your presentation. Schedule appointments online using the CareerBridge system https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student or by phone at 617-715-5329. Appointments are held in E25-143G.
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:
* 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 some FREE confidential mental health counseling sessions, as well as access to 24/7 confidential counseling services. We encourage you to learn more about the program<http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/mitmylifeservices> (including frequently asked questions), and to call MyLife Services directly at 1-844- 405-LIFE (1-844- 405-5433).
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/
MIT Spouses&Partners Connect<http://spouses.mit.edu/>
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:
* 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
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 provides this benefit through a special MBTA* chip embedded in the MIT ID card. (*Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority). Check the back of your ID card. If “Charlie INSIDE!” is written on it, you are all set. Questions? Visit the Atlas Service Center (E17-106).
OTHER RESOURCES
Free Membership for the National Postdoctoral Association
MIT is a Sustaining Member of the NPA, which means you can become an affiliate member for free. This will help you network with other postdocs across the country and gain access to members only resources that can help further your career. To join, click on this Affiliate Memberships direct link for MIT<https://npamembers.site-ym.com/general/register_member_type.asp?regkey=B87D7B9B-5C95-48F6-9ECA-A5014531B05D> and follow the registration process, using your MIT email address. Once you click “submit,” the NPA will review your request and confirm your membership by email about a week later.
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