Weekly PDA Newsletter - September, 10 2017
Meghan Huber
mehuber at mit.edu
Sun Sep 10 17:40:13 EDT 2017
Dear MIT Postdocs,
The general elections for the MIT Postdoctoral Association (MIT-PDA)
officers positions will take place on Monday 9/18/17 at 1:30pm in the Koch
Institute room 76-156.
Interested in running? Attend the PDA Monthly meeting tomorrow, Monday 9/11
at 12:00 PM in E25-401 to hear more about the different positions. To run,
submit a candidate nomination form here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSPp-szk55iaYygcrHoR3APEPnKzC8rQMlV3DE7E02toaTRw/viewform>
and send your statement (<400 words describing their qualifications and
interest in the position) in an email by Wednesday 9/13/17 to
pda-elections at mit.edu. Note: there will be a MANDATORY training workshop
for newly elected officers on 9/21/17 from 12-5pm. If you have any
questions regarding the election, especially regarding candidate
eligibility, please email pda-elections at mit.edu.
Enjoy your week!
Cheers,
Meghan
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Dr. Meghan Huber
Corresponding Secretary
Postdoctoral Association of MIT (PDA)
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Boston-PDA
website <http://bostonpostdocs.org/>
NEXT MIT-PDA MEETING
Monday, September 11, 2017
12:00pm
Rm E25-401
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
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 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.***
General Elections for MIT-PDA
Hosted by the MIT-PDA
Interested in running? Submit a candidate nomination form here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSPp-szk55iaYygcrHoR3APEPnKzC8rQMlV3DE7E02toaTRw/viewform>
by Thursday 9/7/17 and send your statement (<400 words describing their
qualifications and interest in the position) in an email by Friday 9/8/17
to pda-elections at mit.edu. Note: there will be a MANDATORY training workshop
for newly elected officers on 9/21/17 from 12-5pm. If you have any
questions regarding the election, especially regarding candidate
eligibility, please email pda-elections at mit.edu. Not interested in running? We
still encourage you to attend and vote! All MIT postdocs are members of the
MIT PDA and therefore can nominate candidates for office and vote at
general elections.
Date and Time Monday, September 18, 1:30 PM
Location Koch Institute Room, 76-156
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 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
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) and lunch is provided. Dates for the semester
are as follows (all Wednesdays): September 13 (in E49-5145), and in the
Atlas Service Center (E17) on September 27, October 11, October 25,
November 8, November 29, December 20.
Postdoc Jogging Club
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. For more information, please visit us at:
http://glimpse.mit.edu/
OTHER MIT AND LOCAL EVENTS
This Week
How to get your article published with IEEE
Hosted by MIT Libraries and IEEE
Are you interested in publishing but not sure where to begin? Are you
looking for a Digital Author Toolkit that covers the process from
conception to published paper? And do you want tips on how to prepare,
write & submit a quality technical article? If so, this is the session for
you. Learn from IEEE about best practices for scholarly publishing: steps
to take before writing a paper, how to develop and submit a manuscript, and
what editors and publishers are looking for. The new IEEE code publishing
service with Code Ocean and data repository for article-related data will
be described. Issues of publishing ethics, plagiarism, and duplicate
publishing will also be addressed. Sponsored by the MIT Libraries and IEEE.
Presented by Ruth Wolfish, IEEE Client Services Manager. Lunch provided,
registration required.
Date and Time Monday, September 11, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location 14N-132
Registration Register at http://libcal.mit.edu/event/3545502
Industry Job Search for PhDs and Postdocs
Hosted by MIT Global Education and Career Development, MIT Office of the
Vice President for Research, and MIT Graduate Student Council
Increase your confidence to launch an effective job search in industry and
for non-professor opportunities. You will learn about many valuable
resources. We will examine networking as an important strategy and discuss
how to do it in a way that will work for you. MIT has excellent resources
to help you network with alumni in different fields. The program will also
provide tips on how to stay competitive throughout your job search. Come
learn how you can deliver an effective message about your qualifications
when communicating with employers.
Date and Time Tuesday, September 12, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Location E19-202
Registration Pre-registration is requested on Careerbridge
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.
Go Global Fair
Hosted by MIT Global Education and Career Development
Interested in going abroad while at MIT? Visit us during the Go Global Fair
to learn about study abroad, global internships (including MISTI), public
service abroad, and international research opportunities! Students who have
participated in global opportunities and the staff and providers who manage
these programs will be there to answer your questions.
Date and Time Tuesday, September 12, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location Kresge Oval
Registration Pre-registration is requested on Careerbridge
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.
Exploring Careers in Bio/Pharma/Healthcare
Hosted by MIT Global Education and Career Development
Take part in a discussion focused on the future of human medicine. Learn
how the rise in digital healthcare is creating a new way of thinking about
patient care, data management, diagnostics, wearable devices, and more.
Panelists will share successes and challenges of this interdisciplinary
industry and participate in Q&A discussing opportunities for addressing
complex health issues.
Date and Time Tuesday, September 12, 5:00-6:30PM
Location E19-202
Registration Pre-registration is requested on Careerbridge
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.
Neuroscience Focus Group Free Lunch!! with Thermofisher Scientific
Hosted by the Boston Postdoctoral Association (BPDA)
Attention postdocs! Want better reagents and tools for your research? Join
us for a focus group sponsored by Thermofisher! This focus group seeks
specialists in neurodegeneration, as well as those experienced in general
neurobiology (both in vitro and in vivo) and iPSCs as they relate to
neurobiology who would like to share their ideas to improve their workflows
or have an idea for an reagent or tool that would improve their research.
Lunch is free and the conversation will be focused on science, reagent wish
lists (what could be good as a convenience/time saver) and how the
Thermofisher could interact better will postdocs. No sales involved!
Date and Time Wednesday, September 13, 12:00-1:00PM
Location The Smokeshop, 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge
Registration Register at https://bpda-focus-917-kendall.eventbrite.com
Reset Strategies: Making the Most of Stress through Concrete Strategies
Hosted by Association for Women in Science Massachusetts (MASS-AWIS)
Come join us to learn how to manage your stress, create positive habits,
mindsets and behaviors to help promote your well-being, and identify key
strategies for preventing burnout and stress overload. Dr. Kristen Lee,
Ed.D., LICSW, known as “Dr. Kris,” will be discussing her book Reset: Make
the Most of Your Stress. This will be followed by a panel discussion
featuring local industry leaders sharing their career experiences and how
resiliency has played a critical role in their success. Visit
http://www.massawis.org/event/strategies_sept2017/ for more information.
Date and Time Wednesday, September 13, 5:30-8:30PM
Location Autodesk, 23 Drydock Ave. #110E, Boston, MA
Registration Register here
<https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eecw8per64ef29fd&oseq=&c=&ch=>.
Space is limited. Cost for MASS AWIS and SWE members is $10 and $20 for
Non-members.
Branding Yourself: Effective Communication Skills
Hosted by MIT Global Education and Career Development
It is important to deliver a consistent message throughout your written,
verbal, and online communication when creating your own professional brand.
Learning how to maximize the use of one's verbal and nonverbal
communication skills is a powerful tool to help one achieve professional
success. Come learn strategies for creating a cohesive message about your
professional self.
Date and Time Thursday, September 14, 1:00-2:30 PM
Location E19-202
Registration Pre-registration is requested on Careerbridge
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.
Exploring Careers in Consulting
Hosted by MIT Global Education and Career Development
Thinking about a career in consulting but unsure whether it’s the right
fit? Come to this exploration panel and hear from some of the biggest firms
in the industry, learn about requirements, opportunities, challenges and
much more. This panel provides a great opportunity for you to participate
in a Q&A with professionals in the field. All courses are welcome!
Date and Time Thursday, September 14, 6:00-7:30 PM
Location 32-123
Registration Pre-registration is requested on Careerbridge
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.
Introduction to R
Hosted by Data Science Services at Harvard’s Institute for Quantitative
Social Science
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. More details, including workshop materials, are available here
<https://dss.iq.harvard.edu/workshop-materials#widget-2>. This workshop is
free for Harvard and MIT affiliates.
Date and Time Friday, September 15, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM OR 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Location Harvard Campus, K018, CGIS Knafel building, concourse level
Registration Register at https://dss.iq.harvard.edu/workshop-registration
Next Week
Roadmap for Landing a Role at a Startup (ThinkBIG)
Hosted by MIT Global Education and Career Development
Participate in a panel designed to discuss opportunities at startups, why
consider them as a career path, what these types of companies are looking
for candidates, how (as a student) to build the body of work they find most
attractive, where to find opportunities, along with the best ways to
communicate with startups. All courses are welcome!
Date and Time Monday, September 18, 7:30-9:00PM
Location E19-202
Registration Pre-registration is requested on Careerbridge
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.
Does Your Resume Communicate the Right Message?
Hosted by MIT Global Education and Career Development
Can your resume survive a 15 second scan and still get into the YES pile?
Discussions will surround the strategies of effective messaging and how to
be "on-point" with your written communication. Your resume is not an
autobiography, but rather a list of relevant accomplishments that links
your skills to the needs of the company. You’ll use these techniques in
your lifelong career strategies.
Date and Time Tuesday, September 19, 2:00-3:30PM
Location E19-202
Registration Pre-registration is requested on Careerbridge
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.
Orientation to Recruiting
Hosted by MIT Global Education and Career Development
Looking for a job or internship? Start here! Learn about: MIT recruiting
policies, etiquette when applying to jobs, interviewing, courting potential
employers and more, professional integrity – how not to mess up your
professional reputation, making sound career decisions, hiring timelines
for various industries, and quick tips and tricks on the new and improved
CareerBridge and LinkedIn.
Date and Time Wednesday, September 20, 7:15-8:15PM
Location E19-202
Registration Pre-registration is requested on Careerbridge
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.
Beyond Academics: PhD Career Options Panel
Hosted by the MIT Graduate Student Council (GSC), Global Education & Career
Development Career Services (GECD), and the MIT Office of the Vice
President for Research (VPR)
This panel will help PhDs and postdocs learn more about career options
outside of being a professor. Panelists represent employers who hire PhDs
and also alumni who have navigated this process. Panelists represent a
range of career paths. This discussion will also enhance understanding
about the culture of various organizations that hire PhDs and postdocs.
Free food will be provided.
Date and Time Thursday, September 21, 5:30-7:00PM
Location 32-123
Registration Pre-registration is requested on Careerbridge
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.
Exploring Careers in AI & Robotics
Hosted by the MIT Global Education and Career Development
Did you know that eastern Massachusetts is characterized as the Robotics
Cluster? Automation, robotics and the use of sophisticated computer
software and programs characterize a career in artificial intelligence
(AI). Join this panel to get the inside scoop from leading companies in the
Greater Boston area.
Date and Time Thursday, September 21, 6:00-7:30PM
Location E19-202
Registration Pre-registration is requested on Careerbridge
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.
Technical Interviewing 101, featuring Facebook
Hosted by MIT Global Education and Career Development
Are you getting ready to interview at a tech company? Come learn the ins
and outs of technical interviewing from the experts at Facebook.
Date and Time Friday, September 22, 3:00-5:00PM
Location 2-190
Registration Pre-registration is requested on Careerbridge
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.
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://www.massawis.org/events/category/mass-awis-events/list/>
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:
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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 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
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
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
<http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/general/register_start.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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