MIT-PDA Weekly Newsletter, February 11, 2018

Sat Feb 10 20:09:38 EST 2018

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    Follow the MIT-PDA on social media!

[cid:image004.jpg at 01D3A2AB.08458F00]MIT-PDA website<https://pda.mit.edu/>

Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MITPDA77>

Twitter<https://twitter.com/MITPDA>

Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/mitpda/>

LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2506720/profile>

Boston-PDA website<http://bostonpostdocs.org/>

 NEXT PDA MEETING & POSTDOC ORIENTATION

MIT-PDA monthly meeting-This week!!
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!

Date and Time: Monday, February 12, 2018 @ 12.00 pm
Location: E25-401
Registration: here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3LBAKb4JKZHgiM24xbG5xAbxwA8Kmn3TmJw-EVrMXf2wcdw/viewform>
Lunch will be provided!

Postdoc Orientation Sessions

The PDA offers Postdoc Orientation Sessions open to all postdocs at MIT.

[cid:image005.png at 01D3A2AB.08458F00]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

Date and Time: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 @ 12.00 pm
Location: NE49-5000
Lunch will be provided!

You may register for a session via Atlas or  http://web.mit.edu/training/course.html?course=CDT21061c

MIT-PDA NEWS AND EVENTS

Annual MIT-PDA Vendor fair

[Image result for Annual Vendor Fair Mark your calendar]<https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjwsMu2g5zZAhXi8YMKHWnqCFMQjRx6BAgAEAY&url=http://www.mpsadvantage.education/2017/02/07/mark-your-calendars-7th-annual-transition-fair-scheduled-for-mar-16th/&psig=AOvVaw3qX1oHRwLEYo5i9JLpb1SF&ust=1518375419549452>Mark your calendars for the annual PDA Vendor Fair at the Stata Center!
Come enjoy free food and drink and talk to representatives from Agilent, Eppendorf, Ocean Optics, PVD, and more!
All attendees will be entered into a raffle to win great prizes, so don’t miss out!

Date and Time: Tuesday, March, 13th 2018 from 12pm-4pm
Location: Stata Center
Contact: Mica Smith (mcs at mit.edu<mailto:mcs at mit.edu> )

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Participate in the PowerPoint Karaoke for MIT Postdocs!
As part of the MIT PDA Vendor fair 2018 we host a PowerPoint Karaoke.
We are looking for MIT Postdocs who are passionate about research and can present unknown scientific achievements in an appealing and funny way!
What do you have to do? Actually not much. You (and all other participants) have to provide a short (about 10 min) presentation about your research - which you might have used at a conference or a seminar. The slide decks will be shuffled among all participants on the day of the PowerPoint Karaoke and you have to present an unknown presentation in the funniest way you can think of.

[cid:image010.png at 01D3A2AB.08458F00]Date and Time: March, 13th 2018 from 12pm-1pm
Location: Maria Stata Center (Room 32-141)
Contact: Sounds interesting? Please contact Andreas Steinbacher (asteinbacher at mit.edu<mailto:asteinbacher at mit.edu>) if you want to participate or if you need more information.

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[cid:image014.jpg at 01D3A2AB.08458F00]Calling for Samaritans Volunteer
Learn how you can help to PREVENT SUICIDE- Learn about being a VOLUNTEER at Samaritans*
“Volunteering at Samaritans is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life…” – from a prior volunteer
The MIT PDA Human Affairs Committee is organizing an information session with a representative from Samaritans.
*Information from Samaritans: Samaritans has been providing compassionate suicide prevention programs for over 43 years. We have provided caring, non-judgmental support on over 2.7 million calls from our community’s most vulnerable individuals. We have trained over 4,800 volunteers with befriending skills that benefit them, not only in their service on our 24/7 Crisis Services, but also in their ongoing relationships and within their communities. We have provided workshops and trainings on suicide prevention to more than 125,000 individuals in human service organizations, churches and community groups. And we have supported over 12,000 individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. (https://samaritanshope.org/)

Registration: Interested? Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc39eEVYCoiBvIg3JRqxxnGKotq4DNIqeL95q7jSLLf2JP9w/viewform?c=0&w=1

[cid:image010.png at 01D39DBB.5A6AA4E0]POWER’s professional career development
Seminars focus on the speaker’s personal experiences, insights into their current work, as well as work-life integration issues. Dr. Demanuele will discuss what has contributed to her success, the challenges she has overcome, and advice for current postdocs.
We hope that the interactions will assist postdocs in navigating their careers and will also help them build professional connections. Following the discussion we will have a social hour. Feel free to ask us about POWER or bring suggestions for future events.

[cid:image016.jpg at 01D3A2AB.08458F00]Speaker bio:
Dr. Demanuele received her B.Eng from University of Malta in Electrical Engineering in 2006.  She then pursued her doctoral studies at University of Southampton in Neural Engineering, Neural Science, and Psychology.  After completing her dissertation in 2010, she became a postdoctoral researcher at the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Heidelberg-Mannheim.  In 2013 she became a postdoctoral research fellow in Psychiatric Neuroimaging at Harvard Medical School. She was an Insight Health Data Science Fellow in 2016 and became a Data Scientist at Biogen.  She is now the Associate Director of Biostatistics, Early Clinical Development, Neuroscience at Pfizer.

Date and Time: Monday, February 26, 2018 at 3-4pm  & Social hour 4-5pm
Location: 6-104
Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/FTYoMDpN2VZkv2n82

Coffee, tea, cookies, and fruit will be served!

NEW Postdoc LGBTQ+ Group - Get Involved!!
qtPhDs @ MIT is a group that serves the LGBTQ+ community of postdoctoral researchers at MIT and their allies.
We welcome everyone across the spectrum of sexuality and gender identities, and founded this group with the understanding that postdocs have specific experiences which are not covered by other LGBTQ+ groups on campus. qtPhDs @ MIT provides resources that specifically address LGBTQ+ issues in postdoctoral professional development and encourages successful career transitions for our members. While maintaining professional excellence, qtPhDs @ MIT also encourages personal growth, reflection, and community building. We are committed to serving the inclusive interests of the greater LGBTQ+ community here at MIT and on a global scale.

[cid:image017.png at 01D3A2AB.08458F00]If you are interested in joining this passionate group of postdocs,
please fill out our brief survey: here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR78PikLNTu-YBe7mfV3mCvknSVL1yfuK4rtk5wKp1tuLoOA/viewform>  or
contact:  qtphds-admin at mit.edu<mailto:qtphds-admin at mit.edu>.

Volleyball and Soccer

Hosted by MIT-PDA Sports Committee

Join us for indoor volleyball and soccer! Never played before? Don’t worry! All abilities are welcome. 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 1time entrance fee that is around $15).

Beginner? Show up early to learn how to play and improve skills. The courts are located in the Zesiger center. 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.

Please also add yourself to our sports Facebook group<https://www.facebook.com/groups/1499342643696472/>  for more information!

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PDA and Strategic Games Society (SGS) Partnership

Hosted by MIT-PDA Community Building Committee

MIT-postdocs, Join for free! Open to non-MIT friends for a small fee of $5 per year. Gaming sessions typically go until around 12-2 AM. For more information, contact  the officers<mailto:sgs-officers at mit.edu>

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GLIMPSE (PDA PInG Initiative)

Hosted by Alex Albanese

GLIMPSE is a show where we take our mobile recording studio across MIT campus and talk with researchers about their journey, research and outlook.

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/

BOSTON PDA EVENTS

BPDA Pub Night- Feb. 23 from 7 PM

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BPDA Social Committee - A new co-chair is needed!!

[cid:image027.jpg at 01D3A2AB.08458F00]The BPDA Social Committee is currently seeking a new co-chair to work with Carine Beaupere<mailto:cbeau at bu.edu> and to lead the team in hosting pub nights, the upcoming annual Ice Skating event, the Halloween Bash and other events. The committee meets monthly and holds an event roughly once a quarter. Have a look at the attached flyer for additional information and duties of a BPDA social co-chair.

Please contact Carine<mailto:cbeau at bu.edu> directly, if you are interested in this leadership opportunity.

MIT EVENTS

For a complete list of MIT events, please visit: http://calendar.mit.edu/

The Executive MBA program at MIT Sloan would like to invite you to share your research projects (via a Lab visit) and exchange perspectives with the current class of Executive MBAs (EMBA) at MIT Sloan – a group of mid-career leaders from a range of sectors working full time but also doing an MBA. It would be a brief tour of your lab, followed by an (optional) reception (food and drinks provided) at the Marriott in Kendall Sq.

As part of their curriculum, the EMBAs are learning about the MIT and Cambridge/MA innovation ecosystem. Technical (science and engineering) communities are clearly an essential part of this ecosystem and we would like to bring the EMBA and research community together. This will give them a glimpse into the real heart of MIT and give you the opportunity to make a personal connection with highly placed executives in diverse fields: pharma and biotech (Pfizer, Biogen Idec, Perkin Elmer, etc), energy and power (Chevron, Schlumberger, etc), software and tech (Microsoft, Cisco, VMWare, etc.), finance (Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Fidelity, etc.), the military, local hospitals, and others.

Here is our request:
1 – Please host a group of EMBA student for a lab tour on Friday, the 23rd of February starting at 5:15pm.  We will leave it up to you how you want to structure your tour and how long you want it to be. Talk about your research, technology, your dog, anything really…
2 - You are invited to a MIT Sloan networking event immediately following your tour. At the reception, you can meet and mingle with the rest of the EMBA classes as well as the Sloan Fellows class. The reception will be at 6:00pm at the Marriott in Kendal Square.
If you are interested, please RSVP by filling out this form<https://goo.gl/forms/YFVJufQ2j9ypIHmE2> by Thursday, February 16th by 11:59pm. It would help us tremendously with the planning if you could sign up early.  Please email with any questions (jdkim at mit.edu<mailto:jdkim at mit.edu>)

MIT Career Fairs – Spring 2018

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[https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/eEpofAgmXT1mglbFR7mHwcDTfAPqaLEr77TCaJRREe6eFnuis_w1xLZuGTVPT-XPulWGrdb9n9Mu64dxSLLnkxgISf4w7o2X5z5oNWqGptOxqAjxZ2Mg0PbCn9kKbRde2tGZQjcW]MIT European Career Fair – Join us !

No matter what you are looking for - from summer internships to leading management positions - at the European Career Fair 2018 you can find it all.
The ECF will take place on Saturday, February 24th 2018 at the Johnson Athletic Center, MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA.

Registration and résumé upload and entry to the fair are for FREE – we invite everyone who is interested to sign up!
Our online platform enables you to interact with the organizations and companies even if you cannot attend the fair in person. [https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/WuSV5-kZXh6zcGsosY18F0R5zAsTubdnIQpwDlOJzZbyEG3cTivX7YJxPW6cHaSPmO8l50OcOjRWpr_WT_YwxUDbbL-J2KfA98t75CPOhCiL3FqiT1akbAzFgm4_u43ImwbnqJcg] Students, PostDocs, young professionals from all over the US are welcome and encouraged to submit their résumé prior to the fair to be selected for interviews and a complimentary résumé workshop.

This career fair is the largest of its kind in the United States with 100 expected companies, universities and research organizations from the Science, Technology, Engineering and the Finance/Consulting sector representing exciting opportunities in Europe.

Drop your resume here: https://euro-career.mit.edu/#!/candidate

For questions contact us:  support_ecf2018 at mit.edu<mailto:support_ecf2018 at mit.edu>

For updates follow us on LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/eurocareer/>  and Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/ECF.MIT/>.

[cid:image025.jpg at 01D39DBB.5A6AA4E0]’Join Me for Coffee’ Event

MASS AWIS is offering its members an exclusive opportunity to make professional connections across a variety of career paths. ‘Join Me for Coffee’ gives a chance tomeet with a STEM professional for 1 hour at a coffee shop or café. Participants will not only learn about that person’s career but also establish a new professional connection. These events are a great opportunity for participants to practice networking in an intimate setting, a skill that helps open doors to meaningful careers in STEM. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
The upcoming ‘Join Me for Coffee’ event series will feature the star panelists listed below. If you would like to participate in a ‘Join Me for Coffee’ event, first complete the event application form.  A committee will then review all applications and select 4-6 participants for each event. Selected applicants will be notified by email at least one week prior to the event. Upon selection notification, you will be required to formally register for the event and pay the registration fee via our secure website. Selected applicants who fail to complete registration on time forfeit the opportunity to participate.
This event series is exclusive to MASS AWIS members registered with National AWIS, with paid  Massachusetts chapter dues or a MASS AWIS student chapter member.
Join MASS AWIS (here<http://www.massawis.org/join-awis/>) today for access to this series and other exclusive opportunities.

Máire Quigley - Immunologist at Novartis Pharma
Date: February 20, 2018 Time: 02:00 - 03:00 PM
Location: Darwin’s, 313 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
Application deadline: February 2, 2018 at 11:55 PM, Application fee (upon acceptance): $5

Laura Kleiman - Scientific Research Director of cBio Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Executive Director of Cures Within Reach for Cancer
Date: March 29, 2018  Time: 06:00 - 07:00 PM
Location: 360 Longwood Avenue, Boston
Application deadline: March 2, 2018 at 11:55 PM, Application fee (upon acceptance): $5

Apply Now here<http://www.massawis.org/join-me-for-coffee/>

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For a complete list of Seminars and Workshops on careers, global opportunities and health professions,

Please visit: https://gecd.mit.edu/events

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The Art of Behavioral Interviewing
Date and Time: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 at 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Location: E19-202
Info and Registration: http://calendar.mit.edu/event/the_art_of_behavioral_interviewing_9220#.WnbjrLpFxv0

Infinite Careers Alumni Speaker Series: Netia McCray (Course 17; Class of ‘14)
Date and Time: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 at 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: E19-202
Info and Registration: http://calendar.mit.edu/event/infinite_careers_alumni_speaker_series_netia_mccray_course_17_class_of_14#.WnbkUrpFxv0

Marketing Your International Experience
Date and Time: Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018 at 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: E19-202
Info and Registration: http://calendar.mit.edu/event/marketing_your_international_experience#.WnblILpFxv1

How to Work a Career Fair
Date and Time: Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 at 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Location: E19-202
Info and Registration: http://calendar.mit.edu/event/how_to_work_a_career_fair_3565#.WnbmCrpFxv0

Upcoming GECD Workshops for Spring 2018

February 2018

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March 2018
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The MIT Work-Life Center is pleased to announce the launch of the Spring 2018 Seminar Series<http://irui.mjt.lu/lnk/AEoAALaWFpsAAAJO_AoAAGlghugAASKQsjgAG1GBAAiW3gBafa3DWOuRXzv3QqCG0maEcKrhmQAIJw4/1/tfBw5t6TUacsiftAtr59_A/aHR0cDovL2hyd2ViLm1pdC5lZHUvd29ya2xpZmUvc2VtaW5hcnM>. The presenters, who are experts in their fields, will share research-based strategies, tips, and information on more than 25 topics, including pathways to well-being; navigating life as a young professional; parenting in the digital age; planning and paying for college; learning how to help an aging family member; managing your finances; and planning for your retirement.
All seminars and webinars are free of charge and open to the entire MIT community and their families. However, registration<http://irui.mjt.lu/lnk/AEoAALaWFpsAAAJO_AoAAGlghugAASKQsjgAG1GBAAiW3gBafa3DWOuRXzv3QqCG0maEcKrhmQAIJw4/2/HipJN_Lbrac0Trnj3ocwfA/aHR0cDovL2hyd2ViLm1pdC5lZHUvd29ya2xpZmUvc2VtaW5hcnM> is required.

MIT HR offers resources and tools to help employees and managers grow and develop skills

Please check: http://hrweb.mit.edu/learning-development

The MIT Work-Life Center’s popular Seminar Series provides research-based strategies, tips, and information to help you deal with a diverse array of work-life issues.
Please visit: http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars   and http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/all

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[Coaching Skills for Managers]<http://calendar.mit.edu/photo/513555>Coaching Skills for Managers
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: NE49, 5145<http://calendar.mit.edu/building_ne49>
Info and Registration: http://calendar.mit.edu/event/coaching_skills_for_managers#.WnboabpFxv0

Upcoming Workshops for Spring 2018

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MIT Spouses & Partners Connect provide consultations, programs, events, and other opportunities for our members to connect with each other, make friends, learn English, and get information about living and parenting in Boston.

For a full list of events, please visit : https://spouses.mit.edu/event-calendar

Career Connect Consultation
Date and Time: Monday, February 12,15 2018 at 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Location: MIT Spouses & Partners Connect Office, E23-473

Info and Registration: http://calendar.mit.edu/event/career_connect_consultation#.WnbmobpFxv0

MIT S&PC Cooking Group
Date and Time: Friday, February 16, 23 2018 at 11:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Eastgate Penthouse
Info and Registration: http://calendar.mit.edu/event/mit_spc_cooking_group_9603#.Wnbq87pFypk

Ice Skating with MIT Spouses & Partners Connect-This week!!
Date and Time: Monday, February 12, 2018 at 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Location: Community Ice Skating at Kendall Square 300 Athenaeum St, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142

Info and Registration: http://calendar.mit.edu/event/ice_skating_with_mit_spouses_partners_connect#.WnbsV7pFypk

CHECK OUT THESE SITES FOR ADDITIONAL EVENTS

postdocs.mit.edu (Office VPR)<http://postdocs.mit.edu/>

MIT GECD Events<https://gecd.mit.edu/events>

MIT Spouses & Partners Events<https://spouses.mit.edu/event-calendar>

MIT Events<http://calendar.mit.edu/>

BOSTON PDA Events<http://bostonpostdocs.org/events-calendar/?view=calendar&month=December-2017>

Mass-AWIS Events<http://www.massawis.org/>

MIT RESOURCES FOR POSTDOCS

[cid:6d0d7523-193b-4dbd-b38f-60e8623b3a28]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://gecd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs#postdoc-appt or by phone at 617-715-5329.  Appointments are held in E25-143G.

[cid:584d5a22-e0ef-4cd9-a035-bea6b99a6ed0] MyLife Services

MyLife Services 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 (including frequently asked questions), and to call MyLife Services directly at 1-844- 405-LIFE (1-844- 405-5433). Please visit: http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/mitmylifeservices

[cid:image098.jpg at 01D37705.FA09E290]MIT Ombuds Office

The MIT Ombuds Office helps people express concerns, resolve disputes, manage conflicts, and learn more productive ways of communicating. The Ombuds Office serves as an independent<https://ombud.mit.edu/self-help/glossary#independence>, confidential<https://ombud.mit.edu/self-help/glossary#confidentiality>, neutral<https://ombud.mit.edu/self-help/glossary#neutrality> and informal <https://ombud.mit.edu/self-help/glossary#informality> resource to the diverse MIT community—it is a resource for faculty, staff, students and post-docs. It provides a place for every voice at MIT to be heard and to receive impartial attention without fear of loss of privacy. The Ombuds Office seeks to promote a fair conflict management system and supports systemic changes to achieve this goal. Please visit: https://ombud.mit.edu/

[cid:58312bae-ae94-4bc7-a2ab-b5bb653fc18f]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

[cid:bae4e3ec-27af-44fe-b9e1-34b6e802e15c]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/

[cid:da181cfb-4f7f-4274-9b5f-bfcaee7d420e]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/

[cid:3dfa7ffa-adf0-40bc-ac5f-7b7a113012ce]  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

[cid:6bd2ee2f-8188-420e-9a6e-ab0735a96cad]  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).

[cid:8d63cb6c-1b1d-494c-b88f-9d8fb2f0b019]  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 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. Please see http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/general/register_start.asp?regkey=B87D7B9B-5C95-48F6-9ECA-A5014531B05D

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