MIT-PDA Weekly Newsletter, March 4, 2018

Fri Mar 2 15:02:10 EST 2018

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 NEXT PDA MEETING & POSTDOC ORIENTATION

MIT-PDA monthly meeting
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, March 12, 2018 @ 12.00 pm
Location: E25-401
Registration: here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeljNnNZa2tYtyW9botlTKR89tcoF9aKyuVv1wRFHzvcWcOCg/viewform>
Lunch will be provided!

Following Meeting : April 9, 2018

Postdoc Orientation Sessions

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

[cid:image004.png at 01D3B237.65AA95A0]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: March 14, 2018 @ 12.00 pm
Location: NE49-5000
Lunch will be provided!

Following Session: March 28, 2018

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

MIT-PDA NEWS AND EVENTS

[Related image]<https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj46oqy3LXZAhUH4oMKHWJcAWMQjRx6BAgAEAY&url=http://blog.stageagent.com/stageagent-is-looking-for-an-editor/white-spotlights-on-character-showing-fame-and-performance/&psig=AOvVaw367NJauNAlVF_e-0dKyGJA&ust=1519258089520598>MIT-PDA Spotlight
This section puts a spotlight on anyone who has made great contributions to the MIT postdoc community and MIT-PDA.

[cid:image009.png at 01D3B237.65AA95A0]Mica Smith, ChemE Postdoctoral Associate in Green Group
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your research.
Mica: I obtained my PhD in chemistry at UC Berkeley in 2016, and started my postdoctoral position September 2017 in the group of Professor William Green in the chemical engineering department. My research involves using laser absorption spectroscopy and photoionization mass spectrometry to measure reaction rates and product branching ratios critical to the development of chemical mechanisms in combustion processes.
When and why did you join the MIT PDA?
Mica: I got involved in the PDA soon after I came to MIT. I really appreciate that postdocs at MIT work to support each other and make sure that resources are available at each stage of a postdoc's career. I was excited to contribute to that important work and to get to know others in the postdoc community.
Which committee are you involved with in the PDA?
Mica: I am a member of the PDA fundraising committee, which is in charge of organizing the annual MIT PDA vendor fair among other activities. I have been working to get representatives from various companies to attend and coordinate all the details in advance of the fair. I invite everyone to come to the vendor fair and Scientific PowerPoint Karaoke Competition in the Stata Center on March 13!
What do you find the most challenging in your work with the PDA?
Mica: The most challenging part of my work with the PDA has been the interactions with outside companies. It has been a great opportunity to engage with people working in spheres other than academia, and learning to come out of my shell and talk with different kinds of people has been tough at times but also very rewarding.

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-3pm
Location: Stata Center
Contact: Mica Smith (mcs at mit.edu<mailto:mcs at mit.edu> )

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:image012.png at 01D3B237.65AA95A0]Date and Time: March, 13th 2018 from 11pm-12pm
Location: Maria Stata Center (Room 32-124)
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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Learn about The Engine: Opportunities for Creating Ventures
The event is jointly organized by MIT-PDA Professional Development Committee and The Engine.
Learn about The Engine (https://www.engine.xyz/), the new initiative that MIT put into motion to support tough tech founders with capital and other resources. The Engine believes that the commercialization of research and scientific breakthroughs can have a transformatively positive impact in the world, and we're actively looking for founders who have a similar perspective. If you're interested in early stage companies or commercializing research, this event will be of interest to you!
Speakers:<https://www.engine.xyz/about-us/our-team/>
Reed Sturtevant, General Partner
Ally Yost, Associate
Eugene Wan, Associate

Date and Time: Thursday, March 15, 2018 @ 12.00 - 1:30 pm
Location: 501 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Registration: here <https://goo.gl/forms/6r3ZzoKyVC3wh9qI2>

"Music and Munchies--March Gathering"
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 Join in our gathering to celebrate the diverse holidays of March! Come relax and enjoy some amazing company with our fellow postdocs and international scholars. Bring your family and wear your most glamorous GREEN sweater--with prizes awarded to the top three votes!
 Our event is open to all MIT Postdocs, International Scholars, and their families.

Date: Thursday, March 22, 2018
Time : 5:00-7:30 pm
Location : Building E19-202 (50 Ames Street, 2nd Floor)

(Bring your MIT ID and a government-issued ID if you are aged 21+ and would like to an alcoholic beverage). Sponsored by the MIT Postdoctoral Association, MIT International Scholars Office, & the Building 46 Postdoctoral Association. Questions: Email pda-community at mit.edu<mailto:pda-community at mit.edu>

[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: here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc39eEVYCoiBvIg3JRqxxnGKotq4DNIqeL95q7jSLLf2JP9w/viewform?c=0&w=1>

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:image026.png at 01D3B237.65AA95A0]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/

Postdoc Yoga
The next session of Postdoc Yoga begins March 14, 2018. This is an open level, gentle yoga class for postdocs and spouses/partners of postdocs. Class meets Wednesdays, 7:30pm-8:30pm.
Here are the dates for the next session/ 10 classes:
The next session of Postdoc Yoga begins March 14, 2018. This is an open level, gentle yoga class for postdocs and spouses/partners of postdocs. Class meets Wednesdays, 7:30pm-8:30pm.
Here are the dates for the next session/ 10 classes:

[cid:image033.png at 01D3B237.65AA95A0]New Session of Postdoc Yoga/ Wed. 7:30-8:30pm:
1-March 14
2-March 21
3-March 28
4-April 4 (space tba)
5-April 11
6-April 18
7-April 25 (space tba)
8-May 2
9-May 9
10-May 16

Cost: $100/ per person for 10 classes (no makeups)
Where: Marlar Lounge (37-252 or 70 Vassar Street, 2nd floor):
Plan to bring your own yoga mat or towel. The room is large and carpeted.
Please note, on April 4 and April 25, Marlar is unavailable, so we will hold class in alternate space.
Spaces are limited. Please email me asap if you would like to join!
Contact: hadassahsegal at hotmail.com<mailto:hadassahsegal at hotmail.com>

MIT EVENTS

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

[cid:image042.png at 01D3AB2A.61701D70]  New position opening for PostDoc in the MechE department
A newly opened position for a PostDoc in the lab of Professor Kamal Youcef-Toumi (http://meche.mit.edu/people/faculty/youcef@mit.edu)

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Mechanical Engineering, to conduct research in the Mechatronics Research Lab led by Professor Kamal Youcef-Toumi, specifically on a project of the Center for Complex Engineering Systems focusing on application program interfaces (API), simulation, and modeling design for systems integration platforms. The project investigates ways to study multiple independent models that capture aspects of different systems such as energy, water, mobility, etc. The aim is to create a platform that permits higher accuracy modeling and prediction for models of systems in several domains and multiple scales. The project includes physics- and data-based modeling, uncertainty, deterministic and stochastic behaviors, off-line and real-time learning, prediction, and potentially, decision and control.  Will oversee day-to-day management and communication with research collaborators at MIT and the sponsor, be responsible for authoring reports and publications related to the project research, and pursue own research agenda.

Job Number: 15693
Informations: Postdoctoral Associate<https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/jobDetails/jobDetail.html?jobPostId=12049&localeCode=en-us>

MIT Career Fairs - Spring 2018

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Spring Career Fair<https://springcareerfair.mit.edu/> - April 4, 2018

Time: 11 am - 4 pm

Location: Johnson Athletic Center

Organized by: Global Education & Career Development (GECD).
Whether you're looking for an internship or job, or just want to network and explore opportunities, come meet with recruiters from 75 companies and diverse industries.
These companies are looking for MIT students (grad and undergrad!) and postdocs, and we select them to ensure a range of opportunities.
Candidate Registration begins on March 1 2018.  Register by March 21 2018 to drop your resume to employers before the fair.
Register here<https://springcareerfair.mit.edu/#!/candidate>

Science Career Fair- March 14, 2018

Time: 11am-5pm

Location: Harvard University; sponsored by Science Careers and Harvard.
See details and register: http://www.sciencemag.org/careers/jobfair

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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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Branding Yourself: Effective Communication Skills<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/branding_yourself_effective_communication_skills_3412>, March 6

Time: 1:30-3pm

Location: E19-202<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/branding_yourself_effective_communication_skills_3412>.
Come learn strategies for creating a cohesive message about your professional self.
Register on Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=64161>.

Careers in Law for STEM: Reimagining Law Panel, March 7

Time: 5:30 pm-6:30 pm

Location: E19-202

Join the conversation focused on reimagining what it means to be a lawyer. Learn how the rise in science and technology in law is creating a new way of thinking about policy and regulation. Gain insight on making an impact in various fields of law including patent/intellectual property, environmental, privacy and cybersecurity, as well as technology and social justice. Engage with panelists sharing their successes and challenges innovating an industry to address legal issues critical to advancing our world. Pre-registration requested on Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=64166>.

Effective Presentation Skills<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/effective_presentation_skills_7410>, March 8

Time: 2-3:30 pm

Location: E19-202<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/effective_presentation_skills_7410>.
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.
Register on Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=64167>.

Negotiating a Job Offer<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/negotiating_a_job_offer_7937>, March 14

Time: 2-3:30 pm

Location:E19-202<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/negotiating_a_job_offer_7937>.
Strategies on the negotiation process will be discussed along with should you negotiate and "What Can" and "What Can Not" be negotiated.  These strategies are used throughout your career.
Register on Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=64168>.

Networking<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/networking_8348>, March 15

Time:2-3:30 pm.

Location:E19-202
Learn and practice how to network in a practical and supportive environment! Address barriers to networking, develop strategies, and become familiar with resources for networking.
Register on Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=64172>..

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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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Tick-Talk: Tips for Preventing Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Diseases
Presented by Howard M. Heller, M.D., M.P.H.; Associate Medical Director, MIT Medical
Wednesday, March 21, 12:00 - 1:30pm
Building 46-3002
Register<http://irui.mjt.lu/lnk/AEoAALkWOh4AAAJfXDYAAGhVwJwAASKJvEoAG1duAAiW3gBalD5KtyYdcaV8QGWKo3GqwqcmyAAIJw4/5/6nd5H39_guaz4R2EKTQwSg/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXZlbnRicml0ZS5jb20vZS90aWNrLXRhbGstdGlwcy1mb3ItcHJldmVudGluZy1seW1lLWRpc2Vhc2UtYW5kLW90aGVyLXRpY2stYm9ybmUtZGlzZWFzZXMtcmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uLTQyMjUyMjc5NzA2>

Pathways to Well-Being: Focusing on What Matters
Presented by Joan Klagsbrun, Ph.D.; Certifying Coordinator, Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapist and Focusing Trainer, The International Focusing Institute
Thursday, April 26, 12:00 - 1:30pm
Building 46-3189
Register<http://irui.mjt.lu/lnk/AEoAALkWOh4AAAJfXDYAAGhVwJwAASKJvEoAG1duAAiW3gBalD5KtyYdcaV8QGWKo3GqwqcmyAAIJw4/6/T0OLOCrwcLvfOak45aDhug/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXZlbnRicml0ZS5jb20vZS9wYXRod2F5cy10by13ZWxsLWJlaW5nLWZvY3VzaW5nLW9uLXdoYXQtbWF0dGVycy10aWNrZXRzLTQyMjQ5NjUwODQz>

The Art of Interpersonal and Emotional Intelligence
Presented by Lauren Mackler, M.A.; Author, Consultant, and Educator
Thursday, May 3, 12:00 - 1:30pm
Building 76-156
Register<http://irui.mjt.lu/lnk/AEoAALkWOh4AAAJfXDYAAGhVwJwAASKJvEoAG1duAAiW3gBalD5KtyYdcaV8QGWKo3GqwqcmyAAIJw4/7/jc6fy3kdUktfvbHMLS3LlQ/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXZlbnRicml0ZS5jb20vZS90aGUtYXJ0LW9mLWludGVycGVyc29uYWwtYW5kLWVtb3Rpb25hbC1pbnRlbGxpZ2VuY2UtcmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uLTQyMjUxODEyMzA4>

Picking Your Pup: Choosing the Best Dog for Your Lifestyle
Presented by Amanda Leef, D.V.M.; Veterinarian and Owner, Heal Veterinary Clinic, and Melissa McCue-McGrath, C.P.D.T.-K.A.; Co-Training Director, New England Dog Training Club
Monday, May 7, 12:00 - 1:30pm
Building NE49-5000
Register<http://irui.mjt.lu/lnk/AEoAALkWOh4AAAJfXDYAAGhVwJwAASKJvEoAG1duAAiW3gBalD5KtyYdcaV8QGWKo3GqwqcmyAAIJw4/8/CmtlSsEKqc9KWH6QY3koTw/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXZlbnRicml0ZS5jb20vZS9waWNraW5nLXlvdXItcHVwLWNob29zaW5nLXRoZS1iZXN0LWRvZy1mb3IteW91ci1saWZlc3R5bGUtcmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uLTQyMjUwMDI5OTc3>

Couples and Money: What's Love Got to Do With It?
Presented by Ina Bachman, L.I.C.S.W., T.I.W.C., C.E.A.P.; Founder and Coach, Bachman Coaching
Tuesday, May 15, 12:00 - 1:30pm
Building 76-156

Register<http://irui.mjt.lu/lnk/AEoAALkWOh4AAAJfXDYAAGhVwJwAASKJvEoAG1duAAiW3gBalD5KtyYdcaV8QGWKo3GqwqcmyAAIJw4/9/g62-qkaXqX5PS_sJwPHNuQ/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXZlbnRicml0ZS5jb20vZS9jb3VwbGVzLWFuZC1tb25leS13aGF0cy1sb3ZlLWdvdC10by1kby13aXRoLWl0LXJlZ2lzdHJhdGlvbi00MjI0OTE1NjM2NA>

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

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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