Postdoc Nov. events -includes Scientific Writing; Nature editor talk; Active Listening & more

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

*POSTDOC EVENTS & RESOURCES – November 2018 *(and beyond); updated since 
my Oct. 31st email.

*Nov. 13: Virtual New Parent Support Group (MIT Community Wellness), 2-3 
pm, online/via phone. Details and register here: 
https://medical.mit.edu/community/wellness/classes/postpartum. *

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*Nov. 13: Schlumberger Tech Talk: Incorporating physical information 
into deep learning approaches for subsurface data interpretation; *5-6pm 
in the Stata Center, CSAIL Hewlett Conference Room G882. *Presenter: 
Sandip Bose, Program manager, Data Analytics, Schlumberger-Doll 
Research, *Cambridge, MA. Food and refreshments provided! Details and 
registration: 
*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/schlumberger-tech-talk-incorporating-physical-information-into-deep-learning-approaches-for-tickets-52052895612. 
*This is a CSAIL Tech Talk. Questions? Callie Mathews, 
cmathews at csail.mit.edu <mailto:cmathews at csail.mit.edu>

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*Nov. 14: Negotiating Job Offers 
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/negotiating_job_offers>*; 2pm in 1-190 
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/negotiating_job_offers>. This workshop 
will examine the many variables that exist during the evaluation and 
negotiation process of job offers. How do you know if this job is right 
for you? Salary vs. Total Compensation will be looked at. 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. CAPD session. Register via 
Careerbridge 
<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=78309>.

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*Nov. 14: Redefining Success—Bring Your Values Alive at Work, hosted by 
Women Accelerators; *6:30 pm at the Broad Institute (Monadnock Room), 
415 Main St., Cambridge. Appetizers and wine will be provided. $20; no 
refunds. Details and *Registration link: * 
https://redifiningsuccess.eventbrite.com. (Info on Women Accelerators: 
https://womenaccelerators.org/)

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*Nov. 15*: *Boost Your Resilience (Webinar);* 1-2pm. Details and 
Register. <http://hr.mit.edu/boost-your-resilience> Work-Life Center 
session.

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*Nov. 15: PROCEPT BioRobotics- Company Presentation 
<https://capd.mit.edu/events>*; 6-7pm in 4-145. Bring an MIT ID.*
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*Nov 15: Application due for Thermofisher Invited Talks Application: 
Gene Editing & Functional Genomics. (Talks Dec 7 and/or 8) *Details and 
application here 
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1auYQevmnhbKMJ33bCyXVThqFJffuRfw-hsZ-1wz5Gps/viewform?edit_requested=true&mc_cid=82c3cd335d&mc_eid=9e99d60c63>. 
BPDA (Boston Postdoctoral Association) (with Thermofisher) is hosting a 
series of regional lunchtime scientific talks.

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*Nov 14-15*: *2018 MIT Research and Development Conference: Accelerating 
Big Impact Innovations 
<http://ilp.mit.edu/conference.jsp?confid=209&tabname=overview>*/; /MIT 
Industrial Liaison Program (ILP). Register 
<http://ilp.mit.edu/conference.jsp?confid=209&tabname=overview>; no cost 
for current MIT Faculty/Student/Staff.

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*Nov 16:* *Basics of Scientific Writing 
<http://postdocs.mit.edu/news/basics-scientific-writing>*; 1-2:30 pm in 
46-3002 <http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=46>; with Dr. Sonal Jhaveri, Science 
Program Director, Postdoc and Graduate Student Affairs Office, 
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Sponsored by the Office of the Vice 
President for Research. *Register here 
<https://goo.gl/forms/6p7TdsRcNYHzd9eL2>*. Dr. Sonal Jhaveri will 
discuss the basics of how to write a research paper that is targeted for 
publication in a professional journal. Dr. Jhaveri is an MIT alumna (BS, 
MS). She received her PhD from Harvard University, has been Principal 
Investigator on a number of grants from NIH, NSF and other private 
foundations, has co-authored 60 professional articles, and has consulted 
on a number of science and medical writing projects. She teaches Science 
Communication and Language Skills to graduate and medical students as 
well as to postdocs at MIT and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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*Nov. 16-18:* *MIT Hacking Medicine - New York City Grand Hack*. See 
details at http://hackingmedicine.mit.edu/nyc-grandhack-2018/

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*Nov. 19:* *Nature editor talk -Through the looking glass: The editorial 
perspective of scientific publishing. *(Poster attached) Interested in 
knowing how to get published in Nature or what the editor does after 
receiving your submission? Come to a talk by /Nature/ Editor, Dr. Angela 
Eggleston, on Nov 19.

*Who*: Angela K. Eggleston | Senior Editor, Nature

*Where*: 50 Vassar Street, MIT building 34, room 101

*When*: Monday, Nov 19th 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

*RSVP*: https://bit.ly/2F7rnpE

*Questions & ideas: *Wei Sun Leong / wsleong at mit.edu 
<mailto:wsleong at mit.edu>; EECS Postdoctoral Associate / Communication 
Lab Advisor. */This event is made possible by the MIT School of 
Engineering Communication Lab, a low-barrier, peer-coaching resource for 
all MIT graduate students / postdocs on scientific writing, speaking, 
and visual design. Learn more at http://mitcommlab.mit.edu/./

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*Nov. 19: Navigating the Interview - Chalk talk and beyond*; from**6- 8 
pm at the Broad Institute, 415 Main Street (Kendall Square), Cambridge, 
in the Auditorium. (Poster attached) Sponsored by the Boston 
Postdoctoral Association Careers Group as the third and last session of 
academic job series. After learning how to craft the research and 
teaching statements, it is now time to learn how to face the in-person 
interview process. This workshop focuses on what happens when you 
actually are invited: how should you prepare and what are you asked to 
do. A panel of successfully hired young PIs will share their experience 
and their stories about when they got invited, how they prepared for the 
interview, and how they navigated through this testing environment. To 
register, please follow this link 
<https://bpda-academic-interview3-tickets.eventbrite.com/>.

*Panelists:* Dr. Lauren Orefice- HMS/MGH; Dr. Christopher Schmitt- BU; 
Dr. Penny Buening- Northeastern; Dr. Christopher Johnston- Forsyth 
Institute

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*Nov. 28: Active Listening Workshop; 9 am – Noon* (Refreshments at 
8:45am); in E25-401. Presenter:  Jeannette Gerzon, Senior Consultant for 
Talent Management. Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for 
Research. *Registration link: _https://goo.gl/forms/NSTUWqOnSIaZXW473_ 
Spots are limited*, so sign up soon. We will confirm your registration 
or your placement on the waitlist. For MIT postdocs. Active listening 
skills help us to improve meetings, follow instructions, resolve 
difficult situations, manage projects, and communicate with more clarity 
and connection. Improving these skills will help you in your current 
postdoc position and throughout your career. Of all the dimensions of 
communication, listening is perhaps the most elusive and one of the most 
important. Attend this morning workshop to gain an understanding of 
active listening and its components, practice specific active listening 
tools, and create your own plan for further development of this skill. 
(Note: This class is not intended to improve skills in listening to 
English as a foreign language or listening to technical presentations.)

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*Nov 28:  Learning to Lead in Science - Styles, Trajectories, and 
Endpoints*; 5:30 - 7:30pm; free. Location: MIT, Picower 
<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=46> Institute for Learning and Memory, 43 
Vassar St. The MASS AWIS mission is to support women in STEM and create 
opportunities for their professional development. MASS AWIS is planning 
to launch a new Leadership Program for MASS AWIS members with the 
primary goal of enhancing leadership skills and professional presence 
necessary to succeed as leaders. Join MASS AWIS for the Leadership 
Program kick-off event to discuss leadership styles, trajectories, and 
endpoints with special panelists, such as the President of National 
AWIS, Sue Windham-Bannister. This event is NOT exclusive to MASS AWIS 
members but open to members and non-members. Details and registration 
link: http://www.massawis.org/event/learntolead2018/ [AWIS = Association 
for Women in Science]

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*Dec 5: Choosing Quality Child Care*; 12 – 1:30 p.m. in Building 
NE49-5000 <https://whereis.mit.edu/?go=NE49>. Register here 
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/choosing-quality-child-care-tickets-46149870505>. 
These sessions are held monthly. (Details 
<http://hr.mit.edu/worklife/child-care#cqcc-sessions>)

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*Dec.5: Student Loan Repayment Strategies 
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/student-loan-repayment-strategies-registration-48371053122>. 
*12-1:30pm; in 46-3189. Sponsored by MIT Work-Life Center, with support 
from Office of the VPR. Register 
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/student-loan-repayment-strategies-registration-48371053122> 
. *Dec. 6 & 7*: Also, sign up for a one-on-one consultation. See details 
<http://hr.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/event/one-on-one-consultations-student-loan-repayment-strategies-1544122800>. 


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*Jan 7 – Feb 1, 2019*: During *MIT’s Independent Activities Period 
(IAP)*, MIT offers numerous professional development, creative, and fun 
events. Check the website <https://web.mit.edu/iap/> for updates. IAP 
provides members of the MIT community with a unique opportunity to 
organize, sponsor and participate in a wide variety of activities, 
including how-to sessions, forums, athletic endeavors, lecture series, 
films, tours, recitals and contests.

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*SOME IMPORTANT RESOURCES:*

Office of the Vice President for Research, Postdoctoral Services website 
*http://postdocs.mit.edu <http://postdocs.mit.edu/>*

*Resources and Information for MIT Postdocs 
<http://web.mit.edu/scholars/pdfs/ResourcesforPostdocs.pdf>* (pdf)

Work-Life Center’s *Postdoc Services and Resources flyer 
<http://postdocs.mit.edu/sites/default/files/documents/Work-Life-Postdoc-Benefits-Resources-2018-10-15.pdf>* 
(pdf)

_*qtPhDs @ MIT* <https://qtphds.mit.edu/>_– A group that serves the 
LGBTQ+ community of postdoctoral researchers at MIT and their allies, 
and runs regular events. Contact qtphds-admin at mit.edu 
<mailto:qtphds-admin at mit.edu> to join the mailing list.

*MIT Postdoctoral Association* <https://pda.mit.edu/>

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Dana Bresee Keeth
Director of Postdoctoral Services
Office of the Vice President for Research
MIT, 10-237
tel. 617-715-4671

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