MIT PATH OF PROFESSORSHIP WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN - Apply by Oct 15

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

From: Blanche E Staton <bestaton at mit.edu>

ANNOUNCING PATH OF PROFESSORSHIP FOR WOMEN GRAD STUDENTS AND POST-DOCS

On behalf of the 2018 Path of Professorship(POP) planning team…

This 1.5 day workshop provides women who are considering academic careers in science, technology, engineering and math with insights, tools, strategies and insider information that will help them to be successful in their job search and on the tenure track.

Over the course of the workshop, participants will hear from more than 20 extraordinary women faculty from diverse institutions, and they will have an opportunity to network with approximately 70 women with similar aspirations.

[Spots are limited.] Preference is given to graduate students who are within 2 years of degree completion and to postdocs whose job search is most imminent.


APPLY NOW FOR PATH OF PROFESSORSHIP 2018
1.5 DAY WORKSHOP ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16th AND SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17th
THE APPLICATION REMAINS OPEN OCTOBER 1 – OCTOBER 15 (11:59 pm).

General information and Application : http://odge.mit.edu/development/pop/

Attendees learn:
•         Key strategies for applying and interviewing for academic positions
•         The importance of networking and how to manage networking with peers and superiors
•         Insights from deans and department chairs about what to negotiate for once you have the offer
•         Advice from faculty on things you can do now and during your hire to make your tenure-track years as smooth and successful as possible
•         Characteristics of different types of universities
•         Advice on maintaining a balanced life, in light of the rigorous demands of a career in academia
Note: materials and meals  are provided

Blanche E. Staton
Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education
Director, Office of Graduate Education
MIT
Room 3-138
617-253-4869
bestaton at mit.edu<mailto:bestaton at mit.edu>

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