Postdocs: New November event listings

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

New Listings - November 2018 Events

Nov 6 - 10: GWAMIT (Graduate Women at MIT)'s Empowerment Conference. Go to https://gwamitempowerment2018.wordpress.com/ for more details. Many of the events have limited spots; register soon.
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Nov. 7:  MIT's Teaching and Learning Lab's TLL Speaker Series launch<http://calendar.mit.edu/event/exploratory_subjects#.W9clti-ZO_s>; 1-2 pm in 4-370. An interdisciplinary team of MIT professors and instructors will present the first talk, "Exploratory Subjects". This will include a review of best practices for designing and teaching exploratory first-year modules.  Here is the link to RSVP via Eventbrite.<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tll-speaker-series-exploratory-subjects-tickets-51641905329>
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Nov. 7: FAIL! - Inspiring Resilience; 6 pm in Room 10-250. At this link: FREE TICKETS<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fail-inspiring-resilience-mit-tickets-51380804369>.
How many times have you suffered from the notion that "failure is not an option"? Yet, a misstep can happen at any time and to everyone, even professionals, experts, CEO's, or professors. For this reason, we bring them to FAIL!, FAIL! is an event aimed at understanding the deeper meaning of failures, and how to accept, understand, and conquer these. We will have brilliant guests from MIT and Harvard like:
Alexander "Sandy" Pentland: MIT Media Lab, Human Dynamics Lab
Mira Wilczek: President & CEO, Cogo Labs
Deborah Blum: MIT, Knight Science Journalism
George Church: Harvard Wyss Institute
Muriel Medard: MIT, EECS Lab
Hosted by Kirsty Bennett from MIT Women's League and moderated by John Werner, Curator of TEDxBeaconStreet. Organized by the FAIL! Organizing Team, with thanks for to MIT MindHandHeart, Graduate Student Council, Teaching and Learning Lab, and Sandbox Initiative Fund for their sponsorship. See also: the Trailer
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gV5YqKA7hM&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2EqUkcppyRxrsafl2macj9BBAV3-w5AVT0ngomCr0KPq1Q5XYmkCaPqoU>and the Facebook Page<https://www.facebook.com/events/280153372604079/>.
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Nov.8: For LGBTQ+ Postdocs and Allies. qtPhDs @ MIT is a group that serves the LGBTQ+ community of postdoctoral researchers at MIT and their allies. Next week they are hosting their first cookie hour of the year!  Bring your own mug to enjoy coffee and tea with some cookies and expand your community. Meet in the Rainbow Lounge (Walker Memorial Room 50-250) Thursday, November 8th from 3-4pm. qtPhDs @ MIT welcomes everyone across the spectrum of sexuality and gender identities. This group was founded with the understanding that postdocs have specific experiences which are not covered by other LGBTQ+ groups on campus. Contact qtphds-admin at mit.edu<mailto:qtphds-admin at mit.edu> to join their mailing list and visit their website<https://qtphds.mit.edu/> to learn more.

Nov. 8: Finding an Industry Position as an International Postdoc, from 4:15 to 5:45pm, MIT, Room 26-100. Details and registration here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bpda-finding-an-industry-position-as-an-international-postdoc-11818-tickets-51231787656?mc_cid=82c3cd335d&mc_eid=9e99d60c63>.  Sponsored by the Boston PDA, with the MIT PDA.
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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. Participants must register for the free webinar and will receive call-in information. Private group for the MIT community. Find support and community on such issues as feeding, sleep, post-partum challenges, physical changes, exhaustion and new identity/roles. This class mainly focuses on the birth parent's transitions and support, but partners are welcome to attend as well. Led by Wendy Mackey Kydd.
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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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Reminder of Event listings sent in 10-26-18 message:
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TODAY Oct 31: The Art of Behavioral Interviewing<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/the_art_of_behavioral_interviewing_8177>; 2pm in 1-190<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/the_art_of_behavioral_interviewing_8177>. While your technical skills will get you the interview, it is your behavioral attributes that will get you the job. This session will discuss preparation and strategies for a successful interview. In addition, sample behavioral interview questions will be provided along with tips on how to answer these tough questions. CAPD session. Register via Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=78307>.
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November: MIT Libraries' sessions https://libraries.mit.edu/news/events/
November 1: Introduction to GIS and Mapping<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/introduction_to_gis_mapping_3510>
November 5: Regression Models in R<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/regression_models_in_r>
November 6: Data Management for Research Scientists and Postdocs<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/data_management_for_postdocs_and_research_scientists_4584>
November 8: Data Management: File Organization<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/data_management_file_organization_8523>
November 9: Manage Your PDFs and Citations: Zotero and Mendeley<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/manage_your_pdfs_and_citations_zotero_and_mendeley_7074>
November 13: Introduction to Stata<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/introduction_to_stata_2686>
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November: Company Presentations at MIT (bring an MIT ID) https://capd.mit.edu/events
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Nov. 6: Raising Bilingual Children<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raising-bilingual-children-registration-46771848859>. 12-1:30pm in 76-156. Presented by Suzanne Flynn Ph.D.; Professor of Linguistics and Language Acquisition, MIT. Sponsored by MIT Work-Life Center. Details and Register<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raising-bilingual-children-registration-46771848859>
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Nov. 7:  1pm Humanities Virtual Career Fair<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/humanities_virtual_career_fair> - See details: https://capd.mit.edu/events
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Nov. 7: Branding Yourself: Effective Communications Skills<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/branding_yourself_effective_communications_skills>; 2-3:30pm in 1-190<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/branding_yourself_effective_communications_skills>. Your Brand is what people say about you when you are not in the room. Communication goes beyond verbal skills which are important to the success of any job seeker. To Brand yourself as a professional, you must deliver a consistent message in a written, verbal, and virtual manner. As students and postdocs begin to look for positions in engineering and science, both in academia and industry, they must be aware of how their nonverbal communication skills impact their possibility of finding employment opportunities. Learning how to maximize the use of one's verbal and nonverbal communication skills is a powerful tool to help one achieve professional success, and a critical component for the future. CAPD session. Register via Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=78308>
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Nov 8: MIT's AI and the Future of Work Congress<http://futureofwork.mit.edu/>  - MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) and the Initiative on the Digital Economy (IDE) are joining forces to host the 2nd annual AI and the Future of Work Congress. The one-day event will bring together academics, corporate leaders and public policy makers as we get to the truth behind the headlines and explore the opportunities and challenges ahead for organizations and their employees. Postdocs are invited to attend. See details and speaker updates: http://futureofwork.mit.edu.  CSAIL asks MIT postdocs, faculty, students, and staff to register at https://www.regonline.com/aiandthefutureofwork.  Use access code Congress2018 to access the site. Please use your MIT email address when registering. There is no cost to attend, however, your card will be charged $25 if you do not attend the event without notification. Please notify industry at csail.mit.edu<mailto:industry at csail.mit.edu> or update your registration by 11/7 and you will not be charged for the cancelation. (Questions? Jessica Gibson gibsonj at csail.mit.edu<mailto:gibsonj 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. Registration is required; early registration ends Nov.7th.  No Refunds will be issued. Details and Registration link: https://redifiningsuccess.eventbrite.com.  (Info on Women Accelerators: https://womenaccelerators.org/)
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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 for Basics of Scientific Writing<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 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: 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>
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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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