Weekly PDA Newsletter - September 16, 2018

[Anish Paul Antony]

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Dear MIT Postdocs,



Here is your news for the week of September 16, 2018. Next monthly PDA meeting is on Tuesday October 9, 2018.


Enjoy your week!



Follow the MIT-PDA on social media!

MIT-PDA

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Boston-PDA

website<http://bostonpostdocs.org/>



NEXT MIT-PDA MEETING



October 9, 2018

12:00pm

Rm 3-434

Lunch will be provided!

REGISTER HERE<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdKMYusFLKIZR5FS6OpybD9nFXA6rIjLyFCS8Na16pR99Y_w/viewform>


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!


MIT-PDA NEWS AND EVENTS



Postdoc Orientation Session
Lunch will be provided!

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


Postdoc Volleyball and Soccer

Hosted by MIT-PDA Sports Committee

Join us for indoor volleyball (7PM to Gym Close at Zesiger Center) and soccer (Tuesday 7:30PM to 9PM at Johnson JAC Trackinfield, Zesiger Center)! 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.

sports Facebook group<https://www.facebook.com/groups/1499342643696472/>!


GLIMPSE (PDA PInG Initiative)

GLIMPSE is a show where we take our mobile recording studio across MIT campus and talk with researchers about their journey, research and outlook. Please visit http://glimpse.mit.edu/ to listen to the latest episodes. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, or if you would like to submit some art (music, logo designs, etc.), please contact us at glimpse.podcast at gmail.com<mailto:glimpse.podcast at gmail.com>.


OTHER MIT AND LOCAL EVENTS



CAPD – Career Advising and Professional Development

 Postdoc 1:1 appointments<https://capd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs> are with Bob Dolan in E25-143G. Log in to CareerBridge<http://careerbridge.mit.edu/>; select "Advising," then “Advising Appointments” to select a time that works for you.
 For a list of company presentations click here<https://capd.mit.edu/events>

How to Work a Career Fair<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/how_to_work_a_career_fair_for_graduate_students>Monday, September 17, 2018 2pm

Many students are overwhelmed when attempting to navigate a career fair with hundreds of employers.  Come learn what to do in preparation for the fair, what to do at the fair, and what to do after the fair.  The fair is an excellent opportunity to connect with employers -- create a strategy that will help you make the most of your time!

Pre-registration requested on Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=74484>.

Location: E25-111<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/how_to_work_a_career_fair_for_graduate_students>

What is the most powerful force for change? A discussion with Jin In, Movement Builder & Change Maker

Monday, September 17, 4:15-5:15pm
MIT Wong Auditorium
2 Amherst Street, Room E51-115

As 4GGL Founder, Jin In’s mission is to ignite the next generation of empowered women changemakers. 4GGL – For Girls Glocal Leadership – is a social change movement transforming the toxic mindset that devalues and dehumanizes girls into a powerful new paradigm that recognizes empowered girls are our most powerful force for change – solution to poverty, global warming, war, terrorism. Jin’s unique focus and research is women’s empowerment of the Millennials. She speaks around the world sharing Three Shocking Truths from the 1st-ever millennial women’s empowerment global survey – voices from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Then from the Syrian millennial women survey, she shares Three Superpowers of this group – Syrian refugees, immigrants and citizens across 20 countries. Now, to illuminate the darkest societies with the inner power of today’s young women and galvanize powerful social change, Jin’s goal is to collect this data in every country, starting with those at the frontline of war. More information: Jin In<http://4ggl.org/about/jin/>

Careers in Consulting<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/careers_in_consulting>Monday, September 17, 2018 7pm

Hear the employer perspective from some of the top Consulting firms. You’ll learn more about the various roles in the industry and how to stand out in preparation of the Fall Career Fair.

Pre-registration requested on Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=74485>.

Location: 3-370<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/careers_in_consulting>

Developing a Meaningful Elevator Pitch<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/developing_a_meaningful_elevator_pitch_1588>Tuesday, September 18, 2018 6:30pm

Among the greatest missed opportunities are ordinary responses to questions like “tell me about yourself?” Learn and exercise creative ways to be a successful self-advocate: together, we will strengthen our responses to hallway chatter and use reflection to develop, rehearse, and share an authentic elevator pitch with meaning.

Pre-registration requested on Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=74486>.

Location: 24-121

Technical Interviewing 101, featuring Facebook<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/technical_interviewing_101_featuring_facebook_4133>Wednesday, September 19, 2018 2pm

Are you getting ready to interview at a tech company? Come learn the ins and outs of technical interviewing from the experts at Facebook.

Pre-registration requested on Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=74488>.

Location: 1-190<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/technical_interviewing_101_featuring_facebook_4133>


Careers in Energy Technology<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/careers_in_energy_technology>Wednesday, September 19, 2018 7pm

Hear the employer perspective from some of the top Energy, sustainability and renewables companies. You’ll learn more about the various roles in the industry and how to stand out in preparation of the Fall Career Fair.

Pre-registration requested on Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=74489>.

Location: 4-237<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/careers_in_energy_technology>

Bloomberg Tech Talk<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bloomberg-tech-talk-improving-software-delivery-agile-process-using-ml-tickets-50138733301>Thursday, September 20, 2018 4pm32 Vassar Street<https://maps.google.com/?q=32+Vassar+Street&entry=gmail&source=g>, Hewlett Seminar Room

Speaker: Jubin Chheda // Senior Software Engineer at Bloomberg
For teams trying to adopt Agile practices, there are often great challenges around how to prioritize a single backlog, how to improve software quality, and how to reduce support costs.The opportunity to do this well comes from taking a data-driven approach to decision-making.
To help Agile teams improve their processes, Jubin will demonstrate how to apply machine learning techniques to obtain insights from the petabytes of logs that applications produce. Jubin not only build on work from the world of DNA sequencing, but also Lean & eXtreme Programming techniques to help teams produce the great product(s) you have always wanted.

Overcoming Stereotypes in Interviewing and Industry<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/overcoming_stereotypes_in_interviewing_and_industry>

Thursday, September 20, 2018 2pm

Hear from industry professionals on how to navigate stereotypes during the interview process and throughout your career. You’ll learn strategies you can employ during interviews after the career fair and have a chance to ask a diverse panel of professionals about how to handle any situations that may arise.

Pre-registration requested on Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=74490>.

Location: 4-149<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/overcoming_stereotypes_in_interviewing_and_industry>



MIT Fall Career Fair<https://career-fair.mit.edu/>

Friday, September 21, 2018

HOWARD W. JOHNSON ATHLETIC CENTER, 120 VASSAR ST., CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Pre-registration requested on https://career-fair.mit.edu/.




CHECK OUT THESE SITES FOR ADDITIONAL EVENTS

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

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

MIT Spouses&Partners Events<http://spouses.mit.edu/mit-events>

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

Boston PDA Events<http://bostonpostdocs.org/events-calendar/>

Mass-AWIS Events<http://mass-awis.org/category/events-calendar/>



MIT RESOURCES FOR POSTDOCS



Work Life Center
The MIT Work-Life Center is pleased to announce the launch of the Fall 2018 Seminar Series<http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars>.  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.
Childcare Information – Check out the resources and schedule of presentations offered by the MIT Work-Life Center  http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/child-care-parenting/child-care-information
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


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/.

MIT Om under the dome
Sessions are held every Monday at noon and Thursday at 5:30pm (excluding Institute holidays).
Monday, September 10, 2018 12pm - 12:30pm


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


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).


OTHER RESOURCES



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<http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/general/register_start.asp?regkey=B87D7B9B-5C95-48F6-9ECA-A5014531B05D> 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.



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