Weekly PDA Newsletter - January 27, 2019
Anish Paul Antony
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MITPDA Newsletter
January 27, 2019 | pda.mit.edu<https://pda.mit.edu/>
Contents
Weekly Highlights
PDA News & Events
Funding Opportunities
PDA PInG and Miscellaneous
Weekly Highlights
PDA President Message to all Postdocs <https://pda.mit.edu/events/pda-monthly-meeting-4/>
Please click here<https://pda.mit.edu/mit-pda-president-message-to-all-postdocs-for-the-year-2019/> to view the message
PDA Monthly Meeting<https://pda.mit.edu/events/pda-monthly-meeting-4/>
PDA News & Events
News
PDA and MIT Events to look forward to in 2019<https://pda.mit.edu/events/>
more…<https://pda.mit.edu/category/news/>
Upcoming Events
PDA Monthly Meeting<https://pda.mit.edu/events/pda-monthly-meeting-5/> Feb 12
Weekly Social Postdoc Soccer<https://pda.mit.edu/events/calendar/> Jan 30, 2019
Weekly Social Postdoc Volleyball<https://pda.mit.edu/events/calendar/> Feb 1, 2019
PDA Mentoring Program for MIT Postdocs
2019 MIT PDA Mentoring Program is now open!!! To learn from experienced professionals about how to achieve career goals and to be better prepared before the completion of your postdoctoral training, apply here!<https://goo.gl/forms/3KPOfiK1yIVE1a333> (sign in with a gmail account)
This mentoring program will kick off in March and run until September, at the peak of hiring season in 2019. Successful applicants will be paired with mentors based on background and career goals into small groups (2~3 mentors + 6 mentees). Mentors will share valuable professional insights and have in-depth discussions about your career development through monthly informal sessions.
Mentors cover both academia (MIT professors from various departments) and a wide range of industries and companies. To participate, please complete the online application<https://goo.gl/forms/3KPOfiK1yIVE1a333> by Feb 15th, 2019.
This program is for MIT postdocs
Application deadline: Feb 15th, 2019
Results announcement: by Feb 27th, 2019
Kickoff event: March 1st, 2019, 6:00 – 8:30 PM, MIT Campus
MIT Postdoc Alumini Homecoming Event
We are inviting outstanding postdoc alumni to be back on campus, reflect on their MIT experience and talk about all things Tech! More details are coming.
Venue: Samberg MIT Conference Center
Date: March 15th, 5.30pm - 9pm
more…<https://pda.mit.edu/events/calendar/>
Funding Opportunities
L'Oreal USA for Women in Science
Deadline to apply: Feb. 1, 2019, Details here<http://www.lorealusa.com/csr-commitments/l%E2%80%99or%C3%A9al-usa-for-women-in-science-program>
MIT PDA PInG: Fund your event
Deadline to apply: Feb. 7, 2019, Details here<https://pda.mit.edu/events/ping/>
Zuckerman Postdoctoral Scholars Program
Deadline to apply: Feb. 15, 2019, Details here<http://zuckerman-scholars.org/programs/postdoctoral-scholars/>
The Company of Biologists Travelling Fellowship
Deadline to apply: Mar. 15, 2019, Details here<http://www.biologists.com/travelling-fellowships/>
An extensive list of fellowships are available here<https://pda.mit.edu/resources/fellowships/>
PDA PInG Initiatives and Miscellaneous
GLIMPSE:
Details here<http://glimpsepod.scripts.mit.edu/home/>
LGBTQ+ and allies<https://qtphds.mit.edu/>: join us for monthly meetings and social events!
Apple IAP Tech Talk @ CSAIL
Tuesday Jan 29th, 12 PM - 1 PM
Room 32-G449
RSVP to speak with a recruiter about Apple opportunities while they are at CSAIL here<https://bit.ly/2D9xc2U>
Sloan EMBA: Postdoc Lab Visit
Details here<https://pda.mit.edu/events/sloan-emba-2019-post-doc-lab-visits/>
Crossing Boundaries: Life of a Multidisciplinary Academic
Details here<https://pda.mit.edu/events/crossing-boundaries-life-of-a-multidisciplinary-academic/>
Broadening Engagement through Engineering at MIT (BEEAM)
Details here<https://pda.mit.edu/broadening-engagement-through-engineering-at-mit-beeam/>
Simons Collaboration on Global Brain Boston Area Postdoc Meeting
Details here<https://www.simonsfoundation.org/collaborations/global-brain/events/>
MIT Applied Energy Symposium Call for Papers
Details here<http://www.applied-energy.org/aeab2019>
MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing Launch: Call for posters
Postdocs are invited to submit their 100-word poster abstract online<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDLNmNIZ6XXhRpEDWeioxuUy6dtCd6KQ6cD0jOmor2JEwp4w/viewform> by 5p.m. Jan 18, 2019
MIT Creative Arts Council
Postdocs are invited to attend concerts and lectures on campus, Details here<http://calendar.mit.edu/calendar?event_types%5B%5D=102755>
MIT Spouses & Partners Connect
Details here<https://spouses.mit.edu/>
Career Advising and Professional Development
Schedule an appointment here<https://capd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs>
CAPD events over IAP<https://capd.mit.edu/events>
MIT Writing and Communications Centre
Details here<https://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/>
MIT Work Life Centre
Details here<https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/center>
MIT Employee Resource Group
Details here<https://hr.mit.edu/diversity-inclusion/ergs>
MIT Alumni Association’s Infinite Connection
Details here<https://pda.mit.edu/resources/career-after-mit/alumni/>
MIT Alumni Job Board<https://alum.mit.edu/careers/jobs>
MBTA Access: Visit the Atlas Service Center (E17-106)
Free Membership to the National Postdoctoral Association
Details here<https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/general/register_member_type.asp?regkey=B87D7B9B-5C95-48F6-9ECA-A5014531B05D>
MIT Postdoctoral Association
Contact us<https://pda.mit.edu/about/contact/> | Get involved!<https://pda.mit.edu/about/get-involved/>
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