Weekly PDA Newsletter- February 19, 2020

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MITPDA Newsletter
February 19, 2020 | pda.mit.edu<https://pda.mit.edu/>

Contents

PDA & Other Events

Funding Opportunities
Miscellaneous

PDA & Other Events

no quote today- LOTS OF EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK - check them out and enjoy 👇🏼   👇🏽  👇🏿 ~  Best, PDA Board (https://pda.mit.edu/)

MIT PDA and CCM are excited to invite you to the "Make the Leap" - consulting 101 - March 6 at 12-2 pm in 4-270, RSVP<https://forms.gle/GjbKX9cuDQdmFUFw9>

The panel discussion will include advice on breaking into consulting, knowledge on the consulting process, the most rewarding and difficult aspects of consulting and other relevant topics, followed by a networking session. Pizza and refreshments will be provided.

CEE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lunch and Learn
February 26 at 12pm in 1-131, RSVP<https://doodle.com/poll/zpnketzqrewffmsd><https://doodle.com/poll/zpnketzqrewffmsd>
More information about speakers here<https://cee.mit.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion/>

The PDA DE&I Committee now has a webpage where you can find postdoc - relevant diversity resources. Find it here<https://pda.mit.edu/resources/diversity/>. Join the discussion and contribute through our Slack<https://join.slack.com/t/mit-pd-dei/shared_invite/enQtOTU1NzQzMDI4Njg4LWJkZTY0MDdmMTkxOGEyOGQxOWYxNjFkYmRiYWRmYjcyOTk5Yjg1ODE5NGZiY2MyNjZjMzUwZWZiMThmMjA4YTk>! Keep an eye out for DE&I related events on the ICEO webpage<https://diversity.mit.edu/events> as well.

Brain-Break Session (meditation and mindfulness)
Monday, February 24th at 4pm, 66-154, Register here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfftbWByMNXActUAUsXFR5IrqSVRI_2t5YHLm8SAuTe1CChtw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1>

Afternoon Break Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 (rescheduled from Feb 12)
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, E19-202
A time to socialize and connect with fellow internationals in the MIT community.
Stop by for some tea, coffee, snacks, and a chance to meet someone new.
Every 2nd Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted.

Distinguished Speaker Series, RSVP and more info<https://ctl.mit.edu/events/wed-02262020-1630/distinguished-speaker-series-global-trade-security>
speaker Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg<https://www.csis.org/people/karl-theodor-zu-guttenberg> the former German Federal Minister for Economics and Technology and Federal Minister of Defense.
February 26, 2020 - 4:30-6:30 pm

Wong Auditorium: MIT Building E51

Apply to the GSC DEI Fellows Program here<https://forms.gle/je9snFvyjMDLq1gH7>

Deadline- Feb 20

Bain and Company Asia Pacific (consulting opportunity)

Bridge to APAC event, March 3rd (Boston), Location TBD

Learn more here<https://careers.bain.com/recruits/events/bridge%20to%20apac>

ClearView Healthcare Partners, Vault’s #1 boutique consulting firm
February 26, at 5:00 pm in 4-231<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=4>
Learn more about exciting career opportunities in life sciences consulting! As a consultant at ClearView, you will apply your deep scientific expertise to formulate strategic solutions for our clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and diagnostics industries. Learn more<http://www.clearviewhcp.com/careers/>
Please RSVP here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDa_bu4jbiQuWGm96xcD0I5iBv4vNBLZ6By6mjqIDgqdRMTg/viewform?usp=sf_link>. Food will be served.

Info session hosted by IQVIA
Feb 20th, 5pm in 5-217 <http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=5>
IQVIA Consulting Services works with leading organizations in life sciences across the private, public and social sectors. We share a passion for healthcare and a desire to shape the future of global health. We work in a truly entrepreneurial environment where innovation is encouraged and colleagues are inspired to drive towards new solutions. To learn more about IQVIA, click here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqvia.com%2Fsolutions%2Fresearch-and-development%2Fconsulting&data=02%7C01%7Cmbaker%40us.imshealth.com%7Cb73a5f51c37743b4830308d7a4cc642c%7C5989ece0f90e40bf9c791a7beccdb861%7C1%7C0%7C637159070101554924&sdata=%2BYVGEaqqVvh6OPlDd1n67%2FCMSzWsMmVURb3nFyKssJU%3D&reserved=0>.
Please RSVP here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAR2ROWxOBVy-62T1BbU6G4OqJmwTcBXgEdy0IJ1D7pIZGnQ/viewform?usp=sf_link>.

Predictive Multiscale Materials Design Course

June 1-5, 2020 More info<https://professional.mit.edu/course-catalog/predictive-multiscale-materials-design>

MIT European Career Fair
Saturday, Feb 22, 9 am - 4 pm, Johnson Athletic Center (W34), details here<https://euro-career.mit.edu/#!/>

Spring 2020 Professional Development at the Discovery Museum Fellowship Schedule:
Saturday, March 14  from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday, March 28 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
More info here<https://www.discoveryacton.org/fellowships>
Fund your event via PInG Grant
Got an idea how to enrich our community? We got funds to help you put it to life. Apply here<https://pda.mit.edu/events/ping/>
(ongoing application process)

Weekly Postdoc Sports<https://pda.mit.edu/events/sports-events/>

LGBTQ+ and allies<https://qtphds.mit.edu/>

GLiMPSE Podcast<http://glimpse.mit.edu/>

GLiMPSE's recently released a 2 part series podcast with MIT Institute Professor Bob Langer

Click here to view<http://glimpse.mit.edu/> the podcast

more…<https://pda.mit.edu/events/calendar/>

Funding Opportunities

An extensive list of fellowships is available here<https://pda.mit.edu/resources/fellowships/>
J-WEL Higher Education is hiring MIT postdocs to create and lead online recitations for a group of Latin American students taking Fundamentals of Statistics (18.650x) offered by edX
You will receive a competitive stipend and a leadership role in a major project in online learning.
More info here<https://jwel.mit.edu/facilitators-data-science-uruguay>, Please send your CV and questions to datafacilitators at mit.edu

Get to Know Each Other
Send an email to nbarbour at mit.edu<mailto:nbarbour at mit.edu>

Miscellaneous

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 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<https://capd.mit.edu/events>

MIT Writing and Communications Centre
Details here<https://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/>

Peer-to-peer scientific communication resource: Comm Lab
Details here<http://mitcommlab.mit.edu/find-comm-labs/>

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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