Weekly PDA Newsletter- May 7th, 2020

[Natalia M Barbour]

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MITPDA Newsletter
May 7th, 2020 | pda.mit.edu<https://pda.mit.edu/>

Contents


PDA & Other Events

Funding Opportunities and Jobs
Miscellaneous

PDA & Other Events

"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."

Every Friday !!!!***BOARD GAME NIGHT***
In these difficult times to keep up with socializing (virtually), maintain our mental health and build community among the postdocs, we invite you to join us for virtual board game night every Friday at 6:00 to 8:00pm. To join us, use this Zoom invitation<https://mit.zoom.us/j/370048155>. Questions? Email ashwinl at mit.edu<mailto:ashwinl at mit.edu>.

MONTHLY PDA MEETING
Tuesday, May 12 at 1pm, link here<https://mit.zoom.us/j/92573422691>



Postdoc Career Seminars
via Postdoc Academy (multiple dates) more info<https://www.postdocacademy.org/calendar/>

Zoom Noon Break
Thursday, May 21st at noon, sign up<https://pda.mit.edu/events/zoom-noon-break/>

Karaoke Night
Thursday, May 28th at 6pm, more info<https://drive.google.com/file/d/163t2q-zG1tEcZxtVajEImlLgV0IxyM7z/view>

COVID19 Response Resources List
<https://pda.mit.edu/the-mit-center-for-worklife-and-wellbeing-covid-19-resources-and-information-%E2%9A%96/>

Predictive Multiscale Materials Design summer course
more info<https://professional.mit.edu/course-catalog/predictive-multiscale-materials-design>, video introducing the course<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCiCBBmHBMY&feature=youtu.be>

<https://pda.mit.edu/resources/diversity/>
The IMPACT Program is recruiting
Info and apply here<https://impact-program.org/apply/>

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY in Europe
Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships
Details<https://www.luxinnovation.lu/msca-individual-fellowship-opportunities-in-luxembourg/?_cldee=Y29udGFjdHBkYUBtaXQuZWR1&recipientid=contact-7bd0c295b678ea1180e7005056bfe55c-a350a869438245faad0d165971cfcfc5&esid=823d703d-aa78-ea11-80e7-005056bfe55c#Research>

MIT Writing Center
Working remotely- to make an appointment go here<https://mit.mywconline.com/>

Brain Break going ONLINE<https://pda.mit.edu/events/brain-break-%f0%9f%a7%a0-is-going-online-3/>
Mondays at 4pm
<https://forms.gle/bgwXdevPWiNEHqBy8>
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 and Jobs

An extensive list of fellowships is available here<https://pda.mit.edu/resources/fellowships/>

CACTUS is hiring - scientific writing<https://recruitment.cactusglobal.com/lifesciences/>

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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