Registration open! MIT events to celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week

[Ann Skoczenski]

Dear Postdoctoral Scholars,
Next week marks National Postdoc Appreciation week, and the Office of the Vice President for Research is pleased to host two special events.  We hope that you can join us for both of these virtual gatherings.


  *   Career Path Talk with Nergis Mavalvala

Monday, September 21, 2020  2:00-3:00pm

This informal talk by Nergis Mavalvala, Curtis and Kathleen Marble Professor of Astrophysics and Dean, MIT School of Science, is designed to inspire postdoctoral scholars. Professor Mavalvala will discuss her personal career journey that led to her becoming an award-winning physicist and academic leader, and will share advice for your own career path. This event will be hosted by Maria Zuber, Vice President for Research and E.A. Griswold Professor of Geophysics.

Register here<https://mit.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5dbhjgTeQACaelOsERw50A>


  *   Resource Fair for Postdoctoral Scholars

Thursday, September 24, 2020 4:00-5:15pm

This virtual resource fair will feature representatives from many of the important resources available to support your growing career and your life at MIT, including Career Advising and Professional Development; Center for Work, Life and Wellbeing; Community Wellness; Infinite Connection/Alumni Association; Institute Community & Equity Office; Institute Discrimination and Harassment Center; Ombud’s Office; Teaching Center; Writing Center; and Venture Mentoring Service. Postdocs attending will be eligible for raffle prizes awarded during the event.

Register here<https://mit.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HFhooXWhS4GrQHzB4qMDrQ>



Questions about these events? Please email annskocz at mit.edu<mailto:annskocz at mit.edu>.


Ann Skoczenski, PhD
Director of Postdoctoral Services
Office of the Vice President for Research
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
http://postdocs.mit.edu/


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