Postdoc Newsletter November 2023

[Shen Wang]

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MIT PDA November General Meeting – Fall 2023


Wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. Please join our general meeting after the holiday to hear about updates from the PDA and the future events.


Tuesday, November 28th, 12:00pm-1:00pm.

In person (E25-140) and on Zoom (https://mit.zoom.us/j/99196631871)



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Post-dialogue survey

Thank everyone who attended and participated in the "Dialogues of Postdoc Life" last week! To all who couldn't make it for one reason or the other, this is only the beginning of a series of discussions, spanning various aspects of postdoc work and life. To that effect, you are all invited to:

  1.  Share your feedback regarding the dialogue (if you were in attendance)

  2.  Propose ideas, plans or strategies that could alleviate the common issues that stress postdocs, e.g., salary, housing, career development, etc.

  3.  Make suggestions and contribute to future dialogues

Here is the Post-Dialogue Survey link<https://forms.gle/YRfx7iK7KoR4Vfqu9>. Please consider filling out the survey to help PDA design better advocacy strategies. Thank you for your time and contribution.

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Random Acts of Kindness Mini Grants

Dear MIT community,


We hope this email finds you well! At MIT, we believe in the transformative power of kindness, and we're excited to share an incredible opportunity for you to make a positive impact on our community. As we gear up for the holiday season as well as finals MindHandHeart wants to encourage you to apply to the Random Act of Kindness (RAK) Mini Grant program.


Are you passionate about spreading kindness and creating meaningful change? If so, this is your chance to turn your ideas into action! The RAK Mini Grants are designed to support individuals and groups who have innovative and inspiring ideas for fostering kindness and connection within the MIT community.


Here are some key details about the RAK Mini Grant program:


How It Works:

  *   Visit our RAK Mini Grant Information Page<https://mindhandheart.mit.edu/rak-week/rak-mini-grants> to learn more about the application process and eligibility criteria.

  *   Submit your creative and impactful idea for a random act of kindness project that benefits the MIT community.

  *   The RAK Mini Grant program accepts applications on a rolling basis!

What We're Looking For:

  *   Projects that promote inclusivity, well-being, and a sense of community.

  *   Ideas that can be implemented with a budget of up to $250.

Why Apply:

  *   Make a tangible difference in the lives of others.

  *   Receive financial support to bring your kindness project to life.

  *   Join a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to spreading positivity.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, feel free to reach out to us at mindhandheart at mit.edu


Thank you for being a part of the kindness movement at MIT. Together, we can create a community where every act of kindness counts!


Warm regards,

MindHandHeart

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Connecting with Postdocs and the PDA

Please join the MIT postdoc channel to reach the PDA and connect with many other postdocs : https://mit-postdocs.slack.com/


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