OpenMind event

  MIT Technology Review is hosting a special event for the MIT community at the Media Lab on April 9, 2014 that will explore how the Internet will continue to shape the economy, society, politics, and culture. It is a free event for the MIT and local community. There will be a networking reception with…

MIT PDA’s 2nd Annual “Postdocs Share Their Science” Event

The MIT Postdoctoral Association is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Postdocs Share Their Science event. This is an MIT-wide poster session for postdocs from all departments, where you will have the opportunity to present your research to the entire MIT community. This event will bring together researchers from all fields, present an overview of all the…

Calling all comedians, storytellers, and improvisers

Comedy Night is April 22! Have you worked in a lab or other research environment? Have you come face to face with the laughable madness that lurks at the heart of the scientific method? Would you like to share your experiences with an adoring audience? READ ON! We are organizing an on-campus comedy show centered…

Focusing on Industrial Recruitment of Scientific Talent (FIRST)

The FIRST program of its kind. P&G’s recruiting conference, FIRST (formerly RTCI), is the premier conference for outstanding African American, Hispanic, Native American and other doctoral and postdoctoral scientists. FIRST is a 3-day, all expenses paid, program for top Ph.D. students who are looking to gain exposure to the future of technology from an industry leading company. Meet and learn…

Meet McKinsey – Invitation to our Destination EMEA

If you are studying in or near Boston, please join us on Monday, March 31, 2014 (downtown Boston). 6.00 pm: Arrival & presentation 6.30 pm: Case workshop and Q & A session 8.00 pm: Cocktail reception The event will start with a presentation, followed by a case workshop, where you can meet representatives from a…

2014 Summer Travel Grants is Open – Apply Now!

The PDA 2014 Summer Travel Grants is now open for application! It will cover conferences from January 1st 2014 to September 1st 2014. The grants are up to $1000 for international travel and $600 for domestic conference. Awardees will be reimbursed upon submission of applicable receipts to the Treasurer of the PDA (travel, lodging, on site transportation, food). Postdocs from all…

Previous Travel Grant Awardees

Conference Travel Grant Awardees for Fall 2013 Domestic conferences – Dimitra Achilleos, Department of Chemical Engineering – Gaurav Sahay, David H Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research – Zeynep M. Saygin, McGovern Institute for Brain Research – Chao Zhong, Research Laboratory of Electronics International conferences  – Guoquan Huang , Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Lab – Nikolai Tsvetkov , Department of Nuclear Science…