Hosted by MIT-PDA Community Building Committee

On July 9th we would like to take you out to the Boston Harbour Islands (http://www.bostonharborislands.org/). We will take a ferry at 9 AM (Meeting 8:30 AM sharp) from Long Wharf and spend the day out on the islands. You are basically free to roam wherever you like, but here some suggestions. First we will go to Georges Islands, where you can visit Fort Warren, if you want. Later we will take a ferry over to Spectacle Island and spend the rest of the day on the beach. Bring some stuff for a potluck picnic. The return ferry will leave Spectacle Island to Boston at 4:30 PM. However, if you want to stay and camp on the islands or separate from the group and leave at different times, feel free to do so. Just be aware that you might have to pay for your return ferry.

Date and Time Sunday, July 9, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Location Boston Harbour Cruises at Long Wharf 1

Registration RSVP here. Cost is $5

Hosted by MIT-PDA Alumni Relations Committee and MIT Club of Boston

The MIT Postdoctoral Association and the MIT Club of Boston is excited to announce a joint networking evening to strengthen links between current MIT Postdocs and MIT alumni. Come socialize with MIT alumni and fellow postdocs, share your ideas and expand your professional network. Free Admission! Ticket includes a beverage and appetizers.

Date and Time Wednesday, July 12, 6:00 – 12:00 PM

Location Mead Hall, 4 Cambridge Center, Cambridge

Registration RSVP is required and space is limited. Sign up here.

Hosted by MIT-PDA Human Affairs Committee and MIT International Students Office

Meet other international students & scholars through ice-breaker activities. Ask your questions about MIT & American culture. Hear from different representatives from other offices/departments and learn about MIT resources at each coffee hour. Enjoy coffee and snacks

Date and Time Tuesday, June 27, 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Location E19-202

Innovation Networking with MIT Alumni

The MIT Postdoctoral Association and the MIT Club of Boston is excited to announce a joint networking evening to strengthen links between current MIT Postdocs and MIT alumni. Come socialize with MIT alumni and fellow postdocs, share your ideas and expand your professional network. Free Admission! Ticket includes a beverage and appetizers. Space is limited.

Date and Time: Wednesday, July 12, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Mead Hall, 4 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA

Registration: RSVP is required and space is limited. Sign up here.

The MIT Postdoctoral Association (PDA) is seeking for nominations for the Vice President to serve in the remaining 2016 term (until the end of September). This is a great chance to take on a leadership role and help shape the postdoctoral experience at MIT!

The vice president is part of the executive board and his/her main duty is to assist the president.

Your responsibilities would include:

–           Co-chair PDA meetings

–           Support coordination of PDA activities

–           Attend meetings of MIT presidential committees together with the PDA president

–           Act as president in the absence of the president

If you are interested, or have further questions, please contact our current vice president Kathrin (graetz@mit.edu). The nominations close on June 9^th and we will vote on the candidates during our next PDA monthly meeting (June 12^th, 12pm, E25-401).