The Postdoc Buddy Program Spring Chapter is now ONLINE!! You will be paired with fellow postdocs in other departments/institutes that share similar interests or career aspirations. It is a great opportunity to get out of the lab bubble, meet new people, and build a supportive network. The registration is open until Friday, January 31st (or until all…
Thanks to everyone who joined our PDA department tour at AeroAstro today, and special thanks to our tour guide, Anthony.We had a blast visiting the Windtunnel and Drone Range, seeing workshops, and learning about AeroAstro’s history.Please let Fabian know if you can give a tour of your building, department, or lab or talk about your…
Dear Postdocs, We’re kicking off a new series of department and lab tours across MIT to discover what’s happening in our various buildings, learn about research in other fields, and connect to people across campus. This first event on November 18th, 2024, at 3 p.m. is a tour of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics…
Dear MIT postdocs, It is our pleasure to announce the reopening of the Buddy Program. This initiative is designed to connect postdocs with colleagues outside of their immediate academic circle to help them build a supportive community. Sign up by completing the registration form (https://forms.gle/4zBbQ52jfGL7wyC28) and we will match you with 2 or 3 other postdocs at…
Thanks to everyone that came out to our latest event in the postdoc seminar series, and we hope to have even more at next month’s talks!…
Hey Docs its TOMORROW, Hope you are enjoying the sun everyday. The trees and plants have finally turned green and colorful! Some of you have been outdoors, while others have been watching the nice weather through their office/lab windows. So that the PDA gives you more reason to be outdoors, we’re inviting you to a ‘GET OUT DOCS’…
Hi Postdocs, . It’s getting warmer and it’s time to think about spring sports for your health and wellness! The MIT PDA is making it easier for postdocs and their families to get outside and to get active. . To kick things off, we’re holding an Outdoor Mixer! Date and Time: Friday, May 15, 4:30 PM –…
Dr. Fangting Yu is presenting at the Postdoc Seminar Series on on March 12th. Her presentation is titled “De novo protein design toward creating functional metalloenzymes”. BIO: Dr. Fangting Yu received her B.S. in Chemistry in 2009 from the College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, P. R. China. Her undergraduate research was focused…
Dr. Daniel Cuppoletti is presenting at the Postdoc Seminar Series on March 12th. His presentation is titled “From Jet Engines to Vocal Cords: Fluid Dynamics and Aeroacoustics”. ABSTRACT: Aerospace engineers are well known for their work on airplanes, jet engines, and rockets. This has required pushing the boundaries of fluid dynamics research on the experimental…
Oi Postdocs! MIT PDA, S&P, Brazil, and BSA are hosting a Brazilian carnival party on Friday, March 6, from 7 – 10pm in the MIT Student Center. Come meet new friends from all over our world while enjoying live music and a feast with us! Hope to see you there, MIT PDA Community Building Committee…