Dear MIT Postdocs, We wanted to remind you of some MIT resources to help you along your career path: Career Services for current MIT postdocs – One on one counseling is available, including for resume review, mock interviews, and more! To schedule an appointment with the MIT Career Counselor for Postdoctoral Scholars, and to consult…
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Special PDA social today
Dear Postdocs Come and have some fun, at the PDA Social tonight! This will be a special one, as we will be accepting donations for the Sean Collier Memorial Fund (http://giving.mit.edu/collierfund/): let’s show our support! The PDA will match your donations up to a total of $500. See you at 5p! your PDA …
Important change in the arrival procedure for international travelers
The International Scholars Office (ISchO) would like to announce an important change in the arrival procedure for international travelers at U.S. air and sea ports: Starting in late April/early May 2013, most international travelers who arrive at air or sea ports will no longer be given a paper Form I-94 arrival/departure record (“I-94 card”). Instead,…
Special Presentation for MIT International Postdocs
Special Presentation for MIT International Postdoctoral Associates and Fellows Please join the staff of the International Scholars Office (ISchO) and the Law Office of Tocci, Goss & Lee, PC for a discussion on Permanent Residence (“Green Card”) options available for future employment. DATE: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 TIME: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. (This session will…
Writing Research and Teaching Statements
Professional development presentation for MIT Postdocs, sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research: (graduate students are also quite welcome, space permitting) Writing Research and Teaching Statements Speaker: Dr. Michelle Bell and Dr. Donald Halstead, Harvard School of Public Health Date and Time: Monday, May 13 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm Location: Singleton Auditorium, Building…
Women’s Advisory Group – 1st meeting
Thursday May 2, a PDA representative will be meeting with the MIT Women’s Advisory group (WAG). You are welcome to communicate any issues or ideas you’d like to be brought to the Group’s attention. The Women’s Advisory Group is representative of many of the women at MIT, with members selected from various constituencies and areas…
More High-Tech Visas, More STEM Education Funds
“Last week, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators unveiled a sweeping proposal to overhaul the nation’s immigration policies. The bill would create new funding streams aimed at strengthening STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and training programs for U.S. students. It’s based on the idea that companies that hire foreign-born STEM workers should also…
Information on Wednesday memorial service for Officer Sean Collier
MIT and law enforcement agencies will host a memorial service for slain MIT Police Officer Sean Collier this Wednesday, April 24, at 12 noon at Briggs Field. Thousands of law enforcement agents plan to attend from across the country. Vice President Joe Biden, MIT President L. Rafael Reif, MIT Police Chief John DiFava and a…
Message from the MIT President on the passing of Officer Sean Collier
To the members of the MIT community: Late Thursday night, an extremely promising young man gave his life to protect our community. We grieve with his family, his many friends and his fellow MIT police officers. Many at MIT knew and loved Officer Sean Collier; for those who didn’t, he was someone we could…