Meet Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Legatum Fellows At the 2013 Legatum Conference: May 11, 2013 FELLOWSHIP SHOWCASE Come meet over 20 Legatum Fellows, one-on-one, and learn about their innovative ventures. Nearly every industry and 10 different countries will be represented. The following three sessions will feature Legatum Fellows. A NEW CLASS OF ENTREPRENEURS Four Legatum Fellows…
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Pfizer presentation on therapeutic antibodies
Dear MIT Postdocs, The MIT Industrial Liaison Program (ILP) would like to invite MIT postdocs working in protein engineering to attend a lunch and presentation by Pfizer on the topic of therapeutic antibodies at the Faculty Club this Thursday, May 9, from 11:00am – 12:30pm. Due to space and food limitations, only those who contact me directly by email…
Thank you for contributing!
Dear Postdocs We hope you had a great time last Friday! We collected a total of $168.73 for the Collier Fund. Thank you for contributing! We, the PDA, had previously announced that we would match your donations. Yet, instead of contributing with another $168.73, we decided to round it up: the total donation to…
How to get the reduced membership rate at MIT Recreational Sports Centers
Great news! Postdoctoral Fellows now qualify for the MIT Faculty/Staff membership rate. Instructions for MIT Postdoctoral Fellows: Prior to joining, obtain a letter authenticating your MIT appointment as a Postdoctoral Fellow from the Office of the VPR/Postdoctoral Affairs. (NOTE: Postdoctoral Associates do not need this letter, and also qualify for the staff rate.) Postdoctoral…
Postdoc resources – reminder
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…
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…