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…
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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…
What Every International Student Should Know About US Employment
A talk presented by Dan Beaudry, author of ‘Power Ties: The International Student’s Guide to Finding a Job in the United States’. Open to all students, alumni, postdocs, and guests. -Interested in hearing how H-1B sponsorship happens, and how to secure an H-1B visa from an organization that doesn’t sponsor H-1B visas? -Learn the best…
Eli Lilly Award in Biological Chemistry
Purpose: The Eli Lilly Award in Biological Chemistry was established in 1934. Consisting of a bronze medal and honorarium, its purpose is to stimulate fundamental research in biological chemistry by scientists not over thirty-eight years of age. The Award is administered by the Division of Biological Chemistry of the American Chemical Society. Eligibility: Nominees shall…
First annual Postdocs Share Their Science event – Sign up!
The MIT postdoctoral association is pleased to announce the first 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…
Workshop on designing a syllabus – Tomorrow!
Postdocs,Are you thinking about teaching an undergraduate seminar next year? Are you starting or applying for a faculty job and anxious about teaching?Come to a workshop from the MIT Teaching and Learning Lab, brought to you by the Whitehead PDA. The workshop will cover how to articulate learning goals, design assignments, and assess student learning….
Submit your logo and win $100!
The MIT PDA Logo Contest is open! We have already received a few cool logos – submit yours too. For more information, go HERE. …
The MIT Science Policy Initiative visits Capitol Hill to support the future of research & development in the US
By rablogs on April 10, 2013 CVD 2013 student delegation at the Capitol; Photo Credit: Charles Haynes Amidst difficult budget negotiations on Capitol Hill, on March 12 and 13, MIT students and postdocs traveled to Washington to sound a warning about the future of science and engineering research in this country if indiscriminate cuts to…