The MIT PDA stands with Black Lives Matter and all who protest against systemic and recurring acts of violence against Black people. MIT Library has collected a list of books and films about racial justice and policing, foundational reading on racism in the U.S., racial justice activism, anti-racism, examining whiteness, etc. that are available remotely…
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Tips for Difficult Conversations – COVID-19
As MIT plans for increasing research operations, many people will face difficult situations in relation to returning physically to campus. The challenges may include individual health risks, access to childcare, and limited commuting options, among others. Even with measures including social distancing, use of face masks and viral testing, returning to campus may not currently…
Message to the MIT Postdoc Community of Support and Action Towards Anti-Racism!
To the Postdocs of MIT, The Postdoctoral Association would like to take a moment to recognize the grief and frustration of many members of our community. Against the backdrop of a global pandemic that has disproportionately affected structurally oppressed communities–particularly, Black lives–the tragic killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbury, and Nina Pop, have…
Programs for Women Graduate Community Fellows is surveying interest in discussion groups for virtual tea-time events!
“The Programs for Women Graduate Community Fellows have put together a google form to probe interest in joining discussion groups for virtual tea-time events! We are envisioning recurring hour-long “tea-time” discussions where graduate students and postdocs share their experiences and advice on a selected topic. We hope that this will help bolster the sense of…
Applications for Fall 2020 IMPACT program are now open!
Apply here: https://impact-program.org/apply/ The application deadline is May 15 2020. …
The MIT Center for WorkLife and WellBeing COVID-19 resources and information ⚖
The MIT Center for WorkLife and WellBeing has compiled the following resources and information to support MIT employees and their loved ones during these challenging and uncertain times. Caring for Yourself: MIT MyLife Services: Consult confidentially with a Master’s- and PhD-level counselor – by telephone, video, and message-based platforms (including text) – around how to…
COVID-19 FAQS for Students, Recent Alumni, Postdoc Scholars and Employers
CAPD is operating as a virtual office starting March 13, 2020. These FAQs will be updated on an on-going basis. Check the link below: https://capd.mit.edu/node/421…
Information on the minimum salary/stipend increase for postdocs
NIH announced minimum salary/stipend increase for postdocs on Feb. 7th and MIT is implementing it for all postdoc associates and fellows beginning on February 16th. https://postdocs.mit.edu/about/vice-president-research-statement-salary-and-benefits…
Shared from MIT News: “3 Questions: Maria Zuber on guidance for foreign nationals following recent Homeland Security memo”
http://news.mit.edu/2020/guidance-foreign-nationals-dhs-memo-0114…
Invitation to Submit for 2020 2nd Annual “MIT A+B” Applied Energy Symposium, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
Dear All, The IPCC report “Global Warming of 1.5°C” (Oct. 2018) issued a dire warning that unless CO2 emissions are halved by 2030, devastating changes, which will be sooner than expected and irreversible, will occur in ocean and on land. Time is running out for transitioning to new energy systems globally. Logic and numbers show…