this WEEK in HST

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION: WAYS TO ENGAGE

Consider these Perspectives on disparities in scientific visibility

Each week the TWiHST newsletter includes an item (reading, video, podcast, etc.) about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in STEM, academia, research, or medicine. Members of the community are encouraged to submit suggestions here. An archive of previous TWiHST DEI: Ways to Engage posts can be found here.

MIT & HARVARD COVID-19 RESOURCES

Find a full list here: https://hst-mit-edu.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/covid-19-resources

BIOPHARMA INTERNSHIP CLASS OFFERED THIS FALL

Fall 2021 7.930/20.930: Research Experience in Biopharma 

Have you wondered how research works in the biotech & pharma industry? Try it out as a class, without taking time completely away from your thesis! Even if you think working in industry doesn't interest you, the insights from this experience will be valuable to you in any career path. 

from past subject evaluations:

          "A truly fantastic opportunity" 

          "The internship experience was invaluable."

          "Most helpful class I took in grad school"

Mentored project experiences will be remote or in-person

No industry experience necessary or expected

7th ed., 7.930/20.930: Research Experience in Biopharma 

We match MIT PhD students with industry mentors to conduct research at a local biotech or pharma company. Host companies include Novartis, Pfizer, and Amgen. Students work on mentored projects 10 hours/week and attend weekly lectures (Mondays at 1) covering both science and business in the pharma industry. Feedback from students and mentors has been overwhelmingly positive. 

Open to students in any relevant programs (not just 7 and 20), so tell your labmates!

You must have passed all qualifying exams and thesis proposal.

International students would need to use OPT, which can take 3 months to process.

If you're interested, please pre-register by June 17 and submit this quick interest form. 

Instructors are Prof. Amy Keating (keating [at] mit.edu (keating[at]mit[dot]edu)) and Dr. Sean Clarke (saclarke [at] mit.edu (saclarke[at]mit[dot]edu)). Contact us at reb_instructors [at] mit.edu (reb_instructors[at]mit[dot]edu) with any questions.

GRAD TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP CLASSES FOR FALL 2021

"Amplify Your Technical Education to Build a Better World!”

Our Graduate Program in Engineering Leadership is offering a Graduate Certificate in Technical Leadership. A summary of the interim certificate requirements is linked and attached. 

Leadership education develops skills applicable across career paths, from leading research labs to leading project teams in engineering. Enroll in one or both of our Graduate Courses for Fall 2021, which qualify towards our Certificate in Technical Leadership. This certificate is designed to provide important skills that MIT graduate students can draw from to "make a positive difference" in their chosen careers. Grounded in research but experimental and engaging in delivery, these highly valued classes will provide enduring benefits for our graduate students – and future coworkers. *PhD candidates can also explore the option of using these class to satisfy the requirements for your doctoral minor.

GradEL Courses for Fall 2021 (**Open to all grad students!):

6.928J Leading Creative Teams (Same subject as 15.674 [J], 16.990 [J])

It takes a team to deliver impactful technical achievements and this class equips students with foundational skills for leading problem-solving teams and one’s own professional development.

M/W, 2:30-4pm • Units: G3-0-6 • 37-212

Instructor: David Nino (dnino [at] mit.edu (dnino[at]mit[dot]edu))

6.927 Negotiation & Influence Skills for Technical Leaders

Expand your natural tendencies and learn experientially both the theory and practice of interpersonal negotiation, influence and overcoming difficult relationship situations.

T, 1-3pm • Units: G2-0-4 • 66-144

Instructor: David Nino (dnino [at] mit.edu (dnino[at]mit[dot]edu))

***For more information, visit our website. 

*If you are interested in earning our certificate, please email Lisa Stagnone (lstag [at] mit.edu (lstag[at]mit[dot]edu)) and David Niño (dnino [at] mit.edu (dnino[at]mit[dot]edu))

HENRY STEWART TALKS (HSTALKS) RESOURCE

The HSTalks Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection is an online multimedia resource containing nearly 3,000 specially commissioned lectures by world leading scientists. MIT has full access to this resource.

Program directors, faculty, teaching staff, researchers, post- docs, and students use the collection in many ways including in blended, distance and flipped classroom education.

Browse the collection here.

MIT COMMUNITY WELLNESS VIRTUAL CLASSES AND RESOURCES

This year, the MIT community is adapting to new ways of taking care of ourselves and others. If you’d like to connect with your community, stay active, sleep better, relieve stress, and more, Community Wellness at MIT Medical can help you find virtual wellness programs that fit your needs.

View all classes here.

Don’t see what you are looking for? Email wellness [at] med.mit.edu (wellness[at]med[dot]mit[dot]edu) with any questions about wellness programs at MIT.

Don't forget: MIT Medical's COVID-19 hotline can be reached at 617-253-4865, and the 24-hour general helpline is 617-253-1311.

MIT WRITING AND COMMUNICATION CENTER (WCC)

The Writing and Communication Center offers free one-on-one professional advice from communication experts with advanced degrees and publishing experience. The WCC can help you further develop your oral communication skills and learn about all types of academic and professional writing. You can learn more about the WCC consultations at http://cmsw.mit.edu.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/writing-and-communication-center and register with the online scheduler to make appointments through https://mit.mywconline.com. Please note that the WCC hours are offered Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm, and fill up fast.

Some faculty already require their students to consult with the WCC’s communication experts on their papers, technical reports, and presentations — doing so is a good way not only to improve the quality of their students’ work but also to help students grow as academic writers and communicators. 

The WCC has decades of experience preparing thousands of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral scholars and faculty, for positions in research, academia, and industry. We provide expertise in scientific and engineering writing as well as humanities and social science writing across various genres, including journal articles, scientific posters, dissertations, oral presentations, and slide design.

UPCOMING EVENTS FROM THE TEACHING + LEARNING LAB (TLL)

Information about upcoming workshops for graduate students and postdocs can be found here.

The Teaching + Learning Lab is happy to announce that applications will soon open for the next Grad Teaching Development Track: Lesson Planning.
This track consists of three 90-minute, remote workshops, held on the following days.

• Workshop 1: Thursday, July 22, 2:30-4pm ET
• Workshop 2: Thursday, July 29, 2:30-4pm ET
• Workshop 3: Thursday, August 5, 2:30-4pm ET

Any grad student is welcome to apply, but participants from previous workshop tracks or who have an upcoming TA appointment will be prioritized.

Applications will open at noon Tuesday, June 29, and will close at 11:59 pm ET on Monday, July 5.

Upon the completion of each workshop track, participants earn a Letter of Completion from TLL and, after completing all four workshop tracks, participants are eligible for a Teaching Certificate equivalent to that earned through the Kaufman Teaching Certificate Program. For more information on each workshop track, the program overall, and frequently asked questions please visit our website.

If you have any questions, please review our FAQ.

If you have any questions about programs and resources available to graduate students through the TLL, contact Ben Hansberry, Assistant Director for Graduate Student Teaching (bhansber [at] mit.edu (bhansber[at]mit[dot]edu))

Subscribe here to the TLL Newsletter.

HARVARD CATALYST COURSES AND EVENTS

Harvard Catalyst works with Harvard University’s schools and affiliate academic healthcare centers to build and grow an environment focused on team science – where discoveries are rapidly and efficiently translated to improve human health. We catalyze research across all clinical and translational domains by providing investigators with opportunities such as pilot funding, free resources such as biostatistics consultations, training and mentoring programs, and numerous courses. To facilitate communication, collaboration, and data collection, our informatics team develops a range of open-source tools available to the community within Harvard University and beyond.

Information on courses and training through Harvard Catalyst can be found here.
A calendar of Harvard Catalyst events can be found here.
Subscribe to the Harvard Catalyst Newsletter here.

HARVARD INNOVATION LABS CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Information about the Harvard i-lab and it's upcoming events and activities can be found here.

IMMERSED IN: MEDICINE

VR-Electrocardiogram—Performing and understanding ECGs in virtual reality

• Wednesday, June 30, 2021
• 11am-12pm ET
• Register here 
• Attendees can join via Zoom

Speakers
     Elazer R. Edelman, MD, PhD, Edward J. Poitras Professor in Medical Engineering and Science, MIT
     Trevor Carter, Undergraduate, EECS, MIT
     Austin Edelman, SB EECS, MIT '21
     Trent Piercy, Undergraduate, EECS, MIT
     Bowen Wu, Undergraduate, EECS, MIT

Abstract
The electrocardiogram (ECG) is a common, safe procedure used by cardiologists to diagnose a plethora of heart conditions. It consists of placing a set of voltage-sensing leads onto the body that record the electrical activity of the heart.

In order to perform an ECG and see the resulting graphs, you need a live human subject. Unfortunately, in a large class, getting practice for every student can be time-consuming and require numerous subjects. Tools already exist in virtual reality for learning where to place leads when performing an ECG. The drawback of these programs is that they give no active feedback to the student on the outcome of incorrect placement. Rather, these programs follow a simple ‘point-and-click’ style of placing the leads, and the program ends.

This session of IMMERSED will feature the VR ECG program, developed by VR/AR MIT to address these issues by virtualizing the process and simulating the function of a real human heart.

The VR ECG program replaces the need for a live human by replicating the electrical action of a real heart. The program uses reverse-engineered real clinical ECG data to simulate electric signals in the heart, which can then be read by the virtual leads to generate ECG plots dependent on where the students place their leads. As a result, users can learn how the electric function of the heart works, and how their performance of an ECG affects their resulting graphs in real time. It allows for total freedom of the student to place the leads wherever they want, and draw conclusions about how each lead correlates to new outcomes in the resulting plots.

VR ECG is replayable infinitely, and requires only a small playspace. This allows the program to be used in any layout of the classroom, or as a homework assignment for students. As a virtual tool, it can be used worldwide by anyone in healthcare with a VR headset. VR/AR MIT hopes that VR ECG will enhance medical training and improve patient outcomes around the world.

About the IMMERSED seminar series
This monthly seminar explores how immersive technology and new modalities for manipulating and understanding data are shaping innovations across science, engineering, and art. These events—a mixture of lectures, demonstrations, and tutorials—will offer a deep dive into a capability or set of capabilities and how they can be applied to various fields.

IMMERSED is sponsored by the MIT.nano Immersion Lab, which provides space, tools, and a platform to connect the physical to the digital, bringing together researchers through creative projects that bridge multiple disciplines.

Each IMMERSED session will last approximately one hour, with 45-minute presentations followed by 15-minute question-and-answer sessions. We welcome suggestions for guest speakers and topics at immersion [at] mit.edu (immersion[at]mit[dot]edu)

CONNECTING MINDS - BCS TALK SERIES

CONNECTING MINDS is a newly launched BCS talk series for junior researchers in the brain and cognitive sciences to present their work in an informal space. Our mission is to foster innovative and cross-disciplinary discussions and collaborations by providing opportunities for students and postdocs to share their past, ongoing, and future research in a low-stakes environment.

A major goal of CONNECTING MINDS is to foster an open exchange of ideas. Thus, a key feature of this talk series is that faculty will not be in attendance: only graduate students, postdocs, and lab staff will be invited to speak or attend. Furthermore, speakers are encouraged to present their work at any stage of the research process, including identifying open challenges in the field, discussing potential future lines of work, or sharing findings from preliminary data. We hope to create an environment where participants will be able to openly ask questions and learn from each other, whether it be about different research methods, approaches, or ideas.

We are now accepting sign-ups or nominations for speakers both within and outside of the MIT BCS community who are interested in presenting their research! Presentation lengths are flexible - speakers can choose to present for a half or full hour, allotting as much time for discussion as they see fit.

Sign up as a speaker or nominate your peers here! 

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Karen Pang and Junyi Chu at connecting-minds-admins [at] mit.edu (connecting-minds-admins[at]mit[dot]edu)

UPCOMING INSTITUTE COMMUNITY & EQUITY OFFICE (ICEO) EVENTS

A calendar of upcoming events is available here.

MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP BOSTON - EVENTS

The Medical Development Group Boston (MDG Boston) is a community of individuals professionally committed to the Medical Device and other Medical Technology Industry segments united by the belief that innovation and advances in technology lead to substantial improvements in health care.

MDG's Mission is to contribute to the continuing development of medical devices and other medical technologies by enhancing the professional development of its members, fostering and supporting entrepreneurial thinking, serving as a forum for exploration of new business opportunities, and promoting best practices in enterprise management.

MDG pursues this mission through the organization of educational programs and forums: the facilitation of cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration; the creation of venues for networking and information sharing for current and aspiring professionals, clinicians, and entrepreneurs; and the development of alliances with complementary organizations.

We would love for you to attend and spread the word in your community!

For more information on our upcoming events, visit our website.

MEDTECH BOSTON INFORMATION SOURCE & CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Boston has long been known as a medical mecca of scientific discovery. Boston’s healthcare professionals and administrators are adopting practices from other high-risk and service industries. The ‘big data’ movement is thriving, fundamentally changing our healthcare delivery systems. Digital health investments are higher than ever before. Medical hackathons and un-conferences are now an every-weekend occurrence. And both redesign and innovation promise to change medicine as we know it. It’s all happening right here, right now. But the problem is that many of us don’t know it. Despite Boston’s innovative energy and a solid medical infrastructure, many medical providers and health care entrepreneurs remain in the dark about the opportunities, events and work happening in and around the city of Boston – and across the country. That’s where we come in.

At Medtech Boston, we highlight exciting medical innovation work in and around the city of Boston. We aim to start a discussion about the most exciting and controversial new healthcare offerings, igniting a new reputation for Boston as a city with first-class medical research and patient care, but also as a city full of passionate people who use new technology to think big thoughts about medicine’s most pressing problems.

More organizational information and event postings from Medtech Boston is available here.

MIT GLOBAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL HUMANITIES INITIATIVE (GHMHI) UPCOMING EVENTS

The goal of the Global Health and Medical Humanities Initiative (GHMHI) is to provide MIT students the training to analyze critically the determinants of health and roles of medicine in society from historical and cross-cultural perspectives.

Global Health programs in medical schools, schools of public health, and universities and colleges across the U.S. emphasize how biomedical training, research, and practice, as well as interdisciplinary collaborations beyond the health sciences, are necessary to improve the determinants of health—whether social, political, economic, or biological.

Medical Humanities is a subfield of medicine that draws on the humanities, arts, and social sciences to analyze medical education and clinical practice.

Find more information and a calendar of upcoming events at http://ghmhi.mit.edu.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/.

BRAINMAP SEMINARS

Future topics will be similar to the previous Brainmap season, with some talks on Optogenetics, MR-PET, BOLD physiology, ultra-high field MRI, multimodal integration, contrast agents, and many more exciting topics! Unless otherwise noted, seminars (webinars) are held on Wednesdays at noon.

Brainmap website: https://www.martinos.org/education/brainmap/

To sign up for the mailing list, please go to: https://mail.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/brainmap

NUCLEATE WANTS YOU!

Are you a graduate student (PhD/MBA/MD/JD) interested in building life science start-ups?

Are you passionate about therapeutics, synthetic biology, or sustainability?

Join the Nucleate leadership team!

Apply now!

Who We Are
Nucleate is a student-run entrepreneurship program that facilitates the formation of new life science ventures. We tackle some of the biggest challenges in human health and sustainability. 

What We’ve Done
Over three years, Nucleate counts 25 alumni companies. They’ve raised over $16M in funding to develop technologies from protein sequencing (Glyphic) to drug design (Manifold Bio) to RNA synthesis (EnPlusOne) and more! 

Join Us
We are recruiting leadership team members with a passion for life science entrepreneurship. We identify early-stage technologies, build new teams, and support their success along with our network of founders, investors, and industry experts. 

If that sounds exciting, apply here before August 31st. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis. To learn more, visit our website.

PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

United Against Inequities in Disease (UAID) is a national non-profit organization that empowers students and communities across the United States to reduce health inequities (unjust and preventable differences in health outcomes between groups of people).

As a public health organization dedicated to long-term sustainability and impact, UAID leads innovative local community projects throughout the country.  Please visit www.uaid.org for more details.

UAID is pleased to announce open intern positions on the UAID National Board of Directors.  If you are interested in social justice and are looking for a leadership opportunity in public health, please apply here by July 5, 2021: http://www.uaid.org/internapplication.  Preference will be given to those who apply early.

If you are interested in starting a chapter of UAID on your campus, please submit an application through the following link: http://www.uaid.org/chapterapplication.

GRADUATE COMMUNITY FELLOWS POSITIONS

Apply for a Grad Community Fellow Position!

Interested in opportunities to improve graduate life & community at MIT while earning a stipend?

Graduate Community Fellows are a cadre of graduate students who work on projects and assignments that enhance the graduate community in unique ways. Each Fellow reports to a staff member in the OGE or in a partner organization and focuses on a specific project.

To serve as a Graduate Community Fellow, a graduate student must meet minimal eligibility requirements and agree to the terms of appointment. Appointment periods for Fellow positions vary. All positions serve 10 hours per week and receive compensation of $675 per month.

Current positions are listed below; further details about each position are found on the “Current Fellow positions” page.

• Committed to Caring (OPENS July 2021): Celebrate MIT faculty members who make a positive impact in grad student lives. Strong writing skills needed.
• Institute Discrimination & Harassment Response Office (OPEN): Support IDHR with overseeing, developing, and implementing training and education materials
• PKG Center – Social innovation (ON HOLD): Dig into support for the IDEAS competition, where innovation, service, and social entrepreneurship are fostered
• REFS Program Support (OPEN; prior or current experience with REFS program required): Help make the REFS program work better & optimize resources for individual REFS, for dREFS and for iREFS.

For application and questions, please contact Jessica Landry, jlandry [at] mit.edu (jlandry[at]mit[dot]edu). Applications for all positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. We hope to hear from you!

COMMITTED TO CARING (C2C) NOMINATIONS OPEN

Have you had a great experience with a faculty member at MIT? Consider nominating them for the Committed to Caring (C2C) honor! This summer, we will conduct a round of selections for faculty to be honored for the 2021-23 cycle.

Submit your nomination, read more details about the process, and view all previously honored professors.

A committed and caring faculty member is an integral part of a graduate student's support network, whether they are going through a crisis, clarifying potential career paths, or addressing obstacles in research. The C2C program aims to encourage great mentorship at MIT by highlighting these wonderful examples of caring.

In this next round of honoring faculty, we would very much like to increase the representation of racial/ethnic diversity among those honored, so that the faces of Committed to Caring at MIT reflect the many kinds of heroes at the Institute. Consider sharing your experience with a faculty member who contributed to your wellbeing, helped promote diversity and inclusion of all MIT community members, and/or took the time to commit a caring act.  

Letters of nomination are due by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, June 30.  You may nominate as many professors as you like. 

Submit your C2C Nomination Form Here

The Office of Graduate Education began the Committed to Caring (C2C) program in 2014 to recognize outstanding teachers and mentors. The 60 faculty members who have been celebrated to date have demonstrated a focus on student well-being, built an inclusive culture, advocated for students, supported mental health, and made themselves consistently available for impactful advising.  

Any questions about the process can be directed to the c2c [at] mit.edu (C2C team).

COME ON OUT - JAPAN / 2021 REMOTE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Hello students and recent graduates! Please read below for some new exciting opportunities from Come On Out - Japan!

Global English Camp 2021 - Online Program

We are still looking for candidates for our 2021 Global English Camp program, which has transitioned to an all-online experience for students (and a paid internship for mentors!). We are particularly looking for flexible students and recent graduates who are enthusiastic (and able to) about participating in the entire program, despite the time zone differences. Review the schedule below and APPLY HERE!.

Dates: 7/30 - 8/1, 8/6 - 8/6, 8/13 - 8/15

Times: Friday 6 - 9 PM JST, Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM JST, Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM JST

Remote Internships
Want to gain professional experience in the international education and business world from the comfort of your home?   We offer 12-week internships in the fields of curriculum, business development, marketing, writing and web design for university students around the world. It’s a fantastic way to gain valuable experience, add to your resume, and make international connections with staff and fellow interns during your current busy schedule!   Email us at info [at] comeonoutjapan.com (info[at]comeonoutjapan[dot]com) or visit our internship page for more information - we look forward to hearing from you!

Global Opportunities Newsletter
Are you interested in working abroad or working for an international company remotely? We are constantly finding interesting opportunities around the world that are looking for enthusiastic student applicants. Sign up for our Global Opportunities Newsletter here! Each month, we will provide you with a growing list of exciting international jobs, internships and programs that cover a variety of interests and academic and career goals. These opportunities will not just be with Japanese companies, and will all be catered to globally-minded students looking to gain professional experience in fields such as education, technology, communications/marketing, business/finance, language, and more!

Online training and teacher certification opportunity!
Last March, we launched our updated, accredited Come On Out - eTEFL course and practicum that allows aspiring ESL teachers (or aspiring world travelers) to (a) learn how to effectively teach online and in-person and (b) access a practicum platform to practice with live students in Japan and around the world. Our course has received great reviews and we are now offering it to students like you. If you are interested in gaining teaching experience, working internationally, or just looking to build your resume, please check out our website, www.comeonoutetefl.com. We also have a job board that is constantly updated to help you find the perfect opportunity that fits your lifestyle!

Feel free to email our team at info [at] comeonoutjapan.com (info[at]comeonoutjapan[dot]com) with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you as well as opening the applications for the 2022 Global English Camp this coming fall. Stay safe and healthy!

2021 JAMES DYSON AWARD: NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES

Application deadline: Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The James Dyson Award is an international design award that celebrates, encourages and inspires the next generation of design engineers. It's open to current and recent design engineering students, and is run by the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson’s charitable trust, as part of its mission to get young people excited about design engineering.

The James Dyson Award is your chance to make a name for yourself as an inventor. As well as winning a significant cash prize, you could generate media exposure to kick-start your career, earn the esteem of your peers – and perhaps gain the confidence to launch your own business. Entering is simple.

We’re looking for designers who think differently, to create products that work better. Engineers who follow an iterative design process. The judges – and James Dyson especially – are drawn to designs that employ clever yet simple engineering principles. If yours is a sustainable design, that’s even better. As well as proving your project’s technical viability, we'd also love to see that it’s commercially viable, too – so include any research you've done into manufacturing.

Find out more about the James Dyson Award, here.

FLIPPING FAILURE - PEER SUPPORT COMMUNITY RESOURCE

Flipping Failure is a collection of video stories told by MIT students about their path towards resilience when faced with challenge at MIT.

The goal of this community initiative is to provide visibility to stories of academic challenge and resilience so that we can begin shifting the conversation around struggle from something to be ashamed of to something that is human. Struggling is not only part of the human experience, but it is often the result of tackling difficult challenges and learning experiences. We hope that watching peers talk about their challenges and hearing about the productive and healthy strategies they used to cope will help other students discover their own path towards resilience and self-acceptance.

• Life During COVID
• Defining the Challenges
• Utilizing Strategies
• Additional Resources

Thanks to Our Partners:
Community Wellness, FAIL!, MindHandHeart, MITell, Office of Graduate Education GradSupport, Student Support Services (S3)

If you are interested in learning more about Flipping Failure or would like to contribute your story, please contact flippingfailure [at] mit.edu (flippingfailure[at]mit[dot]edu).
The content on this site was assembled and is maintained by MIT’s Teaching and Learning Lab.

iREFS WEEKLY OFFICE HOURS (CONFIDENTIAL CONFLICT MANAGEMENT SESSIONS)

What is iREFS?
MIT iREFS is a student group that offers confidential peer-to-peer support to fellow graduate students. 

What do we do?
Our mission is to ensure graduate student wellness, especially in times of uncertainty, stress, and conflict. We provide confidential, peer-to-peer conflict support and coaching. We also provide informed referrals to MIT resources and offices. Further, we organize conflict management workshops for the MIT graduate student community on active listening and difficult conversations.

MIT iREFS will be holding weekly office hours (confidential conflict management sessions). 

• Wednesdays 5-6pm ET (Zoom link available on the iREFS event calendar)

During these office hours, an iREFS will be available on a zoom call. Please feel free to join the call if you are looking to talk to a fellow grad student regarding an issue that is a cause of concern/stress for you. We are here to provide a listening ear, inform you about key student resources that you could benefit from, and help brainstorm ways to come out of such challenging situations.

All sessions are confidential and no calls are recorded. As an alternative, you can always email us at irefs-contact [at] mit.edu (irefs-contact[at]mit[dot]edu) or sign up with our Google Form to schedule a meeting at a time that is convenient for you.

Subscribe to our Mailing List:
You can subscribe to our mailing list to receive updates about our events!

Want to follow iREFS on social media?
– Join our Facebook group today!
– Follow us on Instagram

MIT INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT NETWORK MAILING LIST

The International Support Network has setup a mailing list to build community and provide support to the international students at MIT. All MIT community members are welcome to join!

The International Support Network is a peer support network for international students and scholars as well as allies. We have been actively monitoring proposed policy changes that relate to remote appointments, housing, international travel as well as visa status for international students. After our July open letter​, we have been following up with ISO on related issues. Given the rapidly changing current situation, we acknowledge the heightened concern among the international community at MIT. With that in mind, we created our mailing list​ where we share information about policy updates (both MIT and federal), provide support, and hold future town halls to hear out community members.​

Sign up for the mailing list to hear about those updates and other resources!

Stay safe and take care everyone!​

Feel free to direct any questions to: international-support-admin [at] mit.edu (international-support-admin[at]mit[dot]edu)

ASK MIT. GET ANSWERS.

ask.mit.edu is intended for MIT students to ask questions about student support at MIT. Ask your question here and a member of Student Support and Wellbeing team will get back to you within one business day.

MITAC OPPORTUNITIES - VIRTUAL TOURS, EVENTS, PERFORMANCES, ETC.

Welcome! The MIT Activities Committee offers discounted tickets to the MIT community for local arts and culture, sporting events, and family activities.

View our list of Virtual Tours and Performances
Due to current COVID-19 concerns, all tickets are available for purchase online only.

Members of the MIT community: subscribe here (at the bottom of the page) to our mailing list/newsletter to receive the latest updates delivered right to your inbox!

OFFICE OF GRADUATE EDUCATION - FELLOWSHIP WORKSHOPS & FINANCIAL LITERACY RESOURCES

Fellowship Newsletter
Our Fellowship Newsletter is a monthly/bimonthly occurrence that includes upcoming opportunities and events, tips on applying to fellowships, announcements, and generally an avenue for us to relay fellowship related information. 

Interested in receiving the newsletter? Please sign up for our mailing list by clicking here. Future Graduate Fellowship Bulletins will be sent right to your email inbox

iGrad
OGE also offers the free iGrad Financial Literacy platform (offered in collaboration with the MIT Federal Credit Union). Customized for MIT with videos, articles, games,  job board, searchable scholarship database, and interactive modules on a wide range of topics, including emergency-funding, credit card management, identity protection, spending-smarts, etc. it is a great financial literacy tool for students and the MIT community in general. More information can be found at https://iGrad.com/schools/MIT.

OGE’s Website Financial Literacy and Fellowship section updates
Newly updated Financial Literacy section to our website found here. Also, we’ve added a new Financial Concerns section that includes information on identity theft, food insecurity and transitioning out of school (great for graduation season) found here.

If there are further questions about fellowships, the OGE Fellowship section can be found here, especially the Fellowships Tips content here.  

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OFFICE NEWSLETTER

Read current and past issues of the ISO Newsletter here. For non-students, you can also subscribe to receive published copies by email.

MIT GRAD DIVERSITY & ICEO NEWSLETTERS

The Office of Graduate Education (OGE)’s GradDiversity seeks to support the success of underrepresented and under-served graduate students at MIT. This takes place through a series of programs designed to strengthen recruitment, enhance community, and ignite development in academic, leadership, and professional skills.

Together with the Institute Community and Equity Office and our faculty, students, and staff from across the Institute, we are committed to fostering a more inclusive and caring climate that intellectually engages and values all members of our MIT community.

Sign up for the GradDiversity Newsletter here.

Sign up for the ICEO Newsletter here.

MIT GRADUATE ASSISTANCE INFORMATION NETWORK (GAIN)

MIT Graduate Assistance Information Network (GAIN) is a free 24/7 network of professionals who provide life management resources and referrals to help make life easier for MIT Graduate Students and families.

MIT GAIN services, which are available at no cost to you and your family, include:

• Legal consultation
• Financial consultation
• Child care resources and personalized research and referrals
• Elder care resources and personalized research and referrals
• Relocation guidance
• School/summer camp selection for children in grades K–12
• Nutrition counseling
• Career assessment
• Resources for other life concerns, such as moving services, home repair and cleaning services, pet care, fitness programs & trainers, and more.

Take advantage of these additional MIT Work-Life programs and resources:

• Backup Child Care ($5 per hour)
• MIT Work-Life Seminar Series and Support Groups
• MIT Technology Childcare Centers

Find more information here.

MIT SPOUSES & PARTNERS CONNECT

Open to all significant others of MIT students, postdocs, and staff who have relocated to the Boston area

Visit: http://spouses.mit.edu.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au

Best Ways to Learn About Our Events:

• Subscribe to our weekly email updates: spouses.mit.edu/join/subscribe
• Join our private Facebook Group
• Follow us on Instagram @mspconnect
• Visit our events calendar at spouses.mit.edu/event-calendar

MIT LANGUAGE CONVERSATION EXCHANGE

Open to all members of the MIT community

We connect people across MIT for conversation, cultural exchange, and friendship.

How to find a conversation partner at MIT so you can practice a language you are learning or want to improve with a native speaker.

• Visit our website: http://lce.mit.edu.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au
• Search and contact native speakers of languages you want to practice for one-on-one conversation held at your convenience
  Watch this video to learn how our website works
• Join our new Slack Space: https://bit.ly/lce-slack
• Join or create channels for the languages you are interested in
• Practice your writing skills while meeting other people at MIT who share your language interests
• Participate in our virtual events: https://bit.ly/LCECAFE
• Conversation cafes held on Zoom
• Breakout rooms with small groups of people for language exchange
  Held on the 2^nd Friday and 4^th Tuesday of the month at 2pm, Register in advance

Get in touch with the LCE

Email us at lce [at] mit.edu (lce[at]mit[dot]edu)

Follow us on Facebook @MITLCE

PEER 2 PEER STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICE

Need Someone To Listen?

Whether you’re having a bad day or just want someone to talk to, Peer2Peer’s community of MIT students is here for you.

Log in and chat anonymously about whatever’s on your mind with someone who really understands.

peer2peer.mit.edu

COMMUNITY SERVICE WEEKLY BULLETIN

At the heart of the MIT mission statement is a call to serve the nation and the world—and this charge is embodied by the MIT Public Service Center. Every year, we send thousands of students into communities locally, across the nation, and around the globe to apply their skills and knowledge for the betterment of humankind. In the Institute's best traditions of hands-on experience, entrepreneurial spirit, and creative problem solving, these students donate their time, create new technologies, form communities and companies—and ultimately change lives everywhere they go.

As part of MIT's Division of Student Life, we provide a central point of communication and support for the outreach and humanitarian efforts of the MIT community. We engage students, alumni, staff, faculty, and others in life-changing initiatives and social entrepreneurship ventures that provide needed resources to individuals and communities.

Sign up for the weekly Community Service Bulletin of Events and Programs here.

News and upcoming events are posted on the homepage.

THE INCUBATOR COMPANY RECRUITMENT

The Incubator is looking for companies! Whether the state of your project is only a great idea based upon solid science or is a pre-existing company with a single or multiple asset(s), this program could accelerate translation of your technology into a commercializable product and/or venture-backed startup! If your company is selected, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, residents, and other members of the Harvard community will perform a deep dive into your company’s technology commercialization potential. For a list of previous projects/companies that have benefited from the Incubator, refer to our projects page here.

Apply Here

Deadline: July 12, 2021

Get further information at The Incubator website here

For questions and inquiries, please contact hbincubator [at] gmail.com (hbincubator[at]gmail[dot]com)

Advisors

     Dr. Fred Mermelstein, Entrepreneur in Residence at Dana Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI).

     Dr. Carl Novina, Associate Professor at DFCI and serial entrepreneur.

     Dr. Robert Distel, Special Advisor for Technology Development at DFCI.

     Dr. Kelly Griskis, Equity Research Associate, SVB Leerink.

     Dr. Yije Ma, Director of Global Business Development and Corporate Gene Therapy Strategy Lead, CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc.

     Dr. Pushkal Garg, Chief Medical Officer, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals.

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ROWLAND FELLOWS PROGRAM - HARVARD

The Rowland Institute at Harvard is seeking applications for Rowland Fellowships that commence in the 2022 calendar year. We seek the best young experimentalists in all fields of science and engineering. The Rowland Fellowship provides an opportunity to establish an independent program in the rich intellectual environment at Harvard and surrounding area. Candidates will have newly awarded doctorates or up to three years postdoctoral experience.

Dr. Edwin Land founded the Rowland Institute in order to foster high-risk, creative research. In 2002, the Rowland Institute became part of Harvard with the mission of advancing the careers of experimental scientists and engineers at an early career stage. In the tradition of Dr. Land, we are particularly interested in young scholars with the potential to establish a ground-breaking research program in their chosen field.

The Rowland Fellowship provides an excellent opportunity to pursue new research ideas. The pursuit of new ideas is facilitated by a flexible and agile environment. The Fellowship provides laboratory space, funding for equipment, personnel (to include postdoctoral fellows and undergraduate students), and general operations. Staff scientists and engineers work with the Rowland Fellows to design and fabricate new experimental set-ups. Additional shared facilities are also available through Harvard.

The term of the Fellowship is for up to five years, with a flexible start date, generally between July and September. The stipend for Rowland Fellows will start at $74,500 per year and up, depending on the candidate’s experience.

To Apply

Applicants to the Rowland Fellowship program must apply through this link. The link will direct you to a website where you can submit your application materials.

Besides answering some questions, you will be asked to upload a three-page research proposal (Statement of Research), a curriculum vitae (CV), and list three referees (to whom separate emails will be sent outlining instructions to upload their letters of recommendation).

A short list of 10 to 15 candidates will be interviewed online in mid-September.

Finalists will be expected to give a brief presentation on both past and proposed work in a symposium style series of talks by candidates at the end of September/early October. The day following the symposium, candidates will interview all day. Due to the ongoing uncertainties surrounding the COVID pandemic, a decision will be made closer the time as to whether the symposium and interviews will be in person or virtual. If in person, we strongly encourage candidates to be fully vaccinated. https://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/

When your application is completed and submitted, instructions will automatically be sent to these referees about submitting their letter of recommendation. Your application does not have to be completed and submitted in one sitting and you can log back in at a later time to make additions.

Once completed and submitted, you cannot revise your materials. If you do need to submit a revised version after submittal but before the deadline, please email rf [at] rowland.harvard.edu (rf[at]rowland[dot]harvard[dot]edu) and we will reactivate your account so you can submit the revised version.

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW OPENING AT HARVARD OPTHAMOLOGY

Postdoctoral Fellow Opening at Harvard Ophthalmology in Statistical and Machine Learning Modeling for Eye Diseases

Job Description:
A postdoctoral position is available in Harvard Ophthalmology AI Lab (https://ophai.hms.harvard.edu) under the supervision of Dr. Mengyu Wang (https://ophai.hms.harvard.edu/team/dr-wang/) at Schepens Eye Research Institute of Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School. The start date is flexible, with a preference for candidates capable of starting in September 2021. The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of extension. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary for the postdoctoral fellow will follow the NIH guideline commensurate with years of postdoctoral research experience.

In the course of this interdisciplinary project, you will collaborate with a team of world-class scientists and clinicians with backgrounds in visual psychophysics, engineering, biostatistics, computer science, and ophthalmology. You will work on developing statistical and machine learning models to improve the diagnosis and prognosis of common eye diseases such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy. You will have access to abundant resources for education, career development and research both from the Harvard hospital campus and Harvard University campus.

The successful applicant will:

• possess or be on track to complete a PhD or MD with background in mathematics, computational science, computer science, statistics, machine learning, computer vision, image processing, biomedical engineering, visual science and ophthalmology or a related field. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• have strong programming skills (C++, Python, R, MATLAB, etc.) and in-depth understanding of statistics and machine learning. Experience with Linux clusters is a plus.
• have a strong and productive publication record.
• have a strong work ethic and time management skills along with the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team as required.

Your application should include:

• curriculum vitae
• statement of past research accomplishments, career goal and how this position will help you achieve your goals
• two representative publications
• contact information for three references

The application should be sent to Mengyu Wang via email (mengyu_wang at meei.harvard.edu) with subject "Postdoctoral Application in Harvard Ophthalmology AI Lab”.

FACULTY POSITION AT THE CENTER FOR SYSTEMS BIOLOGY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY, MGH RESEARCH INSTITUTE

The Center for Systems Biology (CSB) and Department of Pathology at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Research Institute and Harvard Medical School (HMS), in Boston are seeking an outstanding scientist for a faculty position. The Department of Pathology (Chair: David Louis) is one of the premier Pathology departments in the US and has a vibrant research program. The CSB (Director: Ralph Weissleder) is one of the five interdisciplinary thematic Centers at the MGH and is located in the Simches Research Building on the MGH campus.

Areas of interest include computational pathology and machine learning with a strong focus on analysis and modeling of cellular and molecular-scale measurements of single cells in tissue, including highly multiplexed protein measurements, single cell genetic studies, imaging mass cytometry, 3D imaging at single cell resolution, as well as mathematical and engineering approaches directed toward understanding of tissue organization and disease progression. Our goals are to decipher how human biology functions in health and disease, and to apply newly learned knowledge to develop new diagnostics, biomarkers and therapies.  

The applicant should have a strong research plan, which should synergize with ongoing basic, applied and translational research efforts at CSB and Pathology at MGH Research Institute. The successful candidates will be expected to build and maintain an internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program.  The candidate should enjoy working collaboratively with other scientists.

The search is for candidate(s) to be hired at the Instructor or Assistant Professor level at HMS. Applicants should have a PhD and/or MD or equivalent degree. Competitive candidates have an exceptional track record in basic or translational research, a history of independent funding and the potential to develop an outstanding, visionary and independent research program that supports the ultimate goal of multiplexed tissue analysis to prevent and cure human diseases.

Interested candidates are invited to submit application materials electronically via https://csb.mgh.harvard.edu/information/careers. Each application must include one PDF file with: i) a cover letter; ii) a curriculum vitae and iii) a research plan including a statement of impact. Applicants should provide three or more references who will be contacted automatically to upload reference letters. Only completed applications will be reviewed. Under-represented minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please address administrative questions to  Serena Sullivan (Sullivan.Serena [at] mgh.harvard.edu (Sullivan[dot]Serena[at]mgh[dot]harvard[dot]edu)), CSB, Simches Research Center, 185 Cambridge Street, Suite 5.210, Boston, MA 02114. Responses received by September 1, 2021 will be given priority.

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER AT THE INTERSECTION OF VIROLOGY AND FLUID PHYSICS

We are looking for a highly motivated individual as a postdoctoral researcher on a collaborative project at the interface of Fluids and Health driven by the Fluid Dynamics of Disease Transmission Laboratory at MIT, Cambridge, MA and the Mühlberger Laboratory at the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) at Boston University, Boston, MA. The Fluid Dynamics of Disease Transmission Laboratory at MIT, directed by Prof. Bourouiba, has a strong research focus on fluid dynamics and modeling of infectious disease transmission and medical applications at various scales. Dr. Mühlberger’s laboratory at the NEIDL has a strong research focus on viral replication strategies and pathogenesis mechanism of highly pathogenic viruses, including filoviruses, henipaviruses, and more recently, SARS-CoV-2.

The project will focus on the study of currently poorly understood mechanisms of respiratory virus transmission through the lens of fluid- and bio-physics and will be part of an interdisciplinary effort to tackle important knowledge gaps in our understanding of the various phases of host-to-host transmission that are the root of pandemics for a range of viral diseases. Viruses of interest include SARS-CoV-2 and Nipah virus among others. Following applicable background checks and training, this position will require work in the Biosafety Level 4 (BSL-4) facility at the NEIDL. The individual will be co-mentored by Profs. Bourouiba and Mühlberger and be part of an integrated collaborative interdisciplinary team of virologists, biologists and physical and engineering scientists in their two labs and collaborating labs of Profs. Heldt and Gray at the Institute of Medical Engineering and Sciences of MIT. Specialized training in BSL-4 cell culture infection studies and fluid- and bio-physics concepts will also be provided by the collaborating laboratories.

A PhD in virology, microbiology, biomedical engineering, or other engineering or physical science disciplines is required. Experience in biophysics and modeling, microfabrication and microfluidics is strongly desired. The candidate should have experience in molecular biology and BSL-2 virology with a focus on RNA viruses.

The work to be performed includes SARS-CoV-2 and Nipah virus cell culture infection studies, microscopy and spectroscopy analyses, designing and prototyping devices at various scales using additive/subtractive/molding techniques, functionally testing devices for use in the virological studies, and quantitative analyses of the obtained results, with interfacing with the modelling team members.

Further requirements include the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multidisciplinary setting, the desire to meet and exceed expectations, a proven commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work, the ability to independently manage time, write, and prioritize deadlines. The candidate is also expected to maintain a safe work environment, prepare regular written reports and presentations, and engage in team and sponsor meetings.

Apply by sending the application package by email to bgadmin [at] mit.edu (bgadmin[at]mit[dot]edu) with the subject line including the following [Fluids and Viruses: Postdoctoral Position]  and attaching a cover letter explaining interest in the job and research vision, CV, a research statement highlighting fit, and three publications considered by the applicant to be representative of their strength and most important contributions and explaining how they showcase their fit and potential for growth and contribution for this position.

Applications will be reviewed on a first come basis until the position is filled.

POST DOCTORAL FELLOW: KIDNEY STEM CELL BIOLOGY, MICROPHYSICOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND  REGENERATION      

Description:
Opportunity to work at interface of biomedical engineering and kidney stem cell biology and pathophysiology. The work includes development of approaches to regeneration,  injury mitigation and repair. The lab has pioneered development of kidney organoids from human stem cells and applied the technology to measurement of physiological function of epithelial cells as well as models of genetic and non-genetic diseases of kidney and lung. There are many collaborative projects with other biomedical engineering and biophysicist laboratories.  

Responsibilties:
We seek creative individuals, with backgrounds that can vary, who are interested in using basic techniques of stem cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics and engineering to tackle important problems in kidney disease. Knowledge of physiological system approaches are desirable but not mandatory. Should have good writing skills.

Requirements: 
A PhD or MD/PhD or MD and US citizenship or permanent residency. Please email CV, a brief cover letter describing your experience and long term goals

To apply please contact Joseph Bonventre MD PhD at jbonventre [at] bwh.harvard.edu (jbonventre[at]bwh[dot]harvard[dot]edu)

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN DIGITAL PHENOTYPING OF PSYCHOLOGICAL STATES (MGH)

The Depression Clinical Research Program (DCRP) at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Harvard Medical School is seeking a creative and computationally skilled postdoctoral fellow to develop next generation digital phenotyping methods that dynamically map psychological states such as depression, stress and perceived happiness, and cognitive function.  The fellow will work at the intersection of basic and translational digital phenotyping methods that seek to identify states of health and illness in older adults and how mind/body and mindfulness therapies may modify behavioral phenotypes. 

The successful candidate will have outstanding programming skills and a doctoral degree in psychology, neuroscience, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, applied math, or related field. Prior research experience in digital phenotyping is not required. Candidates with a strong background in machine learning, Python, and R statistical computing are encouraged to apply. Creativity, initiative, proven ability to publish, teamwork, self-direction, and excellent oral and written communication skills are key.

The fellow will have the opportunity to benefit from ongoing NIH funded clinical trials of behavioral interventions that, in addition to validated clinical measurements, receive multiple digital data streams.  These include passive and active smartphone sensing through the high throughput Beiwe platform developed by Dr. Jukka-Pekka Onnela’s laboratory at the Harvard School of Public Health, which is a collaborating group on this research.  Other data streams will include custom designed App software delivering psychotherapy and monitoring usage, and wearable devices.  The fellow will receive mentorship from the PI and other DCRP investigators toward the goal of publication of first-authored manuscripts early in the fellowship.  It is expected that this will enable the fellow to apply for independent NIH funding during the fellowship, building on the Principal Investigator’s and DCRP’s successful track record.

The position is full-time for 2 years (with funding extensible for an additional 2 years based on productivity and interest) with benefits. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and additional funding for conferences and training seminars. The Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and underrepresented minorities in science are encouraged to apply.  Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, the contact information of two references, and a cover letter describing their research background, interests, and professional goals by email to Dr. Felipe Jain (felipe.jain [at] mgh.harvard.edu).

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW IN MEDICAL IMAGE ANALYSIS AND MACHINE LEARNING

Open position: The Department of Radiology at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School invite applicants for a full-time position at the postdoctoral research fellow level.

Topic: The funded project involves developing and using medical image analysis and deep learning algorithms to quantify normal brain development and to detect early signs of abnormalities in brain magnetic resonance images (MRIs).

Candidate qualifications: The successful candidate will be in the final year of PhD or have a PhD degree in the Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Applied Maths, Computational Neuroscience, or related fields. Experience in machine learning and medical image analysis is preferred.

Timeframe: The starting date can be as early as June 1^st, 2021. The position will be open until filled. The period is 2 years given satisfactory progress evaluated at the end of the first year. Continuous stay beyond 2 years is possible based on performance and funding, and we will encourage and help the fellow to apply for his/her own funding for further career development.

Team: The new member will be working closely with

• P. Ellen Grant, MD, Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School, specializing in neuroradiology, neuroscience, and pediatric neurodevelopmental, Founding Director of the Fetal-Neonatal Neuroimaging Developmental Science Center (FNNDSC, https://www.fnndsc.org) that has ~10 faculty, ~10 postdoc fellows, and ~20 research scientists or assistants,  and
• Yangming Ou, PhD, Assistant Professor of Radiology working on medical image analysis and machine learning, faculty member of FNNDSC, and Director of affiliated Image, Informatics, and Intelligence (I3) Lab (https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/i3-lab).

Members of the team (postdoc fellows, PhD students, and research assistants) work on MRI analysis and machine learning for abnormality detection, early screening of disorders, outcome prediction, treatment evaluation, and neuroimaging biomarkers for typical and atypical brain development in children and beyond.

To apply: Please send your CV to Dr. Yangming Ou at yangming.ou [at] childrens.harvard.edu (yangming[dot]ou[at]childrens[dot]harvard[dot]edu).

Disclaimer: Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School is an equal employer. Applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. Under-represented groups in STEM are especially encouraged to apply.

EMBARK - GLADSTONE'S PRESIDENTIAL POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM

Embark, the Gladstone Institutes Presidential Postdoctoral Program, aims to increase the representation of underrepresented minoritized groups within the sciences and at Gladstone. This program was launched in 2020 as part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

People are the most important part of our organization and are at the center of everything we do. At Gladstone, we know it takes a diverse group of empowered individuals to effectively use science to overcome disease.

We believe that when we bring together people with diverse approaches and ideas to tackle scientific challenges in creative ways, we create tremendous opportunities for discovering new treatments and cures for disease.

Eligibility

• Must have completed degree requirements for a PhD or MD/PhD prior to the start of the program.
• Be a part of a group that has been traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, as defined by the NIH, or have demonstrated support for underrepresented groups through their teaching, service, and research.
• Be a United States citizen or a permanent resident.

Program Details

• Scientific Research and Environment
  Gladstone provides a dynamic and collaborative research environment, with emphasis on rigorous scientific training, personalized attention and mentoring, supplemented by close interactions with our colleagues at nearby universities, such as UC San Francisco, UC Berkeley, and Stanford.
• Career and Professional Development
  Gladstone’s postdoctoral program is built to prepare you for a transition into an independent career, providing training in technical, professional, and leadership skills. Through courses offered at Gladstone, you’ll be able to expand your skills in data science, leadership and management, scientific and grant writing, and communication, in addition to receiving individual career counseling and guidance. Gladstone also hosts a number of events and programs for trainees to explore career opportunities in academics, industry, or nonprofits. Learn more about Gladstone’s postdoc program.
• Community Building
  Gladstone is home to many community groups that provide opportunities for leadership, collaboration, mentorship, and science education outreach to the local community.
  
  The Gladstone Postdoc Advisory Committee (GPAC) aims to provide support that maximizes the professional and scientific development of postdocs at Gladstone.
  
  Outside of the postdoc committee, Gladstone has a number of community groups that connect individuals across labs and teams. Examples include the LGBTQ+ community group, the Women’s Initiative, and Elevated Voices, our community group dedicated to creating an inclusive culture in which people of color are empowered to contribute, learn, and lead.
• Mentoring
  Mentoring is a central part of Gladstone’s mission and essential to our culture. You’ll receive personalized mentorship and will be able to develop your own skills as a mentor. In addition to Gladstone’s mentoring programs, participants in the Embark program will be able to join monthly social, professional, and career development activities with the UCSF IRACDA (Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award program. All postdocs also have access to personalized career advising sessions with Gladstone’s Postdoc Office.
  
  You can also grow your skills as a mentor by signing up to be a PUMAS mentor. Gladstone’s PUMAS (Promoting Underrepresented Minorities Advancing in the Sciences) summer internship program aims to provide historically underrepresented community college students with lab experience before they transfer to a 4-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. As an Embark participant, you can sign up to mentor a PUMAS intern in your lab over the summer and expand your skills as a scientific and professional mentor.
• Salary and Benefits
  Participants will receive a postdoctoral salary based on years of experience, Gladstone’s full benefits package, and a stipend of $10,000 per year for the period of the program.

Find more information on the program, application procedure and the selection process here.

NIH FUNDED POSTDOC TRAINING FOR UNDERREPRESENTED AND MINORITY PHD STUDENTS

NIH Funded Postdoc Training in Informatics, Genomics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Biomedical Data Science at Boston Children's Hospital

The Computational Health Informatics Program (CHIP) at Boston Children’s Hospital is now accepting applications for an NIH Funded Postdoc Training opportunity. The program has been committed to recruiting and retaining postdoctoral trainees who are URiM. We have maintained our commitment to diversity through prioritizing applications from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds.

LABSHARES NEWTON

We are excited to announce the launch of LabShares Newton, the first collaborative laboratory and biotech incubator in Newton, Massachusetts. LabShares provides a fully equipped laboratory, office space, and shared services to entrepreneurial biotechs without the hassle, lag time, and high upfront costs associated with building and managing their own labs. 

Through participation in the LabShares community, members receive a wide range of benefits and services. LabShares is conveniently located in a light-filled, modern office park near the Charles River -- just 15 minutes from Kendall Square with free parking, a gym, and a Fooda cafeteria.

LabShares is near capacity for its current space and has begun an expansion to double in size. We expect to open our newly renovated second floor in early 2019 and are accepting reservations now.

Check out the links below for more information. If you would like to schedule a tour contact Hannah Schram (jenna [at] labshares.com (hannah[at]labshares[dot]com), 857-222-5817).

LabShares Website

LabShares Upcoming Events

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH)

The National Institutes of Health’s Office of Clinical Research Training and Medical Education offers an extensive range of clinical research training opportunities to prepare the next generation of clinician-scientists. Brief descriptions of the programs are provided below. As world’s largest biomedical research agency, the NIH encourages future clinician-scientists and medical researchers to consider adding an NIH experience to their portfolio.

Graduate Medical Education
NIH currently sponsor 17 medical specialty or subspecialty programs which have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). We also jointly sponsor clinical training programs with extramural training partners, to include Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, and the National Capital Consortium. In addition, we sponsor numerous "one of kind" translational medicine fellowship training programs. https://cc-nih-gov.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/training/gme/programs1.html

Clinical Elective Programs
Short term—4 to 12 week—clinically oriented elective rotations for senior medical and dental students; unique mentored specialty/subspecialty clinical research rotations are also available for combined program students (i.e., MD/PhD, DO/PhD). https://cc-nih-gov.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/training/students/clinical_electives.html

Clinical and Translational Research Course for PhD Students
Two-week intensive introductory course to demonstrate the role of PhD scientists in clinical and translational research, provide an overview and examples of how basic science and clinical observations lead to translational research, and increase awareness and access to Ph.D. role models, research resources, and potential career opportunities at the NIH. https://cc-nih-gov.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/training/phdcourse/index.html

Postdoctoral Research Training Awards
Provides the opportunity for recent doctoral degree recipients to enhance their research skills in the resource-rich National Institutes of Health (NIH) environment, which consists of more than 1200 laboratories/research projects. https://www-training-nih-gov.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/programs/postdoc_irp

Graduate Partnerships Program
This program is designed to bring PhD graduate students to the NIH Intramural Research Program for dissertation research. https://www-training-nih-gov.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/programs/gpp

Core Curriculum in Clinical Research
Free courses offered include: Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR); Principles of Clinical Pharmacology (PCP); and Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of Clinical Research. These courses are offered as distance learning courses. https://cc-nih-gov.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/training/training1.html

IIE EU - U.S.  EDUCATION COOPERATION FOR RESEARCHERS

For information on EU – U.S. cooperation in doctoral and postdoctoral education opportunities for U.S. researchers and organizations. Visit IIE online at www.iie.org. Please contact the programs directly for additional information or with any questions you may have.

A quote from a recent Fulbright U.S. student, "My advice to Fulbrighters of the future is that which was given to me. Go at it with an open mind; your experience will not be anything like you predicted and will mark you indelibly, but it will be great."

MIT ALUMNI ADVISORS HUB - ADVISING OPPORTUNITY FOR MIT STUDENTS

The MIT Alumni Advisors Hub is an online platform that students can use to ask for advice when they need it—from MIT alumni around the world. Students can get advice on their job and internship search, conduct a mock interview or informational interview, explore career paths and future entrepreneurial pursuits, and navigating life at MIT.

Sign up to gain access to a community of alumni who are eager to share their advice at https://alumniadvisors.mit.edu/.

Find an advisor today!

UPCOMING MIT CAREER FAIRS

MIT has a diverse range of career fairs, only a few of which are run by Career Advising & Professional Development. Others are managed by student organizations or academic departments. MIT students are also welcome at some fairs hosted by companies, professional organizations, and other universities.

To get the most of your career fair experience, see our Tips for Career Fair Success. You can also view the CAPD events calendar for career fair workshops.

Find out more about career fairs at MIT.

MIT'S IGRAD FINANCIAL LITERACY & CAREER RESOURCES PORTAL

The OGE sponsors MIT's iGrad financial literacy portal, with resources to help with financial support.

The iGrad Financial Literacy platform (offered for free to the entire MIT community in collaboration with the MIT Federal Credit Union) is customized for MIT with videos, articles, games,  job board, searchable scholarship database, and interactive modules on a wide range of topics, including emergency-funding, credit card management, identity protection, spending smarts, etc. it is a great financial literacy tool for students and the MIT community in general.

More information can be found at oge.mit.edu/finances.      

GRADUATE STUDENT CAREER EVENTS - WEBSITE & CALENDAR

For those who are looking for other resources, recordings of career related workshops and sessions for grad students available here: http://capd.mit.edu.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au

The CAPD Event calendar can be found here. 

Sign up for the Graduate Student Career Advising mailing list here.

CAPD OFFERS THE VERSATILE PHD RESOURCE TOOL

MIT Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD) is pleased to announce MIT’s subscription to The Versatile PhD, a web-based resource for PhDs considering careers beyond academia. Our subscription, generously supported by OGE, can be accessed by students and alumni via CAPD’s webpage and student CareerBridge accounts. Once students register, they can simply log in to the site directly (www.versatilephd.com)

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