Life After MIT: Taking the Next Step in Academic Research
Biology Post-Doc Association
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
The academic path is a well-laid out and familiar one, but it is sometimes rocky. These sessions focus on the transitions we make as our careers progress and provide professional advice for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows pursuing acaemic research careers. Speakers have been chosen based upon experiences in searching for an advanced position and writing grants. In addition, senior faculty participants will provide their perspectives from an evaluator's position when looking for postdocs or junior faculty hires, and in evaluating grants and fellowships. This series will also include perspectives on balancing family and an academic science career. The discussions will be informal, with plenty of opportunity for questions.
Contact: Prof. Frank Gertler, 68-230, x3-5511, fgertler@mit.edu
Balancing Family and Science
Prof. Tania Baker and Dr. David Schneider
Science is often a more-than-full-time job, and yet most of us want to have a life outside of lab, too. The panel members wil discuss their experiences balancing family and career.
Thu Jan 11, 01:30-02:30pm, Whitehead Auditorium
Applying for a Junior Faculty Position
Profs. Robert T. Sauer, Steve Bell, Luk Van Parijs, and Davi
How do you stand out amongst the many applicants? Once you get an interview, how do you get a job? Junior faculty will talk about their experiences in the job search, and senior faculty will discuss how search committee choose new professors.
Thu Jan 18, 01-02:00pm, Whitehead Auditorium
Writing a Thesis and Choosing a Postdoc lab
Prof. Terry Orr-Weaver
What comes at the end of graduate school? This session will present some tips on tying your project together in your doctoral thesis, and offer tips on finding a good postdoctoral research opportunity.
Tue Jan 23, 01-02:00pm, Whitehead Auditorium
Writing a Postdoctoral Fellowship
Prof. Chris Kaiser
Once you've obtained a postdoctoral position, often you need to find your own funding. Even if you don't, having the award on your CV is a big plus. Learn how to suceed in getting your postdoctoral fellowship funded!
Wed Jan 24, 01:30pm-02:30am, 68-181
Demystifying the RO1 Grant Writing Process
Prof. Frank Solomon
This session will present grant-writing tips from successful grant-writers and from those who have served on study sections.
Thu Jan 25, 01-02:00pm, Whitehead Auditorium
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Life After MIT: Taking the Next Step in Non-academic Career Paths
Biology Post-Doc Association
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Academia is not the only career opportunity for scientists. Here are a few of your alternatives....This series provides professional advice for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who are interested in pursuing non-academic career paths. The discussions will be informal, with plenty of opportunity for questions.
Contact: Prof. Frank Gertler, 68-270, x3-5511, fgertler@mit.edu
Scientific Publishing
Vivian Siegel, Editor, Cell Press
If you like to write, then perhaps you've considered a career in science publishing. What is this career like, and how do you get a job in science writing and publishing?
Tue Jan 16, 01-02:00pm, 68-181
Patent Law and Management Consulting
Kris Bieker-Brady, David Chao, Clark and Elbing, McKinsey
Intellectual property law is a field in which a scientific background can be very valuable. Learn about the roles scientists can play in patent law. Interested in the business world? Come learn how your scientific training will benefit you in a career in management consulting.
Wed Jan 17, 01-03:00pm, 68-181
Careers in Industry
Julie Brown, Aventis & Ken Koblan, Ph.D., Merck Aventis
Many scientists want to stay at the bench or run a laboratory, but not in academia. Here's an opportunity to learn about working in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Mon Jan 22, 01:30-02:30pm, Whitehead Auditorium
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New Technologies for Biomedical Research
Prof. Frank Gertler
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
New technologies are changing the face of research, offering us new directions and changing how we approach old problems.
Contact: Dr. Frank Gertler, 68-270, x3-5511, fgertler@mit.edu
Microscopy I
Paul Goodwin, Applied Precision
In session I, Paul Goodwin from Applied Precision will discuss the basics of microscopy. A basic introduction to light and fluorescence microscopy will be presented. Topics will include: choosing the proper objecive for your experiment, and optimized use of phase-contrast, DIC, and epifluorence microscopy.
Tue Jan 16, 11am-12:00pm, 68-181
Microscopy II
Paul Goodwin, Applied Precision
In session II, Paul Goodwin will talk about more advanced microscopy techniques. An introduction and discussion of cutting edge technoloy for image acquisition and analysis. Topics include: Deconvolution microscopy, confocal microscopy, and live cell imaging.
Wed Jan 17, 11am-12:00pm, 68-181
Drug Discovery
Dr. Ken Koblan, Merck
Dr. Ken Koblan from Merck will discuss the modern drug discovery process.
Tue Jan 23, 11am-12:00pm, Whitehead Auditorium
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