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Useful Links for New Post Docs.

The links on this page cover some of the basic needs you may have (housing, transport, tax-paying) as well as some things to do in the area when you're not working(?!). The orientation guide covers most of these in some detail, and this page is intended more as a quick reference source - bookmark it now!

Orientation Information for New Postdocs - updated December 2004

Science Mission Office: (which we belong to)

• SMO
• Journal Club and Reseach Groups
• Institute Directory
• Institute Photo Gallery
• Research Staff Directory
• SMO Staff Directory
• STScI Calendar
• SMO and Journal Club Calendars

Johns Hopkins University:

• JHU
• Security Office
• Shuttle Buses
• GRO Guide
• JHU Gazette

Local Transportation:

• Trains
• More trains (and buses)
• Planes
• Automobiles

Information on Baltimore:

• Baltimore City
• Baltimore Convention and Visitor's Association
• Maryland Government
• The Baltimore Sun

U.S. Taxation:

• Federal Tax (IRS)
• Tax Guide for Aliens (Pub. 519)
• Tax Treaties (Pub. 901)
• Form 8233
• State Tax

Driving:

• Maryland MVA
• Applying for a Driver's License

Recreation:

• Downtown Sailing
• More Sailing
• GORP
• Maryland Outdoors
• Balto Bike Club

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration:

• U.S. Citizenship & Immigration

Other Useful Links:

• Craigslist
• rent.com
• NASA F.C.U.