NPAW - September 18th-22nd
This year, National Postdoc Appreciation Week starts on September 18, and we've been hard at work to put together an exciting program for career development and advocacy. This is a great chance to get involved with the postdoc association, make contacts in the private sector, or just get to know other postdocs at the U.
PDA Townhall
September 18 @12:30 PM - 2 PM
September 18 @12:30 PM - 2 PM
The PDA will be holding a townhall to introduce postdocs to the Postdoctoral Association, what we do, how postdocs fit in to the community at the University of Minnesota, and to hear your questions, concerns, and opinions.
We will be reviewing what we have done over the past year, including: explaining changes to the FLSA and its status under the new administration, advocating for postdoctoral rights with the White House, travelling to DC, changing our position in the University Senate, changing mentoring at the U, trying to create a career office, advocating with the National Postdoc Association, and more.
We will be reviewing what we have done over the past year, including: explaining changes to the FLSA and its status under the new administration, advocating for postdoctoral rights with the White House, travelling to DC, changing our position in the University Senate, changing mentoring at the U, trying to create a career office, advocating with the National Postdoc Association, and more.
Food to be provided
Speakers: Geoff Rojas, Kristina Burrack, Ben Intoy, Alisha Aagesen, Katie Block
WHEN: Sep 19, 12:30pm - 2pm
WHERE: Mayo Memorial Auditorium, Rm 3-100 (Tentative)
Seminar: My IDP with Noro Andriamanalina
September 19th @2 PM - 3 PM
September 19th @2 PM - 3 PM
A seminar reviewing an efficient process at creating the professional agreement that guarantees a successful postdoctoral appointment and improving the relationship between you and your mentor.
Speaker: Noro Andriamanalina
WHERE: Weaver-Densford Hall W2-110
WHEN: September 19, 2PM
Food will be provided
Ice Cream Social
September 20th @3 PM
September 20th @3 PM
An ice cream social for postdocs on campus! Show up, have some free ice cream, play games, talk to your fellow coworkers, and have a chance to relax on campus!
WHEN: September 20, 3PM
WHERE: Outside Northrup Plaza
Postdoc Happy Hour
September 21 @6 PM
September 21 @6 PM
The PDA will be hosting a happy hour at the Kitty Cat Club in Dinky Town starting at 6 PM
Poster Symposium & Award Ceremony
September 22nd @12 AM - 2 PM
The postdoc research symposium (September 22nd, 12 PM) is a poster session where postdocs will have the chance to interact with judges and representatives from local industry. There will be awards both from the PDA and local companies and the awards ceremony will feature various speakers
You can register posters for the poster session here, there is no fee, there is a limit to the number of poster spots available.
If you have questions, please direct them to pda@umn.edu. We hope you'll take advantage of this opportunity to build a stronger postdoc community at the U.
Limited poster printing is available. Contact pda@umn.edu with questions.
Outstanding Scholar/Mentor Awards
We will be presenting awards for Best Scholar and Outstanding Mentor at our Postdoctoral Research Symposium. Deadline for nominations was September 2nd.
