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U.Va.'s First Annual National Postdoc Appreciation Day Reception |
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Postdoctoral Programs in the Office of the Vice President for Research is pleased to invite all postdocs (Research Associates and Postdoctoral Fellows), faculty, and research administrators to attend the U.Va. National Postdoc Appreciation Day Reception:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
VARSITY HALL MAIN FLOOR
Hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Please click here to pre-register to ensure enough food for everyone!
1) Members of the newly formed Postdoctoral Programs Faculty Advisory Board will be introduced.
2) Four outstanding postdocs will win gift certificates to local restaurants. (Please see attached call for nominations.)
3) One door prize drawing (all postdocs eligible) will be held for a Chef’s Table dinner at Mas Tapas.
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Postdoc Seminar Series
Beginning in June 2005, Postdoctoral Enhancement Programs initiated a seminar series for postdoctoral fellows and associates at the University. The series aims to provide the postdoctoral community with information and resources above and beyond that provided through individual departments and principal investigators (PIs). Below is information on past and future seminars. Where available, links have been provided to materials presented by speakers (*.pdf). If you are a postdoctoral fellow or associate and would like to suggest a seminar topic, please e-mail postdoc-at-virginia.edu.
All seminars are held in Jordan Hall, Rooms 2ABC from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. |
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| FALL 2009 |
Speaker |
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| Aug. 28, 2009 |
Wendy Perry, Ph.D., Director, Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development Programs
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Introduction to Postdoc Life |
| Oct. 1, 2009, |
Prof. Roseanne Ford, Associate Vice President for Graduate Studies
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The Path to Professional Independence |
| Nov. 6, 2009 |
Cathee Phillips, Executive Director, National Postdoctoral Association
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Enhancing Your Competitiveness as a Postdoc: Developing Your Core Competencies |
| Dec. 11, 2009 |
Prof. Ian Macara, Microbiology
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Principles of Effective Lab Management |
| SPRING 2009 |
Speaker |
Topic |
| May 15, 2009 |
Wendy Perry, Ph.D.
Director, Graduate & Postdoctoral Prof. Development Programs, U.Va. |
Job Searching Beyond Academe |
| Apr. 23, 2009 |
Prof. Tom Skalak
Vice President for Research, U.Va. |
Discovery Science and Innovation-Based Economics: Who Is Driving? |
| Mar. 19, 2009 |
Prof. Dave Hudson
Assoc. Vice President for Research, U.Va. |
Ethics in Research: Who Owns What? |
| Feb. 26, 2009 |
Crystal Icenhour, Ph.D.
Chair, Nat'l Postdoctoral Association
President, Phthisis Diagnostics |
How to Get the Career You Never Knew You Always Wanted |
| Jan. 30, 2009 |
Jose Fleming
International Compliance Officer, U.Va. |
Visa Issues for International Postdocs |
| FALL 2008 |
Speaker |
Topic |
| Dec. 5, 2008 |
Prof. Tom C. Skalak |
Address by the new Vice President for Research |
| Oct. 31, 2008 |
Prof. Dave Hudson |
Ethics in research: Who owns what? |
| Sept. 26, 2008 |
Crystal Icenhour, Ph.D. |
A voice for postdocs: The National Postdoctoral Assn. |
| Aug. 29, 2008 |
Wendy E. Perry, Ph.D. |
Introduction to postdoc life |
| SPRING 2008 |
Speaker |
Topic |
| Apr. 3, 2008 |
Prof. Robin A. Felder |
Translating ideas from the research laboratory to the community: A practical primer |
| Mar. 10, 2008 |
Wendy E. Perry, Ph.D. |
Academic interviewing |
| Feb. 11, 2008 |
Prof. Shayn Peirce-Cottler |
Transitioning from postdoc to junior faculty member |
| Jan. 29, 2008 |
Dahlia French, Esq. |
Applying for permanent residency in the United States |
| FALL 2007 |
Speaker |
Topic |
| Nov. 30, 2007 |
Wendy E. Perry, Ph.D. |
CVs and cover letters for academic and research audiences |
| Oct. 23, 2007 |
Dr. Ariel Gomez, M.D. |
Developing a research project: From inspiration to perspiration |
| Sept. 17, 2007 |
Dahlia French, Esq. |
Visa issues for international postdocs |
| Aug. 31, 2007 |
Prof. Roseanne Ford |
Introduction to postdoc life |
| SPRING 2007 |
Speaker |
Topic |
| May 25, 2007 |
James Masuoka, Ph.D. |
Transitioning from postdoc to faculty member |
| POSTPONED |
Kevin O'Brien, SRI |
Bench-top to bedside: Commercializing new technologies |
| Apr. 13, 2007 |
Prof. Pamela Norris |
Negotiation skills (handout) |
| Feb. 23, 2007 |
Prof. Brian Duling |
Proper representation of data in scholarly research |
| Jan. 26, 2007 |
Teaching Resource Center |
Preparing a teaching portfolio |
| FALL 2006 |
Speaker |
Topic |
| Dec. 12, 2006 |
Prof. Dave Hudson |
Ethics in research: Who owns what? |
| Nov. 17, 2006 |
Dahlia French, Esq. |
International postdoc issues |
| Oct. 2006 |
Prof. Brian Wamhoff |
Grant Writing 101 |
| Sept. 2006 |
Emily Bardeen |
Introduction to CVs and resumes |
| SPRING 2006 |
Speaker |
Topic |
| May 2006 |
Guest Panel |
Alternative careers for PhDs
Career experience
Postdoctoral industry experience |
| Apr. 2006 |
Prof. Brian Wamhoff |
Grant writing 101 |
| Mar. 2006 |
Prof. Margaret Shupnik |
Postdoc and mentor relationships |
| Feb. 2006 |
Prof. Shayn Peirce |
Transitioning from postdoc to junior faculty member |
| FALL 2005 |
Speaker |
Topic |
| Dec. 2005 |
Dahlia French, Esq. |
Visa issues for International postdocs |
| Nov. 2005 |
Prof. Dave Hudson |
Introduction to research compliance |
| Oct. 2005 |
Emily Bardeen |
Introduction to CVs and resumes |
| Aug. 2005 |
Dr. Ariel Gomez, M.D. |
Developing a research project: From inspiration to perspiration |
| June 2005 |
Dr. Kimberly Dunsmore, M.D. |
Introduction to postdoc life |
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