Info for Postdocs

We welcome postdocs from all the sciences in the greater Front Range area to present research and network at the summit. Some of the research areas we will highlight are the Physical and Optical Sciences; Biomedical, Chemical, and Materials Science; Environmental and Aerospace Engineering; and Information Technology, Computer Science, and Data Science.

Resources for elevator pitches:

• The goal is to build valuable scientific communication skills and share your research with peers
• Your elevator pitch should be 2-minute maximum, 1 slide, and aimed at a general audience (no jargon!)
• Rehearse a 2-minute elevator pitch on your research. Some recommendations are provided here: Scientists, Here’s the Best Elevator Pitch to Sell Yourself to a Potential Employer | BioSpace
• Read this article to know more about the Elevator Pitch competition at FRIPS 2023.
• Please complete the elevator pitch sign up sheet to participate in this competition, which can be found HERE. Due to time constraints, we are limiting the number of elevator pitches to no more than 20.

Resources for speed networking event:

• The goal is to connect postdocs to local industries through informal discussions with industry representatives.
• Please prepare a 30 second pitch about yourself, including your current position, background, and career goals. 
• Consider coming up with a few questions to ask industry representatives ahead of time. Many of the companies attending are recruiting, so this event can be a great opportunity to start conversations about your career. 
• Don’t forget to bring lots of business cards!
• Learn tricks and tools to prepare for the Speed Networking Event at FRIPS 2023.

Companies attended FRIPS in the past:

• Promega
• Cordenpharma
• Edgewise
• Pace Analytical
• Blue Canyon Technologies
• Array Biopharma
• Ball Aerospace
• Horizon Discovery
• Point Designs
• CIRES
• NIST
• Raytheon
• Keysight
• Double Helix Optics
• Sierra Nevada Corporation's Space Systems
• STROBEL, NSF Science and Technology Association

and more!