2024 National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) Events

To highlight the contributions of CU Boulder's postdoc community, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) will be recognizing Outstanding Postdocs and Outstanding Mentors during National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW), September 16-20.

NPAW annually celebrates the research and teaching activities of postdocs. Officially recognized by Congress in 2010, this year's week long celebration will feature a variety of in-person activities and virtual sessions specific to the postdoc community. You can find a complete list of offerings from across the country on the NPA website.

Monday, September 16

• 9:30-10:30am: Postdoc & Mentor Appreciation Breakfast, SEEC C120
• 11am-12pm: NPA Keynote Kickoff: Owning Your Career (Rashada Alexander, Ph.D., director, AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships)

Tuesday, September 17

• 12-1pm: From the Desert to Mountains: Launching Your Academic Career

Wednesday, September 18

• 8-9am: Social Media & Science: How to Connect to a Global Audience
• 1-2:30pm: Individual Development Plans (IDPs): Enhance Your Career Potential

Thursday, September 19

• 1-2pm: NPA Town Hall: "Connect with Community to Foster Change"
• 5:30-7:30pm: PAC Boulder BBQ, Martin Park

Friday, September 20

• 9am-4pm: Sandia Day