The Doc Report - December 2022

Upcoming Events

Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit

Postdocs are invited to a virtual and in-person summit convening 35 global experts from various sectors to discuss impacts, obligations and solutions to the climate crisis.

Thursday, December 1 - Sunday, December 4
Multiple Venues

International Coffee Hour

Postdocs are invited to International Coffee Hour, an International Student & Scholar Services hosted event celebrating culture and promoting inclusivity on campus.

Friday, December 2
4—5:30 p.m.
UMC Stage Area, across from Alferd Packer Grill

RSVP via the CU Events Calendar by clicking "I'm Interested"

PAC Boulder Coffee Hour

Come meet amd mingle with other postdocs at a coffee hour hosted by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder).

Monday, December 5
10—11 a.m.
Norlin Library (outside, in front of the library)
1157 18th Street, Boulder, CO 80309

NPA: Ins and Outs of Industrial Biomedical Careers

The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) hosts a faculty panel of domestic and international former postdocs who started careers in the private sector by leveraging their scientific training. They will discuss communication and networking strategies and how to transfer basic research skills to industry.

Wednesday, December 7
11 a.m.—12 p.m.

RSVP

Postdoc Proposal Writing Series: Keeping the Narrative Simple

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) invites postdocs and graduate students to the third and final session of a three-part virtual information series on proposal development. Jim Mazzouccolo, Proposal Editor & Writing Coach for the Research & Innovation Office (RIO), will discuss key strategies and practices to enhance your proposal’s competitiveness.

Wednesday, December 7
12—1 p.m.

RSVP via the CU Events Calendar by clicking "I'm Interested"

FSAP: How to Tame Your Money

Join the Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) and Elevations Credit Union to discuss ways to better control your finances.

Wednesday, December 7
12—1 p.m.

PAC Boulder & Anschutz Holiday Social

Come meet amd mingle with other postdocs at a Holiday Social hosted by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder) along with Anschultz and sponsored by Thermo Fisher. Please RSVP by December 4th (seating is limited).

Thursday, December 8
4—8 p.m.
Frolic Brewery
12910 Zuni St, #1300
Westminster, CO 80234

RSVP

Latest News

The Conversation: Synchrony with chaos – blinking lights of a firefly swarm embody in nature what mathematics predicted

Raphael Sarfati, a postdoc in Biofrontiers, writes about the majestic nature of firefly synchrony.

STEM Poster Session at the Colorado State Capitol

Applications are due December 7 for postdocs looking to present their research to state legislators and the general public. The event will take place on January 20 at the Colorado Capitol.

Save the Date for the Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop

Starting Blocks is a 3-day program (January 6, 13 & 20 from 9 to 12 pm) designed to help scientists and engineers of all types find a market for innovations.

Five women scientists in Colorado named among best in the world

Four of the five Colorado-based women researchers considered the best female scientists in the world are from CU Boulder.

Inside Higher Ed: Career Traps or Pathways?

Inside Higher Ed contributors, Morris Grubbs and Austin Trantham, explore the conundrum of contingent faculty jobs for academics seeking tenure-track positions.

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