The Doc Report - February 2021

CTL offers a variety of seminars, workshops and other events. Unless otherwise stated, events are open to all postdocs at CU Boulder. Registration is required to attend most CTL events. You will be sent the Zoom link upon completing the brief registration form. 

Monday, February 1
Noticing, naming, and compassionately responding to our pandemic-influenced experiences
1—2:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 11​
The Academic Job Market Search
2:30—3:30 p.m.

Monday, February 15​
Panel of Hiring Committee Members
11:30—12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 16​
Panel of Early Career Faculty I
3:30—4:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 18​
Teaching Statement/Portfolios I
10—11 a.m.

Monday, February 22​
Panel of Careers Outside of Higher Education I
1:30—2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 24​
Writing Your Diversity Statement for the Academic Job Market
2:30—3:30 p.m.

Monday, March 1
Workshops with invited presenters from other campuses
1—2 p.m.

Tuesday, March 2
Writing Your Cover Letter for the Academic Job Market
3:30—4:30 p.m.

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Zotero is a free and powerful tool for academic literature management to organize and streamline your research. This hands-on workshop will guide you through the necessary steps to set up Zotero, providing both basic and advanced tips. Participants should download and install Zotero and Zotero Connector from here before the workshop: https://www.zotero.org/download/.

Tuesday, February 2
1—2 p.m.

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Join ISSS for their bi-weekly virtual community hour on Tuesdays. ISSS staff will be available to facilitate conversation and lead virtual activities. Community hour is a casual space for students and scholars to mingle virtually.

Tuesday, February 2
4—5 p.m.

Tuesday, February 16
4—5 p.m.

Tuesday, March 2
4—5 p.m.

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These recurring chats will give postdoc and graduate student parents a chance to connect, discuss what kinds of support they could use for professional development and build community across disciplines. 

Friday, February 5
12—1 p.m.

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Thanks to a partnership with Colorado State University, these sessions are open to all CU Boulder postdocs.

Tuesday, February 16
Exploring Non-Academic Careers: Brainstorming Alternative Paths
12—1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 23​
Career Experiences: Faculty and Researchers Off the Tenure Track​
12—1 p.m.

Wednesday, March 3​
Career Experiences: Industry Perspectives from Alumni
12—1:30 p.m.

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The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) invites all new postdocs to a virtual orientation. 

Wednesday, February 17​
12—1 p.m.

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Disseminating your research and engaging in public scholarship are both key to maximizing the impact of your research outputs. This workshop will introduce you to a variety of tools and strategies to help you spread the word about your research and assess the attention it receives.

Thursday, February 18
1—2 p.m.

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With scientists playing roles in legislation, public health and general awareness, questions may arise if advocacy is a role scientists should take on. Come join this panel of experts who meld their scientific work with advocacy. This panel is hosted by Em Nocito, Graduate Liaison for the Natural Sciences and PhD Student in Environmental Studies. 

Wednesday, February 24
12—1 p.m.

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