The Doc Report - July 2019

Mondays: July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29
9AM—10AM
UMC 425

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International Student & Scholar Services is having a hiking expedition at Boulder's magnificent Chautauqua Park. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and enjoy nature!

Wednesday, July 10
9AM
Chautauqua Park (Baseline Road & 8th Street, Boulder)

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Through the Lab Venture Challenge (LVC), a grant program, Venture Partners at CU Boulder looks to fund the top innovations showing high commercial potential, a clear path to a compelling market, and strong scientific support. At this Lunch & Learn, postdocs will learn:

• the eligibility requirements and how to apply;
• how to write/present a winning proposal;
• about new program features including the new Research to Market (R2M) mini-accelerator;
• key deadlines and dates leading up to the final showcase in November; and
• how to get the most out of your LVC grant.

Thursday, July 11
11:45AM—1PM
Idea Forge (Fleming Building), Room FLEM 33
2245 Kittredge Loop Drive, Boulder, CO

Lunch Provided with RSVP

Worried about the summer productivity slump? Planning on publishing one of your conference papers, but finding yourself running around in circles? Need a group to workshop your paper with?

The Graduate School and Office of Postdoctoral Affairs invite all graduate students and postdocs to join a 12-Week Summer Publication Bootcamp!

Drop-ins welcome. No need to RSVP. While the outcomes of the bootcamp will be greatly improved with consistent weekly attendance, perfect attendance is not required.

What is it? 

• A 12-week program based on the book "Writing Your Journal Article in Twelve Weeks" by Wendy Belcher
• Weekly 1-hour meetings during the lunch hour (bring your brown bag lunch)
• Step-by-step process of converting a conference or course paper into a publishable journal article 
• Learn how to advance your argument, select a journal, review the literature, and strengthen the structure 
• Work with your peers on brainstorming and editing your work

Thursdays: July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1
12PM—1PM
Various Locations (see hyperlink)

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The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs invites postdocs to tune in to a webinar from the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD). All CU Boulder postdocs have access to NCFDD resources. Mindy Thompson, associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will lead a session addressing the points below.

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) invites postdocs new to campus to Postdoc Orientation. This orientation will help familiarize postdocs with CU Boulder resources and services. The Postdoctoral Association of Colorado (PAC) Boulder will also discuss the social opportunities the volunteer organization offers.

Friday, July 12
12PM—2PM
UMC 245

Lunch Provided with RSVP

Join the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder) to meet friends, make new ones, and enjoy drinks and food at Band on the Bricks. Look for the PAC Boulder balloon to find the group. Everyone is welcome, so bring your friends and let's boogie!

Wednesday, July 17
7PM—Until (join anytime after 7)
Pearl Street Mall (in front of the courthouse)

International Student & Scholar Services is inviting all international postdocs, students, and their families to a pool party with an Hawaiian luau theme. Come have some summer fun!

Friday, July 19
7PM—9PM
Rec Center, Buff Pool

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Offered by the Office of Faculty Affairs, Crucial Accountability is a new two-day workshop that will teach postdocs how to hold discussions when the stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. The sessions are open to anyone who works in an academic capacity—academic and research faculty, administrators, postdocs, graduate students, and staff. The cost is $275.

The two-day training teaches participants how to:

• Speak persuasively, not abrasively.
• Hold anyone accountable—no matter the person’s power, position, or temperament.
• Master performance discussions—get positive results and maintain good relationships.
• Motivate others without using power—clearly and concisely explain specific, natural consequences, and permanently resolve problems.
• Foster open dialogue—creatively help others avoid excuses, keep projects/tasks on track, and resolve performance barriers.
• Move to action—agree on a plan, follow up, engage in good reporting practices, and manage new expectations.

Tuesday, July 30
8AM—5PM
CASE E351

Thursday, August 1
8AM—5PM
CASE E351

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If you have a great technology, do you know who your market is? Starting Blocks is a 2-day workshop (1/2 day each day, plus 5 interviews during the week) based on the Lean Startup methodology, specifically designed for university researchers commercializing their inventions. The core concept is to “get out of the building”—go talk to decision-makers in your industry to find out what they need your product to do. Check out the 1-minute video.

Starting Blocks will:

• Teach you about the importance of customer discovery and finding a product-market fit using the “I-Corp” method
• Teach you basic business terminology and a toolkit to connect with industry
• Guide teams through 5 interviews with industry contacts to learn their perspective on your innovation
• Help you accelerate commercialization of your invention

Friday, August 2
8AM—1PM
Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotech Building (JSCBB) B231

Lunch Provided with RSVP

Friday, August 9
8AM—1PM
Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotech Building (JSCBB) B231

Lunch Provided with RSVP