The Doc Report - June 2021

Join Cat Diebel-Wilson, program director for Graduate Career Services, for this virtual eight-week seminar series for postdocs interested in knowing the critical steps for preparing for the academic job market this application cycle.

Tuesdays, June 1 - July 27 (except June 29)
11 a.m.—12 p.m.

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Join CTL Professional Development Lead Preston Cumming alongside instructors of all levels to read and discuss Ken Bains’s 2021 book Super Courses. 

Wednesdays, June 2 - June 30
11 a.m.—12 p.m.

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Postdocs are invited to virtual office hours with Career Services, who is available to offer professional and career guidance.

Thursdays, June 3 - July 29
3 p.m.—4 p.m.

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recognize the stifling effect the pandemic has had on postdoc progress. The following online offerings will focus on career and professional development topics.

Becoming a Resilient Scientist Series

Tuesday, June 8
An Introduction to Resilience and Wellness
12 p.m.—1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 15
Exploring Our Self-Talk: Cognitive Distortions and Imposter Fears
12 p.m.—1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 15
Summer Lecture Series I: The Transcreation Framework: Translating Behavioral Interventions to Reduce Health Disparities
9 a.m.—10 a.m.

Tuesday, June 22
Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness
12 p.m.—1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 29
Feedback Resilience
12:30 p.m.—2 p.m.

Career Development and Science Skills

Thursday, June 10
Career Planning for Scientists
11 a.m.—12 p.m.

Thursday, June 17
Essential Leadership Skills for Future Scientists and Health Care Professionals
11 a.m.—12 p.m.

Thursday, June 24
Networking, Informational Interview, and Using LinkedIn for Career Advancement
11 a.m.—12 p.m.

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Graduate School invite postdocs and graduate students to tune in to a webinar from the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD). All CU Boulder postdocs and graduate students have access to NCFDD resources, and must activate your account by following the directions on the NCFDD page.

Thursday, June 10
12 p.m.—1 p.m.

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The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) presents Dr. Malika Grayson, who will share her journey of surviving and thriving as a doctoral candidate in STEM. All CU Boulder postdocs and graduate students have access to AWIS, and must activate your account by following the directions on the OPA Memberships page.

Wednesday, June 16
11 a.m.—12 p.m.

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Join the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder) for an in-person social at Scott Carpenter Park. PAC Boulder will provide pizza, so be sure to register for a proper headcount.

Thursday, June 17
5 p.m.—7 p.m.

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The Council on Undergraduate Research presents a virtual conference to serve as a platform for postdocs to share, learn, listen, and contribute to the ongoing transformation of the undergraduate research environment. In addition to the conference itself, there is a pre-conference workshop that will introduce postdocs to the basics of mentoring undergraduates in research, scholarship and creative activities.

Monday, June 21
Pre-Conference Workshop: Mentoring 101 for Postdocs and Graduate Students
9 a.m.—1 p.m.

Wednesday, June 23 - Friday, June 25
Centering Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Conference
9 a.m.—3:30 p.m.

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