The Doc Report - October 2021

The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) invites postdocs and graduate students to learn how to set up funding alerts specific to your research through SPIN, an online database of funding opportunities. In this interactive workshop, Donna Axel of RIO will walk you through logging in and setting up SPIN for optimal output of External Funding opportunities. To access SPIN, you will need to have your VPN activated and CU Boulder identikey credentials. Learn more here.

Monday, October 4
10—11 a.m.

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The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is partnering with CU Anschutz, CU Colorado Springs, Colorado State University, the University of Northern Colorado and Colorado School of Mines to offer a slate of professional development webinars for postdocs across Colorado.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance for Research
Tuesday, October 5
12—12:50 p.m.

LinkedIn for Scientists
Wednesday, October 6
12—1 p.m.

Imposter Syndrome in Graduate School & Beyond
Tuesday, October 12
12—1 p.m.

The National Postdoc Association (NPA) will be hosting a free web-based discussion on careers in higher education administration. To sign up for your free membership, click on this link and follow the registration process.

Wednesday, October 6
11 a.m.—12 p.m. 

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

Wednesday, October 13
12—1 p.m.

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Meet fellow postdocs at a coffee hour hosted by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder).

Monday, October 18
10—11 a.m. 
JSCBB East Terrace Grill area (outside Butcher Auditorium)

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The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) invites postdocs and graduate students to a virtual information series on successful 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, October 20
12—1 p.m.

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The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) invites postdocs and graduate students to learn how to recycle your proposal using Dimensions, a database providing funder insights in the US and around the globe. In this interactive workshop, Donna Axel of RIO will walk through logging in and using Dimensions to achieve optimal results. To access Dimensions, you will need to have your VPN activated and CU Boulder identikey credentials. Learn more here.

Tuesday, October 21
10—11 a.m.

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The National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Office of Intramural Training and Education offers webinars that will highlight strategies needed for academic success and for thriving in research and healthcare careers. 

Tuesday, October 21
11 a.m.—12:30 p.m. 

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The Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder) and the Postdoctoral and Early-career Association of Researchers (PEAR) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are excited to announce the third annual Front Range Industry and Postdoc Summit (FRIPS). This year's event will be in-person with a social to follow at New Terrain Brewing.

Wednesday, October 27
11 a.m.—5 p.m.
Green Center, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

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Join your fellow postdocs for food and fun at the Rayback Collective. The event will be sponsored by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder). 

Thursday, October 28
5:30—7:30 p.m.
Rayback Collective, 2775 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO

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