The Doc Report - September 2023

The four-week seminar series from Career Services presents key information about the industry job search. 

Tuesdays, September 5, 12, 19, 26
2—3 p.m.

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The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) offers this 30-minute informal Q&A on using SPIN, a free platform that allows you to get email alerts with funding opportunities tailored to your research. In advance of the Q&A, you are encouraged to watch this recording to familiarize yourself with SPIN.

Friday, September 8
1—1:30 p.m.

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It's a new semester! Come meet and mingle with other postdocs at a coffee hour hosted by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder).

Monday, September 11
10—11 a.m.
Norlin Library

Postdocs interested in careers outside of academia are invited to a speaker series this fall. Each week, a different speaker will share their career path and answer questions for those starting their professional journey. There is no need to register for the course – simply show up for the discussion!

Mondays, September 11 - December 11
5:05—6:20 p.m.
Muenzinger Psychology E0046

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The NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) offers a series of workshops to help develop confidence and resilience in various challenging situations.

Unit I: An Introduction to Resilience and Wellness
Thursday, September 14
1—3 p.m.

Unit II: Exploring Our Self-talk: Cognitive Distortions and Imposter Fears 
Thursday, September 28
1—3 p.m.

Postdocs are encouraged to network with representatives from Sandia National Laboratories and discuss career opportunities aligning with their research, and are invited to present and showcase their work from 3:15—4:30 p.m.

Friday, September 15
9:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Aerospace Engineering Sciences Building

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OPA is pleased to announce a series of events for National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW), an annual event to recognize the invaluable contributions of postdocs.

Monday, September 18
  Virtual: NPA Special Keynote Event with Department of State, Assistant Secretary for Visa Services, Julie Stufft
11 a.m.—12 p.m.

Tuesday, September 19
Virtual: Careers at National Labs Panel
11 a.m.—12 p.m.

Wednesday, September 20
In-Person: Postdoc and Mentor Celebration Breakfast
9—10:30 a.m
Kittredge Multipurpose Room, C & D

Thursday, September 21
In-Person: PAC Boulder BBQ Social
5:30—7:30 p.m.
Scott Carpenter Park
1505 30th Street, Boulder, CO 80303

Friday, September 22
Virtual: Proposal Writing 101 for Postdocs & Graduate Students
12—1 p.m.

Change and transition can feel overwhelming. The Faculty Staff Assistance Program will teach postdocs how best to manage changes with work, relationships and everyday life.

Tuesday, September 19
1—2 p.m.

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The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) offers a variety of opportunities for postdocs including a book club this semester and a September workshop on the importance of good communication in mentoring relationships.

Book Club
Wednesdays, September 20 - October 25
10—11 a.m.

Maintaining Effective Communication 
Thursday, September 28
10—11:30 a.m.

As part of the GradCO Alliance, this workshop from the Colorado School of Mines, will analyze a talk presented in two different ways and use the comparison to explain the dos and don'ts of oral presentations.

Thursday, September 28
12—1 p.m.

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