Starting Up Your Lab

Dr. Jody Puglisi, Professor of Structural Biology

Starting up your first lab can be an overwhelming project. This lecture focuses on equipment, space and other resources included in startup packages, setting up your laboratory, recruitment, preparing for your first grant submission and budgeting.

Designing Your Postdoc

Your postdoc training is more than just research! Apply design thinking to the wicked problem of a comprehensive postdoctoral training plan and make a bold plan that amplifies your interests and values as you transition to your career of choice.

Designing for Inclusion: Writing an Impactful Diversity Statement

Monday, July 22, 12:30pm-2:00pm, via Zoom

To advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, universities and employers now often request diversity statements from potential postdocs, fellows, and employees. This workshop aims to introduce the concept of a diversity statement, allowing participants to reflect on their understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Attendees will gain practical tips for crafting their own statements during the session.

Presenter: Tara Diener, PWR Lecturer, Program in Writing and Rhetoric

Writing a Compelling Teaching Statement

An estimated half of faculty job applications require a statement of teaching philosophy. In this interactive workshop, you will learn the basics of the teaching statement genre, reflect on your own teaching philosophy (no matter how much teaching experience you have) and practice evaluating the statements of successful job seekers. Register today and take the guesswork out of the teaching statement.

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