Tuesday, April 12, 9:00am-11:00am, LKSC Herb Garden
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is hosting a coffee cart plus Trish's Mini Donuts for postdocs working on campus!
Sign up and stop by for some coffee and mini donuts on us!
COVID Safety notes:
Monday, March 28, 2:00pm-4:00pm, MSOB Courtyard
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is hosting Rocko’s Ice Cream Tacos for postdocs working on campus!
Sign up and stop by the MSOB Courtyard for a carefully crafted, custom-made ice cream taco on us!
*Vegan and gluten free options will also be made available.
Ice cream tacos will be provided until supplies run out -- we recommend stopping by on the earlier side if you can!
COVID Safety notes:
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) invites you to attend two in-person Team Science workshops on Thursday, April 7, 2022.
Attendees can select to participate in the morning session (9am-12pm), Introduction to Team Science, or the morning session followed by an interactive session in the afternoon (2pm-4pm), Developing Your Identity as a Team Leader.
*In order to attend the afternoon session, you must attend the morning session.
Morning Session - Introduction to Team Science, 9:00am-12:00pm:
II: Professional & Academic Writing
Prerequisite: Oral Communication
Summer Session: Thursdays, June 23 - July 28, 5:00pm-7:00pm
This course on academic writing for publication focuses on learning to write coherently, clearly, and concisely. It will also include some practice in writing effective emails, letters, and short proposals. The course includes two 30-minute individual tutorials with the instructor.
IV. Accent Reduction
Prerequisite: Oral Communication
Summer Session: Tuesdays, June 21 - July 26, 4:30pm-6:30pm
This class helps non-native speakers to recognize and practice American English sounds, stress, and intonation patterns in order to improve comprehension and intelligibility. This is accomplished through identification of problem areas, focused practice and recording of exercises for instructor feedback.
Course topics:
I: Oral Communication
Summer Session: Monday, June 6 - Thursday, June 9, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Attendance is required ALL 4 Days
This course focuses on helping students improve their oral communication skills for academic and daily life. Emphasis is on increasing confidence and fluency through realistic activities both in and out of class covering pronunciation, idiom and slang usage, active listening skills, and conversation strategies.
Course topics:
II: Professional & Academic Writing
Prerequisite: Oral Communication
Spring Session: Thursdays, April 14 - May 19, 5:00pm-7:00pm
This course on academic writing for publication focuses on learning to write coherently, clearly, and concisely. It will also include some practice in writing effective emails, letters, and short proposals. The course includes two 30-minute individual tutorials with the instructor.
III: Oral Presentation
Prerequisite: Oral Communication
Spring Session: Tuesdays, April 12 - May 17, 4:30pm-6:30pm
I: Oral Communication
Spring Session: Monday, April 4 - Thursday, April 7, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Attendance is required ALL 4 Days
This course focuses on helping students improve their oral communication skills for academic and daily life. Emphasis is on increasing confidence and fluency through realistic activities both in and out of class covering pronunciation, idiom and slang usage, active listening skills, and conversation strategies.
Course topics:
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. The work we do together will support new perspectives, identify mentoring needs, and ensure that your individual development plan is thoughtful and balanced.
Note: there is approximately an hour of required prework for this session. You will receive details for the prework upon registration.
