Improv for Communication uses techniques drawn from improvisational theater to develop communication skills that can be beneficial for collaboration, mentoring, day-to-day conversations, presentations, or job searches.
The Introduction for Postdoctoral Scholars series is 3 weeks, held on Wednesdays 9-11am. Participants must be able to attend ALL 3 sessions.
BBL*: Finding and Applying for Postdoctoral Fellowships: Overview of Resources and Procedures - Open to ALL Postdocs
Presenters & Topics:
Debra Porzio, Postdoctoral Fellowships Manager, Research Management Group, School of Medicine
Tim Leung, Assistant Director, Office of Sponsored Research Pre-Award
Annelies Ransome, Associate Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Guest Speaker: Jack Baker, Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Monday & Tuesday, August 6-7, 9:30am – 3:30pm (breakfast and lunch provided both days)
Presenters:
Kelley M. Skeff, MD, PhD and Georgette A. Stratos, PhD, Center Co-Directors
Stanford Faculty Development Center for Medical Teachers Stanford University School of Medicine
Thursday & Friday, February 15-16, 9:30am – 3:30pm (breakfast and lunch provided both days)
Presenters:
Kelley M. Skeff, MD, PhD and Georgette A. Stratos, PhD, Center Co-Directors
Stanford Faculty Development Center for Medical Teachers Stanford University School of Medicine
Thursday & Friday, January 25-26, 9:30am – 3:30pm (breakfast and lunch provided both days)
Presenters:
Kelley M. Skeff, MD, PhD and Georgette A. Stratos, PhD, Center Co-Directors
Stanford Faculty Development Center for Medical Teachers Stanford University School of Medicine
Dr PJ Utz, Professor of Medicine, will discuss collaboration with clinical and laboratory scientists in academia; optimization of team science with industry and large consortia; and tips to avoid common pitfalls.
Dr. Sharon Pitteri, Assistant Professor of Radiology and Dr. Sofie Kleppner, Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs
Establishing an authentic and effective mentorship style, if done well, can make your transition to a faculty role much easier. Topics covered will include setting expectations, motivating people, setting boundaries, establishing your lab culture, mentorship and working styles, and potential pitfalls in mentoring. This workshop will be a mix of lecture, scenarios, and discussion.
**PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME out of respect for the speaker.**
Dr. Anne Kopf-Sill, Licensing Associate from the Office of Technology Licensing
Understanding Technology Transfers with Anne Kopf-Sill, Office of Technology Licensing – Institutional Perspective & US Views: this lecture provides an overview of patents, policy, royalties, licensing, inventorship issues and statistics.
**PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME out of respect for the speaker.**
