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Upcoming Professional Development Workshops
The PDA and Graduate School presents 3 unique professional development opportunities the week of July 25th:
Postdoc Resume Workshop
July 25, 2022 –
Intended for active job seekers in non-academic careers, this 2 hour workshop will help you break down the process of transforming your achievements and skills into a professional and *short* resume. Presented in collaboration with the Postdoctoral Association, The Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.
We will have a brief overview of the job application process, followed by some activities centered on your own job interests, and plenty of time to work on crafting your own resume and getting feedback.
Lunch is provided.
Register below!
July Postdoc Orientation
*July 26, 2022 –
*Note this is at a different date than usual orientations
Whether you have been with MSU for a long time or coming from far away, it is always helpful to check in at the orientation to learn about the resources and offices that can support your research and training while a postdoc at MSU. This is a good opportunity to learn about the university and meet some people who have similar backgrounds or interests. Staff, faculty and friends are welcome to attend, although the focus is on our postdocs (which are most frequently appointed as Research Associates, but also include Postdoctoral Fellows and a variety of other titles).
You will receive some useful materials to help guide early conversations in shaping your career plan, discovering mentors and identifying your needs. You will better understand the benefits that are extended to you based on your appointment, and how to navigate your benefit packages. You will be introduced to many of the important resources that are available on campus and online to help you in your daily life and in your professional development.
If you are unable to attend this month, you are always welcome to join us at any of the orientations, which are typically the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11 am via Zoom. You are also invited to reach out to me and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at any time with questions or concerns about your training, your situation or any aspects of life as a postdoc.
Team Science Skills Workshop
July 27, 2022 –
Room STEM 2130
The next generation of scholars will increasingly work in teams. Yet, team research skills are not often an explicit part of early career training. This in-person, 90-minute workshop will introduce graduate students and post-doctoral scholars to 5 core competencies for research team success. Through a mini-lecture and interactive exercises, we will learn from the emerging literature on research teams and from each other. Participants will leave with a mental framework for thinking about their teamwork, elementary skills in each of the 5 competency areas, a personal action plan for learning more, and new relationships with colleagues from across campus. Light refreshments will be provided.
Sponsored by: The Graduate School, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and the Office of Research & Innovation
MSU-PDA Steering Committee Election 2022-2023
Dear MSU Postdocs,
It’s time to elect the Michigan State University Postdoctoral Association (MSU-PDA) Steering Committee leadership for 2022-2023!
Please cast your vote for the Steering Committee Co-Chair and Sub-Committee Chair positions using this link, by Friday, June 24th.
The goal of the MSU-PDA Steering Committee is to provide representation and a collective voice to address the concerns and advocate for the needs of MSU postdocs. Moreover, the MSU-PDA promotes interactions between MSU postdocs on an academic, social, and cultural basis. If you are interested in taking a more active role in the MSU-PDA Steering Committee, you can find out more about us and how to get involved here!
