2004-05 Postdoctoral Professionalism Series
Pitt Postdoc INTRO2004
Maximizing Your Postdoctoral Success: An Orientation to a
Full Academic and Social Life in Pittsburgh
Thursday, September 9, 2004
S123 Biomedical Science Tower
Hosts: The Office of Academic Career Development (OACD) and
the
Join your colleagues, meet senior administrators, and become
acquainted with the rich resources at your disposal as a new member of the
University and
Building Your Interpersonal Skills through Networking
S123
Biomedical Science Tower
Presenter: Bonnie Budzowski, MA
Building your skills in research and your area of specialty
has been the primary focus of your education to date. Now, how do you build the
interpersonal skills you need to establish relationships necessary to move your
career forward? This dynamic and interactive session will focus on practical
strategies for postdocs to forge valuable relationships and connections in and
outside the lab.
Building Work Life Balance
S120
Biomedical
Presenter: Maureen C. Murray, MA
Back by popular demand, this workshop provides strategies
for creating a plan to reduce stress and create balance in the midst of new
roles and responsibilities. If you missed this program last year or want a
refresher course, plan to join us.
Building Work Life Balance: The Partnership Factor
S120 Biomedical Science Tower
Open to health
sciences community and guests.
Presenter: Maureen C. Murray, MA
Offered during the evening and open to the health sciences
community and their guests, this session provides strategies for partners to
create a balanced life in the midst of new roles and responsibilities with
special emphasis on maintaining open communication and setting priorities
together.
Developing A CV that Promotes Your Career
S120
Biomedical
Presenter: Beth A. Fischer, MEd
Curriculum vitae, Latin for “course of life” or “a life’s
course” is a record of what you have done and a passport to being allowed to do
more. It is the traditional standard for presenting your qualifications for
academic or research-related employment whose power and influence should not be
underestimated. This workshop provides practical advice on the development of a
well-constructed CV and strategies for optimizing your professional self-presentation.
Constructing an Individual Development Plan
to Achieve Your Career Goals
Wednesday, January 19, 2005 3 – 5 PM
S120 Biomedical Science Tower
Presenter:
Philip S. Clifford, PhD
Where is your career headed? An individual
development plan is a framework for planning a
successful and satisfying career. This workshop
will get you started on creating a career plan
that takes into account your individual
interests and expectations
Writing a Robust Research Plan
Monday, February 28, 2005 3 – 5 PM
S120 Biomedical Science Tower
Presenter: Kevin L. Kraemer, MD
A well-organized, clear, and detailed research plan is a
critical component of successful grant applications.
This interactive workshop will review the elements of a successful research
plan, provide practical examples, and include skills-building exercises.
Increasing Your Writing Efficiency
Tuesday, April 19, 2005 3 – 5 PM
S120 Biomedical Science Tower
Alternate date for workshop
at Hillman Cancer Center»»
Presenter: Susan R. Johnson, MD, MS
Academic success is greatly dependent on high quality, high quantity writing. The
quality of your writing depends on having good ideas, properly carrying out
studies, writing clearly and concisely, and getting your work published. This
presentation is not about
these issues. Instead, it tackles the issue of the quantity of your writing.
Too many times, scientists do high quality work that never sees the
light of day. The common name for this
problem is “writer’s block.” Having
writer’s block is a cause of anxiety and depression at best, and is career
threatening at worst. This presentation
will address several (proven) methods to prevent this from happening to you.
Getting to the Pay line:
Writing Successful Fellowship Applications
Wednesday, May 4, 2005
3 – 5 PM
S120 Biomedical Science Tower
Presenters: Joan M. Lakoski,
PhD
Robert J. Milner, PhD
This workshop provides an
overview of a NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship Award
– the National Research Service Award (NRSA)
– along with a step-by-step guide to preparing
a successful fellowship application. A special
feature of this session is the opportunity to
observe a mock study section conducted by
experienced faculty reviewers.
