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National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week occurs annually on the third week of September. This year NPAW is Sept. 16-20, 2024.
Thank a Postdoc
We are celebrating more than 500 research postdoctoral associates and fellows at ²ÝÁñÉçÇøÈë¿Ú. Take a moment to acknowledge their contributions and accomplishments. Here are a few ways to thank a postdoc!
- Post an appreciation message on the . More details are below.
- Send a personal note of thanks and give a small token of appreciation.
- Nominate them for awards.
- Create opportunities to introduce them to colleagues in the field.
- Leave a recommendation or kudos on their LinkedIn page.
Kudoboard for Postdocs
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is hosting a Kudoboard for faculty, staff, students, and postdocs to post messages and images of appreciation for research postdoctoral associates and fellows at ²ÝÁñÉçÇøÈë¿Ú. The is open for contributions and will close on Sept. 19, 2024. The final Kudoboard will be shared during NPAW.
Events
- Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 – NPAW Keynote from the National Postdoctoral Association. Speaker: Rashada Alexander, Ph.D., director, AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships. Noon, Virtual –
- Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 – Postdoc Houston Keynote with Melanie Sinche, Ph.D., Opening the Doors of Opportunity: Career Options for Ph.Ds. in Science. Noon – 1:30 p.m. in the McGovern Medical School, 6431 Fannin – Lecture Hall 2.006 – (for research postdocs only)
- Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024 – Ice Cream Social with the BCM Postdoctoral Association, 1 – 3 p.m., NRI Building, second floor
- Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 – Kudoboard release
- Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 – National Postdoc Town Hall: Connect with Community to Foster Change. 2 – 4 p.m., virtual –
- Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 – Pizza Social with the BCM Postdoctoral Association. 2 – 4 p.m. at the second floor Alkek Lobby
