Career Development Calendar of Events - 2012 Archive

Grantsmanship and the Peer Review Process (Panel)

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
1:00 pm
North Lecture Hall, Med Sci II (change from 2903 TML)

Drs. Peter Hitchcock, Beth Moore, Ari Gafni and Kate Barald will discuss NIH F32 Grants as a part of Pharmacology 502, which focuses on scientific communication skills, including applications for federal grants. This panel is open to all interested individuals regardless of enrollment in the course. 


K99/R00 Grants (Panel)

Thursday, February 16, 2012
4:00 pm
North Lecture Hall, Med Sci II

Dr. Lori Isom will make a short presentation reviewing the NIH K99/R00 mechanism. There will then be a panel discussion, with opportunity for postdocs to ask the panel of experts their specific questions regarding these awards. Panelists: Drs. Tony Antonellis, Kwoon Wong, Yoshi Komatsu, Gina Leinninger, and Megan Ballinger.


Writing An Academic Teaching Statement
Chad Hershock, UM Center for Research on Learning and Teaching

Thursday, March 15, 2012
4:00 pm
North Lecture Hall, Med Sci II

The teaching philosophy (or teaching statement) is becoming a more common part of academic life. Colleges and universities often request statements from applicants for faculty positions. Faculty at an increasing number of institutions must develop a teaching statement as they approach tenure and promotion. Instructors at all levels find that writing their statement helps them develop as teachers, since it entails making their implicit views on teaching and student learning explicit and comparing those views to actual teaching practice. Participants in this session will learn about the research on criteria by which search committees for faculty hires evaluate teaching philosophy statements, receive resources to support the creation of their own statements, and apply what they've learned by analyzing examples.


The Pleasures and Pains of the Patent Profession (a personal perspective)
Michael Belliveau, Clark & Elbing LLP

Thursday, March 29, 2012
4:00 pm
North Lecture Hall, Med Sci II

Michael Belliveau will discuss the transition from bench science to patent law, including the interview process and the law school experience, as well as the various career paths available to patent attorneys (law firm, in house, government, academia, etc.). Michael Belliveau's perspective will be both from one who made this transition, albeit some years ago, as well as from his experience as hiring partner at Clark & Elbing. Learn more about his transition to patent law.


Women in Science Panel and Breakfast

Monday, April 2, 2012
8:30-10:00am
Rackham Assembly Hall (4th floor)

Panel Host: Lori Isom, Ph.D.
UM Faculty Panelists: Huda Akil, Ph.D., Sally Camper, Ph.D., Christin Carter-Su, Ph.D., Miriam Meisler, Ph.D.
Guest Panelist: Beth Stevens, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Neurology, Children's Hospital Boston, Harvard University


Social Media for Your Career Development
Kelly Kowatch, UM School of Information

Thursday, April 19, 2012
4:00 pm
West Lecture Hall, Med Sci II

In this workshop, attendees will learn how to hone in on the most effective tools of social media for career development, with an emphasis on Twitter and revisiting last year's seminar on LinkedIn. Kelly Kowatch is assistant director of the School of Information Career Development Office. Kowatch provides career counseling and advising on internship and job search strategies, resumes, cover letters, and interviewing.


Interactive Workshop on Career Planning
Philip Clifford, Medical College of Wisconsin

Friday, May 11, 2012
9:00 - 11:00 am
North Lecture Hall, Med Sci II

Dr. Philip Clifford will facilitate an interactive career planning workshop for postdoctoral fellows during his visit to the U-M campus. Dr. Clifford is the Associate Dean for the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the Medical College of Wisconsin and recent recipient of the National Postdoctoral Association’s Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding work for postdocs at institutional and national levels.

Hosted by the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies. Continental breakfast will be provided.


Careers in Small Liberal Arts Colleges & Teaching-Intensive Universities

Thursday, May 17, 2012
4:00 pm
South Lecture Hall, Med Sci II

Hear from a panel of experts on their experiences at Grand Valley State University, Albion College, and University of Georgia at Athens. Ask questions about preparing for and succeeding in your academic career outside of the research-intensive universities.


Postdoc Leadership Reception

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
3:00pm
GAP Lounge (2960 TML)

Dr. Peter Hitchcock has stepped down from his position as our Director to become Associate Dean of the Rackham Graduate School, and Dr. Michele Swanson has joined the office as our new Director. Join us to thank Peter for his work and welcome Michele to the position.


Postdoc Visa Seminar

UMMS Immigration Compliance Unit

Friday, August 24
North Lecture Hall, Med Sci II
9:00 am - 10:00am

The Office of Postdoctoral Studies is hosting an information session regarding visa issues and the UMMS' new Immigration Compliance Unit (ICU). The Immigration Compliance Unit was formed on May 30th to serve as a central unit for handling visa applications and resubmissions for all persons who are affiliated with the UMMS. International postdocs and anyone else who is interested in this topic are invited. There will be a question and answer session, as well as the opportunity to discuss individual concerns and issues with ICU staff.


Postdoc Appreciation Week: September 17-21, 2012

During National Postdoc Appreciation Week, we intend to show you all just how much we care!

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Monday, September 17
4:30pm
GAP Lounge (2960 TML)

Join the UMPDA for a reception honoring the finalists for the Excellence in Mentorship Award and find out who the 2012 winner is!

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Tuesday, September 18
9:30 am
GAP Lounge (2960 TML)

The Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research is here to enable and enhance clinical and translational research, by educating, funding, connecting, and supporting U-M research teams. We have a variety of programs and services for postdoctoral scholars. Talk to us about team science, collaboration, mentoring, pilot grants, grant writing, and more. We're here to help. Learn more at www.michr.umich.edu

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Wednesday, September 19
3:30 pm
NCRC, Building 10 Research Auditorium

What are companies looking for in job candidates? What makes a resume grab attention? How can you "sell" your skills and make yourself memorable in a job interview? Can networking and social media really help your job search? What's it like to have a job in the for-profit world? Join a panel of industry leaders as they offer valuable insights on what it takes to conduct a successful job search in today's competitive life science employment market. Postdocs are encouraged to remain and practice their networking skills with bioscience and business leaders at the subsequent session in the NCRC Dining Hall.

3:30-4pm:

Dress for Success: HR Representatives will provide the dos and donts of applying and interviewing.

4-5pm:

Panelists David Tice (MedImmune), Kevin Townshend (Pfizer) and Arik Anderson (Terumo) will discuss their experiences in industry and answer audience questions.

5-6pm:

Network with the panelists, postdoc colleagues, and members of BioArbor ( NCRC Dining Hall)

6-7pm:

BioArbor Meeting - No Job's Too Big, No Job's Too Small: Collaboration Comes in Any Size (NCRC Dining Hall)

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Thursday, September 20
9:00-11:00am
2903 TML

Featuring a free continental breakfast, this two-hour presentation will cover an overview of writing research grant proposals that are well strategized and competitive. Topics will include finding funding, responding to sponsor guidelines, preparing for the review process, and using resources on campus.

Thursday, September 20
4:00-6:00 pm
Island Park off Maiden Lane

Come out and celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week! This is a great event that all postdocs and their families are invited to. Drop in any time between 4-6pm. Come out and enjoy the food and drinks provided by the Postdoc Association and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies.

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Friday, September 21
11:30am-1:30pm
Danto Auditorium, Cardiovascular Center

The Biomedical Research Core Facilities (BRCF) is a collection of centralized labs and services offering researchers access to state-of-the-art instruments, resources, and expertise. BRCF staff work closely with postdocs on a daily basis and understand how important access to top-of-the-line equipment and technology is to your work. This session is a unique opportunity to learn from the best in biomedical research as the internationally recognized Core Directors discuss the latest innovations and techniques in Bioinformatics, DNA Sequencing, Metabolomics, Flow Cytometry, Transgenic Animal Models and more.




Postdoc Poster Symposium

Saturday, October 27, 2012
Biomedical Sciences Research Building Atrium and Auditorium
9:00 am - 4:00pm

At the second annual Postdoc Poster Symposium on October 27, you can present your research and explore the work of your peers. The keynote address will be presented by Dr. Yukiko Yamashita.



Setting Up a Lab / Lab Management

Thursday, November 15, 2012
4:00 pm
South Lecture Hall, Med Sci II

Setting up a lab is a daunting task, especially for the first time. Learn about requirements and expenses as well as general guidelines and best practices for setting up your first lab and then managing it successfully.



Careers in Research-Intensive Universities

Thursday, December 20, 2012
4:00 pm
South Lecture Hall, Med Sci II

A panel of faculty at top-tier research institutions will share their experiences and answer audience questions.

Panelists

Melody Neely, Ph.D. Wayne State University
John-Demian (JD) Sauer, Ph.D. Unviersity of Wisconsin - Madison
David Hendrixson, Ph.D. UT Southwestern

 

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