Abstract submissions for the 2nd Annual UCI Postdoctoral Scholar Research Symposium have been extended for posters only! All postdocs are invited to participate in the symposium. Submit your application to present your research in a poster session. The deadline for abstract submission is September 15. For more information, check the main Research Symposium page on…Continue Reading Deadline Extended!
Year: 2017
International Potluck
The August social event is a postdoc international potluck. All postdocs are invited to bring a favorite dish. When: August 12, 4:30 – 8:00 PM Where: Gabrielino Park BBQs (in University Hills)…Continue Reading International Potluck
Call for Abstracts
Abstract submissions for the 2nd Annual UCI Postdoctoral Scholar Research Symposium is now open! This year’s symposium will include eight talks by postdocs from across campus, two poster sessions, keynote address by Dr. Donovan German (Assoc. Professor, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology), and a UCI postdoc alumni networking/social hour with dinner and beverages. All postdocs are…Continue Reading Call for Abstracts
Election Results
The PDA board held its annual board election and we are proud to announce the results. We have renamed the position for the Welcome Liaison as Inreach/Outreach to help with getting more postdocs involved with the PDA from within UCI and other universities in the area. We have also introduced a new position on Sustainability…Continue Reading Election Results
FOCUS Seminar Series
The Postdoctoral Scholar FOCUS seminar series is a unique opportunity where postdoctoral scholars choose the format of the discussion, and then discuss their research with colleagues from a range of disciplines. This series is: Flexible: Postdocs determines the type of discussion or presentation. Open: Non-hierarchical; creative discussions and feedback are encouraged. Cross-discipline: While research is…Continue Reading FOCUS Seminar Series
PoWER Groups
We know that writing manuscripts can be challenging. The Weekly Postdoc Writing Editing and Review (PoWER) hours provide support for postdocs to maintain a disciplined writing regimen. Postdocs may be writing research proposals, papers, books, grant applications and other such material. The group aims to create: an environment of self and group accountability so postdocs meet deadlines with a polished…Continue Reading PoWER Groups