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SUMMARY:Bouchet Honor Society Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society is a network of preeminent scholars who exemplify academic and personal excellence\, foster environments of support\, and serve as examples of scholarship\, leadership\, character\, service\, and advocacy for students in the academy. Application Deadline: November 2 \nAn information session will outline the benefits of joining the Bouchet Honor Society and offer advice and best practices for completing the application. October 1#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/bouchet-honor-society-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261005T170000
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SUMMARY:AI and Mental Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:Date: Oct. 5\, 2026 \nTime: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. \nLocation: Michigan Union | Rogel Ballroom | 530 S. State St.\, Ann Arbor \nRegistration: Register here \nKeynote Speakers: We are thrilled to welcome nationally recognized leaders to share their insights: \n\n\nDr. Vaile Wright: Senior director of health care innovation\, American Psychological Association. \n\n\nDr. Caitlin Stamatis: Clinical psychologist and head of research\, Slingshot AI. \n\n\nWhat Attendees Can Expect: This is more than a conference. It is a call to action designed to foster responsible\, human-centered AI innovation. Participants will engage in multidisciplinary exploration through keynote speeches\, expert panels and interactive discussions. Key learning areas include: \n\n\nThe Human Stakes: Exploring how AI influences mental health for individuals\, families and communities\, and how it feels to live through this period of rapid change. \n\n\nPromise vs. Hype: Distinguishing between evidence-based AI advances and speculative hype while focusing on responsible development. \n\n\nGovernance and Accountability: Discussing the urgent need for ethical guardrails\, public policy and standards to ensure AI is used equitably and transparently. \n\n\nCommunity Connection: Learning through “spotlight” presentations about what teams are building\, studying and changing in the field. \n\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to contribute to “The Listening Wall\,” sharing their worries\, hopes and ideas to help inform a post-event white paper and future policy recommendations. \n#ProfessionalDevelopment #Wellbeing
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/ai-and-mental-health-conference/
LOCATION:Michigan Union\, 530 S State St\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109\, USA
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Well-Being
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T103000
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SUMMARY:WAG | Fall 2026 (12-weeks)
DESCRIPTION:Register now! \nStruggling to find dedicated time for writing? You’re not alone!  \nOur 12-week cohort-based Writing Accountability Group (WAG) provides the structure and community support you might need to make real progress on your writing projects. \nWhether you’re working on manuscripts\, grant proposals\, or other scholarly work\, WAG offers a supportive space to stay motivated and accountable. \nMeeting times: weekly on Wednesdays (9am to 10.30am)\, Sept. 16 – Dec. 9 (12 sessions)\, on Zoom. \n#ProfessionalDevelopment 
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/wag-fall-2026-12-weeks-2/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T110000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172835Z
CREATED:20260916T191013Z
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UID:10000184-1791367200-1791370800@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:OGPS Science Writing & Communication | Outline Your Research Manuscript
DESCRIPTION:This event is organized by the Michigan Medicine Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. \nRegister Now!  \nGetting started with manuscript writing can feel overwhelming\, but a strong outline provides the foundation for a clear and compelling paper. Within this session\, Prof. Teresa O’Meara\, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology\, will focus on how to effectively organize your science\, including the motivation\, problem statement\, and results\, into a structure that supports your argument and engages readers. \nIn this interactive workshop\, you will learn best practices for outlining\, explore strategies for translating research into a logical flow\, and begin drafting an outline for your own manuscript. \n#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/ogps-science-writing-communication-outline-your-research-manuscript/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T180000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172837Z
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SUMMARY:Faculty Job Search: Dual Career Considerations for the "Two-Body Problem"
DESCRIPTION:Join on Zoom at https://go.grad.illinois.edu/eventspace For academics in long-term relationships\, the faculty job search presents additional layers of complexity and anxiety: balancing career and personal priorities\, navigating competing career needs\, addressing partner hires in negotiation\, and more. While there are often no perfect solutions to these complex issues\, there are crucial steps you can take to clarify your needs and understand your options\, setting all those involved in your relationship up for success. The first half of this session will outline major dual career considerations for a faculty job search\, followed by time for questions and conversations. This workshop is relevant for those in relationships with one academic or with multiple academics.  This event is organized by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. #ProfessionalDevelopment  
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/faculty-job-search-dual-career-considerations-for-the-two-body-problem/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T190000
DTSTAMP:20261006T200309Z
CREATED:20260916T191014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T200309Z
UID:10000185-1791394200-1791399600@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SERIES #4: Caring for Your$elf
DESCRIPTION:Register now! In this interactive workshop\, we will reframe budgeting into a useful tool that works for you and learn how to set meaningful and achievable financial goals. This event is part of the Financial Empowerment Initiative organized by CEW+.  #ProfessionalDevelopment#Wellbeing
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/financial-empowerment-series-4-caring-for-yourelf/
LOCATION:CEW+\, 330 E Liberty St 2nd Floor\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48104\, USA
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Well-Being
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T120000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172837Z
CREATED:20260922T190507Z
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UID:10000246-1791543600-1791547200@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:OGPS Faculty Corner | Driven by Discovery: Careers on the Research Track
DESCRIPTION:Event organized by OGPS  \nRegister Here! \nThis month’s panel offers insight into careers on the research track\, which includes research investigators\, research scientists\, and research faculty. Dr. Jessica Anand\, Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology\, and Dr. Orsolya Lautner-Csorba\, Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery\, will share their perspectives and career trajectories. \nPlease come prepared with questions. Refreshments will be served.   \n#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/driven-by-discovery-careers-on-the-research-track/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T103000
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UID:10000256-1791968400-1791973800@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:WAG | Fall 2026 (12-weeks)
DESCRIPTION:Register now! \nStruggling to find dedicated time for writing? You’re not alone!  \nOur 12-week cohort-based Writing Accountability Group (WAG) provides the structure and community support you might need to make real progress on your writing projects. \nWhether you’re working on manuscripts\, grant proposals\, or other scholarly work\, WAG offers a supportive space to stay motivated and accountable. \nMeeting times: weekly on Wednesdays (9am to 10.30am)\, Sept. 16 – Dec. 9 (12 sessions)\, on Zoom. \n#ProfessionalDevelopment 
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/wag-fall-2026-12-weeks-3/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T113000
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CREATED:20260916T191015Z
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UID:10000186-1791972000-1791977400@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:OGPS Science Writing & Communication | Writing Confidently: Strategies for Success and Productivity
DESCRIPTION:This event is organized by the Michigan Medicine Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies \nRegister Now! \nAlthough writing is a fundamental part of the research process\, researchers at all levels struggle to carve out time and space for effective writing. Grounded in academic writing scholarship\, this event offers practical approaches to help you shift your perspective and approach writing with renewed confidence. \nWorkshop Goals:– Embrace your identity as a writer to strengthen your self-assurance– Discover how understanding your audience can make your writing more impactful– Reflect on your personal writing habits to identify what to adjust or refine – Explore proven productivity strategies to overcome procrastination and build momentum \n#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/ogps-science-writing-communication-writing-confidently-strategies-for-success-and-productivity/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T190000
DTSTAMP:20261006T200310Z
CREATED:20260916T191015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T200310Z
UID:10000187-1791999000-1792004400@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SERIES #5: Be The Boss Of Your Finances
DESCRIPTION:Register now! Financial boundaries are guidelines you put in place to help you say “no” with confidence and “yes” with enthusiasm. In this interactive workshop\, you’ll learn the importance of boundaries\, how to create and honor financial ones and toss the ones that don’t match your unique circumstances. This event is part of the Financial Empowerment Initiative organized by CEW+.  #ProfessionalDevelopment#Wellbeing
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/financial-empowerment-series-5-be-the-boss-of-your-finances/
LOCATION:CEW+\, 330 E Liberty St 2nd Floor\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48104\, USA
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Well-Being
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172840Z
CREATED:20260820T174857Z
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UID:10000159-1792065600-1792069200@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Writing for Action: From Great Science to Compelling Proposals
DESCRIPTION:Register \nThis session examines principles of effective grantsmanship for today’s funding environment\, with an emphasis on developing clear\, compelling\, and reviewer-centered proposal narratives. Participants will learn approaches for communicating the significance and impact of their research to diverse review audiences while strengthening the overall competitiveness of their proposals. \n#ProfessionalDevelopment #Funding
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/office-of-research-development-grant-prix-seminar-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Funding,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T133000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172840Z
CREATED:20260925T014249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172840Z
UID:10000251-1792065600-1792071000@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Pitch Perfect: Networking with Confidence | In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Register now! Networking is one of the most valuable tool in your career toolkit and it doesn’t have to feel transactional or awkward\, once you know how to tell your story. \nIn this interactive session\, participants will explore what makes networking feel genuine rather than forced\, and learn why a clear\, memorable story about your work is what turns a brief introduction into a real connection. You’ll get a simple framework for crafting your story\, draft elevator pitches for different networking situations\, and practice delivering your pitch in a low-stakes setting. \nDevelop your networking confidence with ready-to-use tools you can apply and tailor to any situation! This event is organized by U-M Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.  #ProfessionalDevelopment #PostdocLife
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/pitch-perfect-networking-with-confidence-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Postdoc Life,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T173000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172841Z
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UID:10000274-1792080000-1792085400@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:OGPS Job Search Series | Build Your Network: Developing Professional Connections in the Life Sciences
DESCRIPTION:Register Here! \nThis workshop series helps graduate students and postdoctoral fellows build the professional skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive job market. With a focus on biomedical and life sciences\, and biomedical engineering\, you will gain the strategies and confidence to pursue careers in academia\, industry\, or beyond. Through interactive sessions that blend presentations with hands-on activities\, you will practice proven approaches to job applications\, networking\, interviewing\, and career planning\, so you can stand out to employers and take the next step with confidence. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this series\, you will be able to: \n\nCraft strong application materials that showcase your research expertise and transferable skills using the W.H.O. method.\nBuild connections and network effectively with a strong elevator pitch and an optimized LinkedIn profile (Headline-About-Experience format).\nSucceed in interviews by applying the S.T.A.R. method and approach salary negotiations confidently.\nDesign a strategic job search with S.M.A.R.T. goals and plan long-term career growth through an Individual Development Plan.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out Dr. Ioannis Chremos (ichremos@umich.edu) \n#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/ogps-job-search-series-build-your-network-developing-professional-connections-in-the-life-sciences/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T210000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172842Z
CREATED:20260922T190504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172842Z
UID:10000244-1792094400-1792098000@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Deadline to apply: Georgia Tech 6th Annual Postdoc Talk Competition
DESCRIPTION:Georgia Tech’s Student Polymer Network (SPN) is excited to announce its 6th Annual Postdoc Talk Competition in Polymer Research!  \nPostdoctoral researchers in polymer science interested in faculty positions are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to give a 30-minute virtual presentation of their research on November 13th and network with SPN members and faculty at Georgia Tech. \nInterested? Find out more information in the application here! – https://forms.gle/QLe9H29N4nUJc2TM9 \nThe deadline to apply is October 15\, at 11:59 PM EST. \n#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/deadline-to-apply-georgia-tech-6th-annual-postdoc-talk-competition/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261019T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261019T143000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172842Z
CREATED:20260925T114531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172842Z
UID:10000257-1792416600-1792420200@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Postdoc Teaching Essentials | Kickoff Event
DESCRIPTION:Register now! This self-paced\, asynchronous\, mini-course orients postdocs to some of the specifics related to teaching at U-M\, including resources\, policies\, and relevant support offices\, as well as some evidence-based practices for teaching and supporting student learning.The course will be available on Canvas October 19 – December 11\, 2026. Look at the PTE schedule at-a-glance for key dates and more details about course logistics\, expectations\, and rewards. \nDeadline to register: October 14\, 2026 at 12pm ET  #ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/postdoc-teaching-essentials-kickoff-event/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261021T103000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172843Z
CREATED:20260925T114532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172843Z
UID:10000258-1792573200-1792578600@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:WAG | Fall 2026 (12-weeks)
DESCRIPTION:Register now! \nStruggling to find dedicated time for writing? You’re not alone!  \nOur 12-week cohort-based Writing Accountability Group (WAG) provides the structure and community support you might need to make real progress on your writing projects. \nWhether you’re working on manuscripts\, grant proposals\, or other scholarly work\, WAG offers a supportive space to stay motivated and accountable. \nMeeting times: weekly on Wednesdays (9am to 10.30am)\, Sept. 16 – Dec. 9 (12 sessions)\, on Zoom. \n#ProfessionalDevelopment 
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/wag-fall-2026-12-weeks-4/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261021T113000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172843Z
CREATED:20260916T191017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172843Z
UID:10000188-1792576800-1792582200@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:OGPS Science Writing & Communication | Same Science\, Different Room: Adapting Your Message Across Disciplines & Audiences
DESCRIPTION:This event is organized by the Michigan Medicine Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies \nRegister Now!  \nJoin us for this workshop to develop practical strategies for communicating your research effectively across disciplines and audiences. Designed specifically for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the biomedical sciences\, this session will explore how the same research may need to be framed differently depending on the audience\, what they already know\, and what they need to understand or do. \nThrough hands-on examples and guided practice\, you’ll learn how to identify what matters most to a particular audience\, adjust technical detail and terminology\, and communicate the relevance and significance of your work without sacrificing accuracy. You’ll practice adapting the same scientific message for different audiences and contexts\, with strategies you can apply to research talks\, interdisciplinary discussions\, written summaries\, and other professional communication. \nWorkshop Goals:– Identify the background knowledge\, needs\, and expectations of different scientific and professional audiences– Learn strategies for adjusting technical detail\, terminology\, context\, and emphasis while maintaining scientific accuracy– Practice identifying and communicating the central message\, relevance\, and significance of your research for different audiences– Build confidence adapting your research communication across disciplinary and professional settings \n#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/ogps-science-writing-communication-same-science-different-room-adapting-your-message-across-disciplines-audiences/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172844Z
CREATED:20260925T114533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172844Z
UID:10000259-1792670400-1792674000@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Unbreakable: How to AI-Proof Your Job Search\, Career\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:Register now!  \nRemember when “learn to code” was the answer to every career question? Now\, AI can code better than most humans. And computer science grads face higher unemployment than philosophy majors. \nBut here’s the truth nobody’s telling you: This wave isn’t about AI replacing you. It’s about AI changing what the world needs from you. \nJoin former LinkedIn and Khan Academy executive Jeremy Schifeling\, MBA ’12\, to discover exactly how to become the professional that AI makes more valuable\, not less. \nEvent organized by the Alumni Association.  \n  #ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/unbreakable-how-to-ai-proof-your-job-search-career-and-future/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T113000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172844Z
CREATED:20260916T191017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172844Z
UID:10000189-1792747800-1792755000@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:OGPS Leadership Development | The Michigan Model of Leadership
DESCRIPTION:This event is organized by the Michigan Medicine Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies \nRegister Now! \nIn this workshop\, you will be introduced to the Michigan Model of Leadership (MMOL)\, developed at the University of Michigan through more than half a century of research and practice. Whether or not you hold a formal leadership role\, you already lead through research\, mentoring\, collaboration\, and service. The model examines leadership behaviors and emphasizes that leadership capabilities can be learned and developed rather than viewed as fixed qualities. After exploring the MMOL and completing a self-assessment of your current leadership practices\, you will be introduced to a framework for taking ownership of your ongoing development by setting goals\, experimenting with new behaviors\, and reflecting on feedback and results. \nWorkshop Goals: \n– Understand the importance and power of leadership development.– Understand the Michigan Model of Leadership (MMoL) and gain self-awareness regarding existing strengths and areas for growth through the MMoL assessment.– Begin to strategically map your leadership journey to gain experiences to grow both your areas of strength and improvement. \nNote: This workshop includes time to take the self-assessment. Refreshments will be provided \n#ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/ogps-leadership-development-the-michigan-model-of-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261027T140000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172846Z
CREATED:20260916T191018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172846Z
UID:10000190-1793102400-1793109600@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:GenAI for Scientific Writing & Professional Communication
DESCRIPTION:Register now!  \nGenerative AI can support writing without replacing the expertise\, judgment\, and authorship of the writer. This workshop focuses on using GenAI as a tool for revision\, feedback\, and communication rather than as a substitute for developing original ideas or content. \nParticipants will practice using GenAI to examine organization and flow\, improve clarity\, proofread drafts\, assess whether writing aligns with specific criteria or expectations\, and refine professional communications. Activities will emphasize evaluating AI suggestions critically and retaining control over the final message. \n  \n#ProfessionalDevelopment 
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/genai-for-scientific-writing-professional-communication/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261027T160000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172845Z
CREATED:20260930T173513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172845Z
UID:10000270-1793109600-1793116800@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Securing Funding: A Panel with Fellowship Funded Arts\, Humanities\, and Social Science Postdocs
DESCRIPTION:Register now! Join the Big10+ Postdoc Affairs Network for a panel discussion featuring scholars in the social sciences\, arts\, and humanities who have received prestigious postdoc fellowships and grants. Panelists will reflect on their academic journeys\, discuss how they discovered and prepared for fellowship opportunities\, and share lessons they learned throughout the application process. They will also offer advice on how to build a strong application\, seek feedback from mentors\, manage the application timeline\, and navigate challenges along the way.  Hear their stories\, learn what made their applications stand out\, and gather practical strategies you can apply to your own funding journey.  #ProfessionalDevelopment#Funding
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/securing-funding-a-panel-with-fellowship-funded-arts-humanities-and-social-science-postdocs/
CATEGORIES:Funding,Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T103000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172846Z
CREATED:20260925T114534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172846Z
UID:10000260-1793178000-1793183400@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:WAG | Fall 2026 (12-weeks)
DESCRIPTION:Register now! \nStruggling to find dedicated time for writing? You’re not alone!  \nOur 12-week cohort-based Writing Accountability Group (WAG) provides the structure and community support you might need to make real progress on your writing projects. \nWhether you’re working on manuscripts\, grant proposals\, or other scholarly work\, WAG offers a supportive space to stay motivated and accountable. \nMeeting times: weekly on Wednesdays (9am to 10.30am)\, Sept. 16 – Dec. 9 (12 sessions)\, on Zoom. \n#ProfessionalDevelopment 
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/wag-fall-2026-12-weeks-5/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T110000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172847Z
CREATED:20260916T191018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172847Z
UID:10000191-1793181600-1793185200@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:OGPS Science Writing & Communication | Designing & Presenting Your Oral Talk
DESCRIPTION:This event is organized by the Michigan Medicine Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies \nRegister Now! \nJoin us for this virtual workshop to gain insights\, knowledge\, and the skills needed for you to excel in your next oral talk. \nWorkshop Goals:– Discuss effective presentation practices and strategies to improve how our science is presented\, ensuring clarity and audience engagement– Learn techniques to boost confidence in public speaking\, including best practices and mindset strategies for a successful oral talk– Learn how to structure your oral talk to convey your science to diverse audiences effectively– Explore techniques for science storytelling and emphasize the importance of your science narrative \n#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/ogps-science-writing-communication-designing-presenting-your-oral-talk/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261102T100000
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SUMMARY:Deadline to apply: Bouchet Honor Society
DESCRIPTION:The Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society is a network of preeminent scholars who exemplify academic and personal excellence\, foster environments of support\, and serve as examples of scholarship\, leadership\, character\, service\, and advocacy for students in the academy. Application Deadline: November 2#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/deadline-to-apply-bouchet-honor-society/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261102T113000
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SUMMARY:OGPS Job Search Series | Evaluate the Offer: Assessing and Negotiating Industry Job Offers
DESCRIPTION:Register Here! \nThis workshop series helps graduate students and postdoctoral fellows build the professional skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive job market. With a focus on biomedical and life sciences\, and biomedical engineering\, you will gain the strategies and confidence to pursue careers in academia\, industry\, or beyond. Through interactive sessions that blend presentations with hands-on activities\, you will practice proven approaches to job applications\, networking\, interviewing\, and career planning\, so you can stand out to employers and take the next step with confidence. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this series\, you will be able to: \n\nCraft strong application materials that showcase your research expertise and transferable skills using the W.H.O. method.\nBuild connections and network effectively with a strong elevator pitch and an optimized LinkedIn profile (Headline-About-Experience format).\nSucceed in interviews by applying the S.T.A.R. method and approach salary negotiations confidently.\nDesign a strategic job search with S.M.A.R.T. goals and plan long-term career growth through an Individual Development Plan.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out Dr. Ioannis Chremos (ichremos@umich.edu) \n#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/ogps-job-search-series-evaluate-the-offer-assessing-and-negotiating-industry-job-offers/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261104T103000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172850Z
CREATED:20260925T114535Z
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SUMMARY:WAG | Fall 2026 (12-weeks)
DESCRIPTION:Register now! \nStruggling to find dedicated time for writing? You’re not alone!  \nOur 12-week cohort-based Writing Accountability Group (WAG) provides the structure and community support you might need to make real progress on your writing projects. \nWhether you’re working on manuscripts\, grant proposals\, or other scholarly work\, WAG offers a supportive space to stay motivated and accountable. \nMeeting times: weekly on Wednesdays (9am to 10.30am)\, Sept. 16 – Dec. 9 (12 sessions)\, on Zoom. \n#ProfessionalDevelopment 
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/wag-fall-2026-12-weeks-6/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261104T160000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172850Z
CREATED:20260916T191019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172850Z
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SUMMARY:Reading as a Writer: Crafting Stronger GenAI Prompts
DESCRIPTION:Register now! In this workshop\, trainees will practice crafting strong\, targeted AI prompts to aid in both composing and revising their scientific writing. Using foundational concepts from Writing Studies\, participants will learn strategies for closely analyzing model texts and identifying successful writing features.  #ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/reading-as-a-writer-crafting-stronger-genai-prompts/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T180000
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CREATED:20260925T124350Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Postdoc: Your Career Transition and Networking Blueprint | Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Register now! Transitioning from academia to industry doesn’t mean starting from scratch: postdocs already have the analytical rigor\, problem-solving skills\, and expertise that employers value. What’s often missing is knowing how to translate and apply those skills in a professional context that operates very differently from academia. This two-part program is designed to help you make that leap with confidence. \nPart 1: Full-Day Workshop | November 5\, 2026 | 9am to 5pm | In-personThis immersive\, full-day session covers four essential modules for launching a successful career beyond academia: Business of Science\, Applied Networking\, Behavioral-Based Interviews\, and Negotiations. Read our schedule at-a-glance for more details. \nPart 2: VIP Networking Event | November 9 | 4pm to 6pm | OnlinePut your new skills into practice at this exclusive online event\, where you’ll apply the networking strategies from the workshop in real time. You will connect directly with professionals across a range of careers who are students of previous SciPhD programs and start building the relationships that can help open doors as you move into your next role. Disclaimers \n\nAttendance to the in-person event is required to attend the VIP networking event. \nSpace is limited to 100 Postdoctoral Fellows currently employed at any University of Michigan campus (Ann Arbor\, Flint\, or Dearborn). \nThe OPA is excited to invite you to this one of a kind opportunity with our invited speaker Dr. Randall Ribaudo\, co-founder of SciPhD at no cost to you (estimated value: $200/participant).\nA confirmation email will be sent to you the week of October 19. If you are unable to confirm your attendance\, we will invite wait listed registrants to join.\nThe in-person event will take place in the Rackham building (Ann Arbor\, Central campus).  \n\n  #ProfessionalDevelopment 
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/beyond-the-postdoc-your-career-transition-and-networking-blueprint-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261106T120000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172851Z
CREATED:20260922T190514Z
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SUMMARY:OGPS Faculty Corner | Strategies for Successful Interviews and Negotiations
DESCRIPTION:This event is organized by the Michigan Medicine Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies \nRegister Here! \nFor this month’s session\, we will be joined by Dr. Anne Draelos. Dr. Draelos is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics at the University of Michigan. She is also a member of the Michigan Neuroscience Institute.  \nDr. Draelos will share her perspective as a tenure-track faculty member who recently was successful in her R1 job search. In this interactive Q&A\, you will hear her first-hand perspective on what search committees value\, how to approach interviews\, and how to discuss job offers. \nPlease come prepared with questions. Refreshments will be served. \n#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/strategies-for-successful-interviews-and-negotiations/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261109T173000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172853Z
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SUMMARY:OGPS Job Search Series | Explore the MSL Path: Positioning Yourself and Applying for Medical Science Liaison Roles
DESCRIPTION:Register Here! \nThis workshop series helps graduate students and postdoctoral fellows build the professional skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive job market. With a focus on biomedical and life sciences\, and biomedical engineering\, you will gain the strategies and confidence to pursue careers in academia\, industry\, or beyond. Through interactive sessions that blend presentations with hands-on activities\, you will practice proven approaches to job applications\, networking\, interviewing\, and career planning\, so you can stand out to employers and take the next step with confidence. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this series\, you will be able to: \n\nCraft strong application materials that showcase your research expertise and transferable skills using the W.H.O. method.\nBuild connections and network effectively with a strong elevator pitch and an optimized LinkedIn profile (Headline-About-Experience format).\nSucceed in interviews by applying the S.T.A.R. method and approach salary negotiations confidently.\nDesign a strategic job search with S.M.A.R.T. goals and plan long-term career growth through an Individual Development Plan.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out Dr. Ioannis Chremos (ichremos@umich.edu) \n#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/ogps-job-search-series-explore-the-msl-path-positioning-yourself-and-applying-for-medical-science-liaison-roles/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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