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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
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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
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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
UID:10000192-1793800800-1793808000@postdocs.umich.edu
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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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261109T180000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172852Z
CREATED:20260925T124351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172852Z
UID:10000263-1794240000-1794247200@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Beyond the Postdoc: Your Career Transition and Networking Blueprint | Part 2
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-2/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172853Z
CREATED:20260925T124352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172853Z
UID:10000264-1794312000-1794315600@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Rehearsing the Future: Imagination\, Foresight\, and the Practice of Thinking Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Register now! What if being prepared for the future wasn’t about having the right answers\, but about strengthening how you think? In environments dominated by short-term pressures\, the ability to think beyond the present is emerging as a critical leadership advantage.  Led by leading foresight practitioners\, this interactive session will engage participants in futures thinking and real-time exploration through approaches like scenarios\, provocations\, and reflection\, creating space to strengthen imagination in action.  Event organized by the Alumni Association. #ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/rehearsing-the-future-imagination-foresight-and-the-practice-of-thinking-ahead/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261111T103000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172853Z
CREATED:20260925T124352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172853Z
UID:10000265-1794387600-1794393000@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-7/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172855Z
CREATED:20260820T174857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172855Z
UID:10000160-1794916800-1794920400@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Office of Research Development Grant Prix Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Grant Prix Seminar Series \nRegister \nJoin the Office of Research Development for a seminar series on research proposal development\, featuring a range of topics designed to boost grant writing expertise and help researchers identify funding opportunities. Sessions will be held on the third Thursday of the month\, 12–1 p.m. on Zoom. \n#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/office-of-research-development-grant-prix-seminar-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T200314Z
CREATED:20260925T124354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T200314Z
UID:10000266-1794916800-1794920400@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Emotions at Work: Mental Fitness for Career Success
DESCRIPTION:Register now! Negative emotions at work are inevitable\, but they don’t have to derail your performance or well-being. Many of us default to hiding or ignoring difficult feelings. Without the right tools\, this can lead to unintended consequences and missed insights.  Using envy as a case study\, they’ll show how emotions can reveal what you want\, what to pursue\, and who to learn from.  Event organized by the Alumni Association. #ProfessionalDevelopment#Wellbeing
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/emotions-at-work-mental-fitness-for-career-success/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T133000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172854Z
CREATED:20261006T172854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172854Z
UID:10000277-1794916800-1794922200@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:OGPS Masters Career Pathways Series | Language and Tailoring: Articulating Master's Training for Different Audiences
DESCRIPTION:Register Here! \nThis workshop helps students describe their graduate training in language that is clear\, relevant\, and accessible to different audiences. Participants will practice translating academic experiences into evidence of skills and accomplishments for resumes\, cover letters\, interviews\, networking conversations\, and professional profiles. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \nIdentify transferable skills developed through coursework\, research\, projects\, and other graduate experiences.Describe their training without relying on discipline-specific language or academic jargon.Tailor descriptions of their experience to different roles\, sectors\, and audiences.Develop concise examples that demonstrate skills\, contributions\, and results. \n*Only for Masters students* \n#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/ogps-masters-career-pathways-series-language-and-tailoring-articulating-masters-training-for-different-audiences/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T140000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172856Z
CREATED:20260831T164914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172856Z
UID:10000170-1794920400-1794924000@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Taking Teaching with AI Seriously: Socratic Tutors as AI Pedagogy
DESCRIPTION:Register now! The Center for Academic Innovation is convening leading voices in academia to examine emerging applications of artificial intelligence in higher education. The AI Futures keynote speaker series is a critical examination of how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching and learning as we consider the future of life changing education at Michigan.  #ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/taking-teaching-with-ai-seriously-socratic-tutors-as-ai-pedagogy/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261118T103000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172857Z
CREATED:20260925T124354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172857Z
UID:10000267-1794992400-1794997800@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-8/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261118T113000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172856Z
CREATED:20261006T172856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172856Z
UID:10000278-1794996000-1795001400@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:OGPS Job Search Series | Navigate Federal Hiring: Federal Resumes\, USAJOBS\, and Career Pathways for Scientists
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-navigate-federal-hiring-federal-resumes-usajobs-and-career-pathways-for-scientists/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261118T150000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172857Z
CREATED:20260831T164915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172857Z
UID:10000171-1795010400-1795014000@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Acing the Interview
DESCRIPTION:Event organized and hosted by the Genetic Society of America (GSA). To access the event (free):– Create an account (Login > Create an Account\, no membership required)– Navigate the home page to "Upcoming Virtual Seminars and Workshops" #ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/acing-the-interview/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261119T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172858Z
CREATED:20260831T164916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172858Z
UID:10000172-1795089600-1795093200@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Finding Funding in a Changing Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Register \nThis session provides an overview of strategies for discovering and evaluating funding opportunities by combining traditional search methods with emerging AI-supported tools. Participants will explore approaches for identifying potential sponsors\, monitoring changing funding priorities\, and using AI responsibly to support funding searches while applying appropriate human judgment and source verification. \n#ProfessionalDevelopment #Funding
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/finding-funding-in-a-changing-landscape/
CATEGORIES:Funding,Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261120T100000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172858Z
CREATED:20260930T173516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172858Z
UID:10000271-1795165200-1795168800@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Deadline | Supporting Promising Academic Researchers Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:More details here! This program\, open to all postdoctoral scholars\, seeks to attract promising researchers and educators whose many differences contribute significantly to the mission of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).  #ProfessionalDevelopment#PostdocLife#Funding
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/deadline-supporting-promising-academic-researchers-fellowship/
CATEGORIES:Funding,Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261125T103000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172859Z
CREATED:20260925T124356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172859Z
UID:10000268-1795597200-1795602600@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-9/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261202T103000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172859Z
CREATED:20260925T124356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172859Z
UID:10000269-1796202000-1796207400@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-10/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261203T170000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172900Z
CREATED:20261006T172900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172900Z
UID:10000279-1796313600-1796317200@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:OGPS Masters Career Pathways Series | Career Pathways Beyond Graduate School: Alumni & Professional Panel
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!  \nHear from professionals about their career paths after graduate school and their experiences working in different professional settings. Panelists will discuss how they entered their current fields\, what their work involves\, and how their graduate training has informed their careers. The session will include time for student questions. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe examples of career paths pursued by professionals with graduate training in biomedical\, health\, and related fields.\nRecognize ways graduate training and experiences can be relevant in different professional settings.\nCompare aspects of panelists’ career transitions and current roles.\nIdentify questions they may want to explore further as they consider their own career options.\n\n*Only for Masters students* \n#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/ogps-masters-career-pathways-series-career-pathways-beyond-graduate-school-alumni-professional-panel/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:OGPS Faculty Corner | Preparing & Delivering an Effective Chalk Talk
DESCRIPTION:This event is organized by the Michigan Medicine Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies \nRegister Now! \nIn this month’s session\, we will be joined by Dr. Evan Snitkin. Dr. Snitkin is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Microbiology and Immunology and Internal Medicine.  \nDr. Snitkin will share his knowledge of preparing and delivering an effective chalk talk\, a defining part of many faculty interviews. In this interactive Q&A\, you will hear faculty insights on what committees expect\, how to organize your talk\, and strategies for handling challenging questions. \nPlease come prepared with questions. Refreshments will be served.  \n#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/preparing-delivering-an-effective-chalk-talk/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261215T160000
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SUMMARY:Planning for Teaching Excellence as an Early Career Faculty Member
DESCRIPTION:Event organized by NPA  \nRegister Here! \nTransitioning from researcher to instructor can be daunting. In this workshop postdocs will explore some of the evidence-based teaching practices related to how people learn\, planning\, and instruction. This event is part of the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) SmartSkills course series \n#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/planning-for-teaching-excellence-as-an-early-career-faculty-member/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270127T140000
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SUMMARY:Relational Intelligence (RQ): Building a Relational Future in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:Register now! The Center for Academic Innovation is convening leading voices in academia to examine emerging applications of artificial intelligence in higher education. The AI Futures keynote speaker series is a critical examination of how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching and learning as we consider the future of life changing education at Michigan.  #ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/relational-intelligence-rq-building-a-relational-future-in-the-age-of-ai/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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