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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
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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-4/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261021T113000
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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:20261021T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261021T124500
DTSTAMP:20261006T200310Z
CREATED:20260916T191106Z
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SUMMARY:Midweek Mindfulness Sits
DESCRIPTION:Register now! CEW+ Mindfulness Sits offer a virtual community of practice for mindfulness meditation. Whether you are new to exploring the benefits of mindfulness or you are looking to build on an established practice\, all are welcome! Each 30-minute session includes instruction\, support\, and guided meditation\, as well as an opportunity for self-directed mindfulness meditation.   #Wellbeing
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/midweek-mindfulness-sits-6/
CATEGORIES:Well-Being
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T123000
DTSTAMP:20261006T200311Z
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SUMMARY:Retirement\, Saving\, and Investing | Postdoc Financial Wellness Series | In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Register now!  Looking to start—or optimize—your retirement planning and saving strategies? This session will explore retirement options\, such as 401(k)s and IRAs\, savings strategies for short- and long-term goals\, and the basics of investing. Learn how to build healthy savings habits and make informed decisions for your financial future. No experience necessary; all questions are welcome! #Wellbeing
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/retirement-saving-and-investing-postdoc-financial-wellness-series-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Well-Being
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172844Z
CREATED:20260925T114533Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T113000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261027T140000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261027T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T103000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172846Z
CREATED:20260925T114534Z
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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-5/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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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:20261028T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T124500
DTSTAMP:20261006T200311Z
CREATED:20260916T191107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T200311Z
UID:10000200-1793189700-1793191500@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Midweek Mindfulness Sits
DESCRIPTION:Register now! CEW+ Mindfulness Sits offer a virtual community of practice for mindfulness meditation. Whether you are new to exploring the benefits of mindfulness or you are looking to build on an established practice\, all are welcome! Each 30-minute session includes instruction\, support\, and guided meditation\, as well as an opportunity for self-directed mindfulness meditation.   #Wellbeing
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/midweek-mindfulness-sits-7/
CATEGORIES:Well-Being
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261029T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T200312Z
CREATED:20261006T151516Z
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SUMMARY:Preventing & Responding to Sexual & Gender-Based Misconduct as a Postdoc
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nAll U-M Postdocs welcome to join this interactive workshop where you will: \n \n\nConnect with other Postdocs at U-M!\nDiscover relevant campus resources\nLearn about the U-M Sexual & Gender-Based Misconduct Policy\nGain confidence in responding to disclosures of sexual & gender-based misconduct\nDiscuss how higher education power dynamics may impact you as a Postdoc\n\n (Rackham building\, lunch provided)Event limited to 30 participants. \nThis workshop is hosted by the U-M Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) and the U-M Prevention\, Education\, Assistance\, and Resources (PEAR) Office. Any additional questions you may have can be sent to either PEAROffice@umich.edu or postdoc-affairs@umich.edu. \n#Wellbeing #Postdoclife
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/preventing-responding-to-sexual-gender-based-misconduct-as-a-postdoc/
LOCATION:University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School\, Common Room (West Wing\, Lower Level)
CATEGORIES:Postdoc Life,Well-Being
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