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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
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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
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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
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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
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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-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261102T100000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172849Z
CREATED:20260922T190512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172849Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20261006T172849Z
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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:20261103T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261103T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172833Z
CREATED:20260922T182103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172833Z
UID:10000239-1793705400-1793710800@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Postdoc orientation -- Rackham\, Common Room
DESCRIPTION:🚨REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND A 2026 POSTDOC ORIENTATION SESSION 🚨Rackham Graduate School\, 915 E. Washington St. Common Room  \nDirections to Common Room: \n\nStart in Rackham building lobby\, off E. Washington St. \nHead to left side of lobby\nLook for stairs leading down to lower level/basement. Alternatively\, there is an elevator in the carpeted area of the lobby\, between the building front doors and auditorium doors. If using the elevator\, take to “LL.”\nAt bottom of stairs or outside of elevator\, head left (past signs for facilities office and HR)\nFollow signs for Common Room\n\nLUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED TO ATTENDEES.  #PostdocLife 
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/postdoc-orientation-rackham-common-room-8/
LOCATION:University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School\, 915 E Washington St\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109\, USA
CATEGORIES:Postdoc Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261103T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260916T191547Z
CREATED:20260702T234047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T191547Z
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SUMMARY:Postdoc orientation -- Rackham\, Common Room
DESCRIPTION:🚨REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND A 2026 POSTDOC ORIENTATION SESSION 🚨Rackham Graduate School\, 915 E. Washington St. Common Room  \nDirections to Common Room: \n\nStart in Rackham building lobby\, off E. Washington St. \nHead to left side of lobby\nLook for stairs leading down to lower level/basement. Alternatively\, there is an elevator in the carpeted area of the lobby\, between the building front doors and auditorium doors. If using the elevator\, take to “LL.”\nAt bottom of stairs or outside of elevator\, head left (past signs for facilities office and HR)\nFollow signs for Common Room\n\nLUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED TO ATTENDEES.  #PostdocLife 
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/postdoc-orientation-rackham-common-room-4/
LOCATION:University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School\, 915 E Washington St\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109\, USA
CATEGORIES:Postdoc Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261104T103000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172850Z
CREATED:20260925T114535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172850Z
UID:10000261-1793782800-1793788200@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-6/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261104T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261104T124500
DTSTAMP:20261006T200313Z
CREATED:20260916T191108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T200313Z
UID:10000201-1793794500-1793796300@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-8/
CATEGORIES:Well-Being
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T180000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172851Z
CREATED:20260925T124350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172851Z
UID:10000262-1793865600-1793901600@postdocs.umich.edu
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
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172851Z
UID:10000248-1793962800-1793966400@postdocs.umich.edu
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261109T173000
DTSTAMP:20261006T172853Z
CREATED:20261006T172853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T172853Z
UID:10000276-1794240000-1794245400@postdocs.umich.edu
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261111T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261111T124500
DTSTAMP:20261006T200313Z
CREATED:20260916T191108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T200313Z
UID:10000202-1794399300-1794401100@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-9/
CATEGORIES:Well-Being
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T133000
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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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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261118T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261118T124500
DTSTAMP:20261006T200314Z
CREATED:20260916T191109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T200314Z
UID:10000203-1795004100-1795005900@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-10/
CATEGORIES:Well-Being
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261119T123000
DTSTAMP:20261006T200315Z
CREATED:20260916T191109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T200315Z
UID:10000204-1795086000-1795091400@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Buying a Car | Postdoc Financial Wellness Series | In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Register now! Considering buying a car? Join the presentation to get learn about the car buying process\, including auto loans and auto insurance and how to prepare or manage your budget strategically with these costs.  #Wellbeing
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/buying-a-car-postdoc-financial-wellness-series-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Well-Being
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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
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