2023 National Postdoc Appreciation Week
The Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs (BPP), The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) Office of Academic Training and Outreach Programs (ATOP) have collaborated to honor postdocs during The National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW). The celebration takes place September 18th—22nd, 2023.
*Please make note: Most events are open exclusively to Penn, CHOP, Monell, Swarthmore and Wistar postdocs.
We are excited to host the following 2023 CHOP-Penn National Postdoc Appreciation Week:
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11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, NATIONAL POSTDOC APPRECIATION WEEK: KICK OFF – BARBEQUE,
Colket Translational Research Building (CTRB) Lobby (3501 Civic Center Blvd)
The entire community is invited to the Penn-CHOP National Postdoc Appreciation Week Kick-Off Barbeque,
taking place in in the Colket Translational Research Building (CTRB) Lobby and outdoor garden.
Plenty of food will be available for all those that attend!
Pre-registration is recommended.*
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2:00 PM – 5:00 PM, PENN NATIONAL POSTDOC APPRECIATION WEEK: FREE PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS
PHOTO BOOTH AT PENN CAREER SERVICES,
McNeil Building, Basement Level, Suite 20 (3718 Locust Walk)
During National Postdoc Appreciation Week, the Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs has reserved time for postdoctoral researchers to take advantage of the Professional Photo Booth at Career Services located in the McNeil Building (3718 Locust Walk), Basement Level in Suite 20.
This first come, first serve self-serve booth experience is extended to our Penn, Monell, Swarthmore, and Wistar postdocs for National Postdoc Appreciation Week.
Take up to three photos and edit your favorite, all using the touch screen device in the booth or by scanning a QR code with your smartphone! Photos are then delivered by email.
Policies: The Iris Photobooth, co-sponsored by GAPSA and the UA, is available for use by the entire Penn community to take free professional headshots. The booth is self-serve and available during the regular business hours of Career Services. Users must agree to the Iris Terms & Conditions via an on-screen prompt before taking their photos. Users are provided with digital copies of their photos only. Career Services cannot print your photos. The creation of an account with irisbooth.com is required to download your photos. Photos are retained in the cloud for 12 months before being deleted. Career Services retains the right to access photos from the cloud service for technical support and review purposes.
CHOP postdocs, please refer to the CHOP ATOP announcements for CHOP NPAW Professional Headshots offering.
For more information about use of the photobooth outside of the NPAW reservations, please refer here.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
10:00 AM, NATIONAL POSTDOC APPRECIATION WEEK: EXPLORING CAREER PATHWAYS (PENN CAREER SERVICES), Virtual
Join us for a virtual session from Penn Career Services during National Postdoc Appreciation Week that dives into strategies for
career exploration:
Exploring Career Pathways
Speaker
Tithi Basu Mallik, PhD,
Associate Director, PhD Career and Professional DevelopmentCareer Services, University of Pennsylvania
This event is tailored for postdoc scholars and will offer actionable insights to help you navigate your path beyond academia. If you are seeking to leverage transferable skills and build a strong network, this session is what you need. Discover how to define your options, tap into resources for career exploration, and make informed decisions about your future as you get ready to take steps towards shaping your career journey!
Registration is required to receive the virtual event link.
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12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, PENN NATIONAL POSTDOC APPRECIATION WEEK: FREE PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS
PHOTO BOOTH AT PENN CAREER SERVICES,
McNeil Building, Basement Level, Suite 20 (3718 Locust Walk)
During National Postdoc Appreciation Week, the Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs has reserved time for postdoctoral researchers to take advantage of the Professional Photo Booth at Career Services located in the McNeil Building (3718 Locust Walk), Basement Level in Suite 20.
This first come, first serve self-serve booth experience is extended to our Penn, Monell, Swarthmore, and Wistar postdocs for National Postdoc Appreciation Week.
Take up to three photos and edit your favorite, all using the touch screen device in the booth or by scanning a QR code with your smartphone! Photos are then delivered by email.
Policies: The Iris Photobooth, co-sponsored by GAPSA and the UA, is available for use by the entire Penn community to take free professional headshots. The booth is self-serve and available during the regular business hours of Career Services. Users must agree to the Iris Terms & Conditions via an on-screen prompt before taking their photos. Users are provided with digital copies of their photos only. Career Services cannot print your photos. The creation of an account with irisbooth.com is required to download your photos. Photos are retained in the cloud for 12 months before being deleted. Career Services retains the right to access photos from the cloud service for technical support and review purposes.
CHOP postdocs, please refer to the CHOP ATOP announcements for CHOP NPAW Professional Headshots offering.
For more information about use of the photobooth outside of the NPAW reservations, please refer here.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, NATIONAL POSTDOC APPRECIATION WEEK: OFFICE OF POSTDOCTORAL AFFAIRS & BIOMEDICAL POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAMS OPEN HOUSE
1 College Hall, Room 205
The Office of Postdoctoral Affair (OPA) & Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs (BPP) welcomes Penn, Monell, Wistar, & Swarthmore postdocs to join us at our NPAW Open House Breakfast on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 9:00 am – 11:00 am in College Hall, Room 205. Stop by to chat with our teams, enjoy continental breakfast, and grab your NPAW swag (while supplies last).
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12:00 PM – 1:30 PM, NATIONAL POSTDOC APPRECIATION WEEK: TELLING YOUR STORY- STRATEGIC NETWORKING FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT,
CHOP Hub for Clinical Collaboration, First Floor Auditorium (3500 Civic Center Blvd)
Telling Your Story: Strategic Networking for Career Advancement
Speaker
Jim Gould, PhD,
Director, HMS/HSDM Office for Postdoctoral Fellows Program Director, Responsible Conduct of Research Harvard Medical School
Storytelling is networking and vice versa. And the stories you tell yourself are just as important as the stories you tell others. This seminar will outline elements of storytelling that will allow you to effectively network and connect on a deeper level. We will also uncover the self-sabotaging internal dialogue that may hindering be your efforts so you can begin to share accurate and inspiring stories.
Registration required for in person attendance and free lunch.*
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2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, NATIONAL POSTDOC APPRECIATION WEEK: ICE CREAM SOCIAL,
Biomedical Research Building II/III, Lobby
The entire community is invited to the Penn-CHOP National Postdoc Appreciation Week Ice Cream Social!
We are excited to have Penn President Elizabeth Magill join the celebration! In addition, Proteintech will have table setup with information, giveaways, and raffle prizes.
Be sure to take a break and connect with fellow postdocs over a scoop of ice cream or a delicious treat! Dairy free options will be available.
Pre-registration is recommended.*
Thursday, September 21, 2023
9:00 AM—1:00 PM, NATIONAL POSTDOC APPRECIATION WEEK: SCIPHD - THE BUSINESS OF SCIENCE, APPLIED NETWORKING,
The Wistar Institute (3601 Spruce Street), Caplan Auditorium
SciPhD provides training for scientists who want to transition from academia to industry and other non-academic careers. This event is designed to offer practical resources and hands-on training to identify and develop highly valued skills in communication, leadership, networking, and more. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
SciPhD: The Business of Science and Applied Networking
Speaker
Randall K. Ribaudo, PhD,
Co-founder, SciPhD Training ProgramsPresident, CEOHuman Workflows, LLC
Pre-registration is required for this event. Space is limited.*
Friday, September 22, 2023
9:00 AM—1:00 PM, NATIONAL POSTDOC APPRECIATION WEEK: 10 MINUTE CHAIR MASSAGES FOR PENN POSTDOCS
Biomedical Research Building II/III
The Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs are pleased to provide complimentary 10-minute chair massages for our Penn postdocs (postdocs from our affiliate institutions are ineligible) during National Postdoc Appreciation Week.
Here are some chair massage benefits:
- Brings down anxiety and depression
- Relieves pain and muscle tensions
- Improves sleep
- Reduces stress
Massages will be available in 10-minute slots from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Registration is required, as availability is limited. Take advantage of this opportunity by registering a time to take a break and relax.
Consent and authorization for this voluntary service is required on the date of the event. Arrive 5 minutes prior to your appointment, to check-in and guarantee your slot. Please be considerate and notify dcrawley@pennmedicine.upenn.edu, if you no longer can commit to your appointment.
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4:00 PM—6:00 PM, NATIONAL POSTDOC APPRECIATION WEEK: CLOSING RECEPTION AND HAPPY HOUR,
Perry World House (3803 Locust Walk)
The entire postdoc community is invited to our National Postdoc Appreciation Week Closing Reception at Penn's Perry World House located on 3803 Locust Walk. Connect and unwind with great people, tasty food, and delicious drinks.
Pre-registration is recommended.*