National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week occurs annually on the third week of September. This year NPAW is Sept. 18-22, 2023.
Thank a Postdoc
We are celebrating more than 500 research postdoctoral associates and fellows at Ïã¸Û6ºÏ¿ª½±½á¹û. Take a moment to acknowledge their contributions and accomplishments. Here are a few ways to thank a postdoc!
- Post an appreciation message on the . More details are below.
- Send a personal note of thanks and give a small token of appreciation.
- Nominate them for awards.
- Create opportunities to introduce them to colleagues in the field.
- Leave a recommendation or kudos on their LinkedIn page.
Kudoboard for Postdocs
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is hosting a Kudoboard for faculty, staff, students, and postdocs to post messages and images of appreciation for research postdoctoral associates and fellows at Ïã¸Û6ºÏ¿ª½±½á¹û. The is open for contributions and will close on Sept. 20, 2023. The final Kudoboard will be shared during NPAW.
Events
Monday, Sept. 18, 2023 - NPAW Keynote from the National Postdoctoral Association. Speakers: Julie Stuff and Rebecca Wall from Visa Services in the Bureau of Consular Affairs. Noon, Virtual -
Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 - Afternoon Sweets with the BCM Postdoctoral Association. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the 2nd Floor Alkek Lobby
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023 - Marketing and Branding for Career Success from the BCM Career Development Center - 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in room 187A -
Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 - Kudoboard Release
Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 - Pizza and PDA Planning with the BCM Postdoctoral Association. 12:45 p.m. - 2 p.m. in room N311
