Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week! Here at Stony Brook, we recognize the important contributions you all make to the
productive research and innovation that happens every day.
To celebrate, I hope you will join us for the events we have planned this week.
Science, Wine & Cheese, Our poster session and reception, TOMORROW, Sept 20, 4-6pm -- Drop by for some science
and conversation, and to vote on best communicated poster.
NPAW Postdoc Picnc, Saturday, Sept 24, 2-4pm -- The weather so far looks to be cooperating this weekend.
Join us to network and mingle with your fellow postdocs and their friends and families.
SBU Postdocs are invited to a poster session and reception in honor of National Postdoc Appreciation Week. Food will be provided, with a cash bar available.
September 20, 2016 4:00pm-6:00pm Wang Center Theatre Lobby
Still want to attend, mingle with your peers, and vote on best science communication
from our posters? Register below.
Invite your colleagues. Folks are welcome to drop in!
To celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week, the New York Academy of Sciences
is offering a limited-time discount code to NYAS members to save 10% off the tuition
fee for their course: From Scientist to CSO.
Discount code: PD10%
Are you about to enter the job market? This course will help you stand out from the crowd and land your dream job!
From Scientist to CSO October 29- December 10, 2016 Takes place on 4 Saturdays-- no need to leave the lab early during the work week.
Topics that will be covered:
Negotiating your compensation package
Communication skills
Project management
Team building
Leadership
Job interview tips PLUS multiple mock interview opportunities throughout the course
that will let you practice the answers to behavioral questions and polish the way
you present yourself.
New members that sign up during NPAW will receive membership for the remaining months
of 2016 (effective Oct. 1) and all of 2017 for $70. With this membership, postdocs can enjoy the benefits from both organizations at
a discount. Joint membership includes:
Subscription to organizational newsletters;
Career resources;
Discounts on Annual Meeting registration fees; and
You may also sign up for your free NPA affiliate membership as part of Stony Brook's
institutional membership.
Signing up is simple. Click on this link and follow the registration process. Once you click Submit the NPA Membership Manager
will review your affiliate membership within 5 working days, and you will receive
an email when it has been approved.
As an NPA Affiliate Member, you are entitled to these benefits:
Subscriptionto NPA e-alerts, a periodic news announcement, and The POSTDOCket, the NPA’s official quarterly newsletter
Reduced registration feesto the NPA Annual Meeting & eligibility for the NPA travel award program
Access to members-only NPA web content, such as career planning resources and policy information
Access toNPA member groups to connect & network with fellow NPA members
Discounts to some services and products.
Opportunities to serve and contributeyour expertise on a variety of NPA committees
Join us for the NPAW Postdoc Picnic! 
To celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week, the New York Academy of Sciences
is offering a limited-time discount code to NYAS members to save 10% off the tuition
fee for their course:
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