Events
Postdocs participate in many events across campus that are highly relevant to the postdoctoral experience. These activities include: career seminars, social networking, professional development, and an annual Research Day. Keep an eye on our calendar for updates!
2023 Events
Professional Events
UVM Postdoctoral Research Conference
April 21, 2023
2:00-6:00pm
MedEd 200 (oral presentations, 2-4pm)
MedEd Pavilion (poster session, 4-6pm)
+ Happy Hour 7pm-8pm @ Zero Gravity, Burlington
The UVM Research Week is fast approaching, and the Postdoctoral Research Showcase on April 21st will serve as the concluding event! Postdocs from all over UVM will be presenting loads of interesting research. Check out the book of abstracts for more details!
Social Events
2022 Events
Professional Events
UVM Postdoctoral Research Conference
April 22, 2022
2:15pm - 5:15pm
Innovation Hall E432 (oral presentations, 2:15-3:45)
Discovery Hall 3rd floor lobby (poster session, 3:45-5:15)
+ Happy Hour 5:30-7:30 @ Ri Ra Irish Pub, Downtown Burlington
Postdoctoral scholars are essential to UVM’s status as a top 100 public research university. Through vibrant collaborations, rigorous training, and inclusive community, postdocs power our innovation. This conference will kick-start UVM’s next year of research by connecting faculty, staff, students, and postdocs via lively presentations and poster sessions. Join UVM postdocs to help create the world’s best collaborations, research, and researchers.
Coffee with the OVPR
April 1, 2022
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Waterman 427A
Curious what UVM's research direction is? Want to influence that direction? Join the PDA for an exclusive opportunity to have coffee and treats with leaders from UVM's Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR)! The PDA will meet several members of the OVPR leadership including Vice President for Research Kirk Dumbrowski, Director of Research Operations Dan Harvey, Director of Research Development Jeralyn Henderson and others. The conversation can go wherever we take it; this is an opportunity to raise UVM's awareness of your research and shape the research community's future. Join us for this important conversation with free goodies!
Careers Panel
December 16, 2022 (Zoom)
Hear from PhDs who have made the jump from academia to industry! The PDA will be hosting a panel discussion on Alternatives to Academia this Dec 16th, 3:30-5:00pm. Three experts from different sectors will share their knowledge on the transition from PhD/Postdoc to industry, government, policy, and more. This is a great opportunity to ask what you've always wanted to know about moving from academia to industry!
Social Events
PDA Annual BBQ
Aug 31, 2022
5-7PM, Oakledge Park
We had a blast at the 2022 Annual BBQ! Lots of fun conversations, good food, and a double rainbow to boot!
Postdoc Appreciation Week -- Coffee Hour
Sept 23, 2022
8-10am, Discovery Hall lobby
As part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week, the PDA hosted a coffee hour from 8-10am at Discovery Hall.
2021 Events
Professional Events
Fellowship Writing Workshop: Navigating the NIH F-Series Awards
- March 4, 2021, 1-3PM; online via Zoom
- Resource Speakers: Christopher L. Berger, PhD and Heidi Malaby, PhD
Social Events
Happy Hours
Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 5-6pm (via Zoom)
Hike at Old Red Mill
October 30, 2021
Virtual Bingo
October 22, 2021 (via Zoom)
Coffee Hour
September 30, 2021, 8:30-9:30am
2021 Annual Barbecue
August 13, 2021, 5-8pm
Mt. Philo Hike
July 24, 2021, 10am-12nn
Past Events
Professional Events
Career Development Symposium (Fall 2019) (PDF)
Thank you for all of the attendees at this year's National Postdoc Appreciation Week event!
We had a great time learning from our speakers about identifying our skills, building our development plans, and planning to be an effective mentor.
UVM PDA Recycled Poster Session (Spring 2019)(PDF)
Hosted by the Postdoctoral Association at the University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
April 25, 2019
Thank you to all of the presenters and attendees at the 2019 Recycled Poster Session!
Career Development Symposium (Fall 2018)(PDF)
Hosted by the Postdoctoral Association at the University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
September 21, 2018
Thank you to all of those who joined us for this National Postdoc Appreciation Week event! We had a great time learning strategies to effectively communicate your research and engage the general public. And the event closed with a sing-along led by Dr. John Ungerleider!
I-Trep Biomedical Entrepreneurship Special Seminar Series
June 15-21, 2018
Interested in biomedical startups? Join us at these open-to-all I-Trep seminars.
Experts from the biomedical business community share insights into patents, biomedical product commercialization, venture capital funding, and academic-based startups.
UVM PDA Recycled Poster Session (Spring 2018)(PDF)
Hosted by the Postdoctoral Association at the University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
April 26, 2018
Thank you to all of the presenters and attendees!
We had a great showing at the Recycled Poster Session held on April 26, 2018. A broad range of topics was represented by about 20 posters. It was a wonderful opportunity for postdocs to interact with each other, as well as, others at all academic levels from undergraduates to senior PIs.
Career Development Symposium (Fall 2017)(PDF)
Hosted by the Postdoctoral Association at the University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
September 22, 2017
Autumn 2017 brought together many postdocs to the first ever Career Development Symposium held on September 22. Special Speakers included Erik Monsen, Bonnie Reese, Cathleen Geiger, Jeralyn Haraldsen and Paul Held, with a Keynote address by Alan Dove, host of "This Week in Virology" podcast!
Social Events
Spring Snowshoeing - February 29, 2019
We had a great time enjoying the winter-wonderland at Bolton Valley!
Summer BBQ - June 7, 2019
Thank you to Nick Farina for hosting our third annual summer kickoff cookout!
Social Hours - 2019
Last Friday of the month, 4:30pm at Brennan's
Join us for a monthly social hour and get to know your fellow postdocs!
Holiday Party - December 15, 2018
Summer BBQ - June 22, 2018
Bolton Valley Ski Trip - March 21, 2018
A few adventurous postdocs took advantage of the late snow in mid-March and went night-skiing at Bolton Valley. Thanks to the fresh powder, skiing through the glades was a blast, and we had a fantastic view during sunset!
Holiday Party - December 17, 2017
Postdocs and families braved the snow and cold to come together for a delicious potluck meal and to share a good laugh over the yankee swap.
Summer BBQ - June 9, 2017
Due to popular request a BBQ was organized last summer for postdocs and their friends and families.
Have an idea for a social event? Email us at postdocs@uvm.edu