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Spring Issue 2008
Postdoctoral Scholars Were Busy in Seattle
More than 400 postdocs attended the SOT 2008 Annual Meeting, with 64 of them having the distinction of being inaugural members of the newly established “Postdoctoral” membership category. The Postdoctoral Assembly (PDA) was pleased to offer numerous events geared towards postdocs at the 2008 Annual Meeting.
Monday Afternoon Symposium
This year, the PDA organized an informational session entitled “Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Job Interviewing Workshop for Early-Career Scientists.” Linda Birnbaum provided valuable insights and tips into interviewing for a scientific position in government, while Leigh Ann Burns-Naas educated the audience on how to succeed during an industrial interview, with Kristen Mitchell describing her recent experience interviewing for an academic research position. We are thrilled to have had a great turnout for this event and enthusiastic participation from the audience. PowerPoint slides from this seminar will be available on the PDA section of the Web site.
Tuesday Afternoon Postdoctoral Luncheon
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The recipients of the 2nd Annual Best Postdoctoral Publication Award are Joshua Gray (left), Christie Sayes (center), and Khristy Thompson (right).
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Around 150 postdocs gathered Tuesday afternoon for the PDA-sponsored Postdoctoral Luncheon. Attendees were given a warm welcome from SOT Council Liaison Scott W. Burchiel and SOT President George B. Corcoran. Highlights of this event included the recognition of postdoc award winners from Specialty Sections, Regional Chapters, and Special Interest Groups, and the recipients of the 2nd Annual Best Postdoctoral Publication Awards: Joshua Gray of University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Christie Sayes, Texas A&M, and Khristy Thompson, Elizabethtown College. The luncheon concluded with a discussion of possible events at the 2009 Annual Meeting in Baltimore, as well as a drawing for numerous door prizes. The PDA hopes to sponsor another successful luncheon in Baltimore next year!
Sunday Evening Student/Postdoc Mixer
Students and postdocs gathered Sunday evening to kick off the Annual Meeting. While eating, drinking, and mingling, attendees also had the chance to view posters set up by SOT Regional Chapters, Specialty Sections, and Special Interest Groups. PDA Board members were on hand to meet postdocs and distribute collectable “Postdoc” lapel pins. The PDA would like to thank the Student Advisory Council for once again spearheading the organization of such a lively mixer this year!
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