USM Postdoctoral Research Symposium 2024
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The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs in the Graduate School at the University of Maryland is excited to host the 8th Annual Postdoctoral Research Symposium on Friday, September 27, as the culmination of our activities during National Postdoctoral Appreciation Month.
This year, for the first time, the symposium is a system-wide initiative, representing the collective efforts and collaborative spirit of the entire University System of Maryland (USM). This milestone event is made possible by the invaluable support of LaKeisha Harris, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Jennifer Aumiller, Director of the Office of Postdoctoral Scholars and Director of the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Career and Professional Development at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. We are also delighted to recognize the RISE UPP Alliance, an NSF’s Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES Initiative, for its outstanding efforts to diversify STEM faculty through postdoctoral pathways.
The symposium will feature a traditional poster presentation session and an exciting new addition: a Flash Talk session, providing a dynamic platform for postdocs to present their work and network with peers, faculty, and staff!
Symposium Goals
- To recognize and showcase the cutting-edge research conducted by postdocs at the University of Maryland.
- To provide opportunities for postdocs to develop their presentation skills through Flash Talk.
- To foster networking and interaction among postdocs, as well as with faculty and staff from across campus.
Event Highlights
Delivered by Jay A. Perman, MD, Chancellor of the University System of Maryland.
A tradition that highlights the diverse research undertaken by our postdoctoral community.
A new addition where postdocs present their research in dynamic, concise talks.
Featuring early-career faculty members, offering insights and advice on academic career progression.
Concluding the event with a fun and refreshing ice cream social, perfect for mingling and networking!
Event Details
- Date: Friday, September 27, 2024
- Time: Registration begins at 9:00 am, and the event concludes at 3:00 pm
- Location: Stamp Student Union
In addition to our month-long celebration, we strongly encourage you to explore the resources and program offered by the National Postdoctoral Association for their Appreciation Week between September 16 and 20.
Symposium Agenda
9:00 am - Registration and Breakfast
9:30 am - Welcome
- Blessing Enekwe, Program Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
- Anne-Charlotte Mecklenburg, Postdoctoral Associate for Academic Support
- Stephen Roth, Associate Provost and Dean, The Graduate School
9:45 am - Keynote
Introduction
Darryll J. Pines, President of the University of Maryland, College Park
Speaker
Jay A. Perman, Chancellor of the University System of Maryland
10:30 am - Flash Talk Session
11:15 am - Posters: Session A
12:00 pm - Lunch and Panel Discussion: Insights from Emerging Scholars
1:45 pm - Posters: Session B
2:30 pm - Event Conclusion
- Closing Remarks
- Poster / Flash Talk / Mentor of the Year Awards
- Ice Cream Social
This symposium was funded in part by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES initiative, Re-Imagining STEM Equity Utilizing Postdoc Pathways (RISE UPP), award #2217329.
2024 Postdoctoral Symposium Planning Committee Members
Blessing Enekwe, Program Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (Symposium Co-Chair)
Anne-Charlotte Mecklenburg, Postdoctoral Associate for Academic Support (Symposium Co-Chair)
Thiago Pezzuto, Graduate Assistant, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (Symposium Co-Chair)
LaKeisha Harris, Dean, School of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Jennifer Aumiller, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Scholars, and Director of the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Career and Professional Development, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Spencer Benson, Graduate School Consultant, Retired UMD CMBG faculty member, Former director of UMD’s Teaching and Learning Center
Aprajeeta Jha, Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Nutrition and Food Science
Sijil Vijayan Puthur, Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics
Taj Kumari Yeruva, Postdoctoral Associate, Fischell Department of Bioengineering
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