2018 Wisconsin Human Proteomics Symposium “Advancing Proteomics in Human Disease” August 10, 2018, Madison, WI The Human Proteomics Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute were pleased to offer this excellent symposium! The theme of this year’s exciting program is Advancing Proteomics in Human Disease.  Speakers will present a range of …

Epiphanies In and Beyond the RNA World 40th Steenbock Symposium – Jun 15, 2018 Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery “Epiphanies in and beyond the RNA World” will honor our friend and colleague, Professor Marvin Wickens, a leading RNA researcher, former President of the RNA Society and dedicated mentor and educator. Marv has been a valued member of the Biochemistry Department at UW–Madison …

Participate in Saturday Science-Saturday, August 4, 2018 UW Carbone is excited to collaborate on Saturday Science, Saturday, August 4 (10 am-12 pm) at the Discovery Building, and we need YOU to make it a success! Saturday Science (discovery.wisc.edu/programs/saturday-science) is a monthly series that features interactive exploration stations. Families and learners of all ages are invited …

Teaching Delta Program in Research, Teaching and Learning Registration now open for Summer & Fall 2018 courses for postdocs and graduate students: Teaching in Science and Engineering: The College Classroom Improv to Improve Science Communication and Teaching Inquiry-Based Learning in the College Classroom Effective Teaching in an Internationally-Diverse Classroom Internship Seminar Effective Teaching with Technology 2018 Teaching …

Research Flexible Design and the Rigor Needed Thursday 5/10 1:00pm. Online in Blackboard Collaborate. Learn why qualitative research is called “flexible” design, why flexibility is needed in qualitative research, and what research rigor looks like in a qualitative context. Understand what it takes to design a qualitative inquiry question and a qualitative research project, and …

Communication Effective Emails-Fundamentals in Business Writing Tuesday 5/8 9:00am-12:00pm. 220, Ingraham Hall. Register here. Thursday 5/10 9:00am-12:00pm. 5045, 21 N. Park St. Register here. What Story Can Teach Us About Science Communication Wednesday 5/9 1:30pm-3:00pm. Overture Room, Gordon Dining Hall. Register here by 4/27.

Career Exploration Online Career Conference for PhDs Saturday 5/5 & 5/12. Live online event. Join the live conference for PhD-specific professional development seminars and panels. Save $10 off the price of a regular ticket when you use the code “Newsletter”. Register here. BEST – Building Engineering & Science Talent Symposium at Dow Tuesday 9/4 to …

Career Planning Individual Career Advising for Postdocs The Office of Postdoctoral Studies is pleased to offer confidential individual career advising sessions for all UW–Madison postdocs. More details including how to schedule an appointment here. Career Planning Workshops – Spring 2018 Small group workshops specifically tailored to the needs of postdocs. All postdocs welcome. Registration required. More details here. Interviewing …

UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association (UWPA) UWPA Monthly Meeting  Friday 5/4 3:30pm-4:30pm. 1205 Microbial Sciences. Any postdoc is welcome to attend and contribute ideas to the association. Topics of discussion will include updates on UWPA activities, upcoming elections, and events being planned by various association committees, including the International Committee and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

Conversational Skills for International Postdocs Socializing in English: Conversational Skills for International Postdocs Starting a conversation in English can be challenging when it’s not your first language. Following up on the feedback from the most recent survey conducted by the UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association (UWPA), the UWPA international committee is planning to organize sessions for postdocs who …