UMass Chan Post-doc Association (UMPA)
Meeting: Second Tuesday of Each Month at 7 PM
Co-Chairs: Benedikt Mortzfeld and Daniel O'Reilly
Executive Sponsor: TBA
Mission
- Creating an inclusive space for social and professional interactions
- Promoting network building with current and former postdocs as well as other groups at UMass Chan
- Providing incoming postdocs with help for orientation, local practicalities, and making friends
- Providing a consolidated forum where postdocs can share insights in a variety of issues, such as lab techniques or career development, to use the collective experience to resolve issues faster
- Sharing insights gained with administrators and faculty of the school and collaborating to develop initiatives for postdocs
- Organizing science outreach events in the Worcester community
Goals and Objectives:
Social-Networking Events
- Launch Party
- Socials
- Game nights
- Spotlight Series
- Networking Socials
Outreach Events
- Outreach Workshop (with Jennifer Berryman)
- Science Café
