[Neuropostdocs] Postdoctoral Affairs Office

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News and Updates from the Postdoctoral Affairs Office

With the recent time change and winter approaching, nightfall is coming earlier and these tips<http://www.dps.illinois.edu/universitypolice/campussafety.html> can help you stay safe. SafeWalks and SafeRides are two resources available to the campus community. SafeWalks<http://www.dps.illinois.edu/universitypolice/SafeWalks.html> provides walking escorts in the campus area starting at 7 p.m. MTD SafeRides<http://www.cumtd.com/riding/saferides> provides transportation for people traveling alone in the expanded campus area. Additionally, starting November 7, University permit lots<http://parking.illinois.edu/> are available for no-permit parking starting at 4 p.m. The enforcement times for meters on streets and 24-hour reserved spaces are unchanged.

To stay informed about emergency situations, you can register<http://emergency.illinois.edu> for campus emergency messages through Illini-Alert and set your preferences for receiving alerts through email, text or voice messages.

Best Regards,

Alexis Thompson, Director of Postdoctoral Affairs

UPCOMING EVENTS

How To Give an Excellent Public Speech on Your Research
Wednesday, November 9 at 3:30 p.m.

Our guest speaker is Dr. May Berenbaum, Department Head of Entomology, who received the 2009 Public Understanding of Science and Technology Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and was awarded the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement early this year. Sponsored by the Society of Postdoctoral Scholars. Details<http://sops.beckman.illinois.edu/events.html>

Society of Postdoctoral Scholars Social
Thursday, November 17 at 5:00 p.m.

Join Illinois postdocs at Krannert Uncorked.  Look for the SOPS signs on the tables.  Details<http://sops.beckman.illinois.edu/events.html>

Social Media in the Classroom
Monday, November 28 at 4:30 p.m.

This workshop features Professors Christian Sandvig and Kevin Hamilton as they discuss how specific social media outlets can be incorporated into teaching. Professors Sandvig and Hamilton will also be discussing why it would be helpful to bring such technology into the classroom. Sponsored by the College Teaching Effectiveness Network. Details<http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3686?eventId=11714901&calMin=201111&cal=20111107&skinId=4101>

Instructional Design for Blended and Online Courses
Tuesday, November 29 at 10:00 a.m.

Instructional design is an organized approach to planning course content and activities. Using a modified Online Course Rubric as a checklist, we will work in small groups to redesign parts of your online or blended course. Along the way we'll also talk about learning styles, learning objectives, useful web tools, and other media to enhance your instructional design. Whether you are creating a new course or redesigning an old one, this hands-on workshop will give you a framework for rethinking your course design while sharing insights and suggestions with colleagues. Presented by the Center for Teaching Excellence. Registration<http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3686?eventId=7962873&calMin=201111&cal=20111107&skinId=4101>

Roadmap to the National Institutes of Health
Wednesday, November 30 at 12:00 p.m.

Come and learn about the intricate roadmap that makes up the National Institutes of Health from the solicitation to the review process. There are many divisions within NIH, and there will be experienced faculty on hand to answer your questions and to help guide you in finding the best fit for your research. Sponsored by the Division of Biomedical Sciences. Registration<http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3912/10735273>

Society of Postdoctoral Scholars Lunch
Thursday, December 1 at 12:00 p.m.

Join postdocs from across campus for lunch at the Krannert Center Intermezzo Café. Organized by the Society of Postdoctoral Scholars. Details<http://sops.beckman.illinois.edu/events.html>

Funding Your Research: Tips for Writing & Submitting Proposals
Tuesday, December 23 at 4:00 p.m.

Proposal writing involves a new set of writing skills. Learn tips for writing successful fellowship proposals from Ken Vickery from the Graduate College. Penny Weaver, Kathy Dams and Kim Walsh from the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Administration (OSPRA) will provide proposal submission guidance for postdocs, including how to navigate the process, prepare the budget and tips for proposal preparation. Sponsored by the Postdoctoral Affairs Office. Registration<http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3686?eventId=8836323&calMin=201111&cal=20111107&skinId=4101>

ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

Second Annual Postdoctoral Research Symposium
Society of Postdoctoral Scholars

The University of Illinois Society of Postdoctoral Scholars is organizing the second annual symposium for January 27, 2012. If you would like to help with this event, please email Hongmei Li<mailto:hmli at illinois.edu>. Information about registration and abstract submission will be coming soon.

Postdoctoral Entrepreneur Awards
Kauffmann Foundation

Awards recognize postdocs who are developing commercial applications for their research. Details<http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/programs-resources/postdoctoral-entrepreneur-awards>

2012 Workshop for Postdocs Transitioning to Independent Positions
National Institute of General Medical Sciences and the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology

This two day program covers topics to assist postdocs in transitioning to independent research positions, including the interview and negotiation process, building a research lab and developing collaborations. Register<http://nigmsworkshop.org/NIGMS/pages/default.aspx>



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801 S. Wright St. Champaign, Illinois 61820 (Second Floor of Coble Hall)
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