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National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week occurs annually on the third week of September. This year NPAW is Sept. 16-20, 2024.

Thank a Postdoc

We are celebrating more than 500 research postdoctoral associates and fellows at 7mÊÓƵ. Take a moment to acknowledge their contributions and accomplishments. Here are a few ways to thank a postdoc!

1. Post an appreciation message on the . More details are below.
2. Send a personal note of thanks and give a small token of appreciation.
3. Nominate them for awards.
4. Create opportunities to introduce them to colleagues in the field.
5. Leave a recommendation or kudos on their LinkedIn page.

Kudoboard for Postdocs

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is hosting a Kudoboard for faculty, staff, students, and postdocs to post messages and images of appreciation for research postdoctoral associates and fellows at 7mÊÓƵ. The  is open for contributions and will close on Sept. 19, 2024. The final Kudoboard will be shared during NPAW.

Events

• Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 – NPAW Keynote from the National Postdoctoral Association. Speaker: Rashada Alexander, Ph.D., director, AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships. Noon, Virtual –  
• Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 – Postdoc Houston Keynote with Melanie Sinche, Ph.D., Opening the Doors of Opportunity: Career Options for Ph.Ds. in Science. Noon – 1:30 p.m. in the McGovern Medical School, 6431 Fannin – Lecture Hall 2.006 – (for research postdocs only)
• Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024 – Ice Cream Social with the BCM Postdoctoral Association, 1 – 3 p.m., NRI Building, second floor 
• Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 – Kudoboard release
• Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 – National Postdoc Town Hall: Connect with Community to Foster Change. 2 – 4 p.m., virtual –  
• Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 – Pizza Social with the BCM Postdoctoral Association. 2 – 4 p.m. at the second floor Alkek Lobby