New Postdoc Orientation & Mentorship Training

June 17, 2026
Start Time: 12:00 pm
End Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Zoom (link will be shared with the calendar invite)
Image of the Old Main building and the words: "Welcome to the Penn State Postdoctoral Community"

Event Description

This orientation will help new postdocs navigate their roles, understand key resources, and form connections.  It will be led by Dr. Jennifer Nicholas, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Director, and include breakout sessions during which you'll get to know several postdocs across disciplines.

Featuring:

  • policy information
  • resources for personal and professional success
  • career development opportunities
  • mentorship training

Participants will learn or refresh skills to proactively manage mentoring relationships, adopting practices recommended by the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research.

While the focus is on new postdocs, returning postdocs are welcome to attend.

Note: This training has been selected as a Provost Endorsement Program.  If you choose to extend the mentorship training through reflective activities post-orientation, you can gain a certificate in mentorship.