New Postdoc Orientation & Mentorship Training

August 18, 2026
Start Time: 12:00 pm
End Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Zoom (link shared in calendar invite)
Welcome to the Penn State Postdoctoral Community! Hosted by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Decorative image.

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.  While 1.5 hours have been allotted, it will not take that entire time unless you want to remain and ask questions.

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.

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