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I am happy to succeed Lorena (Areal) as your Postdoctoral Association president. She and the Postdoctoral Affairs office (Gina Niemi and Karin Scarpinato, Ph.D.) did a superb job starting the process of improving education and organizing of postdocs at FAU. The rest of your new Postdoctoral Association executive board includes Michael Habtetsion Andemichael, Gloria Brunori and Veronica Ruiz Xomchuk.
We hope to continue and expand upon the process the former board started by providing you with more webinars that fit your needs while also expanding access to or education about services FAU provides.
The pandemic has prevented us from finding camaraderie in people experiencing the same excitement and challenges that are a part of being a postdoc. So, we will try to increase social activities that will allow us to interact with one another and maybe find ways to collaborate professionally, because who doesn't want to help others (and possibly get a co-authorship in the process). But, we want to serve your wants and needs, so contact me at dbradshaw2015@fau.edu, or the Office Postdoctoral Affairs at postdocaffairs@fau.edu, so we can work together to continue to improve things for postdocs at FAU.
- David Bradshaw, Ph.D.
President for FAU's Postdoctoral Association and postdoctoral fellow in FAU's Harbor Branch
Oceanographic Institute
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New President's Goal is Work-Life Harmony
In addition to his research interests, postdoctoral fellow David Bradshaw, Ph.D., has always wanted to improve the well-being of his fellow students and colleagues.
Now, he’s got the chance as the new president of the FAU Postdoctoral Association.
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Much is happening in research these days. The partnership with Memorial Healthcare System is progressing. We have started a first data analytics project around their electronic healthcare records. Most important to you as postdocs, we are in discussion of creating a “Research Scholar” program that we are envisioning to be focused on translational research, providing clinical exposure to doctoral researchers at the postdoc level. We would love to get input into what type of training you consider most useful for such a certificate program.
I would like to personally congratulate David Bradshaw, Ph.D., for being elected the new president of FAU’s Postdoc Association. Please remember that participation in such roles shows leadership and service that look good on your CV as you are looking toward your next position. Therefore, I encourage you to actively participate in your association.
Lastly, we clearly had a difficult year that, hopefully, is coming to an end. I commend you for your resilience and dedication to your work, in pursuing your research and following your path even in the face of adversity. If our office can assist in any way, do not hesitate to contact us. Here is to many more amazing research discoveries that will change the world.
- Karin Scarpinato, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Vice President
for Research at FAU and Director of Postdoctoral Affairs
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Yanjun Li, Ph.D.:
Diving Into Marine Adventure
Yanjun Li, Ph.D., spent his childhood with his nose buried in science fiction books about under water adventures, particularly building marine-related contraptions, which led to his desire to study mechanical engineering.
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Iris Segura-García, Ph.D.:
Unveiling Where Species Live in the Sea
With her feet in the sea and her heart in the conservation of sea life, Iris Segura-García, Ph.D., said she decided to become a postdoctoral fellow at FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute to pursue her interests in the sustainability of South Florida’s marine ecosystems.
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Abdeil Laureno-Rosario, Ph.D.:
Cultivating Lagoon Life
Abdeil Laureano-Rosaria, Ph.D., grew up in Peurto Rico, born and raised minutes from the coast, which sparked his career path to marine biology.
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Learn to be a Force for Science through AAAS
For those of you who missed the recent communicating science workshop offered by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), there are two additional opportunities to learn how to showcase your research to the lay audience, including great tips for all scientists on how best to connect with the public.
Space is limited, so sign up now: Next class is 9 a.m. to noon on April 9.
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If you're unable to join this one, there will be one more opportunity in September - stay tuned! |
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Did You Know? The AAAS seeks to "advance science, engineering and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people." Here’s a look at additional AAAS opportunities:
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Fellowships
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Leshner Leadership Institute: Training and year-long support for mid-career scientists and engineers studying artificial intelligence. Deadline: Oct. 1.
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Other
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Family Science Days: An opportunity for science organizations to connect with communities and for scientists to see public engagement in action.
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SciLine: Connecting scientists with journalists for reliable scientific information and commentary on news.
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Make the Funding Search Easier
The Office of Research Development has launched a “100 in 100” goal, which aims to add 100 new FAU profiles to Grant Forward in the next 100 days. Faculty, staff, post-docs and students are encouraged to sign up for this powerful search engine, which helps you find tailored funding opportunities.
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Join FAU's HSI Interest Group
FAU is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and has established an interest group to exchange information related to research and educational opportunities for our Hispanic students and community.
For more information, click here.
Note: To be added to the FAU HSI list-serve, contact
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Meet Your Neighbor
Connect with your next research collaborator by joining a Meet Your Neighbor meeting from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the below dates.
These meetings are open to all FAU faculty and postdoctoral fellows virtually network and learn about others' research interests.
Upcoming dates and topics are here:
Note: Registration requires the submission of a brief description of your relevant research interests that will be distributed to all participants. Contact Karin Scarpinato, Ph.D., for more information kscarpinato@fau.edu.
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Virtual Research in Action
When: April 7
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.
Where: Zoom
View upcoming Research in Action talks here.
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Andia Chaves-Fonnegra, Ph.D., Profesora Asistente, Biología, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
6 p.m., Abril 5, via Zoom.
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Extra! Extra! Discover FAU Research Daily Today
Keep on top of all the latest research, scholarship and creative activity at FAU by visiting Research Daily each day.
You'll get your daily dose of FAU happenings throughout the colleges and campuses.
Check out Research Daily now, here.
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