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Postdoc Insights: Propel Your Career

The Postdoc Insights webinar series will feature a variety of guest speakers on a range of topics from career development, research best practices and general informational talks. The goal is to provide useful resources to help postdoctoral fellows succeed during their research training period at FAU.

Sponsored by the DOR Office of Postdoc Affairs and FAU Postdoc Association


Dec. 9
In Person
To Mentor or Be Mentored? Is that the Question?
With Jeanne Vivianni, director of research development, FAU Division of Research
Followed by FAU Postdoc Association Board Elections, lunch, and walking tour of the Boca Campus

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The presentation will cover some basics of mentoring, being mentored and why it is important. However, it will also be an interactive workshop and cover FAU’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Individual Development Plan(IDP), why it can help and how to complete it. Bring questions and real-world examples to share!

Aug. 16
Building a Robust LinkedIn Profile
With Melanie Adams, Director, FAU Career Center.
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July 7
Budget Construction 101 for Postdocs
With Jeanne Vivianni, director of research development, and Muriel Industrious, associate director of the office of sponsored programs, FAU Division of Research
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2021 Postdoc Career Talks

Sept. 8, 2021
Recognizing Your Transferable Skills for any Career Path
With Susan Dennett, Ph.D., instructor, department of educational leadership and research methodology, College of Education
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Aug. 11, 2021
Shape Your Graduate Experience Into Research Development
With Camille Coley, J.D., certified research administrator; vice president of institutional advancement at the American Museum of Natural History
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March 10, 2021
Immigration Options for Postdocs
Learn about work visa options for postdoctoral scholars (H-1B and O-1 Visa), J-1 visa waiver information and green card options (mostly focusing on EB-1 visa and NIW visa)
with Aaron Blumberg, J.D., Partner, Fragomen Law Firm, Miami Office
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Feb. 3, 2021
Protecting Your Ideas
Learn how to protect your research through patents,copyrights and trademarks.
with Dana J. Vouglitois, JD, CLP, Assistant Director,
Office of Technology Development, Florida Atlantic University
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2020 Postdoc Career Talks

Postdoc 'Career Talk' Webinar Series is a professional development resource and will feature a variety of guest speakers from academia and industry. The intent is to offer a variety of career perspectives, provide advice for those entering the job market, and deliver practical information to aid in career advancement.

All talks scheduled for 4 to 5 p.m.

Sponsored by the DOR Office of Postdoc Affairs and FAU Postdoc Association


Dec. 2, 2020
Kristin L.M. Lewis, Ph.D.
Project Director with the Amerian Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
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Nov. 4, 2020
Amanda Maple, PhD, Medical Science Liaison
Alkermes Inc.
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Oct. 7, 2020
Rina K. Dukor, Ph.D., FSAS President
BioTools, Inc.
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Sep. 2, 2020
Jeanne Marie Viviani, MPA, Director
Angela Clear, MHS, Associate Director
Office of Research Development, Division of Research, FAU
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Aug. 5, 2020
SooYoung Lee, Ph.D., Founder and President,
Cellucis Biologics
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July 1, 2020
Robert P. Mino, JD, MBA, MS Vice President, Life Sciences,
Business Development Board of Palm Beach County
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June 3, 2020
Andia Chaves Fonnegra, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology,
Wilkes Honors College/Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, FAU
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