NPA SmartSkills Workshop: Empowering Your Postdoc Journey – Strategies for Effective Communication with Advisors and Mentors (Virtual) — Presented by National Postdoctoral Association

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The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) invites the Penn Postdoc community to the next myPDO Monthly session: Empowering Your Postdoc Journey – Strategies for Effective Communication with Advisors and Mentors.

Building effective relationships with mentors is critical to postdoctoral success. This webinar will offer practical guidance on setting clear expectations, aligning goals, and communicating openly to support professional growth. Participants will explore strategies to navigate potential challenges and advocate for themselves in mentor-mentee relationships.

Speaker(s):

• Wendy Crone, Ph.D., Professor, Engineering Physics and Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison
• Ellen Dobson, Ph.D., Morgridge Institute for Research
• Wesley Marner, Ph.D., Morgridge Institute for Research

Sponsored by The National Postdoctoral Association

Where: Zoom (Zoom link will be provided upon registration)
Type: Virtual
Audience: Open to the Penn Postdoc Community
Registration: Registration is REQUIRED via the NPA site

Participation is free with Penn’s institutional membership in the National Postdoctoral Association. Use your Penn email to create an account.