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Welcome!
Welcome!
The Society of Postdoctoral Scholars (SOPS) at the University of Kentucky (UK) is hosting their Annual Research & Career Symposium to showcase the work of UK postdoctoral scholars and fellows, promote networking among the UK research community, and encourage discussions on career paths for postdocs and PhD students.
Theme
Theme
This year's theme is 'finishing strong'.
Symposium objective
Symposium objective
The objective of the symposium is to give UK postdocs an opportunity to share their research, celebrate their successes, network with peers (including graduate students & faculty), develop professionally, and learn about possible career options.
Who is invited?
Who is invited?
SOPS mission is to promote the exchange of ideas across disciplines. As such, UK postdocs from all fields are invited to participate!
SOPS also aims to foster cross-generational conversations with up and coming PhDs as well as established faculty. As such, graduate students & faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend! In fact, given how broad and diverse the audience will be, postdoc presentations will be general and accessible to a wide audience.
How much does it cost?
How much does it cost?
There is no charge to present at or attend the symposium. SOPS and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs provide funds to ensure access to these critical conversations to all junior scientists and scholars.
Where will it take place?
Where will it take place?
The symposium will take place in the Gatton Student Center, Grand Ballroom
Symposium features
Symposium features
Keynote address
Keynote address
From an inspirational speaker to share some insights to our postdocs
Panel discussion on career options
Panel discussion on career options
Featuring professionals and knowledge experts from a variety of careers in academia and beyond
Opportunity for postdocs to share their work
Opportunity for postdocs to share their work
Including a Postdoc Poster Session, Postdoc Talk Competition, and Postdoc 3MT Competition (with cash prizes!)
Keynote address
Keynote address
Resilience to Results: Mastering the Art of Finishing Strong in Academia and Beyond
Resilience to Results: Mastering the Art of Finishing Strong in Academia and Beyond
Dr. Ioana Cozmuta
Dr. Ioana Cozmuta
Founder and CEO, G-SPACE Inc.
Important dates
Important dates
August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024
Abstract submission open
Abstract submission open
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Registration open
Registration open
August 26, 2024
August 26, 2024
Abstract submission closed
Abstract submission closed
September 3, 2024
September 3, 2024
Selected postdoc speakers announced
Selected postdoc speakers announced
September 13, 2024
September 13, 2024
Registration closed
Registration closed
September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024
Symposium
Symposium
See the detailed schedule here: Schedule
Organizing Committee
Organizing Committee
Haily Traxler
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Behavioral Science
SOPS President
Khine Zin Aung
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Biostatistics
SOPS Vice- President
Alec Tewsley-Booth
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Physics
SOPS Executive Committee Member
Mark Rzeszutek
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Family and Community Medicine
SOPS Executive Committee Member
Dominic Nthenge
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Physiology
SOPS Executive Committee Member
Oluwatosin Leshi
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Family and Community Medicine
SOPS Executive Committee Member
Yuyan Xia
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Physical Therapy
SOPS Vice- President
Ahilan Appar
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
SOPS Executive Committee Member
Aarajana Shrestha
Postdoctoral Scholar
Pharmaceutical Sciences Department
SOPS Executive Committee Member
Raghava Davuluri
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
SOPS Executive Committee Member
Abbie Wood
Assistant Director of Graduate Career Services
Stuckert Career Center
Tori Summey
Associate Director of Employer Engagement
Stuckert Career Center
Joseph Lutz
Director of Postdoctoral Affairs
The Graduate School
Institutional Partners
Institutional Partners
Sponsors
Sponsors
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