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BIKING TO TROY (ID) - Saturday 19th
BIKING TO TROY (ID) - Saturday 19th
Let's enjoy some fresh air with a bike ride from Moscow to Troy!🚴 The Latah trail is fully paved and ~12 miles each way, for a total of 24 miles.
We'll meet at 9:00 AM in front of the REC building and ride together to Troy. Once we get there, we'll have the option to stop for brunch/lunch at Hawtplate before biking back to Moscow. We are planning to be back to Moscow 2:00 PM at the latest.
WRITING @ ONE WORLD CAFE
WRITING @ ONE WORLD CAFE
Everyone has that paper or proposal they need to write, but it can be hard to find the time to actually sit down and do it! Join us for some dedicated writing time from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Monday 21st through Thursday 24th at One World Cafe'.
Come work on whatever has been sitting on your to-do list. The Postdoc Association will provide coffee and pastries to fuel your writing!
SCIENCE ON PIZZA - Tuesday 22nd
SCIENCE ON PIZZA - Tuesday 22nd
The Postdoc Association, together with the IPO office, would like to invite you to an informal gathering where our Association Board will introduce themself, tell you a little bit about the association, and probably embarrass themselves along the way!
Join us at the IPO Event Center (located at the IPO) from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for a relax evening. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. Fell free to bring friends!
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SCIENCE TRIVIA NIGHT - Thursday 24th
SCIENCE TRIVIA NIGHT - Thursday 24th
Let's wrap up the Postdoc appreciation week by putting our scientific knowledge to test! Join us at Shattuck Brewery at 6:00 PM for a fun trivia night.
The Postdoc Association will provide pizza, so bring your scientific knowledge, your competitive spirit, and don't forget to bring your friends!
Building Your Future: Actionable Strategies for Postdoctoral Career Development with Ross Thomas Warren
Building Your Future: Actionable Strategies for Postdoctoral Career Development with Ross Thomas Warren
In this session, Ross Warren from Career Services will provide postdocs with actionable strategies for navigating the job market across both academic and non-academic sectors. Attendees will gain insights on effectively preparing for future positions, including tools for identifying skill/knowledge gaps and taking targeted steps toward their next professional milestone. Event Details: September 21, 2026, 11:00 AM PST, IRIC Room 105.
Zoom registration: https://uidaho.zoom.us/meeting/register/jqt8QP6bTsWO6IAOpeC4bQ
Navigating Funding Strategies and Alternative Career Pathways with Carly Cummings
Navigating Funding Strategies and Alternative Career Pathways with Carly Cummings
In this talk, Dr. Carly Cummings will offer early-career researchers practical advice on approaching extramural funding opportunities and identifying institutional proposal support during faculty job searches. Additionally, she will introduce the Research Development profession—a growing career track for PhDs looking to advance a university's research enterprise outside of traditional faculty roles. Event Details: September 21, 2026, 1:00 PM PST, IRIC Room 305.
Zoom registration: https://uidaho.zoom.us/meeting/register/MpjPJHYuSzeEVlMOerRvBg
Generative AI in Research and Academia: Ethical Considerations and Practical Applications with Bert Baumgaertner
Generative AI in Research and Academia: Ethical Considerations and Practical Applications with Bert Baumgaertner
As generative artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into academic workflows, researchers face novel ethical, methodological, and practical considerations. This session explores the responsible and effective use of generative AI tools in scientific research, data analysis, and scholarly writing. Led by Professor Bert Baumgaertner, the discussion addresses core ethical dilemmas, academic integrity, and strategic frameworks for leveraging AI to enhance research productivity while maintaining rigorous scientific standards. Event Details: September 24th, 2026, 1:00 PM PST, IRIC Room 305.
Zoom registration: https://uidaho.zoom.us/meeting/register/u35cHWEdTtaRuAuBdqoErg
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