We are a new committee at SoPS as of Dec 1, 2005. Shortcut to this page is here.

Overview

As a postdoc at UCLA, one relies heavily on having **the right information** and, importantly, **at the right time**. Whether it be immigration issues, finding a local doctor for your child, getting an annual progress check with your PI or knowing what the National Postdoctoral Association is up to. This committee aims to enhance the UCLA postdoctoral experience through better communications at all levels. We have identified the following areas and are currently developing strategies for acquiring and delivering reports:

Medium and Publications

Our primary medium is electronic due to both budget and viability concerns. As of 12/05, we are responsible for the following productions:

Informal or Evolving

- 1) Online UCLA Postdoc Survival Guide (published right here)
- 2) News Reports and Forum Response
- 3) SoPS Website guide

Formal

- 1) New Postdoc Orientation Sheet (to be delivered with offer letter)
- 2) Monthly SoPS Newsletter (delivered electronically to UCLAPostdoc-List)
- 3) Annual Print Version of Online Survival Guide (to be made available at OISS and Grad Division each fall)

Current Officers and Reporters

- 1) Serapio M. Baca (VP, Committee Chair)
- 2) Anna Matynia

Previous Officers and Committee Members

- 1) Sarah Warburton (currently SoPS President)
- 2) Tracy Daniels
- 3) Serapio Baca
- 4) Ajaykumar Gopal

How You Can Help

- 1) Join our committee
- 2) Do you like to write? We are seeking Reporters and Scouts for both on-campus and out-campus happenings. Your reports will feature on the main page of this site and the monthly newsletter if relevant to the general postdoc community.
- 3) We are postdocs and realize that life is hectic, so instead of being on a regular committee, if you would like to make a one-time contribution in the form of articles or written guides useful to other/future postdocs, please contact us.

Recent Events Organized

1. Transitioning to a Green Card, Nov 29th 2006. (event analysis)
2. Retirement Planning Basics for Postdocs, April 11th 2007 (event analysis)

Meeting Summaries

Use links below for individual meeting minutes.

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