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Upcoming PDA Events: April & May 2021
With spring upon us, the UCLA PDA has a number of events scheduled for this quarter! Check out our general body meeting in April, a return of the very popular financial workshop, this time focused on Investing and the 3 Minute Research Pitch Competition where you can win cash prizes. Monday, April 19th, 2021 Virtual…
Building and Maintaining Effective Mentoring Relationships
This post is the second in a series on mentoring. Our first post discussed why mentoring is a critical factor in academic and career success. Whether inside or outside of academia, mentoring relationships are some of the most efficient and effective ways of quickly gaining the skills and background needed to flourish. Whether you are…
IDPs and Postdocs
Per policy, you are encouraged to develop your IDP in consultation with your faculty mentor and additional career mentors. An individual development plan (IDP) is a customized way to assess your professional goals and design a roadmap for accomplishing them. The IDP process guides you to reflect on your ultimate career goals, where you are…
Upcoming PDA Events (March 2021)
Thursday, March 4, 2021 PDA Virtual Coffee Hour with Dr. Heather Christofk 10:00- 11:00 AM Come join us for a casual coffee hour with our special guest – Dr. Heather Christofk, Professor in Biological Chemistry and Molecular and Medical Pharmacology. Her research focuses on the interconnection of growth factor signaling pathways and metabolism to understand…
Upcoming Events Winter 2021
Register for events at https://ucla.joinhandshake.com/
Why Mentoring?
This post is the first in a series on mentoring. In this series, we will address both sides of the mentor-mentee dyad, with the assumption that readers will benefit from suggestions on how to be a better mentor and on how to cultivate a better relationship with their current mentor or advisor. We hope that…
Ask a Case Manager: “What UCLA resources are available to support my physical health and wellness?”
Question: Beyond resources available through my health insurance or from a treating physician, what resources are available to support my physical health and wellness as a UCLA postdoctoral scholar? Answer: This is a great question! I am happy to share that there is a wide variety of health, fitness, and recreational programming available to postdocs….
How can I access the UCLA Library from off-campus?
UCLA students, faculty, and staff can access all resources and services available from the UCLA library website by using the campus proxy server or virtual private network (VPN). Both systems require a UCLA Logon ID and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Visit the UCLA Library website for more information and helpful video tutorials. Visit the UCLA Library’s…
Resources and Support for Postdoctoral Scholars
To the Postdoctoral Scholar Community, As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create many challenges, we want to acknowledge the obstacles you face while continuing your work and research. We recognize that you are being called upon to continue your research and maintain a high level of productivity, often under sub-optimal conditions. The sense of…