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By Francesca Gacho / March 29, 2021

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...

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By Daniel Wong / March 19, 2021

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...

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By gdadmin / February 25, 2021

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...

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By Francesca Gacho / February 17, 2021

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...

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By Francesca Gacho / February 9, 2021

Upcoming Events Winter 2021

Register for events at https://ucla.joinhandshake.com/

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By Daniel Wong / February 5, 2021

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...

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By Francesca Gacho / January 29, 2021

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:...

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By gdadmin / January 20, 2021

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...

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By Daniel Wong / January 15, 2021

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...

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