NM EPSCoR Post-Doc Leadership Workshop
The New Mexico EPSCoR Post Doc Leadership Workshop is an innovative 3-day intensive, residential program designed to enhance the professional skills of post-doctoral scholars in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The workshop will use interactive approaches to develop leadership skills that will contribute to post doc career development and success. Sessions include:
- Meeting Facilitation and Leadership
- Communicating Science to the Media
- Planning and Writing Proposals
- Effective Teaching in Higher Education
- Post Doc Career Planning
- Productivity Tools and Strategies
- Mentoring Students
- Research Ethics
- Entrepreneurship
This workshop is open to post doctoral scholars in STEM fields from research institutions in New Mexico or our partner EPSCoR states of Nevada and Idaho. Lodging, meals and workshop materials will be provided. Space is limited to 20 participants. Complete the application form. For best consideration, submit your application by November 12, 2014; applicants will be notified of acceptance by November 18, 2014. For additional information, contact Mary Jo Daniel (mjdaniel@epscor.unm.edu or 505-814-7010).
Note: all participants are expected to attend the entire workshop, which begins at 6:00 pm on Monday, January 5 and concludes at 4:00 pm on Thursday, January 8.