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Monday, October 6
4–7 p.m.

Tuesday, October 14
11 a.m.—4 p.m.

5:30–8 p.m.

Thursday, October 16
11 a.m.—4 p.m.

Friday, October 17
12–3 p.m.

Postdocs interested in careers outside of academia are invited to aÌýspeaker seriesÌýthis fall. Each week this semester, a different speaker will share their career path and answer questions for those starting their professional journey. There is no need to register for the course – simply show up for the discussion!Ìý

Mondays, October 6, 13, 20, 27
5:05–6:20 p.m.
Environmental Design, Room 120
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Connect with company leaders, share your research, and explore career opportunities at the 8th Annual Front Range Industry and Postdoc Summit (FRIPS), organized by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder). This event is a unique chance to expand your professional network beyond academia.

Tuesday, October 7
10 a.m.—6 p.m.
ÌýÌýRegister Here

Postdocs are invited to join Venture Partners for a discussion focused on translational research funding – support designed to help move scientific discoveries from the lab toward real-world applications. Learn how to access funding like SBIR/STTR, NSF’s Translation to Practice grants, and Colorado’s OEDIT Advanced Industries grants. Hear success stories, gain actionable advice, and discover how to turn your research into impact.

Wednesday, October 8
9:30–11 a.m.

is an immigration law firm. It has extensive experience in immigrant and non-immigrant petitions, particularly EB1A, EB1B, NIW, O1 and H1B. For more than 20 years, the firm has helped research scientists obtain U.S. permanent residency. Reserve your spot today!Ìý

Wednesdays, October 8 & 29
7 p.m.
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Hear CU Boulder faculty and industry leaders from 3M, Chevron, and Lockheed Martin share real-world insights on how research collaborations drive innovation, open career doors, and translate academic work into societal impact.

Thursday, October 9
9–10 a.m.

GradCO is a professional development collaboration of universities across Colorado. This month, explore strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, building confidence, and handling the peer review process – both as an author and a reviewer.

Thursday, October 9
12–1 p.m.

Thursday, October 16
12–1 p.m.

While designed for hiring managers, these Human Resources (HR) trainings offer postdocs a behind-the-scenes look at how hiring decisions are made – from recognizing and mitigating implicit bias to learning how interview questions are crafted and evaluated. Together, they provide valuable insight into what institutions prioritize when selecting candidates.

October 14 & 16
9:30–11:30 a.m.
Implicit Bias: Moving from Awareness to Action

October 20–21
1–4 p.m.
Interviewing Strategies: How to Ask Effective Questions,Ìý
Evaluate Answers, and Make Outstanding Hires

Come meet and mingle with other postdocs at a coffee hour hosted by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder).

Tuesday, October 14
10–11 a.m.
East Campus, JSCBB

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) invites all new postdocs to a virtual orientation to help familiarize postdocs new to campus with CU Boulder.

Wednesday, October 15
12–1 p.m.

As a part of the , this webinar will explore two key aspects of self-talk – cognitive distortions and imposter fears – and offer strategies to recognize and reframe internal messages or external feedback that undermine confidence and distort perceptions of your abilities and accomplishments.

Monday, October 20
1–3 p.m.

Has the recent federal transition prompted you to reconsider your research funding approach? Join RIO’s Donna Axel for a fast-paced, 30-minute introduction to Pivot, internal funding opportunities, and other free tools available with your CU Login. Bring your team – faculty, staff, and students are all welcome!

Wednesday, October 22
3–4 p.m.

Take advantage of opportunities to remind reviewers of the value of your project. In this session we’ll discuss where these opportunities arise throughout the proposal writing process, and how to use them.

Thursday, October 23
12–1 p.m.

Take time outside of work to connect with fellow postdocs at the monthly social at Rayback Collective! The family-friendly event is sponsored by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder).

Thursday, October 23
5:30–7:30Ìýp.m.
Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80304

Tuesday, October 28
1 p.m.

The NIH Career Symposium is designed for postdocs exploring diverse career paths in biomedical research. It offers focused opportunities to network, gain insights from professionals across sectors, and develop skills for the next stage of your career.

November 3–6
10 a.m—5 p.m.