2022 Annual Research & Career Symposium
September 20, 2022
This event is over
Welcome!
The Society of Postdoctoral Scholars (SOPS) at the University of Kentucky (UK) is hosting their Annual Research & Career Symposium to showcase the work of UK postdoctoral scholars and fellows, promote networking among the UK research community, and encourage discussions on career paths for postdocs and PhD students.
This year’s theme is GROW:
Giving back
Realizing research goals
Opening your network
Working with postdoc peers
Symposium features
Keynote address
From an inspirational speaker to share some insights on the annual theme
Panel discussion on career options, mentoring relationships, & collaboration
Featuring professionals and knowledge experts from a variety of careers in academia and beyond
Opportunity for postdocs to share their work
Including a Postdoc Talk Competition and a Global Impact Poster Session (with cash prizes!)
Symposium objective
The objective of the symposium is to give UK postdocs an opportunity to share their research, celebrate their successes, network with peers (including graduate students & faculty), develop professionally, and learn about possible career options.
Who is invited?
SOPS mission is to promote the exchange of ideas across disciplines. As such, UK postdocs from all fields are invited to participate!
SOPS also aims to foster cross-generational conversations with up and coming PhDs as well as established faculty. As such, graduate students & faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend! In fact, given how broad and diverse the audience will be, postdoc presentations will be general and accessible to a wide audience.
How much does it cost?
There is no charge to present at or attend the symposium. SOPS and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs provide funds to ensure access to these critical conversations to all junior scientists and scholars.
Where will it take place?
The symposium will take place in the Gatton Student Center, Grand Ballroom
SOPS Outstanding Service Award
The award aims to highlight individuals who demonstrate exemplary service to postdoctoral scholars at the University of Kentucky. The 2022 SOPS Outstanding Service Award is presented to Nancy Schoenberg, Marion Pearsall Professor of Behavioral Science (check out the news here!)
Keynote address
Professional networking: they're just a friend you haven't met yet
Dr. Jennifer Heemstra
Charles Allen Thomas Professor of Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis
Important dates
August 10, 2022
Abstract submission & registration open
August 26, 2022
Abstract submission closed
September 2, 2022
Selected postdoc speakers announced
September 14, 2022
Registration closed
September 20, 2022
Symposium
See the detailed schedule here: Schedule
Organizing Committee
Erome Daniel Hankore
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
SOPS President
Namrata Anand
Postdoctoral Scholar
Pharmaceutical Sciences
SOPS Vice-President
Phyllis Johnson
Postdoctoral Fellow
Anthropology
SOPS Secretary
Zachary Williamson
Postdoctoral Scholar
Office of Biomedical Education
SOPS Director of Communication
Katarina Medger
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Biology
SOPS Treasurer
Krishnaroop Chaudhuri
Postdoctoral Scholars
Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering
SOPS Executive Committee Member
Leobarda Robles-Martinez
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Physiology
SOPS Executive Committee Member
Mark Rzeszutek
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Family and Community Medicine
SOPS Executive Committee Member
Joseph Lutz
Director of Postdoctoral Affairs
The Graduate School
Jeremy Van Cleve
Associate Professor
Department of Biology