Postdoc Symposium: Resource Fair
At the resource fair, you can
- meet University partners providing support to all postdocs to learn about services and programs related to research support, professional development, DEI and community building.
- get your professional headshots taken by photographer, Melody Robbins (Limited spots, Register outside ballroom at 11.30 am- 12 pm)
- career development such as LinkedIn review and Handshake access from PhD Plus team
Resource Fair: details & layout
| Table no. | University Partners | Representatives | Learn about |
| 1. | Libraries |
Andrea Denton, Erich Purpur |
Research Data services, research support, professional development |
| 2. | Research Computing Group |
Andrew Bell, Jacalyn Huband |
Research data services, research support, professional development |
| 3. | Licensing & Ventures Group |
Cortney Mushill, Josh Mauldin |
research commercialization, innovation & ventures, professional development |
| 4. | Center for Teaching Excellence |
Janet Lawler, Jessica Taggart |
professional development of teaching, course design |
| 5. | PhD Plus | Yi Hao | professional development, LinkedIn review, career exploration & job search on Handshake |
| 6. | Professional Headshots | Melody Robbins | registered individuals will get a 15-min. time slot |
| 7. | Postdoc Association |
Billy Nash, Megan Sayyad |
community building, social events, DEI & outreach |
| 8.. | Diversity Programs |
Joaquin Nunez, Naseemah Mohammed |
DEI programs & support, Diversity influencers |
| 9. |
Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Rachel Spraker |
UVA Inclusive Excellence, Equal Opportunity & Civil Rights, Racial Equity |
| 10. | Academic Outreach- Engaged UVA | Maria Lane | community engagement: programs & practices |
| 11. | Maxine Platzer Lynn Women's Center |
Alyssa Candelmo |
DEI programs, community engagement, advocacy, legal clinic |
| 12. | International Scholars' Office | Polly Lawson | immigration support & programs for International postdocs |
| 13. |
UVA HR: Immigration, UVA Finance |
Timothy White, Logan Hobbs |
immigration support & international tax advising for international postdocs |
| 14. | Center for American English Language and Culture (CAELC) | Elizabeth Wittner | professional development in oral & written communication for international postdocs |
| 15. | UVA HR: Benefits | Corinne Clasbey | benefits including health insurance |