Empowering Your Postdoc Journey: Strategies for Effective Communication with Advisors/mentors
NPA SmartSkills Webinar
Location
Online
Date & Time
July 22, 2025, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Description
Event hosted by the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA)
Join us for this interactive session designed to help postdocs build effective, collaborative communication with their advisors. Strong mentor-mentee relationships are essential to postdoctoral success.
In this webinar, you'll learn how to:
- Set clear expectations
- Align goals with your mentor
- Navigate challenges and advocate for your growth
Featured Speakers:
Wendy Crone, Ph.D., professor, engineering physics and mechanical engineering, University of Wisconsin – Madison
Ellen Dobson, Ph.D., Morgridge Institute for Research
Wesley Marner, Ph.D., Morgridge Institute for Research
Sponsored by: Seattle Children's Research Institute
SmartSkills is a free, virtual course for postdocs who are members* of the NPA. Monthly classes are taught by experts and focus on building skills critical to career and personal success. Postdocs can earn a certificate from the NPA by attending 10 out of the 12 skills classes.
Register now to gain strategies that will empower your postdoc experience!
