2nd University System of Maryland Postdoctoral Research Symposium
University System of Maryland (USM) initiative!
Location
Off Campus : Stamp Student Union, UMD
Date & Time
September 26, 2025, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Description
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We are excited to host the 9th Annual Postdoctoral Research Symposium on Friday, September 26, as the culmination of our activities during National Postdoctoral Appreciation Month! This is the 2nd year the event has been expanded to a system-wide initiative, representing the collective efforts and collaborative spirit of the entire University System of Maryland (USM).
The symposium will feature a traditional poster presentation session and a Flash Talk session, providing a dynamic platform for postdocs to present their work and network with peers, faculty, and staff!
On this form, please submit an abstract summarizing the research you will be presenting at the Postdoc Research Symposium. Your abstract should be brief, clear, and concise. It should not exceed 300 words.
Call for Judges
We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual University System of Maryland Postdoc Research Symposium is being held this year on Friday, September 26 from 9:00-4:00pm at the University of Maryland, College Park Stamp Student Union. All postdocs from around the University System of Maryland are invited to attend. The event includes a welcome keynote from Chancellor Perman, a judged poster session, a three minute presentation of their research, professional development, and the opportunity to meet and network with other postdocs throughout the system. We want to ensure that the University is well represented at this event, and ask that you encourage your postdoctoral fellows to come.
As part of this event, postdocs from around the system can participate in a poster competition. We are seeking faculty judges for this important event and hope that you or your colleagues are able to volunteer as a poster judge. Please see the following link to sign up as a poster judge: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jOx2MMBIMN-wAsJMrBtMn1VIeFf5JlwqrVdxuOswnqw/viewform?edit_requested=true
Thank you for all you do supporting our postdoctoral fellows!
Blessing Enekwe, Ph.D.
Program Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA)
The Graduate School, University of Maryland
2123 Lee Building,
7809 Regents Drive, College Park, MD 20742
(301) 405-6009 I blessing@umd.edu I gradschool.umd.edu/postdocs
