National Postdoc Appreciation Week celebration has historically been sponsored by the National Postdoc Association (NPA) as a way of recognizing the contributions that postdoctoral scholars make to research and discovery in the United States. Institutions all over the country and even worldwide hold special events in recognition of NPAW.
Take a break from your rigorous academic pursuits to join the in-person and virtual events across campus that have been organized to celebrate the Ohio State postdoc community and to thank you all for your immense contributions to Ohio State’s research, service, and teaching missions.
Our planned events focus on career or professional development, professional headshots, and networking with peers. During this same time, take the opportunity to experience the university’s vibrant visual and performing arts community by attending a concert, gallery exhibit, theatre, or dance performance! Below you will find details on events leading up to, during, and after postdoc appreciation week. We look forward to seeing you!
List of Events
Events Before Postdoc Appreciation Week
Sept. 9 - September 17
Saturday, September 9
8 – 10 AM: Postdoc Association-led Riverside Walk - Lincoln Tower Entrance (towards the stadium), 1800 Cannon Dr.
Wednesday, September 13
8 – 3PM: PDA/VWR Vendor Show - Room 115; Biomedical Research Tower (BRT), 460 W. 12th Ave
Events during Postdoc Appreciation Week
Monday, September 18
12:30 – 4:30PM - Postdoc Headshots with OPA - Room 134, BRT, 460 W. 12th Ave
Tuesday, September 19 - 11 – 2PM (Virtual)
Postdoc Recruitment Event with Cancer Center/NCH Part 1
Wednesday, September 20
9 – 1PM - Postdoc Headshots with OPA - Room 130, BRT, 460 W. 12th Ave
Thursday, September 21
10 – 11AM - PDA Meet & Greet Town Hall (donuts & coffee provided) - Room 134, BRT, 460 W. 12th Ave
6 – 8PM - STEAM Exchange (STEAMX) - 400 West Rich St.
Friday, September 22
1 – 3 PM - Postdoc Ice Cream Social - Lobby, BRT, 460 W. 12th Ave
Events After Postdoc Appreciation Week
September 23 - October 6
Wednesday, September 27
9 – 1PM: Postdoc Headshots with OPA - Room 134, BRT, 460 W. 12th Ave
2 – 4PM: OPA New Postdoc Orientation & IDP Workshop (Virtual). (Zoom, RSVP here)
Monday, October 2
9 – 1PM: Postdoc Headshots with OPA - Room 250Q; University Hall, 230 N. Oval Mall
For more information about the NPA list of events, please click here. Please reach out to the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at osupostdocs@osu.edu if you have any questions or concerns about NPAW 2023.