Scholarly Colloquia and Events

  • 9/25 Postdoc Research Datablitz Presenation Competition

    Call for 2015 National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) Research Data Blitz Presentation Competition

    The Graduate School and the UConn Storrs Postdoc Association issue a call for abstracts for a data blitz session and luncheon being held on Friday, September 25th, from 9:30-1:30pm. The event is being held as part National Postdoc Appreciation Week, September 21-25, 2015.

    We have allotted time for 10 research talks as five minute, data blitz presentations. To submit a data blitz proposal for consideration, please send a pdf file containing title, 150 word abstract, author(s), affiliation(s), plus the email address of the first author to Rowena Grainger at rowena.grainger@uconn.edu.

    Abstracts must contain the specific goals of the study, methods used, summary of the results and conclusions. The data must be collected and analyzed before submission; we will not consider abstracts for incomplete studies. The deadline for submitting an abstract is September 4th. Notification of acceptance will be sent no later than September 11.

    Not only will presenters have their abstracts published in the online program booklet, but this is a great opportunity to get feedback on your research and develop your "elevator pitch". Being able to summarize your research is a usable skill for networking and job interviews.

    Each postdoc presenter will receive a certificate of participation and will be eligible for cash prizes that could be used towards professional development*. The goal of the data blitz session during Postdoc Appreciation Week is to allow the UConn community to recognize the important contributions of postdoctoral research.

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    *The Graduate School reserves the right to determine the appropriate use of funds.

    Three prizes will be awarded:

    • 1st Prize - $2000
    • 2nd Prize - $1500
    • 3rd Prize - $1000
    For more information, contact: The Graduate School at 860-486-7902