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National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week

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National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week occurs annually on the third week of September. This year NPAW is Sept. 15-19, 2025.

Thank a Postdoc

We are celebrating more than 500 research postdoctoral associates and fellows at Baylor College of Medicine. Take a moment to acknowledge their contributions and accomplishments. Here are a few ways to thank a postdoc!

  1. Post an appreciation message on the Kudoboard. More details are below.
  2. Send a personal note of thanks and give a small token of appreciation.
  3. Nominate them for awards.
  4. Create opportunities to introduce them to colleagues in the field.
  5. Leave a recommendation or kudos on their LinkedIn page.

Kudoboard for Postdocs

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is hosting a Kudoboard for faculty, staff, students, and postdocs to post messages and images of appreciation for research postdoctoral associates and fellows at Baylor College of Medicine. The Kudoboard is open for contributions and will close on Sept. 17, 2025. The final Kudoboard will be shared during NPAW.

Events

  • Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 – NPAW Keynote from the National Postdoctoral Association. Speaker: Gretchen Goldman, Ph.D., president of the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).  11 a.m., Virtual – Register
  • Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 – Financial Literacy for Postdocs: Understanding Your Paycheck from the National Postdoctoral Association. Speakers: Jovan Johnson, M.B.A., CFP, Neeka Miremadi, and Emily Roberts, Ph.D. Noon, Virtual – Register
  • Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 – Kudoboard Release
  • Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 - “Ask the Postdoc Council” Office Hours from the National Postdoctoral Association. Noon, Virtual – Register