National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week occurs annually in the third week of September. This year, NPAW is Sept. 21-25, 2026.
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!
- Post an appreciation message on the Kudoboard. More details are below.
- Send a personal note of thanks and give a small token of appreciation.
- Nominate them for awards.
- Create opportunities to introduce them to colleagues in the field.
- 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. 23, 2026. The final Kudoboard will be shared during NPAW.
Events
- Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 – 150 Years of the U.S. Postdocs: Issues of Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow – Panel Discussion from NPA’s Board of Directors – Noon, Virtual – Register
- Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 – Coffee & Donuts – 2 p.m., In-Person, Main Baylor E Hall – Register
- Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 – Taking Care of You with Dr. Peggy Yang – 1:15 p.m., In- Person, Main Baylor M321 – Register
- Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 – Setting the Stage for Success | Mentoring from the Middle – 11 a.m., Virtual – Register
- Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 – Tacos & Thanks – 11 a.m., In-Person, Main Baylor 2nd Floor Alkek Lobby
- Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 – Resilience and the Future of Science with Dr. Peter Hotez – Noon, Virtual – Register
- Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 – Cheers to Postdocs – Celebrate at Valhalla – 5:30 p.m., In-Person, Valhalla at Rice University