Current projects

The SUPD is currently working on a number of projects. Below are lists of people involved, the primary contacts are indicated by an asterix. We are always keen to take on new challenges, contact the Council chairs if you have an idea or come to our next meeting.

Caltrain pass

The transport committee is currently working on a proposal for a Postdoc caltrain pass. Get in touch with David to get involved.

David Bellovin

bellovin@stanford.edu

RCR Workshop series

The SUPD is organizing a series of workshops focusing on the development of the non-research soft skills necessary to be a successful academic manager, teacher, and mentor.

Goal 1: To facilitate post-doc participants in developing a career progress plan to ensure a positive and valuable post-doc experience and a smooth transition into a faculty position.
Goal 2: To provide training for post-docs in mentoring and personnel management.

As a three-part series the workshops will complement the Scientific Management Series organised by the postdoc office.

Workshop 1: Developing a career progress plan
Workshop 2: Interviews and interviewing how to get what you want
Workshop 3: Managing, motivating, and mentoring your workforce

Alison McGuigan*	mcguigan@stanford.edu
Carlos Pineda	cepineda@stanford.edu
Sarah Kummerfeld	skummerf@stanford.edu
Sruthi Tallapragada	stk@stanford.edu
Susan Moore	smoore1@stanford.edu

Outreach

For postdocs on main campus it's easy to forget that we have a number of outposts including the VA hospital, Genome Technology Center and Stanford Linear Accelerator. These institutes often have their own set rules and procedures for hiring/day-to-day protocols that have a direct impact on the research of their postdocs. The SUPD is begninning an initiative to involve postdocs from these campuses as a way to connect them to the larger postdoc community and help them voice their concerns.

Brandon Steelman*

steelman@stanford.edu

Wine and cheese

The SUPD is planning a wine and cheese night. To get help organize the event, e-mail Michael. Or if you'd just like to come along and meet other postdocs, read your supd-announce e-mail to find out when it's on!

Michael*	mcguigan@stanford.edu
David	@stanford.edu

Mentoring award

Postdocs and grad students know from experience how important a good advisor can be for succesful research. A recent study has confrimed that quality mentoring has a measurable impact on research output and postdoc job satisfaction. The SUPD is setting up an award to recognize excellence in mentoring. E-mail Sarah to get involved.