During the summer, comments by Nobel laureate Tim Hunt sparked outrage among scientists all around the world. His comments, speaking about the impact of women in the workplace, were instantly met with a Twitter hashtag, #distractinglysexy, which cataloged pictures of female scientists working in their element. Our panel event will honestly discuss gender issues within […]
DUPA September meeting minutes
20150902 September minutes
Elevator Pitch Competition Pictures
August 2015 Meeting Minutes
August 2015 meeting minutes
September Happy Hour and Cook Out
What: September Happy Hour and Cook Out Where: 147 Jones, Research Drive When: Friday September 18th, immediately following Elevator Pitch Competition Why: Come support your fellow postdocs at the elevator pitch competition and then mark the start of Postdoc Appreciation Week (and the RWC – we will try to have Fiji vs Eng streaming nearby) with a […]
2015 DUPA Elevator Pitch Competition
What: 2015 DUPA Elevator Pitch Competition Where: 147 Jones, Research Drive When: Friday September 18th, 3.30pm Why: We know that Duke postdocs make important research findings, present at top conferences and publish high impact papers. But can you translate your research into a 90 second elevator pitch accessible to the general public? [See 2 minute thesis competition http://www.phdcomics.com/tv/2.minute.thesis.php] […]
Updating the DUPA website
We are in the process of updating this website. Please check back often for important professional and social events for postdocs.
DUPA January Pub Night: Friday Jan 24th 2014 – @ Fullsteam
Join us for a few pints and fun this Friday, January 24th at Fullsteam (726 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, NC 27701) from 6:30 PM as DUPA will host its first pub night of 2014. We’ll set up at one of the tables and set out our DUPA banner. A limited number of pitchers will be provided […]
Excellent volunteer opportunity for a Diversity Conference on Campus
Here is an excellent opportunity to volunteer, get involved and be a leader for a Diversity Conference right here on Duke University Campus. WHAT: Your expertise is needed at EMBRACE!! EMBRACE Watch Us Work! Conference: Promoting Holistic Well-Being, Creating Your Vision, and Dreaming Big WHEN: March 1, 2014 WHERE: Duke University Campus (TBD) REGISTER: Copy […]
Biomanufacturing and Process Development (BPD) Group presents Biogen Idec Manufacturing Facilities Tour
WHAT: Biomanufacturing and Process Development (BPD) Group presents Biogen Idec Manufacturing Facilities Tour WHEN: Thurs Jan 23, 2-4:30 pm WHERE: Biogen Idec, 5000 Davis Dr, RTP NC. NOTE: Please park in the parking deck – check in with Security in Building 26. REGISTER: http://bpdbiogentour.eventbrite.com. Space is VERY limited – register early! COST: General public $25; […]