NPA SmartSkills: Empowering Your Postdoc Journey: Strategies for Effective Communication

Sponsored by Seattle Children's Research Institute

This session is designed to help postdoctoral researchers build strong, collaborative relationships with their mentors. Participants will receive practical advice for setting expectations, aligning goals, and advocating for their professional growth. We will cover communication skills that postdocs can use to navigate potential challenges with their advisor.

Speakers: Wendy Crone, Ph.D., professor, engineering physics and mechanical engineering, University of Wisconsin – Madison; Ellen Dobson, Ph.D., Morgridge Institute for Research; Wesley Marner, Ph.D., Morgridge Institute for Research