Events

The Society of Postdoctoral Scholars organizes a variety of events for postdocs each year with the intention to bring the community together and have critical conversations about everything postdoc.

Upcoming Events

Workshop on Mental Health

May 29, 2025, 1:00 – 2:30 PM

The Society of Postdoctoral Scholars is organizing an interactive workshop designed to address the mental health needs of Postdocs - offering evidence-based strategies to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and build emotional resilience. The session will include discussion about professional and personal transitions, phase of life needs, overworking and balance, meaning making, community building, wellbeing behaviors, moving beyond narratives of imposter syndrome and self-care. Date: May 29, 2025 Time: 1-2:30 PM

Postdoc Happy Hour

Jun 10, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Join your fellow postdocs to connect, share drinks, eat pizza, and foster community! No expectations, just show up and be yourself 😊

Postdoc Happy Hour

Jul 8, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Join your fellow postdocs to connect, share drinks, grab a snack, and foster community! No expectations, just show up and be yourself 😊

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Past Events

Postdoc Happy Hour

May 13, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Join your fellow postdocs to connect, share drinks, grab a snack, and foster community! No expectations, just show up and be yourself 😊

Bowling Night

Apr 17, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

The Society of Postdoctoral Scholars (SOPS) is hosting a Bowling Night on April 17, 2025 (6-8 PM) for all postdoctoral scholars and fellows. Come test your bowling skills and show your fellow postdocs your bowling prowess for a night of connection and fun! Date: April 17, 2025 Time: 6-8 PM

Postdoc Happy Hour

Apr 8, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Join your fellow postdocs to connect, share drinks, grab a snack, and foster community! No expectations, just show up and be yourself 😊

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