Past Events

2025 Summer Networking Event

Aug 23, 2025, 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Come join your fellow postdocs for an afternoon of community building, networking, and fun! You will have the opportunity to meet the SOPS executive committee members, learn about SOPS activities, and mingle with other postdocs and friends. Family & friends are welcome! To help us plan catering and activities, please register below before August 19, 2025 at midnight!

Postdoc Happy Hour

Aug 12, 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 😊

Grantseeking for Postdocs

Jul 24, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Essential Skills and Strategies for Navigating the Funding Landscape Join Lou Hurst, Sr. Proposal Development Officer, to learn essential skills and strategies for navigating the postdoc funding landscape. She will cover the fundamentals of how grants work, teach us how to research and understand funders' perspectives and priorities, and give advice for crafting a competitive proposal in the current landscape. She will also bring tips for finding suitable funders for your research, featuring specific postdoc funding opportunities.

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 😊

Natural Bridge Original Trail Hike

Jun 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Take a break, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and enjoy a day of fun, connection, and natural beauty! 🗓 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025🕙 Time: 10:00 AM📍 Location: Natural Bridge State Resort Park – Original Trail Register here

Postdoc Happy Hour

Jun 10, 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 😊

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

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 😊