At Carnegie, we know it's crucially important to acknowledge the efforts of our postdocs throughout the year. We recognize that they bring creative energy, new opportunities for collaboration, and fresh research ideas to our campuses, and that their continued excellence burnishes Carnegie's reputation when they go out into the world.
This is why we always celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week. This year's festivities included several special meals, a behind-the-scenes museum tour, a trip to one of California's channel islands, an ice cream social, professional development workshops, and more. Our institution's leaders also took the time to praise the efforts of these impressive early career scientists, noting the many ways that they improve the quality of work and life at all of our departments.
Check out some of their comments below!
Our @CarnegieScience postdocs are vital to our institution during their tenures and afterward as they move on to illustrious careers in academia, government, and industry. We should thank and recognize them throughout the year. #NPAW2019 https://t.co/D45B1tdUL1
— Carnegie President (@CarnegiePres) September 19, 2019
Thank you @carnegiescience postdocs for the energy and new ideas you bring to our institution. And thank you #CarnegieAlumni for continuing to make us proud and for demonstrating the excellence of the training you received during your time with us to the world at large. https://t.co/kDiHCVJfDc
— Carnegie President (@CarnegiePres) September 19, 2019
We love celebrating our Carnegie postdocs, even when it's not #NPAW19. But we asked our directors to tell us how postdocs contribute to the research and culture of their departments. @CarnegieDevBio Director @ZhengYixian praises their passion for the scientific endeavor. pic.twitter.com/MKPcorTTAe
— Carnegie Science (@carnegiescience) September 19, 2019
In honor of National Postdoc Appreciation Week we asked our directors to tell us about the important contributions postdocs make on their campuses. @CarnegieGeoPhys Director Mike Walter notes the ubiquity of our #CarnegieAlumni at important scientific conferences. #NPAW2019 pic.twitter.com/r2HtPdy5k2
— Carnegie Science (@carnegiescience) September 18, 2019
We love celebrating our Carnegie postdocs, even when it's not #NPAW19. But we asked our directors to tell us how postdocs contribute to the research and culture of their departments. @CarnegieEcology Director Joe Berry praises the interdisciplinary efforts of our postdocs. pic.twitter.com/vOdE2AdKuj
— Carnegie Science (@carnegiescience) September 19, 2019
In honor of National Postdoc Appreciation Week we asked our directors to tell us about the important contributions postdocs make on their campuses. @CarnegieAstro Director @JohnMulchaey says working with postdocs is his favorite part of the job. #NPAW2019 pic.twitter.com/CkuUetZe0L
— Carnegie Science (@carnegiescience) September 18, 2019
We love celebrating our Carnegie postdocs, even when it's not #NPAW19. But we asked our directors to tell us how postdocs contribute to the research and culture of their departments. @CarnegiePlants @ZhiYongWang says postdocs shape the intellectual life of the campus. pic.twitter.com/iyQuMCJ14v
— Carnegie Science (@carnegiescience) September 19, 2019
We love celebrating our Carnegie postdocs, even when it's not #NPAW19. But we asked our directors to tell us how postdocs contribute to the research and culture of their departments. @CarnegiePlanets Director Rick Carlson notes the great achievements of many #CarnegieAlumni. pic.twitter.com/pAc3ckQYrN
— Carnegie Science (@carnegiescience) September 19, 2019