Mon, Sep 18
|https://JHUBlueJays.zoom.us/j/91752736523
NetWORK Your Way to Success: A Postdoc's Guide to In-Person & Digital
In today’s hyper-connected world, effective networking is more important than ever for advancing your academic and professional career. This interactive workshop aims to provide postdoctoral researchers with the skills and strategies needed for successful networking, both online and in-person.
Time & Location
Sep 18, 2023, 4:00 PM
https://JHUBlueJays.zoom.us/j/91752736523
About the Event
This interactive workshop aims to provide postdoctoral researchers with the skills and strategies needed for successful networking, both online and in-person. Whether you are attending academic conferences or navigating social media platforms like LinkedIn, this session will equip you with the tools to build meaningful connections that can open doors for future opportunities.
Bio
Dr. Roshni Rao is a transformative leader in higher education, serving as the Executive Director of Doctoral and Postdoctoral Career Design and the Director of PHutures at Johns Hopkins University. Specializing in elevating Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows, especially those from underrepresented and international backgrounds, Dr. Rao has founded an innovative career hub providing scalable and modern career and professional development opportunities.
Among her groundbreaking initiatives are the industry-first data-driven hiring event focused specifically on postdocs and doctoral candidates, featuring over 100 participating organizations. She has also orchestrated an award-winning global career conference graced by celebrity speakers, initiated the inaugural JHU Career Impact Awards centered on community engagement, and established an inclusive research communication competition with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Dr. Rao has been an influential speaker at esteemed institutions such as the National Cancer Institute, the University of Mississippi, Texas A&M, and the University of Pennsylvania. Her work has earned her multiple accolades, including the Diversity Recognition Award from JHU, as well as the Supervisor of the Year and Staff Excellence Awards.
Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Rao served as the Associate Director at the National Institute on Aging, where she received the Kelly Distinguished Service Award for her significant contributions to postdoctoral career development.
With a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Carolina and a Postgraduate Diploma in Science from the University of Otago in New Zealand, Dr. Rao stands as a thought leader in the Ph.D. career landscape. Her ongoing efforts continue to inspire and pave the way for the next generation of scholars.