National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW)
The National Postdoc Appreciation Week is held every year in September to recognize the significant contributions that postdoctoral scholars make to research and discovery. Postdoc organizations around the world participate by holding special events. In 2010, this week was officially recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives. At JHU, events are held throughout the week by various committees to create awareness and celebrate postdocs.
The NPAW 2025 is between September 15 -21
Event Details
Sep. 15 -16, 2025
Coffee and BAGEL
10:00 AM
Preclinical Teaching Building Courtyard
To kickstart the NPAW 2025, the Executive Board of JHPDA will host an informal mixer for the postdocs. Come and join us over a cup of coffee and share some great thoughts with your fellow postdocs to get over the Monday blues!
Sep. 16, 2025
Professional Headshots
Capture your professional best—join us at the JHPDA Professional Headshot Event, brought to you by the Professional Development Committee (PDC) & Communications Committee!
Contact Details:
iadelan1@jh.edu, mpillai4@jh.edu, jmandal1@jhmi.edu jkotela1@jh.edu mtorre32@jh.edu
Two Options Available:
Self-Service Photo Booth:
Sept 15–16, 10 AM–7 PM at Homewood Campus (Imagine Center). No appointment needed — first come, served first!
Photographer-Led Headshot Session:
Tuesday, Sept 16, 10 AM–1 PM at Homewood Campus (Breezeway between Mason & Malone Hall).
Sep. 17, 2025
JHU Teaching Academy Info Session & Active Learning Workshop — 12 - 1 PM
Virtual
Join the JHU Teaching Academy for a virtual Info Session + mini Active Learning workshop — overview of certificates, courses, mentoring, and practical strategies you can use immediately; includes live Q&A.
Registration link:
https://jhu.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1814159
Contact Details: iadelan1@jh.edu, mpillai4@jh.edu
Unwind: Massage for Self-Care Workshop
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Turner West Room
Join us for a relaxing and interactive workshop led by Laura Fagan, LMT, designed to help you unwind and recharge through simple, effective massage techniques.
Contact Details: School of Public Health; Policy & Advocacy Co-Chairs:
jliu324@jhu.edu, mtayl165@jh.edu, aspotts1@jh.edu, jthorn15@jh.edu,
NPAW Movie Night – Dead Poets Society, Sept 17, 5:30 PM
PCTB Courtyard
Celebrate NPAW with an outdoor Movie Night —
Open to all postdocs—bring a friend
Contact Details: mmajood1@jh.edu
Sep. 18, 2025
Postdoc Information Session
12:15 - 1.00 PM
Virtual
Get your questions answered and gain valuable insights at the Info Session + Q&A for International Scholars, hosted by the Office of International Services (OIS)
Registration link: https://jh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aYgJ3eoWR4iiYDTPjFoGKA#/registration
Contact Details: J1-Advising@jhu.edu
Sep. 19, 2025
Science & Supper — “Beyond the Bench” with Prof. Arturo Casadevall.
Join us for Science & Supper with Prof. Arturo Casadevall. A Q&A-focused session from 4:00–5:00 PM in PCTB Room 115, followed by a Grand Dinner 5:00–7:00 PM
at the PCTB Greenhouse Café.
Contact Details: ssyed28@jh.edu, iadelan1@jhmi.edu, pagraw10@jhmi.edu, harya1@jh.edu
Dinner and Trivia Night
7:00-9:30 PM
Max’s Taphouse
Test your knowledge and enjoy a great meal at Trivia Night—hosted by DPAC and SPH!
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13wBBB-PyrTHPAWihaMIjDctuApqqu5Cnq99AzA22Gm8/edit?usp=sharing
Contact Details: PDC Co-Chairs: aliapod1@jh.edu, jliu324@jhu.edu
Sep. 20, 2024
Professional headshot
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Phipps Garden
The Doctoral Life Design Studio and JHPDA Policy and Advocacy Committee presents a professional headshot event—capture your best look with some snacks
Registration link: https://lu.ma/photosEB
Contact Details: apereyr2@jh.edu, soh52@jhmi.edu
NIH Loan Repayment Seminar,
3:00-4:00 Pm
Virtual/Preclinical Teaching Building Courtyard (PCTB)
Unlock financial relief with the NIH Loan Repayment Seminar—join us for insights and snacks at PCTB, hosted by Diversity Postdoctoral Alliance Committee!
Contact Details: aliapod1@jh.edu
Unwind and Inspire
4:00-4:45 PM
Sheldon Hall (W1214), Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Unwind and Inspire with Nobel Laureate Dr. Adam Riess, in conversation with Dr. Sabine Stanley, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor and Vice Provost-Graduate & Professional Education.
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScziyJ9xI6Pmx-xvrf5mopEhtDEiEhHQQdsnHvwKKDWTjOOpQ/viewform
Contact details: amehta50@jh.edu, mtamils1@jh.edu
Sep. 21, 2024
Joint Happy hour JHPDA-HWPDA
5:00 PM
Fadensonnen
Join HWPDA and JHPDA for a relaxed Happy Hour Networking event—connect, socialize, and expand your network with fellow postdocs!
Contact details: jeugeni1@jhmi.edu
Sep. 22, 2024
Baltimore Orioles vs Detroit Tigers
1:00-4:30 PM
Camden Yards, Eutaw St
The Baltimore Orioles' clash with the Detroit Tigers showcasing the pinnacle of competitive baseball as We conclude the ‘NPAW 2024 celebration’ with this sensational experience!
The event is jointly hosted by JHPDA and HWPDA.
Contact details: ccohen27@jhmi.edu, htadbir1@jhu.edu