Category Archives: Events
October 2, 2019
Notable Events and Deadlines for October
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The National Postdoc Association (NPA) Annual Conference is the largest national conference and networking event dedicated to the postdoctoral community. Conference attendees – postdoctoral scholars, administrators, faculty, and representatives from disciplinary societies, industry, and corporations – are provided with the opportunity to gather and enhance their professional development and leadership skills.
The NPA is offering travel awards for
October 1, 2019
October Event List
Coffee Hour
Join us for FREE coffee every other month. Coffee hour takes place on the second Wednesday of the month. To find us, look for the PDA sign.
Date: Wednesday, October 9th
UPC
Starbucks next to Lyon Center
1-2 pm
HSC
Starbucks at the Plaza Marketplace
2-3 pm
CHLA
Aroma’s Coffee at HBO Café
9:30-10:30 am
Oktoberfest
Interested in attending an Oktoberfest in LA? The PDA has you covered! We
September 10, 2019
IXL Innovation Olympics
Flyer for IXL Innovation Olympics
The IXL Innovation Olympics is an 8 week long, consulting engagement with real companies, competing against top MBA and PhD teams worldwide. Students work with a consultant to crack the case on a client’s next growth challenges.
Students receive 5 key benefits out of the program:
Gain consulting experience with large and complex firms
Acquire world-class innovation methodology training & certification by the Global Innovation Management Institute
Become exposed to HR
