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<div><font face="Trebuchet MS" size="-4" color="#000000"><i><b>The
Scientist</b></i><b> Readers' Survey<br>
</b></font><font face="Palatino" color="#000000">For the past 4
years,<i> The Scientist</i> has surveyed postdocs annually to find out
what they think of their places of work -- their PIs, their work
conditions, the value of their postdoc experiences and other factors.
These reports have become a valuable resource to those making the
choice of where to go for a postdoc, and to organizations, individuals
and institutions wishing to improve the postdoc experience.<br>
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We are now collecting data for the<b> Best Places to Work for Postdocs
2007</b> report, which will be published in<i> The Scientist</i>,
March 2007 issue. Please take a few moments to fill out the survey as
completely and accurately as possible. Your responses and ratings will
be kept confidential, and will be essential in allowing us to compile
accurate institutional assessments.<br>
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All those who complete the survey by January 10, 2007 may choose to
enter a prize drawing for a gift certificate worth $250 from
Amazon.com.<br>
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Thank you for your assistance.</font></div>
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<div>Take the BPTW Postdocs survey now at <a
href="http://www.bptw.org/">www.bptw.org</a> and you could win a $250
Amazon gift card. Get the full results in The Scientist's March 2007
issue.</div>
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<div><b>2) Annual Meeting Update</b></div>
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<div>The NPA is now accepting poster abstracts for the <a
href=
"http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/site/lookup.asp?c=eoJMIWOBIrH&b=2012535"
>2007 Annual Meeting</a>. We have also updated web content pertaining
to the concurrent workshops, the pre-meeting sessions, lodging
options, and provided an overview of the travel award program. Look
for travel award application forms online as of 12/18/06.</div>
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<div><b>3) The Perfect Gift for your Favorite Postdoc</b></div>
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<div>Looking for that perfect gift for your favorite postdoc?
Simply visit The NPA Store (<a
href="http://www.cafepress.com/thenpastore"
>www.cafepress.com/thenpastore</a>)! Currently featuring new
designs and products, you are sure to find the perfect gift for every
postdoc and postdoc supporter on your list! You can also support
your favorite postdoc with one or more <a
href=
"http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/site/lookup.asp?c=eoJMIWOBIrH&b=1837707"
>Lab Essential publications</a> published by Cold Spring
Harbor Laboratory Press.</div>
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<div><b>4) Two New Resources Now Available from HHMI/BWF</b></div>
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<div>The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) and the HHMI and
Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) have collaborated to bring you <a
href="http://www.hhmi.org/resources/labmanagement/training.html"
>Training Scientists to Make the Right Moves</a> and <a
href=
"http://www.hhmi.org/resources/labmanagement/downloads/bwf_hhmi_case_study.pdf"
>The BWF-HHMI Courses in Scientific Management: A Case
Study</a><i>. </i> These publications can help universities
and professional societies develop their own programs in scientific
management. Content is drawn from the experiences of HHMI and
Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) course organizers, representatives of
the BWF-HHMI Partners in Scientific Management Program, and others
with extensive experience in scientific management training.</div>
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