UVA Postdoc Symposium 101 - Lightning Talks and Poster Presentations, and How to Get Started

The UVA Postdoc Association (PDA) and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs are hosting the 2025 Postdoctoral Research Symposium on May 21 in the UVA Alumni Hall. This year's event theme is “Bridging Gaps: Fostering Equity and Belonging in the Postdoc Community.” The coordination committee invites postdocs from UVA and Virginia Tech to register and sign up to give a 5-minute Lightning Talk or poster presentation at this year's event. This 60-minute workshop will provide a brief overview of the 2025 Postdoctoral Research Symposium, and review the requirements for both types of presentations. We will break down and discuss the selection criteria, how to register for the symposium and the submission process. Additionally, we will review the Lightning Talk competition structure (preliminary and final rounds) and review videos from last year's competition so you know what to expect.  Register here for this session of the PhD Plus - Research Presentation Series