Public Relations Committee

Who we are

A group of enthusiastic postdocs who feel that communication is a key part of a successful career in science. We want to make sure that Penn postdocs will receive all the news and information necessary about events, seminars, and workshops to keep on top of their game!

What we do

  • Serve as the body through which all communication within PPA take place as well as a linking outside organizations with the PPA community

  • We manage PPA website (including profile updates & events calendar)

  • Communicate with other committees and generate/distribute newsletter to postdoc community

  • Manage PPA social media (PPA Instagram, PPA Twitter, and PPA LinkedIn). 

  • Work with Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to communicate postdoc needs, advertise events and help with new postdoc orientation

Why you should join our committee

Because you will develop useful skills for your career once you will be an independent researcher like:

  • Website management 

  • Advertisement

  • Project management

  • Design

Recruitment

Now is a particularly great time to join as we have open recruitment for all committee positions. To learn more about this committee, please feel free to reach out to our chair.

  • Networking

  • People management

  • Social media management

Members

  • Helen Schmidt, Chair

  • Dawn Chen, Member

  • Rohini Nair, Former Chair

  • Mayassa Bou-Dargham, Former Chair

  • Nektaria Leli, Former Chair

This page was adapted from and inspired by the work of the Yale Postdoc Association’s Chairs & Subcommittees pages. We encourage you to explore their website if you are a member of another postdoc association looking for inspiration!