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The 10th Annnual Meeting of the National Postdoctoral Association
Join us as we put innovation in action and
share best practices!
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Sir Francis Drake Hotel
450 Powell Street | San Francisco, CA
Hosted by:
The University of California
Major Sponsors:
Garnett-Powers & Associates, Inc. | Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences | Stanford University | The Gladstone Institutes | The Language Company | The University of California
The meeting was a great success! View presentations from the meeting here.
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LODGING
REGISTRATION
AGENDA
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CONTACT US
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Keynote Speaker
 Alan I. Leshner, PhD
Chief Executive Officer, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Executive Publisher, Science
Dr. Leshner has been Chief Executive Officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and Executive Publisher of the journal Science since December 2001. AAAS (triple A-S) was founded in 1848 and is the world's largest, multi-disciplinary scientific and engineering society.
Before coming to AAAS, Dr. Leshner was Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) from 1994-2001. One of the scientific institutes of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, NIDA supports over 85% of the world's research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction.
Before becoming Director of NIDA, Dr. Leshner had been the Deputy Director and Acting Director of the National Institute of Mental Health. He went to NIMH from the National Science Foundation (NSF), where he held a variety of senior positions, focusing on basic research in the biological, behavioral and social sciences, science policy and science education.
Dr. Leshner went to NSF after 10 years at Bucknell University, where he was Professor of Psychology. He has also held long-term appointments at the Postgraduate Medical School in Budapest, Hungary; at the Wisconsin Regional Primate Research Center; and as a Fulbright Scholar at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Dr. Leshner is the author of a textbook on the relationship between hormones and behavior, and has published over 150 papers for both the scientific and lay communities on the biology of behavior, science and technology policy, science education, and public engagement with science.
Dr. Leshner received an undergraduate degree in psychology from Franklin and Marshall College, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in physiological psychology from Rutgers University. He also has been awarded six honorary Doctor of Science degrees. Dr. Leshner is an elected fellow of AAAS, the National Academy of Public Administration, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and many other professional societies. He is a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies of Science and Vice-Chair of its governing Council. He was appointed to the National Science Board by President Bush in 2004 and reappointed by President Obama in 2011.
Registration
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
Registration includes:
- Meeting program book and other materials
- Participation in a jam-packed meeting, including a Keynote Address, plenaries, and workshops. Witness the presentation of the 2012 Distinguished Service Award, the 10th Anniversary Mentor Award, and the 2012 Kauffman Foundation Outstanding Postdoctoral Entrepreneur and Emerging Postdoctoral Entrepreneur Awards;
- Refreshment breaks;
- One continental breakfast (Friday);
- Boxed lunch on Friday;
- Evening reception on Friday (cash bar);
- Buffet (seated) luncheon Saturday;
- Great opportunities to network with scientists from across the country!
Early Member Registration Fees (by Feb. 10):
Postdoc or Graduate Student: $250.00
Non-postdoc/Sustaining Member Primary Contact: $425.00
Regular Member Registration Fees (Feb. 11-March 2):
Postdoc or Graduate Student: $275.00
Non-postdoc/Sustaining Member Primary Contact: $450.00
Non-Member Registration Fees (through March 2):
Postdoc, Graduate Student, or Non-postdoc: $800.00
(An early registration discount is not available for non-members.)
Refund Policy: In event of cancellation by Feb. 20, 2012, a full refund less a $25 processing fee will be issued. For cancellations from Feb. 11, 2012, through March 2, 2012, a 50% refund less a $25 processing fee will be issued. No refunds will be made for cancellations after March 2.
Please note: If you are a speaker, an NPA leader, workshop presenter, or sponsor, please contact the NPA Staff for your special promo code before registering.
Meeting Site/Lodging
The meeting will be held at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, 450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102.
The local host has negotiated a special rate of $175 per night (plus tax) for NPA meeting attendees at this premiere hotel! This special rate is good only through Feb. 20, 2012.
Follow this link to reserve your room!
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