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NPA Community CommitteeAbout the Committee
The Community Committee seeks to ensure that all voices within the postdoc community are heard and valued through collaboration, dialogue and evidence-based practices.
Community Resources
Postdoctoral scholars across the United States do not share equal access to resources that enable their success. The NPA IMPACT Fellowship Program (“IMPACT”) increases access to opportunities for exceptional
early-career research trainees to build skills, to better understand their strengths, and develop new networks. IMPACT provides participants with access to personal and career resources with a cohort of peers to strategically
build upon existing skills, recognize opportunities, and advance in their careers. To learn more visit the IMPACT Fellowship Program page.
Caring for a family during your postdoctoral career can be a challenge - especially when you are new to an area and an institution. Often the best avenue for getting the information and support you need to thrive is to talk with with institutional postdoctoral
fellows office and talk with other postdocs. This helps you find out what is possible and available at your current institution as programming and supports differ quite widely from one institution to another. The guides
below also offer valuable information for postdoctoral fellows at all institutions. To learn more visit our Resource Library.
Over the past several decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of doctorates awarded to women, particularly in STEM. However, women continue to be underrepresented in tenured faculty roles, senior academic management positions, and senior
positions in the broader workforce. It’s important to understand the obstacles that impede the career transitions of postdoc women and how to alleviate those obstacles institutionally and through individual career development.
To learn more visit the Resource Librabry.
Many institutions understand the benefits of diversity and would like to enhance diversity among its students, faculty and staff, including postdocs. The long-term goal is to increase the diversity of STEM faculty. In order to move qualified individuals
through the pipeline these primary components are essential 1) recruitment 2) retention and 3) preparation for the next phase. Read More.
Community CommitteeThe NPA is committed to addressing issues in the postdoc community. To assist in this effort, the NPA created the Community Committee. The Community Committee seeks to ensure that all voices within the postdoc community are heard and valued through collaboration, dialogue, and evidence-based practices. The specific responsibilities of the NPA Community Committeee include the following:
Community Leadership
Paes was appointed in 2024 and currently serves as chair emeritus of the NPA Community Committee. To view her full bio please visit our Leadership page.
Marin was appointed in 2025 and currently serves as vice chair of the NPA Community Committee. To view her full bio please visit our Leadership page.
Valentine was appointed in 2025 and currently serves as chair of the NPA Community Committee. To view his full bio please visit our Leadership page.
Aguirre sits on the NPA Board of Directors and was appointed as NPA Community Committee liaison for 2025. To read his full bio please visit our Leadership page.
Volunteer Today!The NPA is always looking for enthusiastic and passionate volunteers to support the postdoc community! Please contact us to learn more. |
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