SURPAS at the NPA Annual Conference 2025

April 8, 2025

📸 Huge thanks to our SURPAS representatives —  Sushrima Gan (current Leadership Co-Chair), Tazbir Ahmed (former Leadership Co-Chair), and Azusa Terasaki (Family Committee Co-Chair) — for attending and presenting at the National Postdoctoral Association Annual Conference 2025! It was an amazing opportunity to showcase SURPAS, connect with postdocs from across the country, and bring back valuable insights and inspiration 💬✨

💡 Key Takeaways:

– Effective Mentoring Skills: Highlighting the essential role of mentorship in postdoctoral training and promoting best practices for mentor-mentee relationships.
– Policy Updates: Clarified postdoc roles and work regulations to better align with institutional goals.
– Visa Clarifications: Tackled common misconceptions and provided updated guidance for international postdocs.
– Career Advancement: Emphasized the importance of networking, skill-building, and proactive planning for diverse career paths beyond academia.

✨ Inspired by the conference, SURPAS will continue working to strengthen postdoc support at Stanford, from regional collaborations and advocacy to new initiatives with OPA that center postdoc needs and wellbeing.