DEI blog series
How to mentor early career researchers in making and presenting posters
An important step for undergraduates in gaining independence as a researcher is being able to effectively communicate their findings. When undergraduates first start to present their research, they are usually…
Read MoreConsiderations in choosing an inclusive conference location
Academic conferences can be transformative experiences for early career researchers. They provide key opportunities to learn about cutting-edge research, get feedback for one’s own work, and build a professional network.…
Read MoreHow can we design research environments to be more accessible?
Imagine that you are a new PI. You are eager to establish your own research group and set up your research space. You are excited to mentor a diversity of…
Read MoreHow can we provide effective feedback to our mentees?
Imagine you have a colleague who is mentoring an undergraduate researcher for the first time. Given your experience mentoring undergraduate researchers, your colleague seeks advice from you about how to…
Read MoreHow do you support mentee independence in research?
Let’s say that you and your mentee have been working together for some time. The mentee has learned all the techniques needed for their project and feels confident carrying out…
Read MoreHow do I set my mentee up for success in research?
Undergraduates across the country are now several weeks into their summer research. Many are hitting stride – they are getting comfortable in their research groups and picking up research-related knowledge…
Read MoreHow do you know what your mentee knows?
Imagine you are a postdoc and you want to gain mentoring experience before you go on the job market. You volunteer to mentor a new undergraduate researcher in the lab.…
Read MoreNew researchers have arrived – now what?
Imagine you are early on in your career as a faculty member and your lab is up and running. You have recruited a postdoc and a couple of graduate students,…
Read MoreWho gets to do undergraduate research?
Introduction Gaining research experience as an undergraduate science major is an important part of learning what science is and how science is done. When undergraduates engage in science research, they…
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