Our lab culture is ever-evolving. Core beliefs include:
- Be kind. We wish to create and enjoy a supportive environment. Care personally, challenge professionally!
- Collaboration breeds innovation. A collaborative spirit between lab members and with other labs will lead to the most learning and the most impactful research outcomes. It is also the most fun way to do science. Share your knowledge!
- Contribute to lab effort. There are a lot of shared responsibilities in the lab. Grow your research while sharing lab responsibilities.
- Curiosity based science. While it can be tempting to plan a straight course from research question to solution, the path is typically more meandering. Embrace it! (A great talk on this subject can be found here.)
- Excellence in research requires dedication but is compatible with other aspects of life. Good research often requires dedication and hard work. This will also lead to successful personal development during your studies. However, research can be combined with caretaking responsibilities and/or a life outside academia.
