Laboratory Culture

Our research team has a strong collaborative approach to research. We view every project as an opportunity for members of all levels (undergraduate, graduate and faculty) to be involved in all aspects of research.

To help students at all levels, our laboratory offers formal and informal mentorship opportunities for students. In formal mentorship capacities, students fall in one of two mentorship lines, each filled with rich history and support. Students can use this “formal” mentorship as a structure to seek guidance from older students, however every student prides themselves in being available for others and contributing to the team! Current lines are helping each other develop manuscripts for publication, with both undergraduate and graduate students working on first authorship papers.

We also spend quality time as a group through team outings! Our laboratory’s “personality” is one of playfulness and curiosity. Students in our laboratory are often exploring cities together, studying, learning new analyses and statistical methods, and creating new adventures. Additionally, our laboratory team plans one “team building” activity every semester as well as an end of the semester party to celebrate and reflect on our accomplishments. Past lab outing activities have consisted of: laser tag, bowling, anatomy coloring pages, picnics at the gathering place, attending the board game bar, brewery outings, painting lab members portraits, apple picking orchards, and many more! Further, when attending conferences our lab loves to explore together! Check out some of the photos below.