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TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 9, 2023, 2:15 p.m....MDH in semester one and then proceed to use those skills to design and carry out their own novel experiments... greater success in meeting educational goals (Kowalski et al., 2016; Scott, 2021). In fact, completion...capabilities and laboratory and critical thinking skills (Knutson et al., 2010a,b). Classroom-based research...and Molecular Biology Education. 38(5):324-329. Kowalski, J., Hoops, G., Johnson, J. 2016. Implementation...
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Plasmids 101: Broad Host Range Plasmids
TypeBlog PostPublishedApril 11, 2024, 1:15 p.m....10.1016/j.plasmid.2009.05.001 Meyer, R., Figurski, D., & Helinski, D. R. (1977). Physical and genetic studies...resources References Doran, K. S., Konieczny, I., & Helinski, D. R. (1998). Replication Origin of the Broad...10.1002/bit.22695 Schmidhauser, T. J., Ditta, G., & Helinski, D. R. (1988). Chapter 15—Broad-Host-Range Plasmid... -
Advanced Uses of Cre-lox and Flp-FRT - A Neuroscientist’s View
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 19, 2017, 1:54 p.m....derived from the yeast S. cerevisiae (Gronostajski and Sadowski 1985). The FLP system works in a similar...PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3655711. 4. Gronostajski, R M, and P D Sadowski. 1985. “The FLP Recombinase of the... -
10 Steps to a Perfect Science Talk
TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 23, 2016, 2:30 p.m....controls, or mixing clear solutions—public speaking is skill that any scientist can learn. Any time you give...front of a real audience Good, even great, speaking skills can be attained by almost anyone with enough practice...to engage the audience. Take an informal poll by asking for a show of hands on a particular question. I...over time you can master this important science skill. Additional Resources Joanne's "How to Choose... -
Building Global Connections with the International Mentorship Program USA-EUROPE
TypeBlog PostPublishedNov. 6, 2015, 3:30 p.m....proactive mentors who have relevant expertise and skills, positive disposition and motivation, open mindedness... expectations of the program and their baseline skills. Mentors were Spanish scientists (MD, PhD and ... expectations of the program and their baseline skills and a post-program self-assessment, participants...self-assessment revealed that their knowledge and skills had improved significantly when compared to their... -
Finding Your Science Policy Path
TypeBlog PostPublishedSept. 22, 2020, 1:15 p.m....you can hone important skills for the profession. One of the most important skill sets for a science policy...organizations and science blogs. Other avenues for skill development include leadership of extracurricular...beyond! Learn and develop valuable science policy skills in graduate school via this report from the Scientific... -
Making Career Development an Integral Part of the Science Training System
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 25, 2021, 2:15 p.m....’re not even doing a very good job of providing skills training for scientists destined to continue in... ends up in a lab where they can learn the plus skills needed to succeed on the career path of their choice...launching science talent we must ensure that career skills training is a required and integral part of all... -
IDP and your PI: A Roadmap for Career Planning and Personal Development
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 21, 2015, 2:30 p.m....suitable careers based on your current interests and skillset. With this information in hand, you can then formulate...formulate a plan to further develop your transferable skills and reach your career goals. Although myIDP...Makes a Good Manager Anyway Developing Transferable Skills During Science Training ... -
Walking beside Academia and giving it a high five: My transition from graduate work to a position at Addgene
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 2, 2015, 8:37 p.m.... To continue to foster my science communication skills, I took on TA positions, tutored fifth graders,.... PhDs have many roles to play inside, on the outskirts, and entirely outside of academia. These roles..., like mine, that help support academia but the skills researchers gain doing PhDs (i.e. technical writing... -
10 Ways to Share Your Science!
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 13, 2014, 8:34 p.m....Foundation Round Table. In any field, good communication skills help when it comes to finding a job. Many people... for taking the time to hone your communication skills. So, where can a graduate student or post-doc start...ll know you are on the right track if they start asking you questions. Remember that people like a good... -
Advice for Choosing a Research Project
TypeBlog PostPublishedApril 17, 2014, 2:45 p.m....critical experiments and why? What techniques and skills do you need to use to reach these milestones? Can...Most projects typically require a diverse set of skills. It is important to know who in the lab and/or ...with the current technology to identify a problem, asking what approach will I take and what can I learn,... -
What Do I Do Now? Academic v. Non-Academic Career Decisions
TypeBlog PostPublishedMarch 9, 2017, 3:40 p.m....on interesting topics Having strong non-science skills is important for success Must always justify use...Likelier to hire on general talent and not specific skills <- Can move between the two (helps to know the...want to go will help you focus on the transferable skills that you will need to get there. Additional Resources... -
The Strength of Story Telling
TypeBlog PostPublishedDec. 19, 2017, 2 p.m....studies, reporting on amazing women in science, or asking someone how and why they left academia. Humans ...your ability to tell stories a similarly crucial skill for career advancement. Scientists do and should...SciComm careers Check out our series on transferable skills ... -
Advice for Moving Into Sales After Your Science Postdoc
TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 21, 2014, 3:15 p.m.... achievements, capabilities, courses and office skills. I removed my techniques and protocols, courses...business-like elements. At this point you may be asking yourself, "Why would you switch the focus of your...Have they sought out opportunities to expand their skill sets?", “Have they succeeded in what they have done... -
Cultivating Community Science at BosLab
TypeBlog PostPublishedNov. 2, 2017, 1:35 p.m.... gene drive paper was very popular. People kept asking if we were teaching classes at the lab, so in December...laboratory experience is not required. Our members are skilled with audiovisual media, software engineering, business...lab videos, while some are looking to develop new skill sets. Kellen Andrilenas is a Ph.D. grad student ... -
Cas13d: Small RNA-targeting CRISPR enzymes for transcriptome engineering
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 3, 2018, 1:48 p.m....manipulate RNA species through exon skipping. Previous CRISPR exon-skipping approaches used two guide RNAs ...iPS-derived cortical neurons, dCasRx-mediated exon skipping improved the ratio of pathogenic to non-pathogenic... -
Advice for Starting a Biotech Company from a Grad Student turned Entrepreneur
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 10, 2014, 7:17 p.m....graduate school help prepare you for the roles and skills necessary to be a succesful entrepreneur? As a ...focus in graduate school usually) is one of the key skills required to achieve success in this business. A...team must work well together, have complementary skill sets, and “talk a good game." Mike recommends that... -
Form Your Own Peer Mentoring Group: A How-To Guide for Scientists
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 18, 2014, 4:22 p.m....mentoring less mysterious and train the participants in skills useful for future mentoring relationships. If...want to find mentors to help them develop their skills and to hold them accountable for their development...chance to practice leadership and communication skills. The leader also provides materials such as pre-reads... -
Oh, The Places You Can Go: Careers in Science Communication - Writing for a Research Institute
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 2, 2018, 3:20 p.m.... her current position at Fred Hutch because her skill set wasn’t matching up with the local job postings... were jobs that I didn’t seem to have the right skills for in terms of PR types of things or communications...Besides working through the tough assignments, the skills that Susan finds important for her work include... -
Summer SciComm Series: Cognitive Load
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 16, 2022, 1:15 p.m....more you use, the higher cognitive load you are asking your audience to take on, just to understand you...here is to pay attention to exactly what you're asking of your audience and when things aren't working...fly. Once you can think about everything you’re asking your learners to do, it becomes a lot easier to...