Abstract: Great research requires great collaboration, but managing undergraduate assistants or junior lab mates doesn't come with a manual. Join your peers for a 90-minute, interactive workshop designed specifically for PhD students looking to sharpen their mentoring and supervisory skills. We will cover three essentials of effective lab leadership: creating genuine engagement, fostering mentee independence…

Abstract: Synthetic biology is one of the most promising fields of research for the 21st century. It offers powerful ways to improve human health, build the global economy, and manufacture sustainable materials. However, current access to biotechnology breakthroughs is unequal, largely due to bottlenecks in infrastructure and education. Here, I describe our efforts to re-think…