Work Research Highlights
Research: How To
Froggy Ethics
Written by Jennifer Leslie   
Sunday, 30 August 2009 22:10

A child presses close to the glass tank, an expression of wonder on his face.   Inside the tank three frogs hang suspended in the water, motionless.  Their webbed hands and feet splayed and held askance.  The child bangs the glass with his hand, willing them to move.  “Don’t tap on the glass!” his harried mother intones.  The stillness of the animals within their tank contrasts starkly with the swirl of activity just beyond.

 
Choosing Advisors and Labs
Written by Yibo Ling and Mimi Zhang   
Sunday, 30 August 2009 21:49

Things to Think About When Picking an Advisor

Pros

Cons

Seniority: Established Faculty

Lots of mentoring experience, a large network of accessible collaborators, stable labs (no question of tenure, etc).

May be disconnected from the day-to-day activities of the lab.  May not be as ‘available’ as you’d like.