After you reach certain benchmarks in the lab, your research supervisor will transition from the role of supervisor to that of a research mentor. Read the article to learn more! Growing Pains and Stepping Stones
Month: November 2016
What has helped you feel comfortable in your internship site?
My mentors have made me feel very comfortable working with the subjects that we see and have been patient when teaching me how to perform all of the tasks in my internship. They have been great in helping me learn more about what they do and how they got to where they are. I love… Read more »
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
What are you thankful for?
I’m thankful for how relaxed yet organized my PI is, he’s extremely busy with all his work and leaves oversees almost every other week, but manages to stay encouraging and involved in the coming and going of daily lab work. Daniel Bose is a biology major in the School of Science and is interning with Dr. Mendonca in the Department… Read more »
why being thankful is good for you
Did you know that being thankful can benefit you in a wide variety of ways? Check out the article for more information! Why Being Thankful is Good for You
What has been your most embarrassing moment so far?
My most embarrassing moment thus far has been forgetting which day of the week it is and going through an hour-long procedure for the wrong day (each day of the week corresponds to a different procedure in my internship). So that was quite awkward. Daniel Bose is a biology major in the School of Science and is interning with Dr…. Read more »
Becoming Part of the Team
Looking back, my most memorable experience was becoming part of the team and no longer feeling like a student, but rather like a researcher. I loved explaining my project to others and I enjoyed giving tours of the laboratory when high school students came to visit. Jeremy Sherer, LHSI 2010-11, IUPUI Graduate 2013
Zero to Hero
From J.K. Rowling to Harlan Sanders (AKA the Colonel), these 10 individuals in the article below will inspire you with their stories from the bottom to the top. From Zero to Hero: Top 10 Inspirational Success Stories
Say “Yes”
Don’t be afraid to say ‘yes’ to projects, tasks or opportunities presented by your mentor and/or preceptor. Always try to gain as much exposure as possible, you never know how it may benefit you in the long-run. Juan Guzman, LHSI 2012-13, IUPUI Graduate 2014
Fake It ’til You Become It
In the video below, Amy Cuddy has some amazing no-tech tips about appearing to be a more confident person (even when you’re not!). More than that, however, she talks about rising up to success and how to go from feeling like you don’t know what you’re doing to “Oh, I don’t feel like that any more.” Fake… Read more »