Mentoring Statement
I am a mentor that seeks interactive opportunities to learn and impart knowledge with my colleagues and trainees. I work to identify professional and personal goals with my trainees and develop a plan to approach these with intention and creativity. In the laboratory, I encourage trainees to engage all their modalities when learning new procedures. Trainees are asked to develop self-sufficiency with regular check-ins with me (typically weekly), so that I avoid micromanaging them. I work hard to maintain accessibility and approachability so that communication lines (especially in-person and via e-mail) between me and lab members stay open. I also work to improve my trainees’ networks in order to connect them to the broadest range of opportunities they can access.
The sum products of research in the BAELab are not limited to the data we generate or the papers we publish. I believe the trainees of the BAELab, who are actively developing their skills and interests, are also products in themselves.
Recommendation Letters
I am happy to provide letters of recommendation to my trainees, students, and advisees when appropriate. Please provide me with your current CV/resume, information on the opportunities you are applying for (include pertinent dates and any important talking points I should bring up in my letter), the format my letter should take, and where my letter should ultimately be sent. For the most timely response, I require at least three weeks notice before new letters are due.