Lab Members

In the Rahn Lab we have key values applied towards our scientific pursuits, our personal lives, and our role within our community. Above all we pride ourselves on making conscious decisions that create a safe, diverse, and equitable community where anyone can succeed.

Scientific Values - Forethought, Rigor, and Integrity are paramount when conducting new research safely. 1) Consult me or other P.I.'s, before setting up an experiment. This helps us provide helpful tips and promote your safety and success. 2) Well thought out research will lend itself to being rigorous in your measurements, experimental setups, and reporting. Take lots of notes, color changes, precipitations, anything that might be useful. 3) I expect all students to report their findings faithfully. It is ok if a reaction fails, It is ok if your experiment didn't go as planned, It is ok if you didn't get any labwork done because you had to study for an exam. Nothing is gained from unfaithful reporting, only time is lost and future efforts wasted.

Personal Values - Curiosity, Ambition, and Self- awareness/care are key values we will maintain. Our lab members will continue to ask questions and seek answers from the many resources at their disposal. Our lab members will strive to complete new and exciting science that pushes the boundaries of science, and maps uncharted territories. Lastly, we will value our mental and physical health above immediate results. I want my lab members to be healthy and happy as they dive into the exciting world of research. If there are problems, I am here to listen and solve them together. 

Community Values -  Courtesy, Communication, and Safety.  Our lab members are the cleanest and most organized lab on campus. It is your responsibility to keep the lab space - including hoods, benches, and storage areas - free of clutter, chemicals not in immediate use, and safe for others to use. This is how one courtesously uses shared lab space. If you see a problem, say something and begin to take care of it. Communicate with others when they have caused an issue or have been discourteous of the resources we all share. When you leave check your area and check the lab. Clean up after others to ensure everyone's space is ready for use the following day. Being a member of a community means promoting the safety and welcoming of all its members and supporting them in their needs. I expect this from all Rahn Lab students.