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Interested in getting involved with our lab? See more information below to learn about how to contribute to our research.
Interested in getting involved with our lab? See more information below to learn about how to contribute to our research.
WHAT IS RESEARCH AND WHY DO IT?
WHAT IS RESEARCH AND WHY DO IT?
Research is an inquiry-based process that uses collective techniques to produce an original contribution to a discipline. The use of the scientific method relies on an individual's curiosity to ask questions, creativity to take new approaches, and passion. Participating in research allows us to pursue our interests and solves problems by honing skills in critical thinking, investigations, and methodology development. By engaging in research, you have the opportunity to have an advantage when applying to schools, grants, or jobs, in addition to gaining experience that can help you determine career goals. Participating in research gives you a competitive edge over your peers, builds relationships, and makes connections with experts in their fields.
Getting Started
Getting Started
Getting involved in research may seem overwhelming at first, but it's important to know there are resources at your disposal to help you along the way. We work closely with our volunteers and students to provide a welcoming environment that encourages and develops their academic experience. Below you can find some more information for those who wish to join us and some links to help you in your professional journey:
Choosing the right lab
Choosing the right lab
How to Choose the Right Lab: Advice From Someone Who Didn't
May 2021"One of the biggest stresses in the life of many first-year chemistry graduate students is choosing a lab. Although many factors go into completing a successful Ph.D. program, this early choice is one of the biggest ones. Whether it’s before you begin your graduate program, after completing several research rotations, or through any other mechanism, choosing a lab in which to complete your Ph.D. is no small task."
Read more: Career Advice. Chemist Grad & PostDoc
Undergraduate research volunteers
Undergraduate research volunteers
Undergraduate research volunteers in the lab will typically assist the research students and Post-Docs in lab maintenance, basic data analysis, and helping lab personnel with experiments.
Whether the lab is currently accepting volunteers depends if current lab members are in need of help with ongoing projects and space availability. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Cooke with the following information:
Brief description of your research interest and experiences
CV or resume
Availability and commitment
Prospective graduate students
Prospective graduate students
Graduate students are admitted to the lab via the University of South Florida's Cellular Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology (CMMB) program.
Additional information about this program and instructions for how to apply can be found below:
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Lab for PhD Training
May 2015"A life-long career in scientific research depends a lot on your PhD training as the primary “developmental” phase followed by the “pay-off” phase of postdoctoral training and beyond. Accruing the multifaceted skill sets required to pursue scientific research is a continuous process but the foundations are set during your PhD training. Thus selecting an appropriate lab is essential."
Read more: Career. American Society of Cell Biology
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