Lab Manual

1. How we do our science - values and vision

   1. Lab philosophy, values, and DEI

   2. Lab expectations

   3. Lab work flow

   4. Individual Development Plans

   5. Communication and conflict

   6. Mentors and support

   7. Undergraduate research

   8. Developing your own vision and purpose 

2. Managing Science

   1. Core lab training

   2. Navigating the Grad Program

   3. Goals, productivity, and time management

   4. Project management

   5. Animal Care and Permits

   6. Field season preparation

   7. Lab and Field safety 

   8. Lab management and maintenance (aka lab chores)

   9. Data management

   10.  Sample management + freezer maintenance

   11.  Authorship policy

   12.  Ordering and managing funds

   13.  Applying for funding + funding opportunities

   14.  Conference Travel

3. The Hidden Curriculum of Doing Science

   1.  Benchmarks and progress

   2. Reading the literature

   3. Developing ideas and finding gaps

   4. Experimental design/Designing studies

   5. Assumptions, biases, and ways of thinking

   6. Failure isn't all bad!

   7.  Giving feedback

   8.  Biases and ways of thinking

   9. Committee meetings 

4. Doing Science

   1.  Specialized training and maintaining protocols

   2.  Statistics resources

   3. Creating figures

   4.  Grad and postdoc funding opportunities

5. Sharing Science

   1. Duke's resource on scientific writing

   2. Writing review papers

   3. Writing Grants

   4. Writing and Editing manuscripts

   5. Writing abstracts

   6. Preparing and giving talks

   7. Navigating conferences

6. Other resources

   1. Outreach and Science Communication

   2. Asking for letters or recommendation 

   3. Preparing for and applying to jobs: CV's and job applications

   4. Getting a job and navigating interviews

   5. Financial management

   6. Career and life design

   7. Mental health resources

7. Recommended resources beyond academia (these are links to author sites with resources that accompany their books including newsletters and media links)

   1. 4000 Weeks: Time management for mortals by Oliver Burkeman - how to do what's important when there's never enough time to do it all

   2. The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter - why resistance is good (trigger warning - there is a silicon valley bro vibe)

   3. The Algebra of Wealth by Scott Galloway - adulting 101 - advice on career, relationships and finance

   4. Designing your Life by Burnett and Evans - how to find the right questions so you solve the right problems 

An even broader scope of reading...

1. A Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins - simple information on managing finances

2. The Perfectionists Guide to Losing Control by KM Schafler - balance is a myth weaponized against us - embrace imperfection and your unique strengths

3. Burn Out by Emily Nagoski - suggestions for managing stress to optimize function