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Mentoring Philosophy

I attribute much of my career development and success to the exceptional teaching and mentorship that I have received. Thus, I aim to provide the same level of commitment, support, encouragement, and inspiration to trainees in my lab. I believe my role as a mentor is to foster my students’ engagement with their laboratory training and conceptual education so that they feel confident in pursuing their own specific goals and interests. In fully committing to this role, I will contribute to a training environment that is challenging enough to be intellectually stimulating, while also providing the support necessary for trainees to learn that they can rise to meet my high expectations.

My approach to mentoring includes a progression from observational learning (as I perform and explain the steps of an experimental protocol), supervised learning, and relative independence. Technical skills are complemented by discussion of background literature, assistance in how to efficiently conduct a literature search, instruction related to experimental design and data interpretation, and ample opportunities to develop presentation and communication skills by having students discuss their ongoing projects at lab meetings, and eventually, by contributing to manuscript writing. I immensely enjoy watching my mentees develop from carrying out heavily supervised procedures, to suggesting their own original experimental ideas. Through this progression I have learned the importance of encouraging young scientists to develop and pursue their own individual motivations for engaging in research.  

Commitment to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As a Boston University faculty member I am strongly commited to forging a future where diversity, equity, and inclusion are commonplace.

I value increased participation by future generations of scientists from all backgrounds in scientific careers, scientific discovery, and access to benefits thereof. Increased diversity of backgrounds and perspectives is paramount to the development of novel research questions and approaches across STEM fields. I am committed to emphasizing an environment in my lab and classroom that mitigates barriers to success in education and research that currently exist for groups underrepresented in STEM. I make it a priority to acknowledge and accommodate diversity in the learning process. With regard to training in research techniques, the process of scientific writing and communication, and professional development, I work with the strengths of each of my trainees rather than applying one method of mentoring. I regularly inform my trainees of funding opportunities as well as nominate them for research and travel awards. Most importantly, I am an ally to and advocate for all my trainees. Trainees will know that my office and laboratory are safe spaces where differences in background are respected and celebrated.