“Teach students to be thinkers not just specialists”
~Gundula Bosch

Training and education of the new generation of scientists is important for scientific progress. The examples of Dr. Mary-Claire King, Dr. Katalin Karikó, Dr. Mario Molina, and many others, highlight the importance of providing opportunities for scientists from diverse backgrounds, as their contributions can lead to significant advancements in science and medicine. As a first-generation scientist, I realize the value of such opportunity and have vested interest in the training and success of people from diverse backgrounds.

Our lab’s philosophy is to empower the students with the skills and mindset that prepares them to excel in scientific careers of traditional and non-traditional nature. Whether in the classroom or in the lab, this involves providing a fun and safe learning environment to:

◉ foster engagement

◉ develop context-based learning

◉ personalize the training based on individual needs

◉ develop a hypothesis-driven scientific approach that allows the students to succeed during and beyond the mentoring phase

◉ shape our teaching and mentoring style through incorporating feedback from the class and the lab

◉ address individual needs based on different backgrounds, abilities, needs, and goals