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(C) Hanne-Marie Christensen

Mentoring

Few things in science are more rewarding than working with students and trainees. As a mentor and educator, I strive to make animal behavior research accessible, collaborative, and inclusive. Embracing the hands-on aspects of the natural sciences, I love incorporating field experiences into my teaching and helping to ignite this passion in others.

Expectations of Jen

As the Principal Investigator of the Moss Lab, I will:
  • Work with you to develop a personalized mentorship plan that will help you thrive in my lab and reach your goals

  • Respect your autonomy as a scientist by allowing some flexibility in project directions and encouraging you to pursue questions that interest you

  • Provide guidance throughout the design, execution and interpretation of experiments

  • Train you in techniques to which I am familiar and arrange for your training in others

  • Make myself available through regular, scheduled meetings to facilitate your progress

  • Cultivate a collegiate, respectful, and safe environment for you to do your work

  • Provide access to laboratory space and equipment needed to do your work and/or help source or acquire funding for special equipment as needed

  • Provide timely and constructive feedback on writing and presentations

  • Support your professional development by helping you identify relevant conferences, workshops, and networking opportunities, and secure resources needed to participate

Expectations of you

As a member of the Moss Lab, you will:
  • Practice self-reflection and work with Jen to develop a mentorship plan that work best for you and aligns with your goals, accepting that these may change

  • Practice effective time management to facilitate progress towards your goals and revisit your plan regularly

  • Take an active role in asking, researching, and discussing questions of interest

  • Prioritize and come prepared for all scheduled meetings, including lab meetings

  • Behave professionally, adhere to all safety guidelines, and respect your fellow lab members and colleagues

  • Conduct yourself with scientific integrity. This includes never manipulating data, lying about results, or plagiarizing

  • Keep detailed written records of your work, whether in the laboratory, at the computer, or in the field

  • Accept and do your best to incorporate constructive feedback on writing and presentations

  • Assist Jen in mentoring your junior colleagues by exercising patience, answering questions, and supporting their accomplishments

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