Resources
The goal of this page is to centralize publicly available resources, often in the form of blog posts, for scientists of all training levels. Some are written by members of the Roe Lab and some are by others in the scientific community. Know of, or have you written, a resource that should be included? Contact us and we will add it. Have a topic you'd like to write about? Contact us to be a guest writer.
Soft skills
- Developing a foundation in the scientific literature by Gabriella O. Estevam
- The Fraser Lab Method of Following the Scientific Literature by James Fraser
- How to structure 1:1 meetings by Gabriella O. Estevam
- How to moderate a session at a meeting by James Fraser
- Finding the plan: an IDP guide by Gabriella O. Estevam
Lab culture
Pre-PhD
- REU advice! by Kathleen Zhang
- Designing and Presenting an Effective Research Poster by Kathleen Zhang
- Funding and Fellowship Opportunities by Kathleen Zhang
- How to Find a Postgrad Research Job (Outside of Formal Programs) by Kathleen Zhang
- All About PhD Applications by Lucy Lai
- Insider Information: Applying to Quantitative Biology PhD Programs by Hersh K. Bhargava & James Fraser
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
- Introduction to “Demystifying the GRFP” by Sarah Smaga
- Demystifying the GRFP: General Information and Tips by Leah T. Roe
- Demystifying the GRFP: Letters of Recommendation by Sarah Smaga
- Demystifying the GRFP: Research Proposals by Leah T. Roe
- Demystifying the GRFP: Personal Statements by Leah T. Roe