Mission StatementThe IDER lab strives to maintain a safe, collaborative space for the development of leaders in the field of evolutionary biology. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are woven into all aspects of our philosophy. We aim to be creative and innovative in our approach to inclusive teaching and mentoring just as we do with our science. Together, we work proactively to provide a research haven to pursue the science that we are passionate about without diminishing who we are as people.
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Lab Values
Our lab values serve as the foundation for how we imagine and implement our science. The goal is to do the best science we can while doing the least harm (ideally none) to ourselves and others.
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Collaborative
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Advisement
Lab mentors aim to facilitate mentee goals, regardless of their ultimate career aspirations, by providing unwavering support and positive research experiences. For all mentees, we start by designing a dynamic mentoring plan aimed at advancing their professional goals. The lab encourages mentors (and aspiring mentors) to engage with culturally aware practices and to maintain a high level of cross-cultural competence. We facilitate this by curating resources, sponsoring participation in relevant training opportunities as well as engaging with cultural campus events and groups.