Presents students with basic skills needed in a biological research setting. Topics range from expectations for graduate school and managing student-advisor relationships to basic laboratory calculations, hands-on use of tools for communicating science, and applications of basic statistics.
Students are introduced to tools for management of the scientific literature, including database searching for relevant papers, and how to cite references properly. Students engage in hands on use of presentation software and bioinformatics tools, exposure to resources to aid in preparation of fellowship and grant applications, and creation of an Individual Development Plan to facilitate success in graduate school and beyond.