Additional Resources
Advice on choosing a lab and advisor
- “How to Succeed in Science Part I: Taking the Plunge,” Jonathan Yewdell, Nature Reviews MCB
- “How to Pick a Graduate Advisor,” Ben A. Barres, Neuron
Choosing a project
- “How to Choose a Good Scientific Problem,” Uri Alon, Molecular Cell
Choosing your rotations and thesis lab
- “Decisions, Decisions,” Cori Bargmann, Current Biology
- “Choosing the Right Research Adviser,” Richard M. Reis, The Chronicle of Higher Education
- “The PhD Journey: How to Choose a Good Supervisor,” Matthew Killeya, New Scientist
- “How to Choose a Thesis Advisor,” PhD Mom, Dr. Mom, My Adventures as a Mommy-Scientist
Switching thesis labs
- “Making the Switch: Strategies for Changing Supervisors,” Tiffany Boyd, Science Careers
- “PhD Students: Should You Switch Labs?,” Richard Myers, BitesizeBio.com
