Resources

(Curated specifically and updated sporadically by Natalie)

Parenting in academia

I had two kids during my postdoc, and being a parent has made me a better mentor and group leader. Still, there are challenges, and people often ask me about balancing motherhood and running a lab. Below I have linked resources that I have found helpful on my journey.

Parenting

Mentorship

Mentoring is key for every stage of career development in academia, and we often simultaneously function as mentors and mentees. Here, I have curated some of our own collaborative work on the importance of mentorship and how mentorship practices can be improved as well as some general resources for mentors and mentees.

Mentoring