Research Projects

Your education as a graduate student is important to us. Graduate school presents a unique opportunity to develop your scientific potential. As a graduate student in our department, you will develop the skills needed to participate fully in exciting areas of contemporary scientific research. Specifically, our program is designed to teach you contemporary methods in biochemistry provide you a broad background of theoretical knowledge in many disciplines give you training in planning, carrying out, and interpreting experiments develop critical thinking skills in analyzing the scientific literature provide you with the skills needed for effective oral communication teach you the art of grant and proposal writing provide opportunities to interact with and learn from your colleagues at conferences educate you about the variety of career options available to highly trained professionals We accomplish these goals by providing Direct one-on-one mentoring by your research advisor - that's why we're here! Comprehensive course-work and diverse departmental colloquium series. Journal clubs on a variety of topics - Transcription Journal Club and BM&B Research Presentations. Writing workshops - Currently, three graduate students are meeting with me weekly to practice scientific writing. We work on manuscripts, proposals and essays focused on the students' research area. Practice in oral presentations - every group meeting and journal club is an opportunity for you to improve your effectiveness as a speaker. This practice will be useful when you present research at conferences, give job seminars, and learn how to teach. Career advice and placement (career day). Attendance at scientific retreats and scientific meetings. Teaching experience in biochemistry. Opportunities to mentor younger students and undergraduates. Collaborative opportunities for interdisciplinary research. Graduate training is a rewarding experience and the first step to a scientific career. This path provides opportunities for personal independence, growth, and accomplishment that are found in few other vocations. Welcome to the Arnosti Lab! -- Please see guidelines for doing science and living here.

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