Tips and Tricks (for new interns)
- There is a banana stand and occasionally free ice cream across the street through Amazon 😉
- Sometimes there will be events with free food, and often the leftovers are left in the kitchen (keep your eyes out)
- Attend the talks held by other scientists
- Bring a notebook everywhere and write everything down, inside and outside of lab
- Work on your website and final presentation as you go
- Have your keycard on you at all times
- Get started on your project as soon as possible because the time really does fly!
- Don’t be afraid to ask; everyone is extremely friendly and very happy to answer your questions
- Ask if you can use the 3-D printer that they have in the lab
- Interview as many people as possible
- Look stuff up. Make sure you’re in the know on lab lingo and the chemicals you are working with
- Try to be independent (don’t ask your mentor “what do I do noooow” every five seconds), but also acknowledge that they are your biggest resource and are there to help you
- Make connections! Share contact information and connect on LinkedIn
Everyday Phrases
“Who wants a banana?”
“I’m tired”
“She’s in the lab”
“Does anyone want to go get food?”
“No jumping”
“Look out it’s the yeast wrangler!”
“Don’t worry, be happy”
“Does anyone want to hear a skeleton joke?”
*Quiet Coyote*
“Don’t sass me”
“You have no chill”
“Where’s Cole?”
“Where’s Rachel?”
“Did you get my email?”