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My ideal student, or Cultural conflicts
My lab is a small lab. I don’t have any graduate students, postdocs, or research technicians. I have me and a handful of students. Two undergraduates and one medical student. They undergrads are due to graduate this year. The medical … Continue reading
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More thoughts on paying undergraduates
According to the article “Building a motivated research group”, money DECREASES motivation. Maybe it is better to go with volunteers, and not pay the undergrads. :/ Several studies have shown that money decreases motivation, and one study went on to … Continue reading
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Should undergrads be paid?
This topic was inspired by a conversation with my boss about getting the undergrad volunteers on payroll. He raised several objections initially, not because he objected (he said) but because he was trying to think of the possible consequences. But … Continue reading