Mentoring
I believe that meaningful mentorship is one of the most important contributions a scientist can make to the broader research community. Since 2017, I have been mentoring undergraduate research assistants in the Graze Lab at Auburn University, helping them develop scientific thinking, technical skills, and confidence in their abilities. My mentoring work connects students to larger questions in biology while equipping them with hands-on training in molecular biology and the Drosophila model system. I strive to create an inclusive and encouraging environment that sparks lasting curiosity and prepares students for independent research careers.
Undergraduate Student Mentoring
[Add undergraduate students mentored here. An example entry is provided below.]
[Student Name]
[Degree Program], Auburn University
[Start Year] – [End Year or “Present”]
- Project: [Brief project title or description — placeholder]
- Outcome: [e.g., thesis completion, conference presentation, co-authorship, graduate school — placeholder]
[Student Name]
[Degree Program], Auburn University
[Start Year] – [End Year or “Present”]
- Project: [Brief project title or description — placeholder]
- Outcome: [e.g., thesis completion, conference presentation, co-authorship, graduate school — placeholder]
High School Student Mentoring
[Add high school students mentored here. An example entry is provided below.]
[Student Name]
[High School Name]
[Start Year] – [End Year or “Present”]
- Project: [Brief project title or description — placeholder]
- Outcome: [e.g., science fair award, summer research program, college enrollment — placeholder]
[Student Name]
[High School Name]
[Start Year] – [End Year or “Present”]
- Project: [Brief project title or description — placeholder]
- Outcome: [e.g., science fair award, summer research program, college enrollment — placeholder]
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