The Roach Brain Lab
for studying biodiversity through molecular systematics
Welcome to the lab
This page will help start you off in the Roach Brain Lab. If you are already a "roach brainiac" this page is also a reminder of what our lab is, what it is not, and the nature of work relationships in the lab.
Roles
Learn about your role in the lab.
Principle Investigator
Dr. Dominic Evangelista is your PI.
He is responsible for...
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Obtaining funds
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Managing the lab funds responsibly, allotting appropriate funds to students and employees, and informing those people about a lack of funds
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Ensuring the lab is a safe and effective workplace
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Guiding the research direction of the lab
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Mentoring graduate students, post-docs and some undergraduate research assistants
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Being the ultimate decision maker about lab resources and community
PhD Student
PhD students are responsible for:
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Designing and implementing their research project with guidance from their mentor
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Fulfilling their program requirements and teaching duties
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Publishing their dissertation research
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Applying for grants and other awards
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Students should...
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Recruit and mentor undergraduates assistants
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Seek guidance from your PI and
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Build an independent research network
Students should NOT...
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Have a primary focus separate from their dissertation (if you are spending more time on things that are not your dissertation, then you probably need to change your project)