Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) scientists--a sometimes invisible minority within the scientific community--face unique career challenges. A recent panel discussion explored these issues and offered participants excellent advice. A panel of six, representing both junior- and senior-level faculty members and researchers from several Bay Area academic institutions and industry, was...
RETURN TO THE INDEX Mentoring is a collaborative process that guides students so they understand their scientific goals. It creates a structured course of action enabling them to accomplish their objectives. For example, mentoring in science includes motivating one to perform research and not give up when research does not go as planned. Mentoring also involves helping students get through crises...
