Lab documents

Welcome to the lab documents section, a repository of essentials that guide our operations and ensure a cohesive and productive environment within the data diversity lab. Here, you'll find a collection of key policies and guidelines that shape our conduct, workflows, and collaborations. These documents are instrumental in maintaining a harmonious and effective research culture. To enhance accessibility and minimize page loading times, we have organized this section as links to policy archives:

Lab meetings & schedule

The lab meets once every 2 weeks for 1 hour session. The meeting format is as follows: an initial 5-10 min of set up and announcements, 25-35 minutes of presentation led by a scheduled lab member or a discussion of a scientific paper. The rest of the meeting will consist of topic discussion and Q&A.

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Lab manual

Guide detailing core values, procedures, expectations, and best practices tailored to our lab. This manual functions as a reliable reference for day-to-day operations and experimental methodologies, promoting adherence to established standards.

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Onboarding

A guide designed to facilitate the smooth integration of new members into our research community. It provides insights into all necessary materials and understanding of guidelines for a successful lab semester experience.

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Onboarding agreement

The on-boarding agreement is designed to make sure that you have completed all of the requirements associated the on-boarding documentation/meetings to the Data Diversity Lab.

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Lab life hacks & funding

Insights and advice shared by lab members, staff, and the PI, creating a supportive and collaborative atmosphere that fosters continuous learning and improvement. This is a dynamic and changing section.

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Lab Resources Infographic

This infographic is a great tool for new members or those interested in joining the Data Diversity Lab. It details the labs variety of available resources including those we use for communication, code-based tasks, computing, and more.

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Photo headshot guide

Guidelines established to precisely define professional headshot standards for official lab communications and publications. This ensures a cohesive and professional appearance in all external representations of the lab's work.

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Offboarding

List for departing members, ensuring a smooth transition and preserving valuable institutional knowledge. This guarantees that the departure of team members does not disrupt ongoing projects and maintains the integrity of the lab's work.

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