Lab policies

Welcome to the lab policies section, a repository of essential documents 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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General code of conduct

We gain by engaging with each other as lab mates, with our immediate colleagues at UA, with other people working in our wider field, and with the public. We treat each other with dignity, and the environment in the lab is friendly and inclusive.

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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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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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Lab life hacks

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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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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