Stanford University
Postdoctoral Scholars

Scientific Management Series (Topics in Scientific Management- INDE230)


This winter quarter course aims to introduce postdocs to laboratory or research management skills that are critical to launch productive independent careers in academic and other settings. This series discusses some of the most critical aspects in effectively directing and managing a research lab.  The series draws on a number of senior faculty and other prominent experts who draw on their own journey managing a research enterprise.  SMS hopes to offer their perspective.  The series is intended to complement the HHMI/BWF book, Making the Right Moves – A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty.

Winter Quarter 2011-2012
All lectures are held on Thursdays from 5:15 - 6:30 PM in. LKSC 130

January 12

Obtaining and Negotiating a Faculty Position, John Boothroyd,
Professor, Microbiology & Immunology

January 19

Starting Up your Lab, Joseph Puglisi, Professor, Structural Biology

January 26

Getting Published, Virginia Walbot, Professor, Biology

February 2

Getting Funding and How to Write a Grant, John Boothroyd, Professor, Microbiology & Immunology

February 9

Understanding Technology Transfers, Kathy Ku, Director, Office of Technology Licensing (OTL)

February 16

Negotiation Skills I, Jessica Notini, Lecturer in Law, Stanford Law School

February 23

Negotiation Skills II, Jessica Notini, Lecturer in Law, Stanford Law School

March 1

Current Issues in Research Ethics, Al Lane, Professor of Dermatology and of Pediatrics

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