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How To Set Up a New Lab For Young Scientists?

The laboratory is the place where most exploration and innovation happens and innovation belongs to everyone. So, first things first, it is the purpose that is most important for opening the lab. Of course, qualification, dedication, efforts, and grants are of equal importance. Once functional, your lab should provide fascinating learning experiences for young researchers and scientists. There are many things that go into setting up a new lab but here’s a list of important things you need to know: 1. Research Funding Options: Research funding is essential to setting up a new lab. Consider grant opportunities and other forms of funding that may be available. 2. Lab Equipment: Once funding has been secured, purchase the necessary equipment for the lab. Ensure the equipment is appropriate and is according to the research to be performed and that it meets safety standards. 3. Set up safety protocols: Establish safety protocols for the lab, such as wearing appropriate safety gear, being hyg...

How Do I Gain Research Skills?

  Research skill is important skill to gain and leverage in your career. Research skill gives you the ability to deep dive into concepts, to perform critical analysis for insightful results that form a knowledge that significantly contributes to making difference in society, research area, and self-progress. Sometimes it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Good research is all about finding answers to your research questions - not necessarily as a way to verify what you already think you know. Getting involved with industries or academics in form of internships, workshops, and skill development training on specific topics of your interest will help you gain and sharpen your skill. Here are 10 steps on how you can gain research skill Define a Question to Investigate. Be curious, make observations, and collect data about the experiment, situation, and expected outcome. Make hypotheses or predictions and find ways to prove them based on data. Break down your big hypothetical q...