#43 – Ask a Professor Anything III: Research values, advice from George Whitesides & Zhenan Bao, & Should you follow your passion?

Molecular Podcasting with Darren Lipomi

One of my students interviewed me for a class on leadership. I was honored he chose me for this assignment. Here are some of the topics we covered:

What were some formative experiences that influenced your career trajectory?
Is it better to seek a range of experiences or to focus in a single area?
What are the values that underlie effective leadership in research?
Do you have a mentor or role model?
What advice would you give to a college undergraduate about to enter the job market, especially during Covid?