My Vision for the Laboratory for Origins and Astrobiology Research at Purdue - Part I: the Environment/Culture

My Vision for the Laboratory for Origins and Astrobiology Research at Purdue - Part I: the Environment/Culture What makes a research lab great? This is the question I find myself asking as I prepare to open the Laboratory for Origins and Astrobiology Research (LOAR) in the fall of 2024. My feeling is that it really comes down to creating an environment in which scientists can thrive. All too often in academia, talented students are thwarted of their potential by the lack of good mentorship. The.