Lab Info - Revision history

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	* [https://neuroscience.queensu.ca/sites/default/files/2022-12/Student%20Handbook_2022_23.pdf Centre for Neuroscience Graduate Student Handbook]		* [https://neuroscience.queensu.ca/sites/default/files/2022-12/Student%20Handbook_2022_23.pdf Centre for Neuroscience Graduate Student Handbook]
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			== On-boarding: welcome to the lab==
			Once you join Queen's University, you will be issued an email address and credentials for accessing university-internal resources.
			Here is a list of things you will need to ask for / do:
			* get keys (and security code) for office and lab spaces
			* get a lab tour
			* meet administrative, IT and teaching staff
			* request an invite to the lab's Slack channel
			* ask your supervisor for desk space and a computer...
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	== Equipment ==		== Equipment ==
	Visit [http://www.compneurosci.com/equipment.html here] for a list of available equipment.		Visit [http://www.compneurosci.com/equipment.html here] for a list of available equipment.

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Paper writing

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	* Make use of the resources on this wiki! (e.g. CCC, Konrad’s writing advice)		* Make use of the resources on this wiki! (e.g. CCC, Konrad’s writing advice)
	* Make figures and an outline with the logic and chain of arguments first and get feedback from your supervisor		* Make figures and an outline with the logic and chain of arguments first and get feedback from your supervisor
	* NEW: once the first draft is written, we will finalize it together~~! I~~.e. we will sit together in front of a computer and work on it together to maximize learning		* NEW: once the first draft is written, we will finalize it together, i.e. we will sit together in front of a computer (or shared Zoom screen) and work on it together to maximize learning
	* Open Science: all papers should include a link to the analysis/model code used and potential data that were used/produced		* Open Science: all papers should include a link to the analysis/model code used and potential data that were used/produced

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Conferences

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	* The condition to attend a conference is that you must have NEW material to present		* The condition to attend a conference is that you must have NEW material to present
	* Conference abstracts are NOT written in the 11th hour... Your supervisor will pull the plug if that happens and you don’t get to go		* Conference abstracts are NOT written in the 11th hour... Your supervisor will pull the plug if that happens and you don’t get to go
	* Keep conference costs at a minimum! The less it costs, the more money is available for research / other conferences. Your supervisor will give you a budget for each conference that is not to be exceeded		* Keep conference costs at a minimum. The less it costs, the more money is available for research / other conferences. Your supervisor will give you a budget for each conference that is not to be exceeded
	* Conferences are an amazing learning experience! Take fully advantage of them		* Conferences are an amazing learning experience. Take fully advantage of them

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	=== Conferences ===		=== Conferences ===
	* Conferences are a reward of good work!		* Conferences are a reward of good work
	* The goal is for everyone to attend at least 1 conference / year.		* The goal is for everyone to attend at least 1 conference / year
	* The condition to attend a conference is that you must have NEW material to present!		* The condition to attend a conference is that you must have NEW material to present
	* Conference abstracts are NOT written in the 11th hour! Your supervisor will pull the plug if that happens and you don’t get to go!		* Conference abstracts are NOT written in the 11th hour... Your supervisor will pull the plug if that happens and you don’t get to go
	* Keep conference costs at a minimum! The less it costs, the more money is available for research / other conferences. Your supervisor will give you a budget for each conference that is not to be exceeded.		* Keep conference costs at a minimum! The less it costs, the more money is available for research / other conferences. Your supervisor will give you a budget for each conference that is not to be exceeded
	* Conferences are an amazing learning experience! Take fully advantage of them!		* Conferences are an amazing learning experience! Take fully advantage of them

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	==== Paper writing ====		==== Paper writing ====
	* (Re-) write the abstract first!		* (Re-) write the abstract first
	* Make use of the resources on this wiki! (e.g. CCC, Konrad’s writing advice)		* Make use of the resources on this wiki! (e.g. CCC, Konrad’s writing advice)
	* Make figures and an outline with the logic and chain of arguments first and get feedback from your supervisor!		* Make figures and an outline with the logic and chain of arguments first and get feedback from your supervisor
	* NEW: once the first draft is written, we will finalize it together! I.e. we will sit together in front of a computer and work on it together to maximize learning!		* NEW: once the first draft is written, we will finalize it together! I.e. we will sit together in front of a computer and work on it together to maximize learning
	* Open Science: all papers should include a link to the analysis/model code used and potential data that were used/produced.		* Open Science: all papers should include a link to the analysis/model code used and potential data that were used/produced

	=== Conferences ===		=== Conferences ===

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Research

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	==== Research ====		==== Research ====
	* Write an abstract BEFORE even starting a project!		* Write an abstract BEFORE even starting a project
	* [http://help.osf.io/m/registrations Pre-register] all experimental studies!		* [http://help.osf.io/m/registrations Pre-register] all experimental studies
	* Always adhere to the highest ethical and research standards in the field. You are responsible for your research!		* Always adhere to the highest ethical and research standards in the field. You are responsible for your research
	* Back up your data frequently! Always imagine you could lose all of your data / work today!		* Back up your data frequently. Always imagine you could lose all of your data / work today
	* Communicate with your peers: if you have a question, it’s likely someone else in the lab has already solved it		* Communicate with your peers: if you have a question, it’s likely someone else in the lab has already solved it
	* Collaborate! Collaborate with your peers, with lab friends and experts in the field. Collaboration is fun and elevates everyone's research!		* Collaborate! Collaborate with your peers, with lab friends and experts in the field. Collaboration is fun and elevates everyone's research
	* Communicate often with your supervisor!		* Communicate often with your supervisor

	==== Data / recording / analysis organization ====		==== Data / recording / analysis organization ====

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Experimental labs

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	==== Experimental labs ====		==== Experimental labs ====
	* Handle equipment with care! There is about $1M worth of equipment in the lab!		* Handle equipment with care! There is about $1M worth of equipment in the lab
	* Every experimenter must have read the relevant equipment manuals prior to starting a project to ensure proper handling and usage of all devices.		* Every experimenter must have read the relevant equipment manuals prior to starting a project to ensure proper handling and usage of all devices.
	* Experiments are only to be carried out after explicit approval of your supervisor!		* Experiments are only to be carried out after explicit approval of your supervisor
	* Please book experimental sessions on the lab Google calendar!		* Please book experimental sessions on the lab Google calendar
	* After experiments, the lab should be left the way you would like to find it, i.e. clean and in order. Even if you are the only one running experiments! Also, please lock all windows / doors!		* After experiments, the lab should be left the way you would like to find it, i.e. clean and in order. Even if you are the only one running experiments! Also, please lock all windows / doors
	* Make sure there are no cables, electronics, computers or power bars on the floor! We have had floods in the past and we should always minimize all tripping, electrocution, and other hazards!		* Make sure there are no cables, electronics, computers or power bars on the floor! We have had floods in the past and we should always minimize all tripping, electrocution, and other hazards
	* Please make sure that there are always enough lab supplies available (e.g. disposable electrodes, bite bar cement, etc). Orders can take a while to arrive. Notify your supervisor when you can anticipate running out.		* Please make sure that there are always enough lab supplies available (e.g. disposable electrodes, bite bar cement, etc). Orders can take a while to arrive. Notify your supervisor when you can anticipate running out
	* Do not handle food / beverages around lab equipment other than the computers.		* Do not handle food / beverages around lab equipment other than the computers

	==== Research ====		==== Research ====

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Life in the lab

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	* if you have a problem that you feel uncomfortable talking about to your supervisor, please use available university services to resolve the issues (e.g. talk to graduate program assistant - Lucy; make use of student health services; uses SGS resources)		* if you have a problem that you feel uncomfortable talking about to your supervisor, please use available university services to resolve the issues (e.g. talk to graduate program assistant - Lucy; make use of student health services; uses SGS resources)
	* be a good citizen in the lab and at the CNS! Active engagement and participation in lab / program activities is expected!		* be a good citizen in the lab and at the CNS! Active engagement and participation in lab / program activities is expected!
			* please do NOT come to work if you feel unwell, especially if you have upper respiratory symptoms!

	==== Experimental labs ====		==== Experimental labs ====
	* Handle equipment with care! There is about $1M worth of equipment in the lab!		* Handle equipment with care! There is about $1M worth of equipment in the lab!

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Work environment regulations

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	== Work environment regulations ==		== Work environment regulations ==
	Please make sure you read the following documents to understand roles and responsibilities (SGS handbook) as well as timelines and expectations for graduate studies (CNS handbook).		Please make sure you read the following documents to understand roles and responsibilities (SGS handbook) as well as timelines and expectations for graduate studies (CNS handbook).
	* [https://www.queensu.ca/~~sgs~~/sites/~~webpublish.queensu.ca.~~sgswww/files/~~files/Students~~/~~Aug%202018%20Graduate~~%20Supervision%20Handbook~~-electronic(1)~~.pdf SGS graduate supervision handbook]		* [https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/sites/sgswww/files/uploaded_files/Graduate%20Supervision%20Handbook%202022.pdf SGS graduate supervision handbook]
	* [~~http~~://neuroscience.queensu.ca/sites/default/files/Student%~~20Handbook_2019_Apr2020~~.pdf Centre for Neuroscience Graduate Student Handbook]		* [https://neuroscience.queensu.ca/sites/default/files/2022-12/Student%20Handbook_2022_23.pdf Centre for Neuroscience Graduate Student Handbook]
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	== Equipment ==		== Equipment ==
	Visit [http://www.compneurosci.com/equipment.html here] for a list of available equipment.		Visit [http://www.compneurosci.com/equipment.html here] for a list of available equipment.

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	== Rules and Practices ==		== Rules and Practices ==
	==== Life in the lab ====		==== Life in the lab ====
	* there are no fixed office hours. Chose your work times to maximize your productivity!		* there are no fixed office hours. Chose your work times to maximize your productivity
	* make sure your work hours overlap with your supervisor!		* make sure your work hours overlap with your supervisor
	* communicate with your supervisor frequently!		* communicate with your supervisor frequently
	* inform your supervisor about absences (sickness, vacation, conferences, etc)		* inform your supervisor about absences (sickness, vacation, conferences, etc)
	* make sure you have a healthy work-life balance and get enough exercise!		* make sure you have a healthy work-life balance and get enough exercise
	* for the respect of others, the lab is a scent-free environment. There is no official dress code but please dress respectfully.		* for the respect of others, the lab is a scent-free environment. There is no official dress code but please dress respectfully
	* we expect honesty and scientific integrity. But everyone makes mistakes - communicate them to your supervisor to find solutions!		* we expect honesty and scientific integrity. But everyone makes mistakes - communicate them to your supervisor to find solutions
	* no form of harassment or discrimination will be tolerated!		* no form of harassment or discrimination will be tolerated
	* if you have a problem that you feel uncomfortable talking about to your supervisor, please use available university services to resolve the issues (e.g. talk to graduate program assistant - Lucy; make use of student health services; uses SGS resources)		* if you have a problem that you feel uncomfortable talking about to your supervisor, please use available university services to resolve the issues (e.g. talk to graduate program assistant - Lucy; make use of student health services; uses SGS resources)
	* be a good citizen in the lab and at the CNS! Active engagement and participation in lab / program activities is expected!		* be a good citizen in the lab and at the CNS! Active engagement and participation in lab / program activities is expected
	* please do NOT come to work if you feel unwell, especially if you have upper respiratory symptoms!		* please do NOT come to work if you feel unwell, especially if you have upper respiratory symptoms

	==== Experimental labs ====		==== Experimental labs ====