What is the First Day in a University Lab Like? 200
the_kanzure writes "I'm going to start at a university lab a few days after my high school graduation ceremony. The lab is an eclectic blend of computer science, evolutionary engineering and molecular biology, essentially it's research/development and — best of all — the research is worth something to me and my other pet projects. What I do know of science, tech and research has been gleaned from the internet. The open access research repositories (arxiv, PLoS, etc.) have been a life-saver. But showing up to get real, hard experience is not the same as those late hours into the night spent debugging software. In person, you can't just call up a favorite bash script to open up a few hundred tabs to do some quick research on feasability and past research ... how is this supposed to work — does anybody really get stuff done this way? So I've been wondering how Slashdotters have handled transitioning from learning in front of a screen and a good net connection, to actually showing up and getting stuff done. What's a first day like in a lab? Stories? What's the etiquette? Informal? In programing circles, you can always submit a patch and alternatives, but does this hold here? Is the professor still generally considered the PHB and the lowly undergrads are his minions to carry out his bidding?"
Expect non-stop ass paddling (Score:5, Funny)
Your mileage may vary, however, as I work at an Ivy League institution.
Two Words... (Score:4, Funny)
It is on sale this week for like 5 bucks at fry's...
LIVE IT!
First day (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Eclectic? (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Expect non-stop ass paddling (Score:1, Funny)
Stuff that matters! (Score:1, Funny)
"What's my first day doing X going to be like?"
Is this "Stuff that matters" or chatty-Cathy gossip hour?
What will be posted tomorrow? "What will my first kiss with a girl be like?" But, of course, we all know there won't be a single honest answer here because the question involves "them".
Re:jfb2252 (Score:3, Funny)
For some strange reason, I first read this as revering to the level of orgasms you could deal with. The scary ting is, in context it made just as much sense as what you actually wrote.
Add acid to water ... (Score:1, Funny)
A Long Stand (Score:4, Funny)
Then his 'team' said his labcoat looked too small, so they told him to hold his arms out so they could measure it. A real long stand was quickly put through the sleeves so he couldn't move his arms.
Re:Expect non-stop ass paddling (Score:0, Funny)
Re:Expect non-stop ass paddling (Score:4, Funny)
On the other hand, going to a couple of classes every once in a while is recommended as a mind is a terrible thing to waist.
Re:Expect non-stop ass paddling (Score:3, Funny)
Don't be ridiculous (Score:3, Funny)
What do insects have to do with English majors?
Sheesh. Kids.
Re:My experiece (Score:2, Funny)
Re:My experiece (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Expect non-stop ass paddling (Score:1, Funny)