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The Incubator Blog

Hatching conversations about science
BIOME Blurbs
Dive into discussions on mentoring—including lab environments, best practices, personal experiences, and the latest literature!
Dive into discussions on mentoring—including lab environments, best practices, personal experiences, and the latest literature!
Conservation Chronicles
A blog series devoted to stories about conservation and animal behavior.
Conservation Chronicles is a blog series dedicated to demystifying the field of conservation and behavior. In this series, we share real stories from scientists that study animal behavior ex-situ and in-situ, insights into conservation and reflections on how it all mixes together!
Greenhouse
Explore our newest mini-series focusing on climate change, sustainability, and science!
To combat climate change and preserve the planet, we must listen to the science. Greenhouse, RockEDU's sustainability hub, is here to help! This mini-series offers eco-friendly tips, lifestyle lessons, and resources rooted in research.
Perspectives
Sharing stories from students and professionals about their relationship with science.
Reflecting on experiences within science is critical in creating meaningful progress and authentically showcasing the relationships and experiences that exist in these spaces. Perspectives is all about sharing…you!
SSRP Icons
SSRP Icons highlight students’ real life experiences in RockEDU’s Summer Science Research Program including: why they chose the program, lessons learned and everything in between. Get to know our phenomenal students!
SSRP Icons highlight students’ real life experiences in RockEDU’s Summer Science Research Program including: why they chose the program, lessons learned and everything in between. Get to know our phenomenal students!
Into the SSRP
Get a deeper look into RockEDU's Summer Science Research Program! Complete with real-time inside looks into our research tracks, get to know more about our program and the amazing students who participate in them!
Meet the Mentors
Dive into the profiles of the Rockefeller and Tri-I community members who support our RockEDU Mentorship Ecosystem and inspire the next generation of scientists!
Parts per Millions
Science Spotlight
Scientists of New York
Meet the melting pot of NYC scientists through the ScioNY blog series.
Through our Scientists of New York (ScioNY) series we hope to change the stereotypical perceptions of what a scientist looks like and highlight the diversity of STEM professionals in NYC. Come meet our scientists and learn about their stories!
Series

August 29, 2019

Learning to #FailBetter

By: Anna Zeidman Editor's Note: As our final re-released post before our exciting Fall 2019 line-up (stay …
August 22, 2019 | Jeanne Garbarino

On Using a Maker's Space for STEM Education

Editor's Note: This is a re-released post from February 2016. In this post, RockEDU Director, Jeanne …
July 18, 2019 | Serena Zhang

On the Inside Looking Out : My Time Spent at The Rockefeller University

Editor's Note: This post was originally published in Fall 2018, by SSRP '18 student, Serena Zhang. …
July 11, 2019 | Multiple authors

5 Steps To Seperate Science From Hype, No PhD Required

Editor's Note: This is a rereleased post by scientists, Gabrielle Rabinowitz and Emily Jane Dennis. In …
June 20, 2019 | Miles Dijan

From Medicine to Science Education

As an undergraduate student attending  a CUNY commuter school, I found myself quickly jaded by the …
June 13, 2019 | Lindsey Lopes

Doing Science With Artists Has Made Me a Better Scientist

Editor's Note: The following blog post is based on the collaborative effort of a group of …
June 6, 2019 | Joshua Pirutinsky

Scientists, Lawyers, and the Humanist Curriculum

Science and the law are not typically related. While the former is concerned with understanding the natural …
May 30, 2019 | Lizzie Krisch

Talking Science: The Process of Scientific Discovery

When we think of science, do we think of: DIY projects, lab "hacks" and crafting? Usually not. But, why? The process to scientific discovery can be difficult, atypical and even...crafty.
May 16, 2019 | Jeanne Garbarino

Giving Our Girls Role Models Beyond the “Science Guys”

Presenting students with diverse STEM role models is a key factor when helping them develop their own STEM identities. So why do we always push the "science guys?"
May 2, 2019 | Multiple authors

Lifelong Love of Learning

Editor's note: This blog post was written by two teachers, Vanilla and Linli, who attended our …
April 11, 2019 | Lizzie Krisch

What Did Our Students Gain From the SSRP? A Summary Of Our 2018 PhotoVoice Project.

Last summer, during our SSRP, we introduced a PhotoVoice Project, where students documented their experience via 5 meaningful photos. The results were truly touching!
April 4, 2019 | Lizzie Krisch

Chairs & Pizza

Some things never change. These things may be small, or seem inconsequential— the joy of receiving …
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