AI Snips
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PhD and Postdoc Experience
- Sam Morris's early academic journey was challenging, starting with a PhD that felt like a "failure to launch."
- A negative letter of recommendation didn't stop her from landing a postdoc position with Magda Zernicka-Goetz, a supportive and creative mentor.
Building Confidence
- Have confidence in your projects, even when they fail.
- If a project is challenging, it's worth pursuing, and being scooped is less likely.
Fostering Creativity
- Foster creativity indirectly.
- Implement activities like a "big idea" series in lab meetings, encouraging bold, even "bonkers," ideas.