NewsLab Manager Academy Receives IACET Accreditationby Ian Black, MSComm, MScThis accreditation gives employers and learners confidence in the validity of the courses being taught
ArticleHelping Introverts Sell Your Organization and Its Valuesby Holden GalushaAll employees have some responsibility for selling their organization and its values. Lab managers should help introverted staff feel comfortable doing so
NewsAcademic Freedom Deteriorates in 22 Countriesby Friedrich Alexander UniversityThe Academic Freedom Index 2023 Update gives an overview of 179 countries
NewsBlack Girls Benefit Most When STEM Teachers Train Upby Rice UniversityWhen science teachers employ inquiry-based learning, students become more likely to continue on in STEM
ArticlePerformance through Learning: DIY Training Programsby Kerri Mack, PhD,Scott D. Hanton, PhDDeveloping competent lab managers through effective learning journeys
ArticleFour Keys to Developing Effective Training Plansby Scott D. Hanton, PhDHow to develop staff to enable them to be successful
NewsStressed Grad Students Tend to Reach Out to Those Who Are Similarly Overwhelmedby Carnegie Mellon University
ArticleResources for Laboratory Trainingby Donna KridelbaughA starting point to identify external training providers for the lab
ArticleA Three-Step Approach to Successful Lab Automationby Holden GalushaNavigate complex decisions and ensure a smooth transition with proper evaluation, implementation, and communication
NewsEconomic Development Does Not Necessarily Lead to Brain Drainby Max-Planck-GesellschaftResearchers develop database on international migration of academics in order to assess emigration patterns
NewsResearchers Make Recommendations for Diversifying Syllabi in Higher Educationby Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology - University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignNew research suggests numerous different tools to help instructors build more diverse syllabi
Ask the ExpertCharting a Course for Implementing Laboratory Automationby Holden GalushaConsidering where and how to introduce automation in the lab, along with the future of automation
ArticlePrioritizing Lab Safety and Complianceby Lauren EverettLab managers are tasked with many responsibilities, but ensuring safety should consistently be the top priority
NewsNew Paper Offers Best Practices for LGBTQ+ Field Scientists and Mentorsby University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental SciencesResearchers approach inclusion at the structural and interpersonal levels
ArticleHow Lab Managers Can Expand Their Business Knowledgeby Lauren EverettLeadership experts share how new lab managers can gain knowledge about other functions in the organization to better serve the laboratory
ArticleImplementing LIMS Software Effectivelyby Aimee CichockiIt's vital to choose the right LIMS and apply it properly
NewsMusic Classes Contribute to Higher Math Scores, but Only in High-Income Schoolsby Holden GalushaA new sociology study explores the link between math and music, finding that the link is only present at schools with higher socioeconomic positions
ArticleHow to Decide Which Laboratory Management Courses Are Right for Youby Scott D. Hanton, PhDLab Manager Academy's Lab Management Certification can help you deliver on a wide variety of lab management duties
EditorialTen STEM-Themed Gifts for the 2022 Holiday Seasonby Lab ManagerThis year's holiday gift guide is an eclectic assortment of STEM-themed gifts, from coloring books to hydroponics systems