Protocols and tools

Please let us know if you have a specific request. In the meantime, explore the links below!

Brain slice methods for older animals: http://www.brainslicemethods.com/

All sorts of interesting resources and updates: http://labrigger.com/blog/

Open ephys tools and protocols: https://open-ephys.org/

Code

Introduction to Git and GitHub by Olivia Guest: http://neuroplausible.com/github

GuPPy (Guided Photometry Analysis in Python, a free and open-source fiber photometry analysis tool: https://github.com/LernerLab/GuPPy

Some useful older fiber photometry analysis code for MatLab: https://github.com/talialerner/Photometry-Analysis-Shared

Wavesurfer electrophysiology acquisition software (MatLab): https://wavesurfer.janelia.org/

Advice

Posts by Talia:

Observations from the Academic Job Market (A post by Talia after her experience searching for a faculty position.)

Navigating Graduate School Admissions in Science (A post by Talia giving her advice on applying to graduate school.)

Path of an Academic Scientist (How to pursue a career in academic science for high school or undergrad students looking ahead)

Grant Writing Advice (Slides from Talia in PDF format)

Other advice posts:

12 Guidelines for Surviving Science... (Superficially academia-specific, but really truly good advice generally. Words to live by!)

What to do when you are overwhelmed with work (Great advice for planning and prioritizing to combat burnout.)

Is it worth the time? (That is, should you automate? A very practical xkcd!)

How to read and understand a scientific paper (A guide for non-scientists, or beginning scientists...or just a very good reminder)

A Comprehensive Guide to Applying for the NIH K99/R00 (by my wonderful friend, Anita Devineni. Check out the rest of her blog, too!)

Mental Health Resources

Below are links to mental health and crisis resources at Northwestern. No issue is too small to seek help. Please reach out!

For students - Counseling and Psychological Service (CAPS): http://www.northwestern.edu/counseling/

For faculty and staff - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/work-life/faculty-staff-assistance-program.html

Crisis support from University chaplains and campus ministers: http://www.northwestern.edu/religious-life/need-to-talk/crisis/index.html

If you are impacted by sexual harassment, sexual/relationship violence, or stalking - Center for Awareness, Response, and Education (CARE): http://www.northwestern.edu/care/

For confidential help navigating difficult situations at work, without invoking formal university procedures, you can contact the Northwestern University Ombudsperson: https://www.northwestern.edu/ombuds/

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