Mentoring, Teaching & Outreach
July 2016: Outreach at Wonderlab!
Lab Values
In our lab, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and respect individuals of all races, ethnicities, countries of origin, religious beliefs, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities. Our group is dedicated to creating a positive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. By embracing our differences and treating one another with kindness and respect, we strive to build a collaborative community that uplifts and inspires.
Mentoring
Dr. Yu’s mentoring objectives revolve around creating a training environment that not only embodies and values the next generation of diverse scientists but also empowers them. The core elements of her mentoring approach are structure and adaptivity. For more details, please read here. (Please link here to the pdf attached).
Teaching Science through Art
We combine the wonders of science with the magic of art to inspire a new generation of learners. Our goal is to develop innovative education and outreach programs where science and art creativity come together to make learning an engaging and unforgettable experience.
Below are highlights of our recent efforts:
Undergraduate course: CHEM-C114 “Chemistry of Art”, CHEM-C360 “Introductory Physical Chemistry”
Outreach
“Seeing the Nanoworld”
We also sponsor/participate in the following outreach programs:
- “NanoBio/Biomaterials Ambassadors”
- STEM Initiative – Summer Scholars Institute (an academic and research partnership between Indiana University and multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities) List of faculty mentors
- Jim Holland Summer Enrichment (SEP) and Summer Science Research Programs (SSRP) for minority high school students
Useful link: Outreach resources at IU
The College of Arts