{"id":1547,"date":"2020-08-12T23:20:13","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T23:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.ulethbridge.ca\/rnainnovation\/?page_id=1547"},"modified":"2023-01-17T18:35:59","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T18:35:59","slug":"scientific-leadership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.ulethbridge.ca\/rnainnovation\/scientific-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Scientific Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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All RNA Innovation trainees complete a course in Scientific Leadership. This course will provide trainees with a well-rounded and current understanding of scientific ethics, issues regarding gender and minority representation, and professional communication. Experts in these fields will be brought in to facilitate learning and lead discussions. Students are expected to be involved in the selection of appropriate literature, preparation of presentations and written reports, and discussion of papers. Additionally, as part of the course, students will prepare their thesis project proposal.<\/p>

Dr. HJ Wieden, lead for BioSciences Entrepreneurship and Industry Partnerships\u00a0<\/span>at University of Manitoba explains: \u201cthe RNA Innovation Scientific Leadership course is helping to prepare the next generation. We are teaching them not only cutting-edge RNA research but how to be critical and inclusive leaders in their field.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our fall 2020 course was instructed by Dr. Ute Kothe, at the University of Lethbridge.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u201cDuring the Fall 2020 semester, we had students participating from Lethbridge and Sherbrooke, as well as India and Egypt,\u201d explained Dr. Kothe. \u201cWe knew this course was going to have students spanning across Canada due to the unique nature of the RNA Innovation program. But due to the pandemic, we had students stuck outside of Canada still able to actively participate.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Throughout the course, trainees received comprehensive training in leadership skills including scientific ethics and integrity, equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as professional communication.<\/p>

\u201cThis course is a great supplement to any graduate student education<\/strong>,\u201d said Emily Wilton, a PhD student at U of M.<\/p>

A wide variety of guest speakers were brought in to offer their unique perspective on scientific leadership, including Dr. Sarah Viehbeck, Associate Vice-President, Research Programs \u2013 Strategy at CIHR. In her talk, she discussed issues involving equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) at granting agencies and what these agencies are doing to address unconscious bias.<\/p>

\u201cIt was shocking and surprised me (\u2026) to know about the type of bias that exists,\u201d expressed Bimaldeep Singh, a U of L MSc student\u00a0currently still in India. \u201c(Understanding) the presence of bias in ourselves, knowingly or unknowingly, helped me clear up my mind towards implicit bias.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Collaborating with Dr. Michael Stingl and his graduate students, Michaela Thompson & Jodi Newman, from the U of L Department of Philosophy, RNA Innovation trainees discussed the ethics and integrity needed to make tough decisions.<\/p>

\u201cBeing ethical should be the most dominant trait not only as a scientist but as a human,\u201d says Riya Roy, U of L MSc student. \u201cI was introduced to a totally unknown philosophical world.<\/strong> The simplified presentation, along with our comprehensive discussions gave a new dimension to my current thought process.\u201d<\/p>

Teamwork and collaboration were strong themes throughout the course and gave students an opportunity to gain different perspectives. Most projects were completed in groups, and frequently the students grappled with controversial topics in debates.<\/p>

\u201cThe most effective portion of this class was the collaborative aspect of the group meetings,\u201d said Daniel Rocca, a first year MSc student at U of L. \u201cThe benefit to the class was that overall, it prepared me for my transition to being a grad student. Moving into grad studies felt like there were more expectations on me despite not being any more prepared for them. This class has given me practice in basic professional skills that will help me succeed<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u2022 Students will explore and assess the challenges faced by minorities and women pursuing science
\u2022 Current understanding of implicit bias, consequences of the imbalanced representations for
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\u2022 Methods to support appropriate gender and minority representation
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\u2022 Conflicting ethical and\/or professional obligations (e.g. whistle blowing)<\/p>

\u2022 Scientific fraud and how to make better ethical decisions<\/p>

\u2022 \u201cGain-of-function\u201d research and its ethical assessment<\/p>

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\u2022 Written communication: emails, formal reports, reference letters, blogs, scientific publications and newspaper articles
\u2022 Communicating with diverse audiences, networking, communication with
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Learn More About Dr. Ute Kothe<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Why Dr. Kothe Chose Science<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Why RNA Matters, with Dr. Kothe<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Scientific Leadership Course All RNA Innovation trainees complete a course in Scientific Leadership. This course will provide trainees with a well-rounded and current understanding of scientific ethics, issues regarding gender and minority representation, and professional communication. Experts in these fields will be brought in to facilitate learning and lead discussions. Students are expected to be … <\/p>\n

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