| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T138 |
0-6 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Woods: |
| T139 |
7-148 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Yes, I get many inquiries from Chinese and other international students about potentially working in my laboratory as a pre-doctoral student. |
| T140 |
149-475 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The main advice that I would give these students is to make sure that you have (a) a strong academic record that includes basic science courses (i.e., chemistry, physiology), (b) evidence of basic science wet laboratory skills, and (c) tangible research output (i.e., abstracts, publications, and presentations) in your field. |
| T141 |
476-622 |
Sentence |
denotes |
I would also caution about using cold call e-mails that do not reflect careful thought and research relative to the individual you are contacting. |
| T142 |
623-802 |
Sentence |
denotes |
You should read the work and understand the research interests of the professor you are contacting while also making a case that you have strong interests and skills in this area. |
| T143 |
803-966 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Most of the Chinese scholars I have mentored came to me on recommendation from someone I know and trust (e.g., another U.S. or international professor or student). |
| T144 |
967-1045 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Thus, it is important to create a network of people in your field of interest. |
| T145 |
1046-1112 |
Sentence |
denotes |
You can do this by interacting with people at scientific meetings. |
| T146 |
1113-1314 |
Sentence |
denotes |
If that is not an option due to cost or circumstance, I would recommend trying to find any connection between you, your institution, or your current mentor and someone at a target institution of study. |
| T147 |
1315-1568 |
Sentence |
denotes |
As for manuscripts coming from Chinese or international laboratories submitted to English-language journals, my recommendation would be to make sure that the manuscript has been carefully edited for spelling and grammar relative to the English language. |
| T148 |
1569-1667 |
Sentence |
denotes |
No matter how good the science is, if the presentation is poor it will reflect poorly on the work. |
