#  Choosing a Lab 

 



Many first year students may want to discuss choosing a lab, and adviser, with their mentor. The links below suggest things to consider when deciding on a lab.

[52 questions to ask before accepting a science job](http://blogs.nature.com/naturejobs/2013/02/15/52-questions-to-ask-before-accepting-a-science-job?WT.mc_id=TWT_NatureJobs) (Nature Jobs Blog)

[How to choose your next lab webinar](http://bitesizebio.com/webinar/7912/life-in-science%E2%80%94%E2%80%9Chow-to-choose-your-next-lab%E2%80%9D/) (BiteSize Bio webinar)

[Choosing a good mentor for scientists](http://blog.addgene.org/choosing-a-good-mentor-for-scientists) (Addgene blog, by Joanne Kamens)

[Choosing a thesis lab](http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2003_10_10/nodoi.15079603269040872245) (Science careers, targeted towards MD/PhD students)