Due to her interest in and love for science, Dr. Starbird has developed a long-standing interest in how we support the people doing research. Dr. Starbird believes that by creating environments of complete support, we can encourage the brightest minds to tackle the hardest questions and problems facing our society in a way that benefits all. Importantly, in order to know the most important research questions we must have participation in the laboratory that reflects our world population, and as such, Dr. Starbird has worked to support inclusive mentoring practices and to foster communities that are diverse, equitable, and inclusive in science. The Starbird Lab is an inclusive and supportive lab space where all are welcome and where we regularly hold lab meetings to discuss topics related to fostering inclusive spaces in science.
The Starbird Lab Compact
This document is meant to serve as a contract between Dr. Starbird as the investigator, and members of the lab. It defines expectations for what lab members can expect from Dr. Starbird as a mentor; and what she and other lab members will expect from one another. This document reflects the values of the lab and is meant to make life in the lab one where everyone can thrive.
Selected Publications
from Dr. Starbird and members of the Starbird Lab on topics that support these goals
Academic ethics of mental health: the national black postdocs framework for the addressment of support for undergraduate and graduate trainees
Hayes, C.A., Berrios-Negron, A.L., Tamir, T. et al. Academic ethics of mental health: the national black postdocs framework for the addressment of support for undergraduate and graduate trainees. Neuropsychopharmacol. 49, 637–639 (2024). [DOI]
Gender Equality: Toward Redefining Values
Starbird, C.A., Weinberg, Z.Y. & Munson, M. Gender equity: toward redefining values. Nat Cell Biol 26, 11–12 (2024). [DOI]
Juneteenth in STEMM and the barriers to equitable science
Mays, A., Byars-Winston, A., Hinton, A., … Lambert, M.W., Clemons, W.M. Juneteenth in STEMM and the barriers to equitable science. Cell 186 (2023): 2510-2517 Cover article [DOI]
Asian Americans in STEM are not a monolith
Vue, Z., Vang, C., Vue, N., Kamalumpundi, V., et al. Asian Americans in STEM are not a monolith. Cell 186 (2023): 3138-3142 [DOI]
Evaluating diversity, equity and inclusion consulting request
Fernandez, A.*, Starbird, C.A.*, Davis-Reyes, B., Termini, C., Hinton, A.J., McCall, T. Evaluating diversity, equity and inclusion consulting requests. Trends in Molecular Medicine, Epub ahead of print https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molmed.2022.06.006 [DOI]
Shadow mentoring: a cost-benefit review for reform
Davis-Reyes, B.*, Starbird, C.A.*, Fernandez, A., McCall, T., Hinton, A.J., Termini, C. Shadow mentoring: a cost-benefit review for reform. Trends in Cancer 8 (2022): 620-622 [DOI]
