Resource Blog
This is an effort to contribute to science in a meaningful, fun way outside of the standard venue of publications. Here, we cover a wide range of topics on neuroscience, nanofabrication, engineering, mentorship, and professional development. We get into the details here: the juicy, useful pieces of info that are hard to find in published papers. Sure, you know what a microscope looks like, but how do you build one?
For now, it’s just me (Daniel) writing up what I think is useful to the community. In the future, I look forward to have Gonzales Lab students and postdocs contributing as well for a fun but detailed repository of a many topics.
Some blogs in the works
Here are some pieces I’m activity writing. Keep an eye out for these posts in the future.
Tips for Chronic Multiphoton Imaging
Postdoc Life: Reflecting on my Experience
The Advice They Don’t Give You
One semester down as a professor and PI. Here are some thoughts.
For Prospective PhD Students
Some insight into the PhD program application process, FAQs, and specific things the Gonzales Lab looks for in candidates.
In Preparation of the Gonzales Lab
A lab handbook, onboarding workflow, and individual development plans I’ve been working on preparing for the opening of my lab
PCB Surface Mount
Process for mounting components and connectors with a very fine pitch to a custom PCB.
Tall SU-8 Micropillars
Learn how to fabricate 100um tall SU-8 structures that are tightly packed together.
Intrinsic Imaging (as cheap as possible)
Complete details of a home-built rig for intrinsic optical imaging
Simple Whisker Stimulator
Build a multi-functional motor-based whisker stimulator for ~$500.
How Do You Apply for a Postdoc?
Some advice for how to initiate the postdoc application process.
