E.A.R.N Lab Training
“Talent sets the floor, character sets the ceiling” –Bill Bellichek
Our training philosophy is centered on developing team members’ skills and fostering a team culture that values gratitude, humility, accountability, and joy. We provide opportunities for team members to develop valuable skills in research writing, data analysis, knowledge translation, and professional networking. Our approach emphasizes the importance of teamwork and teaches team members to develop team goals, understand each teammate’s strengths and contributions, and hold themselves accountable for the team’s success. We also focus on providing experiences for team members to receive and provide constructive feedback, developing strong communication skills that are beneficial in all areas of life. By embracing these principles, team members can excel in their professional careers and make a positive impact on the lives of young adults.
E.A.R.N Lab Training Pillars
Pillar 1
Skills Development
Team members will develop valuable skills in research writing, data analysis, knowledge translation, and professional networking.
Pillar 2
Teamwork Competence
Team members will gain valuable experience working in a team setting. These skills include but are not limited to developing team goals, understanding each teammate’s strengths/contributions to the team, and holding oneself accountable for the team’s success.
Pillar 3
Communication Proficiency
Team members will gain experience receiving and providing constructive feedback. These include but are not limited to feedback on work efficiency, deadlines, research writing, conference presentations, and data analysis.
E.A.R.N Lab Writing Experiences
“I have grown a lot as a researcher in the EARN lab. Taking the lead on first-author papers pushed me to learn how to be detail-oriented when reading research on alcohol use, and how to create outlines for the full paper. We also spent time thinking through what findings might mean if the result was (in)consistent with the hypotheses before even seeing the outcome. Co-authoring papers also helps you become more familiar with how others approach writing and how to create multi-site collaborations with others. All of these things, and more, helped me feel more confident in my ability to see a project through from start to finish.”
“During my time as a researcher in the EARN lab, I have undergone extensive training in research reading and writing. I have learned methodologies to translate my ideas into research questions worthy of investigation. Specifically, engaging in extensive literature reviews has enabled me to develop a strong command over the subjects I aim to explore, even before starting the writing process. I am convinced that this emphasis on developing a solid comprehension of the subject matter and sturdy rationale for each project has significantly improved my skills as a researcher. Moreover, this process has allowed me to build confidence in myself as a researcher.”
By becoming a contributing member of our research team, you will have an opportunity to develop skills that can transfer to any professional work setting. It is also our hope that you will embrace a team culture that centers on independent writing competency, gratitude, humility, accountability, and joy. We love and enjoy what we do and we hope that you can be a part of our team.