Bentivegna, V. et al
1. Any idea when things will stop spinning?
a. When I graduate??
b. 10 minutes.
2. How often do you leave the lab?
a. On occasion!
b. Literally never.
3. How many miniprep spin columns can you hold at once?
a. Maybe 8 or so.
b. 24, no problem.
4. How many first author publications do you have?
a. Zero, but I swear I’ll get one some day!!!
b. Also zero
5. How do you feel when the PI comes looking for you?
a. YIKES.
b. I keep my cool!
6. How many years have you been part of the lab?
a. 5
b. 20, NBD
7. What sound do you make when you feel off balance?
a. None?
b. Clank clunk boom CRASH.
RESULTS
Mostly As: Uh, oh. You are in fact a grad student, and the times are tough. Hang in there! You’ll get down to 0 rpm one day
Mostly Bs: You are either a wicked chill grad student or, more likely, a centrifuge. Things may be swirling around you, but it’s all good – that’s your job! Keep up the good work.
