The Hayes group is a young research group. Benefits to joining a young research group include more in depth training by the professor, familiarity with the process of setting up a research group, and the opportunity to help set the lab culture. The Hayes group interacts closely with the Mobley group to provide trainees with support from a broader community of peers.

Goals

The goal of the Hayes group is to transform trainees into independent scientists capable of asking and answering their own scientific questions, while advancing computational protein design methods and applications.

Values

There are several values the Hayes group seeks to instill: craftsmanship, curiosity, creativity, character, and charity. The research priorities of the Hayes group are centered on more accurate protein design methods, so high quality craftsmanship is even more important in this group than in others. Curiosity and creativity are essential for good science. Character is the integrity to do the right thing when it is inconvenient, and without it the scientific enterprise crumbles. Charity, or “benevolent goodwill toward or love of humanity,” is a catch-all term to describe that group members invest in and appreciate each other professionally and personally.

Expectations

Expectations provide a framework for trainees to ensure their success. As a young lab, expectations for trainees are still being formed, and they should be discussed regularly during meetings with Hayes.