Hi Lydia! I completely agree with your point about motivations in a team. An important part of leadership is being able to recognize the motivations and goals of each member in a group, and helping to guide them in the direction that best suits those needs. Having a reminder of those goals can be really helpful in the face of adversity. Also, I'd like to echo your model for budding leaders. Finding ways to step things up, either by being open to more responsibility or by being part of structured conversations can allow for meaningful contribution and leadership without the title. It is definitely an opportunity for learning and growth, reminding us that leadership is not a static title but a dynamic behavior that can be developed.  

Hi Eric! I find your modeling of corruption in terms of a laffer curve to be very interesting and surprising! I confess I cannot think of many instances where corruption is broadly productive, but perhaps I should rethink the classic binary productive/counterproductive perception in light of your spectrum approach. Also, definitely agree with the importance of keeping track of ideas. It seems like keeping organized tabs is the way to go. Looks like a nice evening at the park, best of luck as you continue your research!

Hi Phoebe! I completely agree with your point about having the opportunity for a sustained, self-driven lab experience. I find myself in a similar situation this summer, and it feels much different from lab work done during the school year. I can also totally relate to the technical jargon, as sometimes I feel like I have to look up every other word. But I suppose that's part of the process, and I'm excited to see how your social memory project develops! 

As an aside, that pizza looks delicious!