Training Philosophy
I joined the faculty at the University of Colorado to fully dedicate myself to the teaching and training of students and post-doctoral associates.
My training philosophy is:
- Identify and define project goals and milestones to enable early success
- Equip personnel with appropriate training, expertise, and world-class equipment to initiate and complete impactful research
- Through individual mentoring and R+PM Group culture, model the art of functional materials research
- Continuous emphasis on communication skill development and refinement
- Maturation of scientific expertise
- Facilitate autonomy
- Transition from mentee to mentor
Success in the R+PM Group is defined as:
- Mastery (as a researcher, as a communicator, as a teammate)
- Productivity (impactful research disseminated in journals and national/international conferences)
- Personal and professional fulfillment
Prof. White in his own words: