All members of the School of Medicine biomedical research community have a right to a safe, respectful learning and work environment where they can succeed and thrive.

Dr. Laura Hawkins, Director of the Learning and Work Environment, is here to support faculty as they strive to foster a positive learning and work environment in their labs. She can:

• Act as a coach, advisor, or sounding board around LWE questions
• Problem-solve issues privately and non-judgmentally
• Partner with faculty and teams to find solutions
• Refer faculty campus and outside resources
• Provide tailored guidance, outreach, and educational opportunities for your lab
• Learn more about BioSTAR’s expectations around appropriate treatment in the learning and work environment here