Book Giveaway
Labwork to Leadership: A Concise Guide to Thriving in the Science Job You Weren’t Trained For
By Jennifer M. Heemstra, PhD
In her new book, Labwork to Leadership, award-winning chemist and educator Dr. Jen Heemstra provides a research-backed guide to developing the skills needed to lead labs and teams with confidence.
Drawing from her experience as a principal investigator, Dr. Heemstra integrates lessons from psychology and organizational behavior into a modern approach for science leadership—one that’s practical, inclusive, and built for today’s challenges. Labwork to Leadership breaks down the day-to-day realities of leadership into digestible strategies for:
- how to lead both yourself and others
- setting meaningful goals
- managing your time
- cultivating healthy lab environments
- giving effective feedback
Along the way, Dr. Heemstra shares insights into building trust, supporting team well-being, and communicating in ways that strengthen collaboration and innovation while reducing burnout and friction.
Whether you’re a new PI, a graduate student preparing for the future, or a mid-career researcher navigating team dynamics, this book offers the roadmap you didn’t know you needed.
WHO CAN ENTER?
The Labwork to Leadership book giveaway is open to both AWIS members and non-members. Limit one entry per person, per household. 10 winners will be randomly selected.
This giveaway is now closed. Winners have been notified.
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