Computational
We use and contribute to Spyglass, a python ecosystem for reproducible and shareable analysis of neural data. Preprint here.
Python package for clustered and clusterless decoding, from E. Denovellis
Statistics • Python for the practicing neuroscientist • The good research code handbook • Data Science course
Shared datasets
NWB dataset from Gillespie et al, 2021 on the DANDI Archive
NWB dataset from Gillespie et al, 2024 on the DANDI Archive
Experimental Resources
Drive building tutorial series
Recommended Reading to get into the hippocampal spatial representations field
Open Behavior, a collection of open source designs for behavioral experiments
Other
Best practices for requesting a letter of recommendation
How to write a critical review KINDLY (thread)
How to make an academic website for yourself: Options overview • github pages tutorial • Repo my site is based on
I believe in sharing materials to make academia more fair & transparent. You’ll have to request access, but it will be rapidly granted!
BRAIN Initiative K99/R00 (2019) Application materials, rebuttal, progress report, extension request
Faculty Applications (2021) Resources and reflections on the academic job market • Application materials
R00 Transition Application (2022) Application materials Don’t underestimate how much time this will take - start >3m before your start date!
Johns Hopkins lists of funding opportunities for undergrads, grad students, postdocs, & ECRs (early career researchers)
List of neuro-related postdoc seminar series - great to apply for these as a senior postdoc before/during faculty application season please add any that you know of!
List of neuro data analysis short courses/summer schools curated by Natalie Schaworonkow
For those considering applying to grad school, read this
The Mill, an awesome maker space free for students and cheap for UW affiliates. Great for laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC, etc
SafeCampus, an anonymous hotline to discuss safety/wellbeing concerns for yourself or others
UW Allies, support for grad students and postdocs in basic science labs facing difficult situations