Jay Bailey as mentor--the students' perspective.
Professor James E. Bailey was not only a world-renowned leader and pioneer in biochemical engineering but also a mentor to the many graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in his group. To provide non-"Bailey-ites" with an impression of Jay as a mentor, we begin with a brief review of his career, focusing on the dynamics of the research group. Typical student experiences of being part of the Bailey group are then discussed, including the recognition of a particular research style and Jay's expectations for hard work. Finally, we provide some thoughts on Jay's mentoring style, which was marked by an ability to foster independence, a sense of quality, and passion for research. Jay's contributions as a mentor can perhaps be recognized as being as significant as his research achievements.
Reardon
Kenneth F
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Department of Chemical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins 80523-1370, USA. reardon@engr.colostate.edu
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Kelvin H
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Wittrup
K Dane
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Hatzimanikatis
Vassily
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