The structure of the system serves as a guide for encouraging and channeling the direction of information exchange. Overall, each student and mentor has much input in helping shape and unite our community. Students get to take the lead, with support from the resident mentor PI as well as, from the rest of the online community.
Students also work as a team whenever possible.
Resident PIs will be decided upon at least two weeks prior to their expected host date. Students and Mentors choose the dates they wish to lead the group. This is done on a first come first serve basis. Resident Student PI Resident Student PIs send out a minimum of three messages per week based on the main topic of the month and subcategories below. Messages are a mix of researched information, editorials, and questions.