Book Review
Labwork to Leadership: A Concise Guide to Thriving in the Science Job You Weren’t Trained For
Zachary MurphySPUR (2026) 9 (3): https://doi.org/10.18833/spur/9/3/3
Abstract:
Labwork to Leadership: A Concise Guide to Thriving in the Science Job You Weren’t Trained For by Dr. Jen Heemstra, a book aimed at those leading graduate-level trainees, is a survey of the practical theories that can prepare a research scientist to lead. Technical training for scientists is rigorous, but leadership training can be nonexistent. This book attempts to bridge that gap, functioning as a “self-help book for scientists.”
Recommended Citation: Murphy, Zachary. 2026. Perceived Value of Undergraduate Research for Faculty Advancement. Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research 9 (3): 59. https://doi.org/10.18833/spur/9/3/3
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Undergraduate research continues to evolve as a defining feature of high-impact educational practice, shaping not only how students learn, but also how they prepare for careers, develop confidence, and engage with scholarly communities. The Spring 2026 issue of SPUR explores this transition, emphasizing that the value of undergraduate research lies not in its availability alone, but in how it is intentionally designed, supported, and experienced by students and faculty.