Julianne M. Yost
Enabler
Julianne Yost received her bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Cedar Crest College . She now pursues a Ph.D. from Duke's Department of Chemistry. Nominators consistently applaud Julianne's passion for chemistry and her dedication to creating a supportive environment for the development of research skills in the lab.
“Mentoring students and helping them develop and pursue their respective goals is incredibly important to her. Indeed, she views it as a critical and essential aspect of her own academic development…There is absolutely no denying that the environment that exists in our group, and the very positive experiences that students have has an enormous amount to do with Julianne.”
“Julianne has taught me by example how to be a better mentor and leader in our department…Her efforts over time have permeated the research group from top to bottom, influencing activity at all levels. Her work with undergraduates has allowed them to develop into significant contributors on their respective projects.”
“It was the manner in which she helped that separated her from other mentors. She was always kind and supportive. Instead of pointing to the computer and telling me to do a literature search, she would walk me through the search while teaching me the process. Instead of simply pointing to the wall where my missing chemical was stored, Julianne would walk me to the shelf explaining the organizational system in the lab. While these may seem like trivial examples, they illustrate a caring and helpful disposition that was characteristic of Julianne.”
Nominators repeatedly express their appreciation for Julianne's diligent efforts to intentionally guide their development as researchers and scholars.