> They’re doing well, but not too well, and scarcely have any incentive to rock the boat... Just think about the amount of time and energy they have to spend on

> They’re doing well, but not too well, and scarcely have any incentive to rock the boat... Just think about the amount of time and energy they have to spend on grants to get permission to do their job through sales pitches and papers to promote themselves. We shouldn't be afraid to reach out to local laboratory research groups who produce interesting papers. Even if they don't have immediate need of your time, money, or expertise, they probably know many groups where you would be gratefully welcome to pitch in and recognized appropriately.