This news item is about: Wisler Charles, Ph.D. ’16, knew he was fascinated by research but wasn’t sure if he wanted to become a professor. When he arrived at Cornell to begin his doctorate at the College of Veterinary Medicine, he heard about a new program called BEST (Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training) that was launched to help graduate students like himself explore a range of career options. Charles immediately volunteered for its advisory board, and began planning networking events, speakers, and mentoring opportunities for students.