This active learning workshop for PhD students, Postdoctoral Fellows and Faculty will use techniques and case study discussions in breakout sessions to teach tools and skills to better mentor undergraduate students in a research setting. Attendees will also reflect upon approaches they would use to mentor trainees and employees when they are running a lab or research group in the future. An opportunity to earn a Microbadge in Mentoring Undergrads is available for those who wish to follow up with additional activities.
Two Dates Available:
In-Person Option:
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
12pm-2pm
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Location:
Clinical Academic Building
Conference Room 3403
Lunch will be served. Deadline to register 4/15/2023
Virtual Option:
Friday, May 5, 2023
10am-12pm
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Topics and interactive case studies led by Drs. Janet Alder, Evelyn Erenrich, and Xenia Morin from the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) and Entering Mentoring:
•Managing student projects
•Contract for undergrads
•Aligning expectations
•Dealing with anxiety
•Cultural sensitivity
•Assessing understanding
•Promoting motivation