OURI and the School of Engineering and Computing's Center for Engineering Excellence Through Equity offer the following three workshops for mentors of undergraduate researchers. All workshops are open to postdocs and graduate students mentoring a summer undergraduate researcher.
Registration will open in spring 2027 once workshop dates and locations have been determined.
Introduction to Mentoring
- What is mentoring?
- Align expectations
- Active listening
- Promote professional development
Advanced Mentoring Topics
- Assess for understanding
- Give feedback with a growth mindset
- Foster independence
- Address equity and inclusion in mentoring practices
Managing the Mentoring Relationship
- Cultivate ethical behavior
- Manage challenges
- Maintain communication
- Assess the mentoring relationship
- Articulate your mentoring philosophy