Mentor Training

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 faculty, postdocs, and graduate students mentoring a summer undergraduate researcher.

Registration is now open for the mentor training workshops listed below.

 

Register now

 

Introduction to Mentoring

May 14, 2026, 9:00 - 11:00 AM in 119 Rayzor Hall
  • What is mentoring?
  • Align expectations
  • Active listening
  • Promote professional development

 

Advanced Mentoring Topics

June 4, 2026, 9:00 - 11:00 AM in 119 Rayzor Hall
  • Assess for understanding 
  • Give feedback with a growth mindset 
  • Foster independence 
  • Address equity and inclusion in mentoring practices

 

Managing the Mentoring Relationship

June 11, 2026, 9:00 - 11:00 AM in 130 Anderson Biology Labs
  • Cultivate ethical behavior 
  • Manage challenges 
  • Maintain communication 
  • Assess the mentoring relationship 
  • Articulate your mentoring philosophy