Mentee Training Series
The Center for Graduate Life and Learning is proud to present the Fall 2024 Mentee Training Series. Built on foundational curricula from CIMER, the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research, this series of in-person workshops touches upon topics central to mentorship and research at the graduate level, from the perspective of the mentee. Expert facilitators cover the nuances of the mentor/mentee work dynamic, the value of research, and bridging the gap between research experience and the start of a career.
The Fall 2024 Mentee Training Series consists of three individual workshops. We recommend attending all of them, but each provides valuable insights on its own.
Mentee Training: Getting off to a Good Start with Your Advisor
Date/Time: Monday, September 23, 5:30pm-8:15pm
Location: Atkins 146
This workshop presents the tools and techniques for building a strong working relationship with your advisor in anticipation of the academic journey to come. Learn how to communicate more effectively, set clear expectations, and foster a collaborative environment to ensure success – for both parties.
Mentee Training: Finding Your Voice in Your Research
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 9:30am-11:30am
Location: Atkins 146
As a graduate student, research experiences play a crucial role in shaping your academic and professional future. In this workshop, we will explore different components of this process, including effective mentor-mentee relationships and authorship practices, as well as discuss strategies for developing confidence, independence, and your own unique identity as a researcher. This enriching workshop offers valuable insights as well as an opportunity to connect with fellow graduate students. You’ll leave inspired to take your research journey to new heights.
Mentee Training: Build The Right Skills, Find the Right Career
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 9, 1:00-3:00
Location: Atkins 146
The third Mentee Training workshop looks towards the future, exploring key areas crucial to your ongoing academic and professional success. Learn how to craft a well-defined professional development plan and effective ways to foster connection. Build the skills that will bring clarity to your career path so you can chart the best possible course to where you want to be professionally.
Fall 2024 Mentee Training Series Facilitators
