Mentoring Resources
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Here are a few resources about mentoring and the social science behind effective mentoring which we recommend for CAMPers at all levels of experience!
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The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM Online Guide
A high-level guide to materials on mentoring compiled by the National Academy of Science.
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The Science of Mentorship podcast
10-20 minute episodes discussing topics and challenges around STEM mentoring.
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The Science of Effective Mentorship – NASEM report
Extensively reviews and synthesizes the science behind mentoring. Note that you may need to click “Download free copy” and “Download as guest” on the linked page to access the report.
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Icebreaker and Mentoring Questions
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1) What was your educational pathway from undergraduate degree to now?
2) What are you studying?
3) What challenges have you overcome?
4) Who would you consider your most important mentors?
5) How do you personally achieve work-life balance?
6) How do you maintain your professional network?
7) What is something that you have come to realize, that you wish you knew as a graduate student?
8) What do you love to do outside of work?
9) What inspires you?
10) What are your short-term and long-term goals?
11) What areas of your life do you want to grow in?
12) What’s a challenge you’re currently facing in your career?