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Introduction
Congratulations on embarking on your journey to become a mentor! Mentorship has a rich history and is widely recognized as a powerful...
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The Purpose of Mentorship
A mentor is an individual who provides guidance, support, and advice to a mentee to aid in their growth, development, and career...
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Benefits to a Mentor
It might seem that the primary role of a mentor is to impart knowledge without expecting anything in return. However, this perception is...
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Benefits to a Mentee
The primary objective of mentorship lies in the advancement of the individual receiving guidance. Rather than relying solely on personal...
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What Mentorship is and isn't
Mentorship endeavors aim to create mutually beneficial experiences for both mentors and mentees. When confronted with challenges, having...
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Difference Between a Mentor and a Coach
Coaching and mentoring provide valuable support to mentees, although they serve distinct roles and focus on different outcomes. Let's...
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Skills and Qualities of Great Mentors
Great mentors often possess several key characteristics: Motivation: They are driven individuals who are passionate about their work and...
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How to Create the Foundation for a Trusting Relationship
Mentors play a vital role in guiding their mentees, and asking insightful questions is key to fostering meaningful conversations. While...
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Different Types of Expectations to Set
To ensure a productive relationship, mentors and mentees must establish clear roles and expectations. This involves discussing what each...
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The Do's and Don'ts of Mentoring Relationships
Building a strong connection between the mentor and mentee is crucial for maximizing the benefits for both parties involved....
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How to Cultivate a Successful Mentoring Relationship
Here are some key practices to consider when establishing a mentoring relationship. Implementing these strategies can greatly enhance the...
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What is most important to you?
Which element of building a successful relationship resonates most with you? Choose only ONE best answer. A Being active. B Getting a...
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How to Improve Diversity and Inclusion With Mentoring
Why is diversity and inclusion important? Everybody navigates the world differently. Our characteristics – both physical and personal –...
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STEM Education Stats
1. STEM jobs are projected to grow 8.8%. Between 2017 and 2029, the number of STEM jobs will grow 8 percent, a higher rate than non-STEM...
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Tips to Manage Your Research Projects in Tumultuous Moments of Life
1. Start somewhere. You don't have to have everything planned out, and you don't have to start with the most important thing. Starting...
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Inclusive Mentoring: The Mindset of an Effective Mentor
Mentoring is the process of forming, cultivating, and maintaining relationships that support and advance mentees in their pursuits [1-2]....
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Perspectives of Early Career Engineers Through the Lenses of Diversity, Work-Life Balance, and Men
How can diverse categories of engineers be supported in their education to complete their degrees? Get help finding co-mentors who are...
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Top 10 Ways to be a Better Advisor for Graduate Students
1. Try to see each student as an individual; they will all have different backgrounds, talents, and goals. Do not expect them to be 'just...
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