Exploring the Mentoring Experience for an Underrepresented Group in STEM at a Historically Black University

• In Event: Poster Session 1
  In Poster Session: Research on Mentoring and Mentorship

Abstract

Many universities are implementing mentoring programs to facilitate the transition of students to graduate school. Mentoring programs varies by departments and the expected benefits and outcomes are usually based on the perception of the mentor and protégé. There is an interest to further understand what graduate students perceive as effective mentoring and to determine if students recognize cultural differences or gender biases in their mentoring experiences. This paper will focus on underrepresented students in STEM disciplines and their academic, research training and overall academic engagement. Further examination of social related activities between mentor and protégé that goes beyond the traditional textbook and the relational complexities that focuses on cultural and gender biases is explored

Author

• Andrea L. Tyler, Tennessee State University