Mid-Career Virtual Mentoring for Advancement of Women STEM Faculty

• In Event: STEM Programs Across the K–16 Continuum

Abstract

The mixed method examination of a pilot of a virtual peer mentoring program for the advancement of women faculty is described. Evidence from the semi-structured interviews and surveys demonstrated that the peer mentoring experience had a direct impact on the mentor and mentees’ s efficacy related to their career progress, promotion, and mentoring competencies. Sense of belonging in the STEM community also improved. The study results will be presented and discussed as well as the development of the program.

Author

• Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, University of Memphis
  Presenting Author