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Mentoring, Training, Measurement & Technology
Wed, April 8, 11:45am to 1:15pm PDT (11:45am to 1:15pm PDT), Los Angeles Convention Center, Floor: Level One, Petree DSession Type: Roundtable Session
Abstract
This session focuses on strengthening mentoring through training, assessment, and digital tools. Presentations examine how mentor training can move projects from “busy work” to purposeful research experiences; validate a bidirectional performance scale for mentors and mentees; and analyze affective language in text-based communication to predict outcomes in online mentoring. A concluding synthesis reviews current STEM mentoring programs to identify promising practices and gaps. Attendees will gain actionable guidance on designing mentor development, selecting or validating measurement instruments, and leveraging technology to enhance communication, track progress, and improve mentee learning and career growth.
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From Busy Work to Purposeful Research: How Mentor Training Influences Undergraduate Experiences and Career Aspirations - Heather McCall, University of Kentucky; Cameron Richards, University of Kentucky; Jennifer A. Wilhelm, University of Kentucky; Christopher Crawford, University of Kentucky; Max Brown, University of Kentucky
Mentoring as a Two-Way Street: Scale Validation Assessing Performance Among Undergraduate Mentees and Faculty Mentors - Constanza Miranda, Johns Hopkins University; Rachel Saperstein McClam, Johns Hopkins University; Paulina Perez Mejias, Johns Hopkins University
Affective Language Patterns in Text-Based Communication Predict Relational Outcomes in Online-Mentoring for Girls in STEM - Claudia Uebler, University of Regensburg; Albert Ziegler, Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nürnberg; Heidrun Stoeger, University of Regensburg
Reviewing the Literature on Mentoring Underrepresented Minority Students in STEM - Lehong Shi, University of Georgia; Ikseon Choi, Emory University; Janette R. Hill, University of Georgia; James Lauderdale, University of Georgia