Mentorship Matters: Cultivating the Next Generation of Scholars

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

Mentoring is important, not only because of the knowledge and skills students can learn from mentors, but also because mentoring provides professional socialization and personal support to facilitate success in school and beyond. The panels will share their experiences, thoughts, and advice on how to seek and maintain students on as they start and continue their educational journey. Research shows that students who experience mentoring also have a great chance of navigate undergraduate and graduate studies, securing academic positions, and opportunities for greater career advancement. This session will also cover qualities of effective mentorship, empower students and learn about the impacts of mentorship.

Sub Unit

• Graduate Student Council

Chairs

• Mary Christine Duenas, University of Tenneesee, Knoxville

• Dèsa Karye Daniel, The University of New Mexico

Panelists

• Tessa Johnson, University of Maryland - College Park

• Richard Velasco, The University of Iowa

• Adam D. Musser, University of California - Davis

• Liza Cobey, Emory University