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Mentoring Resources

Why should we mentor underrepresented minority students in summer research?

According to Stets, Brenner, Burke, and Serpe (2017), high science self-efficacy and a strong science identity improves the likelihood URM students will pursue a STEM career. IN LSAMP uses a summer research experience to improve science self-efficacy and development of a science identity for students. The mentor plays a valuable role in providing a quality research experience and helping students achieve this goal.

Recommended Online Resources

Indiana University Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development. Mentoring toolkit. Retrieved from http://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/faculty-development/mentoring/mentoring-toolkit/

The Division of Chemistry for the Council on Undergraduate Research. (2018).  Retrieved from https://curchem.wordpress.com/​

Online Guide to the Science of Effective Mentoring in STEMM. Credit given to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM (2019) report. Retrieved from https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/the-science-of-effective-mentoring-in-stemm

Recommended Reading

Carlone, H. B., & Johnson, A. (2007). Understanding the science experiences of successful women of color: Science identity as an analytic lens. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 44(8), 1187-1218 doi:10.1002/tea.20237

Raman, D. R., Geisinger, B. N., Kemis, M. R., & de la Mora, A. (2016). Key actions of successful summer research mentors. Higher Education, 72(3), 363-379. doi:10.1007/s10734-015-9961-z

Raman, D. R., Geisinger, B. N., Kemis, M. R., de la Mora, A., & Moore, M. (2014). 386517 Implementation Strategies for a Large, Multi-Institutional REU Program and Key Actions of Successful Summer Research Mentors. Paper presented at the 14 AIChE Annual Meeting, Atlanta.

Stets, J. E., Brenner, P. S., Burke, P. J., & Serpe, R. T. (2017). The science identity and entering a science occupation. Social Science Research, 64, 1. doi:10.1016/j.ssresearch.2016.10.016

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Assessment Institute in Indianapolis

The Assessment Institute in Indianapolis is the nation's oldest and largest event focused exclusively on outcomes assessment in higher education. We anticipate that some 1000 educators from virtually every state and several other countries will take part in the 2018 Institute.

The Assessment Institute in Indianapolis is designed to provide opportunities for (1) individuals and campus teams new to outcomes assessment to acquire fundamental knowledge about the field, (2) individuals who have worked as leaders in outcomes assessment to share and extend their knowledge and skills, and (3) those interested in outcomes assessment at any level to establish networks that serve as sources of support and expertise beyond the dates of the Institute.

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Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. IN LSAMP is supported by NSF Award Number: HRD-1618408, 2016-2022