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Establishing a Mentoring Relationship

When a postdoc begins their position, the postdoc and their faculty mentor/supervisor should meet to discuss their shared expectations. Creating an Individual Development Plan (IDP) helps postdocs and their mentors assess skills, identify short and long term goals, and determine a plan for achieving research, professional, and career goals.

Qualities of Effective Mentoring

Effective mentoring takes effort and is mastered through experience. Mentoring requires good interpersonal skills: listening, empathy, and problem solving. Good mentoring practices vary according to the needs and stage of professional and academic development of each mentee. Effective mentoring requires planning and thought to help the mentee develop into a fully independent researcher.

Doctoral/Postdoctoral Mentoring Program

November 12, 2024

Dean’s Open Forum on Career & Professional Development

Date: November 12, 2024Time: 2:00 - 4:00pmLocation: Hybrid - Charles Carroll Room - Stamp or Zoom 

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November 20, 2024

Eat, Grow and Learn

Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024Time: 11:00am - 1:00pmLocation: Lee Building, Room 2124This series is a great way to meet others and find your community while eating, growing and learning.

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November 7, 2024

Graduate Student Circle Session: Leave of Absence Policies and Parental Leave

Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024Time: 12:30 - 1:30pmLocation: OnlineGraduate student circle sessions are designed for graduate students to learn about resources, ask questions, and connect with others.

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November 7, 2024

Restorative Rest Session

Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024Time: 11:30am - 1:00pmLocation: McKeldin Library 4123These sessions will aim to host a mini-retreat for graduate students.

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November 5, 2024

Imposter Syndrome Session Three

Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024Time: 1:00 - 2:00pmLocation: Lee Building, Room 2124The sessions will include three monthly sessions which will focus on identifying/assessing the type of imposter syndrome which impacts students,  effective w

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November 21, 2024

Data Visualization with Tableau

Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024Time: 12:00 - 1:30pmLocation: McKeldin Library or OnlineResearch Education at University Libraries workshops equip researchers with the tools, con

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November 14, 2024

Qualitative Data Analytics with NVivo

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024Time: 1:00 - 2:30pmLocation: McKeldin Library or OnlineResearch Education at University Libraries workshops equip researchers with the tools, conc

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