The purpose of this zero-credit course is to improve studentresearch mentoring proficiency forpre-doctoral and postdoctoral trainees. The course includes interactive, seminar style sessions on topics such as establishing expectations, maintaining effective communication, assessing understanding, fostering independence, using inclusive practicesdealing with ethics and mentoring groups of students. The seminar emphasizes experiential learning and the integration of knowledge –drawn from reflection, discussion, readings and seminar activities –with practice. The seminar is graded based upon attendance, doing the assignments, and participating in the activities.
No previous mentoring knowledge is assumed.Participants need to be either graduate students or postdoctoral associates.