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Enhancing the Mentoring Experience for Underrepresented Students.
Kelly E Johanson1, Cecily B DeFreece2, Kathleen M Morgan1
1Department of Chemistry, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana 70125, United States.
Journal of Chemical Education
|September 12, 2022
Summary
Undergraduate research significantly boosts STEM postgraduate training likelihood. A student-centered mentor matching process enhances persistence for underrepresented students in biomedical sciences.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Sciences
- Higher Education
- Mentorship
Background:
- Undergraduate research participation is crucial for STEM postgraduate training.
- Strong mentoring is key for persistence, especially for underrepresented groups in biomedical sciences.
- Increasing diversity in the biomedical workforce requires effective strategies for mentoring Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the impact of mentor matching processes on undergraduate research experiences.
- To develop strategies for providing strong mentoring for BIPOC students in STEM.
- To transition from a traditional to a student-centered mentor matching approach.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the NIH BUILD Project Pathways program at Xavier University of Louisiana over seven years.
- Shifted from a traditional, research-focused mentor matching to a student-centered model.
- Analyzed the mentor matching process to identify best practices for inclusive undergraduate research programs.
Main Results:
- The traditional mentor matching process was re-evaluated.
- A student-centered approach to mentor matching was implemented.
- The program aims to enhance the undergraduate research experience for diverse student populations.
Conclusions:
- A student-centered mentor matching process can improve undergraduate research experiences.
- Inclusive undergraduate research programs are essential for supporting diverse student populations in STEM.
- Lessons learned can inform universities seeking to create equitable research opportunities.
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