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Broadening Biomedical Research Workforce Participation through Culturally Responsive Mentoring
Damaris Javier1, Alexis Short1, Luz Henriquez1
1University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
Journal of STEM Education : Innovations and Research
|May 18, 2026
Summary
Culturally responsive mentoring enhances participation in biomedical research and Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM) fields. Embedding mentorship into institutional practices fosters sustainable change and trains future scientists.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Research Workforce Development
- Mentorship in STEMM Fields
- Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Background:
- Effective mentorship is crucial for recruitment, engagement, and retention in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM).
- Culturally responsive and asset-based mentoring approaches are vital for broadening participation in biomedical research.
- The conference convened diverse stakeholders to advance evidence-based mentoring strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss and identify evidence-based and evidence-informed approaches for culturally responsive and asset-based mentoring.
- To explore strategies for the institutionalization of mentorship programs within biomedical research settings.
- To enhance participation and training for the next generation of scientists in STEMM fields.
Main Methods:
- A conference was held in January 2025, gathering over 170 participants including students, mentors, and leaders.
- Human-AI collaborative analysis of session transcripts was employed to identify key themes and actionable strategies.
- Discussions focused on asset-based, culturally responsive mentoring and institutionalization efforts.
Main Results:
- Embedding mentorship into institutional culture, values, policies, and practices is essential for sustainable change.
- Asset-based approaches, mentorship education, and communities of practice enhance mentoring effectiveness.
- Integrating in-person and virtual mentorship models supports workforce development in STEMM and biomedical research.
Conclusions:
- Sustainable change in biomedical research requires institutionalizing mentorship through policies and practices.
- Asset-based, culturally responsive mentoring, coupled with education and community support, is key to broadening participation.
- Leveraging diverse mentoring formats and fostering institutional commitment will train a more inclusive future scientific workforce.
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