Research Mentoring in the Scientific Community

For many, mentoring is a key part of the research experience. When students experience a positive mentoring relationship, they are exposed to the STEM culture and their identities are promoted as STEM professionals (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2017). In 2022, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory introduced the "MagLab Research Mentor Incubator (MRMI) Program." This program was designed to give graduate students, postdocs, and faculty the resources and structure to grow professionally and achieve their goals while effectively supporting others in doing the same. The 2019 National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine report on the Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM recommends that institutions support quality mentorship through evidenced-based approaches.By introducing the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER) mentorship education curriculum, developed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, this incubator was designed to support mentor and mentee skill development while engaging participants in understanding their own individual needs and interests. During this session, the presenter will share insight on program development, implementation, participants, and outcomes.