You are welcome here: A practical guide to diversity, equity, and inclusion for undergraduates embarking on an ecological research experience

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You are welcome here: A practical guide to diversity, equity, and inclusion for undergraduates embarking on an ecological research experience

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Written primarily for undergraduates considering a research experience, the paper recommends practical strategies for dealing with three common sources of anxiety: imposter syndrome, communicating with mentors, and safety in fieldwork.

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How Field Courses Propel Inclusion and Collective Excellence

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How Field Courses Propel Inclusion and Collective Excellence

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This short paper in Ecology and Evolution outlines strategies for turning field experiences from exclusive experiences into channels for inclusion. A handy graphic and short video are also provided.

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Ten simple rules for developing a mentor–mentee expectations document

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Ten simple rules for developing a mentor–mentee expectations document

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An article outlining ten rules to develop a lab-specific expectations documents to provide a mechanism for prospective and current mentees to evaluate if the lab is a good fit for their needs.

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Mentor Mapping

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Mentor Mapping

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This “mapping” exercise lists out the types of support every scientist needs. Take some time and think about who supports you. Identify areas in which you could use more support.

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Introducing #EEBMentorMatch: linking students from minority serving institutions with application mentors

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Introducing #EEBMentorMatch: linking students from minority serving institutions with application mentors

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The goal of EEB Mentor match is of matching undergraduate students from minority-serving institutions who are interested in ecology and evolutionary biology with mentors who can provide feedback on graduate and fellowship applications. You can sign up as a mentee or mentor.

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Building National Capacity for Research Mentor Training: An Evidence-Based Approach to Training the Trainers

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Building National Capacity for Research Mentor Training: An Evidence-Based Approach to Training the Trainers

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Research mentor training (RMT), based on the published Entering Mentoring curricula series, has been shown to improve the knowledge and skills of research mentors across career stages, as self-reported by both the mentors engaged in training and their mentees. This paper describes the train-the-trainer workshop program at CIMER.

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Mentor Curricula and Training: Entering Mentoring

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Mentor Curricula and Training: Entering Mentoring

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The curricula, called Entering Mentoring, is for mentors of research trainees. It was originally developed for mentors across science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) disciplines at different career stages, working with undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty.

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Earth Science Women’s Network

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Earth Science Women’s Network

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The Earth Science Women’s Network (ESWN) is an international peer-mentoring network of women in the Earth Sciences, many of whom are in the early stages of their careers. They promote career development, build community, provide opportunities for informal mentoring and support, and facilitate professional collaborations.

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Step up to leadership for mid-career growth

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Step up to leadership for mid-career growth

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It’s easy to get stuck in an endless whirl of grants and papers. Jeffrey McDonnell offers tips for becoming a leader in your field to ascend to the next professional level.

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Culturally Aware Mentorship with Dr. Sherilynn Black and Dr. Angela Byars-Winston

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Culturally Aware Mentorship with Dr. Sherilynn Black and Dr. Angela Byars-Winston

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Sherilynn Black, Ph.D., and Angela Byars-Winston, Ph.D., describe the value of cultural awareness in mentorship. They also review highlights from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report on effective mentorship and discuss resources on culturally aware mentorship for mentors and mentees. Learn more about how NIGMS supports mentorship through the National Research Mentoring Network

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