Note sull'episodio
In this episode, Dr. Onwuemene shares her evolving approach to selecting research mentees. As a seasoned mentor, she reflects on the importance of being selective, ensuring alignment with her long-term research goals, and the challenges of providing the intense support required by those new to research.
Key Points Discussed:
- Bandwidth: The first consideration is the mentor’s capacity to invest time and energy into a new mentee. This consideration is especially important when the mentee lacks research experience.
- Team Support: The research team plays a crucial role in mentoring. The team's ability to support the mentee in basic tasks and provide additional guidance is essential.
- Mentee’s Motives: Understanding why a potential mentee wants to join t ...