Research is an important component of the undergraduate experience in the sciences. This 90 minute workshop will focus on what works in mentoring undergraduate researchers. The workshop will include a panel of experienced graduate student mentors who will talk about their mentoring styles and give examples of approaches to specific problems. Topics will include: fostering independence in undergraduate researchers, successful work and meeting schedules, keeping students motivated, responsibilities of graduate student mentors in passing on research ethics and conventions of the discipline, and strategies for dealing with problems or issues. The goal of the workshop is to communicate effective strategies for mentoring undergraduate students.
