Louis Stokes Regional Center of Excellence for Wholistic Mentoring in STEM (WM STEM Center)
Other Mentoring Resources
The resources listed below provide a variety of mentorship materials, including videos, webinars, articles, journals, book reviews, and literature reviews, for use by both mentors and mentees. In addition, several organizations and websites offer programs for individuals interested in becoming mentors or seeking a mentor outside of their institution.
The Society of Women in Engineering (SWE) mentoring program offers various mentoring resources, including one-on-one and group mentoring opportunities, to support and empower women in engineering and technology fields. The program aims to help members of SWE build their professional networks, develop their leadership skills, and navigate their careers by connecting them with experienced professionals in their respective fields. The website provides information on how to join the mentoring program, as well as details on the different types of mentoring available through SWE. More information found here https://swe.org/membership/mentoring/
Great Minds in STEM (GMiS), is an organization dedicated to promoting STEM education and careers among underrepresented groups. MentorNet is a virtual mentoring program that connects students and early-career professionals with experienced mentors in STEM fields. The program aims to support the development of diverse STEM talent and help mentees achieve their career goals by providing them with guidance, advice, and networking opportunities. The website provides information on how to become a mentor or mentee, as well as the benefits of participating in the MentorNet program. Visit https://greatmindsinstem.org/mentornet/
The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Mentoring Program aims to support underrepresented minority students and professionals in STEM fields by providing them with mentorship and networking opportunities. The program connects mentees with experienced mentors who can provide guidance and advice on career development, academic pursuits, and personal growth. Visit https://www.sacnas.org/mentoring
The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) Mentoring Program aims to support underrepresented minority students pursuing engineering degrees by connecting them with mentors who can provide them with guidance and support to navigate their academic and professional careers. Visit https://www.nacme.org/program-mentoring
American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) MentorLinks program is a professional development program that provides community colleges with mentorship and coaching to improve their STEM programs. The program connects community college faculty and staff with experienced mentors who can provide them with guidance, support, and resources to enhance their professional skills and improve student success in STEM fields. Visit https://www.aacc.nche.edu/programs/mentorlinks/
Mentorship for Underrepresented STEM Enthusiasts (M.U.S.E) aims to support URM students interested in STEM fields by connecting them with STEM professionals. M.U.S.E provides mentoring resources and opportunities for individuals interested in becoming a mentor and offers information and training to help them develop their mentorship skills. For more information, please visit our website. https://musementorship.org/muse-mentors#anchor2
The International Mentoring Association (IMA) offers discounts on mentoring books. IMA is a non-profit organization that promotes and supports effective mentoring practices worldwide. On this page, visitors can find a selection of mentoring books that are available for purchase at discounted prices. These books cover a wide range of topics related to mentoring, including mentorship skills, program design, and evaluation. The page provides information on how to order the books and take advantage of the discounts offered by IMA. Visit https://www.mentoringassociation.org/discounts-on-mentoring-books
The International Mentoring Association features resources containing “The Learner Logbook and Action Plan” and the “Coaching and Mentoring in the Workplace: A Toolkit for Pragmatists” to support mentors through the course of their mentoring relationship. The Hard copy Logbook is available for $16.40 US Dollars and the Hard copy Toolkit for $55.00 US Dollars. For more information https://www.mentoringassociation.org/featured-resources.
"The National Academies published a national consensus report on the science of mentorship (2019). The report is available for free. The National Academies also posted a collection of podcasts dedicated to mentorship in STEMM. For more information visit https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/the-science-of-effective-mentoring-in-stemm.”
MENTOR National’s resource library, is a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding access to quality mentoring for young people for over 25 years. The website features a resource library that includes articles, guides, and research related to mentoring. Visit https://nationalmentoringresourcecenter.org/.
University of Washington's Office of Organizational Excellence and Development provides resources for those who are seeking to become a mentor, including a mentoring toolkit and a mentoring panel YouTube video. Visit https://hr.uw.edu/pod/organizational-excellence-and-development/individuals/mentoring-tools/.
Duke University's Graduate School website provides an overview and resources for mentoring for both mentors and mentees. Visit or contact for a specific resource or question. https://gradschool.duke.edu/professional-development/mentoring/mentoring-resources/
Duke University School of Medicine’s website provides foundational and advanced mentor training for the improvement of mentor and mentee experiences. Information is found here https://medschool.duke.edu/about-us/faculty-resources/office-research-mentoring/mentor-training.
Pathways to Science created a Mentoring manual that guides both mentors and mentees to develop productive mentoring relationships. The manual is available for free. To learn more, visit https://www.pathwaystoscience.org/manual.aspx?sort=6#pagetop.
The National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) has created a national network with updated publications, blog posts, and videos for the improvement of mentoring relationships. Visit https://nrmnet.net/nrmn-resources/.
Baylor College of Medicine’s mentoring courses and training page of the Baylor College of Medicine's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, which utilizes CIMER curricula for faculty mentoring. For more information, visit https://www.bcm.edu/education/graduate-school-of-biomedical-sciences/faculty-mentoring-resources/courses-and-trainings-around-mentoring.
College of Dupage Library Laura Burt compiled free resources for women in STEM interested in mentoring and provides sources that are available for free. Visit https://library.cod.edu/stem_mentorship.
The National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) provides access to resources for educators and STEM professionals interested in becoming role models or mentors, with a focus on promoting equity and diversity in STEM fields. Access here https://napequity.org/resources/role-models/
Earth Science Mentor Match connects students with mentorship support in the Earth Sciences, offering resources for both mentors and mentees, as well as programs to join. Information found here https://esmentormatch.github.io/mentoringresources.html
Northeastern University's Center for STEM Education provides resources for a variety of mentorship circumstances involving mentors and mentees in STEM fields, with a focus on preparing mentors and providing insight into the responsibilities of guiding and being guided in the mentorship relationship. Information found here https://stem.northeastern.edu/resources/faculty/mentoring/
The Louis Stokes Regional Center of Excellence for Wholistic Mentoring in STEM is funded by the National Science Foundation under grants HRD2020697, HRD2020491, HRD2020548, and HRD2020524.
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