When:

March 19, 2019, 3:00PM GMT (other timezones below)

Speakers:

-Dr. Megan Mueller (postdoctoral research fellow, University of California)

– Dr. Jayne Fulkerson (Professor, University of Minnesota)

– Christie Martin (student, University of Minnesota)

– Dr. Holly Harris (postdoctoral fellow, Penn State University, formerly University of

Queensland), and

– Elina Järvelä-Reijonen (student, University of Eastern Finland) 

Moderators:

– Dr. Maureen Ashe (Associate Professor, University of British Columbia)

– Sarah Shaw (research assistant, University of South Hampton)

NESI and MCN Chairs:

Maartje Poelman (Membership Committee Chair), Katherine Downing (NESI), Jenna Hollis (NESI webinar team) and Maureen Ashe (MCN)

Abstract

This webinar will review the benefits of mentoring throughout your research and professional career. We’ll discuss why pursuing good mentoring relationships can be vital to professional and personal success, the benefits of being a mentor/mentee, and the potential challenges faced in mentoring relationships. We’ll explain the ISBNPA mentoring program and how the Society can help facilitate mentoring connections for members. We’ll also talk with Dr. Jayne Fulkerson (University of Minnesota) and her mentees: Christie Martin (University of Minnesota), Dr. Holly Harris (Penn State University, formerly University of Queensland), and Elina Järvelä-Reijonen (University of Eastern Finland) about their lived experiences with mentoring and the ISBNPA mentoring program.