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Mentoring future science leaders to thrive

 


In 2017, I published an article on the Nature of Research journal that described my mentor program at Stanford University, which was created by Professor Thomas Frey and his team with the support of the

Hewlett Foundation. At this time, there were only two people on staff. This would change later, however. In addition to teaching classes, faculty members, the MIT Undergraduate Mentoring Program trained students. Over the next three years, I would work closely with them and mentor their graduate students. My first year as a professor, I led a group of six graduate students to receive funding from the FABRIX Seed Grant program. Our goal was to improve their ability to design effective scientific research projects. A seed fund means you give early stage scientists a small amount of money, as a down payment, with no expectation of additional funding. For example, $50 could be used to buy one-on-one coaching or mentoring sessions, while a larger sum (say $500) could help develop a prototype or research proposal. The aim was to help these young researchers become independent researchers with skills that are hard to find in graduate school. There were so many outstanding students who were in trouble in grad school, they did not have good mentors before, and now they wanted much better tools and guidance. Some of the most brilliant minds are still doing great things today, despite a lack of mentoring. My hope is that the present generation will carry on the legacy of our predecessors. As such, we must do more than just teach and train, we should create pathways to success. The key is being able to identify the talent and skill sets that may be overlooked in current institutions but are essential to fostering innovation. Many young people today are seeking opportunities to collaborate with people who have already made valuable contributions to science. Such experiences can foster important connections, collaboration, and creativity. They can also bring new ideas and insights to the table, helping us to move the world forward through research. Thus, programs like those described herein can provide even greater impact than simply giving knowledge, expertise, or training. These programs can also help prepare young people to excel in STEM fields. This is why all funds supporting such efforts should be funded by public funds. By creating stronger relationships between industry and academia, we can expand access to education and resources that allow everyone to pursue higher quality research. As the authors state, it is crucial to understand the needs of young people. It is possible that some individuals are less likely to get mentoring opportunities as part of the university system, or because of other reasons. But even if they are not, there are other ways to help them succeed. While most universities offer paid internships or summer jobs, we at the FABRIX have developed a set of shorter term internships where interns are mentored. Internships are highly successful because they provide hands-on experience and allow graduates to build their professional network. Here are four examples of short program types that may be helpful to people looking to improve their career prospects: Junior College Teaching Assistant - JCTA, Junior College, US, 1–2 hours per week Junior College Teaching Assistantship – JJTA, Junior College, US, 2–3 hours per week Senior High School English Teacher/Assistant English Instructor /PhD Student Teaching Assistant — SHTA, Graduate School, 3 hours per week Junior College Tutor — JCTE, Junior College, US, 4–5 hours per week Community Colleges Academic Supportive Program Coordinator — CSP, Community College, 6–7 hours per week Fellow Doctoral Training Associate Degree Nursing Certificate Master of Science in Nursing Certification in nursing or related field Continuing Education credits required Clinical nursing certification Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field Continuing education or master’s degree in nursing or related field Continuing education credits required Doctoral Nursing Degree Nursing Certification Master’s degree in nursing or related field Continuing education credits required DNP, Doctoral Nurse Certification in nursing or related field Continuing education credits required MA/MS in nursing or related field Continuing education credits required MSc in nursing or related field Continuing education credits required MBBS in Nursing for Registered Nurses Continuing education credits required MDM in nursing or related field Continuing education credits required PhD Master of Nursing Practice in Nursing for Certified Nursing Practitioners Continuing education credits required DNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing for Licensed Nurse Practitioner Continuing education credits required MSN Advanced Practice Nursing Diploma Program RN Licensure (RN-BCLE) continuing education credits required Continuing education credits required Masters of Management in Healthcare Administration Continuing education credits required MS in Health Policy & Economics Medical Officer – BSN, BSHA, CCMA, MCSA, MPH Continuing education credits required MPA in healthcare administration Continuing education credits required BSN, BSHA, CCMA, MCSA, MPH Continuing education credits required MBA in health policy & economics Continuing education credits required MS in Public Policy BSN, BSHA, CCMA, MCSA, MPH Continuing education credits required MPA in Public Policy BSN, BSHA, MPA, MIH, MHPS Continuing education credits required MSc in health systems, management, and finance Continuing education credits required MPA in public health continuing education credits required BSN, BSHA, MSLH, MSH, MSHEPContinuing education credits required Ph.D. in Health Care Administration Continuing education credits required MPA in health care administration Continuing education credits required MSc in epidemiology & biostatistics Continuing education credits required MSc in informatics/health information technology Continuing education credits required MPA in informatics Continuing education credits required MSc in Health Risk Analysis & Evaluation Continuous learning requirements

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