Peer Mentorship in a Virtual University Setting
2021 GIANT Selection
Abstract -
A collaboration between MEP and SHPE, the mentorship program will guide undergraduates from underrepresented groups through graduate school pathways by pairing them with a graduate student mentor in their field. Mentoring pairs will interact through professional and academic development workshops to increase cultural competency and to enhance their abilities in translating academic skills into teamwork environments.
By building a sense of community around graduate school, our study aims to address barriers that URM students face towards applying to graduate school and increase their chances of acceptance into graduate STEM programs.
Team Members:
- Current PI: Federico Cifuentes-Urtubey (fc8@illinois.edu)
- Julie Lorenzo
- Paola Baldaguez Medina
Groups Engaged: Undergraduates, Graduate Students