Mentor/Mentee Relationship

Mentoring Agreement

How to Communicate with your mentor

Meet with me at least every few weeks
Be open to my questions and to take time to think about them carefully.
Be patient with me because I am new to research
Initially be directed, but eventually let me design and do experiments on my own
Challenge and encourage me
Teach me basic research techniques/procedures and safety protocols.
Help me define a project that is doable, yet relevant, and that keeps me busy.
Help me understand the basic scientific concepts and study design underlying my project.
Understand when I need to take time away from research to focus on my course work, and allow me to take it.
Listen to and consider my ideas seriously.

Be present and punctual when we have scheduled meeting times.
Work hard and give their best effort
Manage time efficiently and effectively when doing research.
Keep up with course work, also to let them know if there needs to be a break from research to focus on courses.
Make every effort on their own to understand the research our group does, but to ask questions when they do not understand.
Listen carefully, take notes, and follow instructions when being taught new techniques.
Follow all safety procedures.
Gradually gain independence, but to regularly communicate with me about what they are doing.
Be able to analyze her experimental data, generate logical conclusions based on that analysis, and propose future experiments, with assistance.
Work cooperatively, collaboratively, and respectfully with the other members of the research team.
Be attentive, creative, and contribute at research group meetings.
Remind students about completing skill-building workshops necessary for the students success with the project.