Tips for Early Success in a New Mentor-Mentee Relationship: Expectations, Communication and Working Towards Independence

Thursday, October 29, 2015: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
National Harbor 13 (Gaylord National Resort And Convention Center)
Chair:
Erica L Sanchez, BS, Ms., Univeristy of Washington
Presenters:
Zoi Sychev, BS, Graduate student, Universitf of Washington , Carlos Catalano, PhD, Professor, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus , Sharon Milgram, PhD, Director Office of Intramural Training and Education, NIH Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health , Tom Pohl, PhD, Postdoctoral fellow, Princeton University , Tracie Delgado, PhD, Assistant Professor, Northwest University and Erica L Sanchez, BS, Ms., Univeristy of Washington

Description: This session is for undergraduates, post-baccalaureate fellows, masters and PhD students who are soon joining new research groups. This session will discuss how to maximize your new mentee experience, the importance of setting goals and the importance of maintaining an open line of communication with mentors.