Module 21: Research Mentorship and Leadership

Develop the mindset and tools to mentor others and lead collaborative research effectively.

🔗 Principles of Mentorship

Explore what makes mentorship effective for both mentor and mentee in a research setting.

Defining mentorship vs. supervision
Active listening and feedback
Setting expectations and goals

👥 Leadership in Collaborative Science

Science is a team effort. Learn to manage group dynamics and lead with inclusion and strategy.

Power, privilege, and positionality in lab teams
Facilitating group decision-making
Conflict resolution and accountability

🧡 Inclusive Mentorship Practices

Inclusive mentorship supports the growth of all team members, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds.

Building trust and psychological safety
Addressing stereotype threat and impostor syndrome
Recognizing and supporting diverse identities

🌟 COMPASS Integration

Knowledge: Mentorship models, leadership frameworks
Skills: Facilitation, inclusive communication
Character: Empathy, humility, service
Meta-Learning: Learning from mentoring experiences

📚 References & Resources

Johnson, 2015. On Being a Mentor
NASEM, 2019. The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM
Colab: "Mentor Scenario Role-Play Toolkit"

✅ Assessment

Reflect on your mentorship experiences and values
Draft a mentorship compact or philosophy
Facilitate a mock research team meeting with roles