Undergraduate research can be a rewarding experience for both students and mentors. Many students who participate in undergraduate research find themselves motivated to pursue graduate programs and careers in their fields. For nontraditional or underrepresented students in particular, research experiences are important in retention and increased science identity. However, a negative experience during undergraduate research can have the opposite effect- students may disengage from scientific research altogether, and mentors may find themselves pulling back from mentoring undergraduates. When students are from nontraditional or underrepresented groups, these effects can be amplified due to complicating factors such as stereotype threat and a deflated sense of belonging. Many related studies have focused on the research student perspective, their experiences and their learning outcomes. Here, we have focused on providing the research mentors evidence-based mentoring strategies, in an effort to contribute to institutional change. We have developed a workshop series for research mentors, designed specifically to improve and enhance faculty awareness of inclusive practices. The overarching goals of the workshops are to help mentors recognize the complexity of identity, implement inclusive practices in their research groups, and foster a sense of belonging in their students. The workshops series, now in its third year, has undergone revisions based on faculty interviews and written feedback to improve the faculty mentor experience. The majority of faculty who have participated commented on their increased awareness and appreciation for inclusion efforts within their research groups after completion of the workshop series. This workshop series has the potential to provide much needed support and resources for faculty in inclusive research mentoring.

Inclusive workshop series for faculty mentoring nontraditional undergraduate research students

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