STEMM leaders like physicist Dr. Jim Gates, astronaut Dr. Ellen Ochoa, and groundbreaking physician Dr. Vivian Pinn share their personal experiences with mentorship. Each episode highlights evidence-based mentorship skills that can and should be learned to maximize STEMM students’ potential.

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The Science of Mentorship: A STEMM Podcast

In this series from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, you’ll hear personal stories about mentorship experiences from STEMM leaders, in the...

Inclusive Environments: Finding Support When Isolated

In this episode, Dr. Barabino shares how she responded to a lack of mentorship, where she found supportive networks, and how she’s creating inclusive environments so t...

Opportunity: Giving Access to All Students

In this episode, Dr. Michael Summers shares how positive mentoring experiences led him to his current position, how he worked to provide access and opportunity through...

Multiple Mentorships: Equipping Students For All Situations

In this episode, Dr. Akiko Iwasaki tells the story of her journey through STEMM academia and beyond as a woman from Japan. There were times she was discouraged from co...

Mutual Benefits: Constructing Great Futures Together

In this episode, Dr. Jedidah Isler tells her story of how her career in astrophysics shaped her development and approach to mentorship. Through times of consistent sup...

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