Mentoring Resources

Why should we mentor underrepresented minority students in summer research?

According to Stets, Brenner, Burke, and Serpe (2017), high science self-efficacy and a strong science identity improves the likelihood URM students will pursue a STEM career. IN LSAMP uses a summer research experience to improve science self-efficacy and development of a science identity for students. The mentor plays a valuable role in providing a quality research experience and helping students achieve this goal.

Recommended Online Resources

• Indiana University Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development Mentoring Toolkit
• The Division of Chemistry for the Council on Undergraduate Research
• Online Guide to the Science of Effective Mentoring in STEMM - Credit given to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM

Recommended Reading

• Carlone, H. B., & Johnson, A. (2007). Understanding the Science Experiences of Successful Women of Color: Science Identity as an Analytic Lens. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 44(8), 1187-1218 doi:10.1002/tea.20237
• Raman, D. R., Geisinger, B. N., Kemis, M. R., & de la Mora, A. (2016). Key actions of successful summer research mentors. Higher Education, 72(3), 363-379. doi:10.1007/s10734-015-9961-z
• Raman, D. R., Geisinger, B. N., Kemis, M. R., de la Mora, A., & Moore, M. (2014). 386517 Implementation Strategies for a Large, Multi-Institutional REU Program and Key Actions of Successful Summer Research Mentors. Paper presented at the 14 AIChE Annual Meeting, Atlanta
• Stets, J. E., Brenner, P. S., Burke, P. J., & Serpe, R. T. (2017). The science identity and entering a science occupation. Social Science Research, 64, 1. doi:10.1016/j.ssresearch.2016.10.016

Current Terminology

Reference the glossaries below that we are collecting that pertain to URM STEM students. If you have a glossary that you feel would be useful, feel free to contact us.

• Frechtling Glossary
• URM Glossary