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The Role of Mentoring in Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM Education and Research

Andrea G. Marshall, Zer Vue, Caroline B. Palavicino-Maggio, Elsie C. Spencer, Heather K. Beasley, Edgar Garza-Lopez, Zachary Conley, Kit Neikirk, Sandra A. Murray, Denise Martinez, Jamaine Davis, Lillian Brady, Haysetta D. Shuler, Derrick Morton, Antentor Hinton Jr.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.12.08.471502
Andrea G. Marshall
1Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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Zer Vue
1Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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Caroline B. Palavicino-Maggio
2Department of Neurobiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Elsie C. Spencer
3Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, 10027 USA
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Heather K. Beasley
1Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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Edgar Garza-Lopez
4Hinton and Garza Lopez Family Consulting Company, Iowa City, IA
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Zachary Conley
5Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach, Department of Teaching and Learning, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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Kit Neikirk
6Department of Biology, University of Hawaii, Hilo, HI
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Sandra A. Murray
7Department of Cell Biology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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Denise Martinez
8Department of Family Medicine, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
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Jamaine Davis
9Department of Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN
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Lillian Brady
10Department of Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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Haysetta D. Shuler
11Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC
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Derrick Morton
12Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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  • For correspondence: antentor.o.hinton.jr@vanderbilt.edu mortond@usc.edu
Antentor Hinton Jr.
1Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
4Hinton and Garza Lopez Family Consulting Company, Iowa City, IA
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  • For correspondence: antentor.o.hinton.jr@vanderbilt.edu mortond@usc.edu
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Abstract

Mentoring success is derived from active and respectful listening and the willingness to learn and accept opportunities for personal growth. Mentoring shapes every trainee and their career path in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Productive mentoring relationships cultivate rapport, stimulate moments of introspection, and provide constructive feedback. Effective mentoring in STEM allows trainees, especially underrepresented minorities (URMs), to flourish in welcoming and supportive environments. However, URM trainees often experience inadequate mentoring due to their mentor’s inexperience with URM groups, poor mentorship training, or a lack of understanding of their mentee’s journey. To promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM education and research, it is essential for mentors and mentees to work together with creativity, authenticity, and networking. In this workshop, we will focus on mentees’ perspective on how mentors can enhance their training, professional and career development, and improve their focus. We analyzed data on feedback obtained from students interested in pursuing graduate education who attended a recent workshop. Our results show that despite low initial expectations for the workshop, many students were satisfied with the knowledge they learned. The future of increasing the URM representation in STEM lies in providing adequate community support and mentorship throughout the careers of URM professionals.

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The authors have declared no competing interest.

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The Role of Mentoring in Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM Education and Research
Andrea G. Marshall, Zer Vue, Caroline B. Palavicino-Maggio, Elsie C. Spencer, Heather K. Beasley, Edgar Garza-Lopez, Zachary Conley, Kit Neikirk, Sandra A. Murray, Denise Martinez, Jamaine Davis, Lillian Brady, Haysetta D. Shuler, Derrick Morton, Antentor Hinton Jr.
bioRxiv 2021.12.08.471502; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.12.08.471502
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The Role of Mentoring in Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM Education and Research
Andrea G. Marshall, Zer Vue, Caroline B. Palavicino-Maggio, Elsie C. Spencer, Heather K. Beasley, Edgar Garza-Lopez, Zachary Conley, Kit Neikirk, Sandra A. Murray, Denise Martinez, Jamaine Davis, Lillian Brady, Haysetta D. Shuler, Derrick Morton, Antentor Hinton Jr.
bioRxiv 2021.12.08.471502; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.12.08.471502

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