- Home
- Academics
- Undergraduate Research
- PURM
- Current Issue: PURM 12.1
Current Issue: PURM 12.1
Special Issue: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Undergraduate Research Mentoring
Letter from the Guest Editors for Issue 12.1 (Coming soon)
Buffie Longmire-Avital, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology and Director of the Black Lumen Project, Elon University
Jenny Shanahan, Ph.D.
Assistant Provost for High Impact Practices, Bridgewater State University
Sophie Pierszlowski, Ph.D.
Director, Office of Undergraduate Research, University of Washington
Dialogue
Mentoring for Equity and Inclusion: Strategies for Balancing Student Advocacy and Empowerment
Abstract: Although effective mentorship is a critical component of the undergraduate research experience, it is rare for mentors to receive formal training in such practices. To address these gaps, we developed an advocacy and empowerment framework to guide research mentors in fostering authentic, inclusive interactions with undergraduate researchers from minoritized groups.
Keywords: mentorship, advocacy, empowerment, undergraduate research, inclusion
Sophie Pierszalowski, Ph.D., University of Washington
Shannon Hong, B.S., University of Washington
Jeff Kenney, Ph.D., Oregon State University
Scott Vignos, J.D., Oregon State University
Research Article
Abstract: Mentored undergraduate research is a high-impact and transformative experience for student development and professional outcomes. Mentoring practices must intentionally attend to identity differences among mentors and students. The goal of this paper is to apply a neuroinclusive and neuroaffirming lens to The Ten Salient Practices of Mentoring Undergraduate Research to support neurodiverse communities in undergraduate research.
Keywords: neurodiversity, inclusion, equity
Caroline J. Ketcham, Ph.D., Elon University
Eric E. Hall, Ph.D., Elon University
Dialogue
Abstract: Mentoring is a critical component of undergraduate research experiences. This paper examines the role of non-faculty mentors in supporting historically underrepresented minority (HURM) STEM students participating in undergraduate research. Through vignettes, it highlights the importance of diverse mentorship for HURM students’ success.
Keywords: Undergraduate research, mentoring, extended network, HURM, STEM
Stephanie K. Ramos, M.S., Oregon State University
Diana E. Park, M.L.I.S., Oregon State University
Note: Additional articles in this issue will be published during Fall 2024.