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Mentorship Workshop

Abstract

Effective mentorship is a critical component of graduate training, yet it is rarely discussed explicitly. In this interactive one-hour workshop, MS and PhD BME students will be introduced to two mentorship frameworks that challenge the idea that a single mentor can meet all professional and personal development needs. Students will apply these frameworks to analyze their current mentorship structures and identify opportunities to expand their mentorship networks. Through guided reflection and peer discussion, participants will explore common challenges associated with finding, maintaining, and navigating mentor relationships in graduate school. The goal is to help students intentionally design a mentorship ecosystem that supports their goals.

Bio

Chamille Lescott is Director of the Biomedical Engineering (BME) Master's Program, McCormick Academic Adviser, and design instructor. She has taught first-year undergraduate design in the Design Thinking and Communication program and senior-level students for the BME Capstone course. Dr. Lescott is passionate about bringing the design process into her advising sessions and research. When advising, she encourages students to assess and articulate their needs, connect to university and external resources, and continuously experiment to design a life they are excited about. Her research focuses on developing tools and educational research studies to promote student metacognition, academic success, and wellness.