Event
Summer Mentor Training
Organizer: Ulli Klenke, OITE
About this event
Are you mentoring a summer student this year and want to make the most of this experience? Then join us for this summer's mentor training. The workshop will provide you with the tools and resources you need to help you and your students to have a successful summer. Topics include setting expectations, creating a welcoming research environment, dealing with cognitive distortions/imposter fears (of your mentees), using effective communication, providing feedback, setting boundaries, and assessing student learning.
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Date
May 8, 2026
Time
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. EDT
Intended Audience
Postdoctoral Fellows, Graduate Students, Postbac Fellows, All NIH Trainees & Fellows, NIH trainees only
How to attend
This is a hybrid event, held in-person on the NIH Bethesda campus with additional watch parties held on various satellite campuses. Register below to receive information on how to join in-person or join from a satellite campus.
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Accommodations and additional information
American Sign Language interpreting services, CART services, and other reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Individuals who need interpreting services and/or other reasonable accommodations to participate in this event should contact OITE at [email protected] or the NIH Interpreting Office directly at [email protected]. Requests should be made at least five business days in advance, when possible, in order to ensure interpreter availability.