Many successful scientists had a mentor who helped them
sustain their dreams through the challenges of professional
life.
An exciting and satisfying career is a lifetime journey,
an ongoing mixture of passion, hard work, and the unexpected.
Along the way, inspirations and challenges come in small,
engrossing stages. Someone who confidently and generously
shares their experience can help you find your way through
smaller challenges, while still keeping sight of the
wider horizon.
Finding a mentor could mean reviving a relationship
with a former professor, or cultivating a new one with
a senior colleague. Networking at an annual conference
can provide valuable insights, or spark an ongoing mentor
connection. Even a one time interview –in person
or by email – of a role model in your field can
be deeply helpful.
In this section of WISH-net, you’ll find advice
on what to expect and not expect as you find and cultivate
a mentor, as well as web sites that offer mentoring
resources.
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