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June 09 Issue - Employee Monthly Magazine Pay it forwardMentors help students and coworkers succeed“Our student internships are designed to introduce
students to world-class scientific research
projects, utilizing scientists and nonscientists as
mentors. Our best-in-class programs give students
a well-rounded experience that contributes to
their lifelong learning, while helping to develop
the scientific talent society will need to confront
the significant technical challenges ahead.” “When you become a supervisor, you may become a mentor without realizing
that’s what you’ve chosen. I enjoy seeing people succeed, and I feel good about
helping that process along, even in small ways.” “When you are mentoring you are not
only sharing what you have learned,
but you are constantly learning yourself
through observation and interaction.
Those being mentored bring a
fresh set of eyes.” “Mentoring is one of the fundamental leadership responsibilities.
Working to improve the skill set of high potential
employees here at LANL is a pleasure and privilege. It is an
important tool to become a learning organization.” “Although it’s different each time, becoming a mentor
always needs to be natural to both sides. For me, being
able to help young scientists is the source of great personal
satisfaction — a return to perhaps the brightest side of my
previous academic career.” “The most rewarding aspect is seeing
those people that I have mentored
become productive colleagues.” “Having had fantastic mentors who helped me throughout my professional career
reinforces for me the importance of giving back to others who might benefit
from my skills. Also, mentors help ensure the success of students who will someday
be the future workforce of the Laboratory.” “Being a mentor was not a work assignment, but time well
spent committed to helping, supporting, enabling, and inspiring
a fellow coworker to achieve success. It is a role
I learned so much from and will forever cherish.” “I became a mentor when my brother, who’s eight years
younger than me, was born. To me, mentoring means satisfaction
in watching bright motivated students and young
researchers turn into fully independent scientists.” Other Headlines
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