Mentoring
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Award winning mentor shares her perspective
Excellent mentors contribute not only to the development of those they mentor, but also to the success of the entire laboratory. This is why Argonne is committed to fostering a mentoring culture and recognizing employees who have made an exceptional impact as mentors. Eight employees… Read More
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Tip sheets for mentoring and being mentored
According to Tina Henne, Postdoctoral Program Lead, “When the Postdoctoral Program Office started the Postdoctoral Mentoring Program almost seven years ago, one of the most common questions we would get was, ‘So, how does mentoring work?’ While fundamental in nature, this is actually a good question.” See… Read More
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Mentoring compacts can be useful tools for research supervisors
Argonne’s Postdoctoral Mentoring Program is unique in that postdoctoral researchers report to a supervisor or line manager for their research and employment functions, and have a third party mentor outside of line management. This structure is to ensure that every postdoc has the opportunity to gain… Read More
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Planning helps create a 'GOOD' meeting
Are you having GOOD one-on-one meetings with your supervisor or mentor? Try this meeting planning guide by Quantum Workplace. Read More
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Leadership Institute resources are for everyone
By Lisa Durham, Director, Argonne Leadership Institute One of the questions I’m often asked is: “Are the Leadership Institute’s programs only for scientific staff or supervisors?” The answer is no. The Leadership Institute’s programs and resources are for all employees. At Argonne we believe all… Read More
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Mentors and advocates are important support for women in STEM
Angelica L. Gonzalez, an associate professor of biomedical engineering at Yale University, writes about the need to teach professors, peers and others to be better mentors and advocates. … Read More
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Award winners share thoughts on mentoring and supervision
Excellent mentors contribute not only to the development of those they mentor, but also to the success of the entire laboratory. This is why Argonne is committed to fostering a mentoring culture and recognizing employees who have made an exceptional impact as mentors. Eight employees… Read More