Mentoring Ecosystem objective. NewFoS will pursue the following BP objective: “By adopting the methods and principles of inclusive excellence, NewFoS will create a multi-institution transferable Mentoring Ecosystem to develop an inclusive culture and recruit, retain, and achieve a diverse workforce.” The Mentoring Ecosystem will realize richer professional relationship building, successful educational experiences, and stronger team dynamics for students, postdocs, and early-career scientists—in a collective of innovation. This strategy will complement our Convergence Education to: (1) positively impact mentees and ensure DEI; (2) reveal and prepare career paths; and (3) build professional skills.
Focus of Mentoring Ecosystem activities. BP activities will be the responsibility of EBIT. NewFoS will ground its DEI focus in an inclusive excellence model from the Making Excellence Inclusive initiative. This multiyear model seeks an entity: “both different than its constituent elements and stronger and more durable.” Our key components will be to: (1) integrate DEI with our research and E&HRD activities; (2) situate DEI at the core of all functions to broaden participation; and (3) realize and sustain the benefits at all organizational levels and institutions. To achieve DEI, we will train NewFoS faculty and staff, including asset-based inclusive teaching and mentoring practices for cultural responsiveness and empathy.
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NewFoS researchers, staff, and students are a part of a robust team mentorship network to further student academic success through gaining technical and professional skills.
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NewFoS recruits and retains students (UG & grads) and post-docs of diverse and marginalized backgrounds that are under-represented in STEM into TA pathways.
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NewFoS members will all have inclusive leadership and mentor training.
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Research Experience and Mentoring (REM).
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Inclusive Leadership (DEI) program.
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Faculty Bridge program (HSI Leadership program).