UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1183

Mentoring Philosophy Through my mentorship, I focus on fostering students’ critical thinking, scientific communication, and career development. To encourage critical thinking, I advise students to consider alternative interpretations of the results from their work or those in scientific articles. When they encounter issues during their work, I encourage them to identify the cause of the problem and propose solutions independently before I provide my advice and feedback. In terms of scientific communication, I invite students to present their findings at lab meetings and respond to questions from lab members. I also encourage them to share their work through oral or poster presentations at conferences, and I provide support and guidance throughout the process. In addition to regular one-on-one meetings, I plan to hold a review meeting each semester with each student to evaluate their progress and refine their career goals. I will provide support to help students achieve these goals, such as advancing to graduate or professional schools. I will also seek feedback from my mentees to continually improve my mentorship skills and tailor them to each individual.