Educational & Professional Development: Mentoring Lunch

The Education and Professional Committees Luncheon on Mentoring offers a dynamic space for faculty, trainees, and professionals to explore the value and impact of mentoring in STEM. Through guided discussion and shared experiences, participants will examine key elements of effective mentoring, including communication, trust-building, navigating power dynamics, and fostering inclusive practices. The session will also address mentoring across differences, supporting mentees from diverse backgrounds, and strategies for developing a positive mentoring culture within labs and institutions. Whether you are a mentor, mentee, or both, this luncheon provides practical tools and new perspectives to strengthen mentoring relationships and promote career development at all levels. Tickets, which include a meal, can be purchased during registration. Attendees may also attend the session without a ticket, but a meal will not be provided.

Moderators:

Dr. Erika Moore
Assistant Professor
Fischell Department of Bioengineering
A.James Clark School of Engineering

Dr. Jeannine Coburn
Associate Professor
Biomedicla Engieering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Mentors:

Claudia Loebel, M.D., Ph.D
Assistant Professor | University of Pennsylvania

Anita Shukla, Ph.D
Elaine I. Savage Professor of Engineering | Brown University

Silviya Zustiak, Ph.D
Associate Chair and Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Biomedical Engineering | Saint Louis University

Juhi Samal
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Renato Navarro
Assistant Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering
University of Florida