3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture HonorsUpper Division
The Research Mentorship Development Program is designed for Purdue based on a nationally recognized curriculum and prepares graduate students or postdocs to mentor undergraduates in research. Effective mentoring of undergraduate researchers requires specific skillsets and approaches. Implementation of these strategies can lead to a productive and mutually beneficial experience for both students and their mentors. The course is designed for graduate students who plan to work with new researchers in their labs or research groups and who plan to enter academia or pursue careers in which they will mentor others in scholarship or research. Graduate students or postdocs selected for the program are matched with honors students who are interested in research. Permission of department required.
Learning Outcomes1Communicate more effectively with mentees.
2Align mentor and mentee expectations.
3Assess their mentee's understanding of core concepts and technical skills in the research field.
4Foster their mentee's confidence and ability to conduct independent research.
5Implement concrete strategies for addressing issues of diversity.
6Articulate and constructively review their own approach to mentoring.
7Cultivate research ethics with their mentees.
8Promote professional development of their mentees.
9Build a community of practice with other mentees.
Restrictions
made by Purdue students.