Polar Impact: Mentorship
Mentorship has an undeniable role in career success, in academia and beyond! The mentorship program aims to support equity, inclusion, belonging and representation of Black, Indigenous, & other People of Color (BIPOC) and other minoritized ethnic community members in polar and high-altitude science globally. We recognize that these individuals face unique challenges related to their racial or ethnic background, and the Polar Impact Mentorship Initiative works to provide access to community-building, resources, workshops, and networking opportunities.
WHO?
The program is for Black, Indigenous, other People of Color (BIPOC) and other minoritized ethnic community members in polar and high-altitude science globally. Mentees are currently in a graduate program or a postdoc position.
WHERE?
Mentors and Mentees are located all over the world, allowing for a wide and exciting range of backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise!
WHAT?
The year-long curriculum is broken down into themes (including “Well-being during a PhD/postdoc” and “Meaningful collaborations in science”) aimed to holistically support personal and professional development of participants. Mentees are exposed to different mentoring styles, including one-on-one and peer-peer, to help round out their mentorship networks and build lasting relationships. Additionally, mentees gain skills and resources through exclusive quarterly seminars that are tailored to fit the curriculum themes.
ORGANIZING TEAM: Alie Lepp, Jackie Goordial, Lisa Herbert