Mentoring Program

SfN recognizes the importance of mentoring to the professional development of its members. The mentoring program provides opportunities for early-career neuroscientists to benefit from access to experienced professionals while giving mentors the opportunity to contribute to the future of the neuroscience profession.

SfN's mentoring program began in 2005 under the leadership of the former Committee on Women in Neuroscience (C-WIN). The Professional Development Committee (PDC) oversees the current program and will guide its future growth.

Career Development Topics: A Mentoring and Networking Event

Meet and network with SfN mentors at Neuroscience 2010. Many experienced professionals will be available to discuss a number of topics in a round-table format. Participants from diverse backgrounds, fields, and work sectors are encouraged to attend.
Who can participate: Participation is open to all. We encourage participants from diverse backgrounds, fields, and work sectors. Registration is not required.

Mentor Responsibilities

Mentors should be experienced professionals in the neuroscience field. The primary role of the mentor includes:

Sharing career and coaching experience (e.g. grant writing, salary negotiations, career choices)
Social networking, such as introducing the mentee to colleagues
Being a familiar face among the thousands

Resources

Join the Mentoring in Neuroscience Facebook group.
Long-distance relationships (PDF), view HTML version*
Nature’s guide for mentors (PDF), view HTML version*
One woman is still not enough (PDF), view HTML version*
Success Strategies for Women in Science: A Portable Mentor
The Mentoring Gap for Women in Science
"Getting the Most out of your mentoring Relationships: A Handbook for Women in STEM."
Walking the line: balancing work and family (PDF), view HTML version*
How to Mentor Graduate Students: A Guide for Faculty (PDF)
Read about Addressing Cultural Caveats: Tips for mentoring underrepresented groups.
Read about the career of past SfN President Eve Marder, profiled in Nature. Download the article (PDF) or view an HTML version.*
Freda Miller shares how she balances her career with a busy family life in "Eureka Moments" in the December 2007 issue of Chatelaine.