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Illuminated Magazine, Etsu School Of Graduate Studies

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Art, M.F.A. (Studio Art Concentration) [Sculpting Conversation with Melisa Cadell Graduate Student: Melisa Cadell]; History, M.A. [Charting European Nationalism Graduate Student: John Wyatt Greenlee]; Where Are They Now? Computer and Information Sciences, M.S. (Information Technology Concentration) [Megan Bradley]; Psychology, Experimental Psychology Concentration, Ph.D. [the Effect of Self-Compassion and Mindfulness on Depression Graduate Student: Jessica Williamson]; Where Are They Now? English, M.A. [Sean Levenson]; Biomedical Sciences, Ph.D. [Searching for the off Switch in Cancer Cell Replication Graduate Student: Moises Serrano]; Clinical Nutrition, M.S. [Nutrition on the .Net Graduate Student: Courtney Mckinney]; Where Are They Now? Kinesiology and Sport Studies, M.A. (Exercise …

A Graduate Student Mentoring Program To Develop Interest In Research, Mary E. Kiersma, Nicholas E. Hagemeier, Aleda M.H. Chen, Brittany Melton, Marwa Noureldin, Kimberly S. Plake

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Objective. To assess the impact of a graduate student mentoring program on student interest in research and postgraduate education and on graduate student confidence in mentoring.

Methods. Undergraduate and pharmacy students (mentees) and graduate students (mentors) were matched and participated in the study, which required them to engage in at least 2 discussions regarding research and careers. Mentees completed a pre- and post-assessment of their perceptions of research, postgraduate training plans, and perceptions about mentors. Mentors completed a pre- and post-assessment of their perceptions about themselves as mentors and their confidence in mentoring.

Results. Although there were no significant differences …

Illuminated Magazine, Etsu School Of Graduate Studies

Illuminated

Preventing Hearing Loss Among Dentists: The Long-Term Effects of High Frequency Drill Noise on the Human Ear; Fun with Physics: Using Ramps and Pathways to Spark Scientific Curiosity and Creativity in Kindergarteners; Suicide: The Importance of Problem Solving Skills; Unlocking the Secrets of Avocado Oil; Where Are They Now? [Kathryn Duvall]; Regional Factors; Where Are They Now?; Kinect to the Game;