Master Yoda Training: Mentorship Skills Every Grad Student Needs Ͼ
This session counts toward a CIRTL Certificate Ͼ
Location
Information Technology/Engineering : 238
Date & Time
February 24, 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Description
"The greatest teacher, failure is." – Yoda
Becoming a great mentor isn’t about knowing all the answers—it’s about guiding, supporting, and inspiring those you mentor. Just like Yoda shaped the next generation of Jedi, you, too, can develop the wisdom, patience, and skills to be an exceptional mentor.
Join us for this interactive session where you'll learn how to:
- Listen like a Jedi Master – Develop active listening skills to truly support your mentees.
- Share wisdom, you must – Offer constructive feedback that helps others grow.
- Balance guidance and independence – Empower mentees without micromanaging.
- Lead with patience and empathy – Build strong mentoring relationships that last.
The event is hosted on Monday, February 24, 2025, from 1 - 2 PM in the Information Technology and Engineering (ITE) Building, room 238.
Don't miss this opportunity to develop skills that will enhance your mentorship effectiveness and advance your professional growth. This session will equip you with practical strategies to go from a good mentor to a Yoda-level mentor!
For those working towards their national recognized CIRTL teaching certification, this event counts towards it! If you want to learn more about CIRTL please visit our website or contact Dr. Jamie Gurganus at jmedof1@umbc.edu.
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This event is in person and will not be recorded.
If you need particular accommodations, please email us at gspd@umbc.edu.
About our speaker:
Dr. Jamie Gurganus is an Engineer by training. Her research is focused on solving problems relating to educating and developing engineers, teachers, and the community at all levels (k12, undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate). She seeks to identify best practices and develop assessment methods that assist faculty and teachers with student engagement, helping them navigate the various STEM pathways.These key areas include engineering identity and mindsets, first-year experiences in engineering, integrating service learning into the engineering classroom, implementing new instructional methodologies, and design optimization using additive manufacturing. Dr. Gurganus collaborates with several industry partners and consults throughout Maryland in STEM education initiatives. She has written curricula and published several works in engineering education, including a Statics workbook for undergraduate engineering students. She is a co-founder and the Director of Innovation Programs and Operations for the non-profit research group Advancing Engineering Excellence in P-12 Engineering Education.
Photo by Nadir sYzYgY on Unsplash
Disclaimer: Taking this course will not guarantee mastering lightsaber combat skills.
