Developing a Peer Mentorship Program in Human Factors Academia

Peer mentorship programs that pair more experienced students (i.e., mentors) with less experienced students (i.e., mentees) can have an effective, positive impact on university students’ personal, academic, and professional outcomes. The purpose of this paper is to describe the process and lessons l...

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Published inProceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting Vol. 65; no. 1; pp. 571 - 575
Main Authors Rickel, Emily A., Chaparro, Barbara S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.09.2021
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Summary:Peer mentorship programs that pair more experienced students (i.e., mentors) with less experienced students (i.e., mentees) can have an effective, positive impact on university students’ personal, academic, and professional outcomes. The purpose of this paper is to describe the process and lessons learned in the creation of a peer mentorship program in a Human Factors and Ergonomics (HF/E) academic department. Through a combination of peer networking opportunities and skill development workshops, the mentorship program outlined in this paper aims to promote students’ academic and professional growth. Take-aways that can be utilized by other HF/E academia departments interested in starting or revamping their own peer mentorship programs are included.
ISSN:2169-5067
2169-5067
1071-1813
DOI:10.1177/1071181321651141