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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 373 EAN: 9780309063630 Edition: 1 ISBN: 0309063639 Label: National Academies Press Manufacturer: National Academies Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 96 Publication Date: July 30, 1997 Publisher: National Academies Press Studio: National Academies Press Related Items:
Editorial Review: Book Description: This guide offers helpful advice on how teachers, administrators, and career advisers in science and engineering can become better mentors to their students. It starts with the premise that a successful mentor guides students in a variety of ways: by helping them get the most from their educational experience, by introducing them to and making them comfortable with a specific disciplinary culture, and by offering assistance with the search for suitable employment. Other topics covered in the guide include career planning, time management, writing development, and responsible scientific conduct. Also included is a valuable list of bibliographical and Internet resources on mentoring and related topics. Single copy, $19.95; 2-9 copies, $17.50 each; 10 or more copies, $16.95 (no other discounts apply) Average Rating:
 Rating: - A guide to successful mentoring relationshipsI read parts of this book on the web site of the National Academy Press and decided to order a hardcopy. This is a useful guide for anyone involved in (or contemplating) a career in higher education. The book is a well-organized collection of advice on mentoring undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral students and junior faculty. It also addresses issues related to cultural bias, sexual harassment, and thesis planning. The guide features a long discussion on career prospects and career ... Read More 
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