Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A good mentoring relationship can make or break your graduate school experience—but what does a strong mentor-mentee relationship actually look like?
In this video from the Build Your Research Community course, scientists share real examples of what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to mentorship in research training. Learn how to take an active role in your mentoring relationships, set clear expectations, and create an environment of trust and support.
Key takeaways:
How to be a proactive and responsive mentee
What mentors owe you—and what they don’t
How to recognize red flags and build a respectful relationship
📚 Available Free from iBiology Courses: sciencecommunicationlab.org/research-skills/science-mentorship
Brought to you by the Science Communication Lab: sciencecommunicationlab.org
#MentorMentee #GradSchoolMentorship #ScienceTraining #iBiology #ResearchSupport
A good mentoring relationship can make or break your graduate school experience—but what does a strong mentor-mentee relationship actually look like?
In this video from the Build Your Research Community course, scientists share real examples of what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to mentorship in research training. Learn how to take an active role in your mentoring relationships, set clear expectations, and create an environment of trust and support.
Key takeaways:
How to be a proactive and responsive mentee
What mentors owe you—and what they don’t
How to recognize red flags and build a respectful relationship
📚 Available Free from iBiology Courses: sciencecommunicationlab.org/research-skills/science-mentorship
Brought to you by the Science Communication Lab: sciencecommunicationlab.org
#MentorMentee #GradSchoolMentorship #ScienceTraining #iBiology #ResearchSupport
