How I got to now: the importance of mentorship Sinclaire Manning 2016 NAC IV Workshop

Things to remember I am a single data point. What works for one may not work for another. We all live in our own realities.

Howard University (2010-2015) Pivotal moment: Talk by Kartik Sheth Mentor: Dr. Alfred Outcome: Stayed in Physics

NRAO Charlottesville (2012-2013) Pivotal moment: first research experience and AAS Mentors: Aaron Evans, Kartik Sheth Outcome: Maybe research is for me!

UW-Madison (2014) Pivotal moment: experiencing more of grad school life Mentors: Anna Williams, Eric Wilcots, Ellen Zweibel Outcome: I want to go to grad school

UT Austin (2015-??) Pivotal moment: finding the right advisor Mentor: Caitlin Casey Outcome: I am in the right place/on the right path

Mentors and students: down the line It’s not necessarily over after that first summer of research! Maintain connections, both with mentors and cohort members. You never know when/where they might come in handy.

Informal mentors No contract required! Former research advisor, older grad students, people outside of your field of study, family, etc.

mentee becomes the mentor Continued NAC participation TAURUS @ UT Austin https://sites.google.com/site/taurusastrout/home

Students: do what is best for you. These are just the highlights. Final thoughts Mentorship is key!! No role is too small. Long term and short term mentorship. Students: do what is best for you. These are just the highlights.

Thank you Lyndele, Joyce, Dr. Alfred, NRAO Charlottesville, UW- Madison, fellow NAC students, NAC partners, workshop coordinators…