Leadership & Management

Monday, June 22, 12:00pm-1:00pm, On Campus 

Mentors frequently encounter situations where advice alone is not enough to drive meaningful change. 

This interactive session will introduce the Six Sources of Influence framework and explore how motivation, ability, social networks, and systems shape behavior. Through discussion and practical examples, participants will learn strategies to support trainees, foster accountability, and create environments that promote growth and success. 

Monday, June 15, 12:00pm-1:00pm, On Campus 

Mentoring compacts are shared agreements between mentors and mentees to outline expectations and commitments to each other. Compacts are critical tools to establish mentoring relationships, which can be especially useful when working with new trainees and summer interns. 

During this workshop, we will introduce mentoring compacts, provide templates for creating one, and write our own through guided brainstorming and peer discussion. 

Monday, May 18, 12:00pm-1:00pm, On Campus 

This interactive workshop will help participants build practical skills for navigating mentorship relationships that involve disability, accommodation needs, and performance considerations. 

Monday, June 8 & Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 9:00am-12:30pm

** Must be able to attend both sessions.**  If selected for the workshop, you will be notified of the location.

Monday, April 27, 12:00pm-1:00pm, On Campus 

As the summer research internship season approaches, many postdocs prepare to welcome a new cohort of enthusiastic students. While this "summer surge" brings curiosity and energy, it can also lead to significant mentor fatigue if not managed strategically. 

Monday, April 20, 12:00pm-1:00pm, On Campus 

In this interactive session, we will explore how group dynamics shape effective teamwork and influence collaboration, communication, and trust within a team. 

Through guided discussion and engaging group activities, participants will reflect on team roles, practice strategies for working through challenges, and identify ways to build stronger, more cohesive teams. 

Monday, March 23, 12:00pm-1:00pm, On Campus 

Non-research professional development activities are important to identify, develop, and reach long-term career objectives. In this session, we will explore strategies to identify and promote professional development opportunities for all of our mentees. 

Facilitators: Joy McKenna and Maria Jose Medrano Matamoros, Postdoc Peer Mentoring Coaches. 

Mentoring Lunches are open to postdocs from all disciplines. Lunch will be provided.

In this interactive session, we will explore practical strategies for navigating and resolving conflicts within the lab. 

Through engaging case studies and role-play activities, participants will practice tools for fostering open communication, addressing tensions constructively, and creating a collaborative, inclusive lab environment.

Facilitator: Samuel Montalvo Hernandez, Postdoc Peer Mentoring Coach.

Mentoring Lunches are open to postdocs from all disciplines. Lunch will be provided.