Mentoring Lunches: Building Empathy: Recognizing, Reducing, and Removing Unconscious Biases in Mentoring

In Series: 
May 12, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
On Campus

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

Unconscious bias is a universal issue that impacts the mentor/mentee relationships. In this workshop, we will define and recognize the different types of unconscious bias that can impact mentoring. We will learn strategies to proactively build empathy to recognize, reduce, and remove unconscious bias in mentoring relationships. 

Please note: Participants will need to bring their laptops to this session.

Facilitators: Joy McKenna & Michelle Miranda Vélez, Postdoc Peer Mentoring Coaches. 

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

Categories: 
OPA Program
Domain: 
Leadership & Management