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Developing a Peer Mentorship Program in Human Factors Academia
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting
  • Emily A. Rickel, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Barbara S. Chaparro, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Submitting Campus
Daytona Beach
Department
Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology
Document Type
Article
Publication/Presentation Date
11-12-2021
Abstract/Description

Peer mentorship programs that pair more experienced students (i.e., mentors) with less experienced students (i.e., mentees) can have an effective, positive impact on university students’ personal, academic, and professional outcomes. The purpose of this paper is to describe the process and lessons learned in the creation of a peer mentorship program in a Human Factors and Ergonomics (HF/E) academic department. Through a combination of peer networking opportunities and skill development workshops, the mentorship program outlined in this paper aims to promote students’ academic and professional growth. Take-aways that can be utilized by other HF/E academia departments interested in starting or revamping their own peer mentorship programs are included.

DOI
10.1177/1071181321651141
Publisher
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Citation Information
Emily A. Rickel and Barbara S. Chaparro. "Developing a Peer Mentorship Program in Human Factors Academia" Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting Vol. 65 Iss. 1 (2021) p. 571 - 575
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/barbara-chaparro/141/