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. 2023 Jan 17:81:ftad008.
doi: 10.1093/femspd/ftad008.

Using quotients as a mentor to facilitate the success of underrepresented students

Kit Neikirk  1 , Taylor Barongan  1 , Tiffany Rolle  2   3 , Edgar Garza Lopez  4 , Andrea Marshall  1 , Heather K Beasley  1 , Amber Crabtree  1 , Elsie C Spencer  1   5 , Haysetta Shuler  6 , Denise Martinez  7 , Sandra Murray  8 , Chia Vang  1   9 , Felysha Jenkins  10 , Steven Damo  11 , Zer Vue  1
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Using quotients as a mentor to facilitate the success of underrepresented students

Kit Neikirk et al. Pathog Dis. .

Abstract

Choosing a mentor requires a certain level of introspection for both the mentor and the mentee. The dynamics of mentorship may change depending on the academic status of the mentee. Regardless, mentors should help their trainees grow both academically and professionally. The success of an individual in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) depends on more than intellectual capacity; a holistic view encompassing all factors that contribute to scientific achievement is all-important. Specifically, one new method scientists can adopt is quotients, which are scales and techniques that can be used to measure aptitude in a specific area. In this paper, we focus on these factors and how to grow one's adversity quotient (AQ), social quotient (SQ), and personal growth initiative scale (PGIS). We also look at how mentors can better understand the biases of their trainees. In addressing this, mentors can help trainees become more visible and encourage other trainees to become allies through reducing biases.

Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic; adversity/adaptability quotient; bias; mentorship; personal growth initiative scale; prejudice; social quotient.

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