Facilitating Peer Mentoring Among Stem Students: Actionable Steps for Faculty

This practical guide supports faculty in gaining the necessary skills and expertise they need to successfully facilitate peer mentoring among STEM students. Drawing from several multi-institutional research studies and student feedback, Wendt demonstrates the social, professional and scholarly benefits of peer mentoring initiatives. Each chapter includes straightforward instruction on how to integrate these practices into mentoring relationships and programs, while also addressing common challenges, providing verbiage and conversation starters, and prompting reflection through smart discussion questions. Easy to read, understand, and implement, this book is an indispensable guide for all faculty within STEM disciplines.

Jillian L. Wendt, EdD is Professor of Science Education at the University of the District of Columbia, USA.