An innovative Near-Peer Mentoring Model for Undergraduate and Secondary Students: STEM Focus

Abstract

This study examined a novel mentoring model, near-peer mentorship, that supports the development of mentee and mentor, incorporates established principles of mentoring, and offers unique opportunities to integrate research and teaching in a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) internship. Using qualitative methods, this model was examined from the perspectives of near-peer mentors and student mentees during a science education internship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Results revealed that this mentorship model contributed to personal, educational, and professional growth for near-peer mentors and increased the interest and engagement of students studying STEM. We discuss implications, limitations, and future directions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 14, 2014
Accession Number
ADA622882

Entities

People

  • Debra L. Yourick
  • Laura S. Tenebaum
  • Margery Anderson
  • Marti Jett

Organizations

  • U.S. Army Center for Environmental Health Research

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biology
  • Computational Biology
  • Data Analysis
  • Education
  • Electronic Mail
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Instructors
  • Mathematics
  • Mentoring
  • Mentors
  • Psychology
  • Research Facilities
  • Students
  • Systems Biology
  • Training
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Education

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  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Research Science/Academic Research