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Mentoring Video Segments

I could not deprive you of the revelation of all that you could accomplish together, of a friendship that will define you both in ways you cannot yet realise.

~Senior Spock to Younger Spock and Kirk in Star Trek (2009)

Highlighting Mentored Undergraduate Research in the Human Sciences

Common Interests, Creativity, and Scholarship Characterize an Undergraduate Mentoring Research Journey into Plant-based Dyes at Kansas State University

This program highlights the undergraduate research-based mentoring experiences of Dr. Sherry Haar and her student, Kelsie Doty, at Kansas State University. Dr. Haar and Kelsie’s relationship began in classes in the Department of Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design at Kansas State; their formal mentoring research journey was initiated when Kelsie became a McNair Scholar. Kelsie’s exploration into the use of dyes extracted from tree bark is conducted with support from Kappa Omicron Nu, the McNair Scholars Program, and the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. This program was produced by Kansas State University for Kappa Omicron Nu’s Mentoring Project.

Undergraduate Research at the University of Texas at Austin

This video includes testimonials related to the value of undergraduate research. The first segment of this presentation highlights the experiences of an exercise science major.

Highlighting Mentoring in Connection with Undergraduate Research in a Variety of Disciplines

Defining Undergraduate Research and Inquiry

International undergraduate research mentors characterize and define undergraduate research in this video produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning.

High Quality Undergraduate Research Mentoring

This video features faculty from several institutions who identify characteristics they consider key to successfully mentoring undergraduate researchers. This program was produced by the Elon Center for Engaged Learning. Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning.

The New Rules of Undergraduate Mentoring

Dr. Murphy of Babson University discusses the importance of relationships in mentoring relationships. Segment also provides tips for virtual or e-mentoring.

TTU/HHMI Mentor Spotlight

Dr. Murphy of Babson University discusses the importance of relationships in mentoring relationships. Segment also provides tips for virtual or e-mentoring.

U4 Undergraduate Research, Power and Possibilities

The possibilities associated with undergraduate research at Acadia, Bishop's, Mount Allison, and St. Francis Xavier Universities are the focus of this video segment which highlights “the power of a small school experience and the possibilities offered to students through research and mentorship.”

University of Washington Undergraduate Research Symposium

Comments of mentors and undergraduate mentees are interspersed throughout.

Highlighting Undergraduate Research in a Variety of Disciplines

UNC Asheville Undergraduate Research 2013

This video segment highlights some benefits associated with participating in undergraduate research with the backdrop of students presenting their research at a fair at UNC Asheville.

Top-Notch Undergraduate Research

This video includes students’ accounts related to a variety of undergraduate research experiences at Presbyterian College.

Debunking Myths about Undergraduate Research

Ohio State University undergraduate, Ariana Hoet, discusses her research with persons with borderline personality disorder treatment as she discusses myths that some associate with participating with undergraduate research.