“The Push and Pull of Mentorship: Empowering Research Students Through Balanced Support and Challenge”

Natalya Zinkevich, Assistant Professor of Biology and recipient of the 2025 Pearson Faculty Award, has mentored students in the life sciences as they have engaged in research, applied for grants and fellowships, presented papers, and authored peer-reviewed work. Her talk will cover her approach to mentorship and her experiences helping students to strengthen:

• scientific writing skills;
• leadership potential;
• research collaboration, effective communication, and teamwork.

Location: BRK 416 and Zoom