About this event
LearningThe Art of “Menteeship”: A Book Talk and Conversation with Dr. Maria LaMonaca Wisdom - Nov. 17, 2026
Event Type:
Workshop/Seminar
Unit
CRIS
Date/Time
Tue Nov 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Description
Strong mentorship can shape the trajectory of an academic research career. This session aims to equip faculty with evidence-based frameworks to engage more intentionally and purposefully within their research mentorship relationships.
Drawing on her book How to Mentor Anyone in Academia, Dr. Maria LaMonaca Wisdom (Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement at Duke University) will engage mentees in thinking about questions of autonomy and agency. Academic research is saturated in hierarchy, with the traditional mentor-mentee relationship encapsulating those dynamics. A host of internal barriers - including social anxiety and so-called imposter syndrome - can also inhibit mentees from cultivating strong mentor networks.