MentorNet News – July 2008

CHANGE: Stereotype Threat: Causes, Effects, and Remedies

Stereotype threat occurs when members of negatively stereotyped groups, such as women in STEM, face the possibility of confirming the stereotype about their group. Included are recommendations for battling stereotype threat.

Reprinted with permission from the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Center for the Advancement of Scholarship on Engineering Education (CASEE).

Workplace Loyalties Change, but the Value of Mentoring Doesn't

Despite the sea change in corporate culture mentoring is just as important as it ever has been for younger workers looking to learn the ropes from more experienced employees, according to experts at Wharton and other business schools.

Reprinted with permission from Knowledge@Wharton

Best Practices for MentorNet Mentors - Mike O'Brien

We asked our "serial" mentors to share their experiences as MentorNet mentors. The response we've gotten has prompted us to feature a MentorNet mentor each newsletter!

If you'd like to contribute contact program@mentornet.net.

MentorNet Matters

Partnerships Update; E-forum: Grants and Scholarships thread; MentorNet Mentions

Bits and Bytes

Persons with Disabilities in STEM; "Nerd Girls" TV Program Challenges Stereotypes; Hispanic Hiring Trends; and more!