U-M researchers recently published a paper examining the experiences of Black engineering undergraduates participating in informal mentoring programs within their disciplines. Among the authors were recently graduated undergraduates Anu Tuladhar and Carin Queener.
U-M researchers recently published a paper examining the experiences of Black engineering undergraduates participating in informal mentoring programs within their disciplines. Among the authors were U-M Biomedical Engineering and U-M Industrial and Operations Engineering (IOE) recently graduated undergraduates Anu Tuladhar and Carin Queener, respectively. This work was guided by U-M IOE Assistant Professor Joi Mondisa and Chinedum Okwudire, an associate professor in U-M Mechanical Engineering.
Research findings from the study recommend that universities provide funding and locations for informal mentoring, community programs and places where minoritized students and faculty can connect based on their specific disciplines and other shared identities.
The study was prompted by past research which showed the potential for minoritized students to face hostile campus climates.