CONNECT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
Join EntoMentos, an ESA mentorship program.
EntoMentos is a flexible and informal mentorship program geared toward supporting students and early career professionals. EntoMentos empowers mentors and mentees to create relationships that work for them. Participants can attend weekly meetings about a broad range of topics like building a CV, financial management, and networking.
Sign-up now to be a mentor or mentee.
Free registration is open through July 11, 2024!
Hear about the experience of Stephen Onayemi and Dr. Caydee Savinelli, two participants from last year who developed a strong mentor-mentee relationship through the program!
Who:
Mentors have the opportunity to support entomology students and early career professionals, shape the scientists and leaders of tomorrow, develop leadership skills, network with up-and-coming students, learn what is on the minds of students and early career professionals.
Mentees have an opportunity to select their own mentors, and participate in weekly meetings during the summer to discuss graduate school, career pathways, and the intersection of the personal and professional. This is your opportunity to learn more about entomology and build your network within the profession.
When:
EntoMentos begins this July and will run through the Annual Meeting this fall. Optional virtual group meetings will take place throughout the summer, with the first meeting on July 11. Each meet-up includes a discussion topic and guest speaker.
Topics have included working in a museum, negotiating yourfirst salary, and more. All who are interested can participate. Sign up.
Whether a mentor or mentee, you will learn a lot, grow, and hopefully have a good time.
Relationship Framework:
EntoMentos and the platform on which it is created allows an almost never ending series of relationships. Mentors and mentees can:
- Upload a profile
- Search for compatible mentors and mentees
- Create dyadic mentoring relationships
- Create triadic mentoring relationships including a senior mentor, mid-level mentor, and mentee
- Create group relationships involving peers or individuals all along the academic and professional experience spectrum.
Platform Framework:
The EntoMentos platform is very robust. It allows participants to:
- Upload a profile that includes academic, professional, and personal interests
- Allows mentees to invite mentors and mentors to accept mentees
- Enter a mentee/mentor agreement
- Set goals for the mentorship
- Message mentors, mentees, and larger groups of participants
- Meet within the platform