S4 Workshop: Mentorship Matters - Strengthening your Mentor-Mentee Relationship

Dates: Friday, October 24
Times Daily: 10:00 - 15:00
Location: MPI-IS Tübingen
Trainer: Dr. Franziska Bröker

A PhD is a journey. How do you navigate?

Doing science is a roller coaster and doing a PhD means getting comfortable in the driver’s seat. But whose job is it to have their hands on the steering wheel? This workshop discusses the nature of the mentor-mentee relationship in academia and is designed to help students navigate their PhD journey successfully. Participants gain clarity about their own expectations and role and how these relate to the expectations and role of their mentor. They also learn and apply effective communication tools to align diverging expectations, reduce uncertainties and strengthen the professional relationship with their mentor. The workshop is interactive including peer discussions and exercises for self-reflection.

More About our Trainer: Franziska Bröker holds a PhD in computational neuroscience from University College London and has backgrounds in cognitive science and machine learning. She has gained extensive research experience across different academic fields and cultures, including the Max Planck Society. Before her transition into science management, Franziska Bröker was a Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. She now coordinates the programs supporting the work and leadership culture within the Max Planck Society.

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With questions, please contact Sara Sorce (sara.sorce@tuebingen.mpg.de).

Note* By registering for this workshop, you express your interest to participate. In the event that a workshop’s interest exceeds attendance capacity, registrations will undergo a review process considering multiple aspects such as motivation, interest, and fit. All registrants will be notified of selection outcomes before each respective workshop.