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Explore the critical role of undergraduate teaching assistants in course-based undergraduate research experiences through this 57-minute webinar that examines specialized training perspectives for peer mentors. Discover how undergraduate peer mentors contribute to successful CURE programs by learning from four unique student perspectives from a 3-semester program at Binghamton University. Examine the benefits and impacts of peer mentoring roles while identifying gaps in current training and professional development opportunities for undergraduate teaching assistants. Analyze both formal and informal training approaches needed to equip peer mentors with essential technical and interpersonal skills for effective mentoring and teaching in research-based learning environments. Learn about best practices for professional development of undergraduate peer mentors and understand structured approaches to training that enhance learning outcomes and research experiences for students in STEM fields. Gain insights from research authors Cait Light, Joseph Panzik, Tevin Flow from Binghamton University, and Abi Natoli from The Ohio State University, with moderated discussion led by Stanley Maloy, JMBE Editor-in-Chief, based on their open-access publication examining mentorship training in course-based undergraduate research experiences.
