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Adviser, Teacher, Role Model, Friend On Being a Mentor to Students in Science and Engineering (1997) / Chapter Skim
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5 The Mentor as Role Model
Pages 61-64

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... Your ethical, scientific, and professional behavior all leave a strong impression on students, as does your attitude toward your work. Communicate your feelings about your professional career.
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... The image of you as a person will last longer than your words or professional achievements. The power and value of the image will depend on the efforts you have made in building honesty, trust, and good communication throughout your mentoring relationship.
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  • mentoring relationship
  • strong impression
  • building honesty
  • communication throughout
  • professional behavior

  • civic activities
  • family obligations
  • professional career
  • professional achievements
  • engineering activities

  • mentors themselves
  • typical day


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