ZIGI Mentoring in 2024

ZIGI launched a new program to build and foster new mentoring relationships across different career stages at ZI within our ZIGI community. Over 30 people signed up as mentors or mentees, and we were able to make 16 ZIGI mentorship pairs. We had a kick off meeting to introduce the cohort to each other and, with the support of Ivy Elkins and Melinda Miller, the ZIGI mentorship cohort received training by a certified facilitator from the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER). The ZIGI mentorship pairs will meet individually for the rest of the year to receive career advice and support. Throughout the year, the mentor and mentee pairs met regularly and started building long-lasting relationships. We had successful grant submissions, career advice, and much more! A new cohort will start in 2025, stay tuned!