A Conversation About Mentoring With CQ Brown

“Positive mentors are the reason I am pursuing graduate school today,” writes chemistry Ph.D. candidate Sarah Angle. “The best mentors in my career have embodied three qualities: they are good teachers, they lead with grace and they are fully present.”...

What’s the secret to balancing support and candor as a mentor? How do you find a mentor who truly challenges your thinking? How much can a mentor really shape your success? Associate Professor Lawrence David shares his perspectives on mentoring.

Lawrence David is associate professor of molecular genetics and microbiology. He spoke with Maria LaMonaca Wisdom, assistant vice provost for faculty advancement, about his perspectives on mentoring.