Dr. McCarron wins Outstanding Mentor Award from the Council of Undergraduate Research

Dr. McCarron wins Outstanding Mentor Award from the Council of Undergraduate Research

SIS Assistant Professor, Dr. Graziella McCarron, was awarded the Council of Undergraduate Research's  (Undergraduate Research and the Social Sciences Division's) Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduate Research in the Social Sciences (EMURSS) award.

This award recognizes an outstanding mentor of undergraduate research in the social sciences who supports, encourages, and promotes a positive and inclusive scholarly and teaching environment for undergraduate students, as well as contributes to professional and personal development of students inside and outside of the classroom.

Mentoring involves more than directing projects and honors theses. It entails the ability to guide and motivate students academically by tapping into and understanding their interests, passions, and personal circumstances. More than just teaching students to adhere to deadlines and follow instructions, successful mentors must be a positive role model from which students can develop the skills and confidence needed to excel at the university level, as well as attain their career goals. This often begins with proactive mentoring of undergraduate research projects, which enhance student aptitude, cultivate intellectual reasoning and growth, and foster their critical thinking and public speaking skills.

 

To learn more about Dr. McCarron check out her bio page!