Stop guessing and get the mentoring map

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Mentoring graduate students is tough—and without a map, it's easy to get lost.

Most faculty want to be great mentors. But with little formal training and few trail markers, mentoring can quickly become overwhelming.

Steph Hansen and Mary Drewnoski bring 25 years of combined, in-the-trenches experience to this book. Hosts of the Mentoring Matters podcast, they've made the mistakes so you don't have to. This is the practical, field-tested framework they wish they'd had from the start.

Inside The Graduate Mentor's Trail Map, you'll find strategies and tools to help you:

• Set clear expectations from day one to avoid future headaches
• Run meetings that stay focused and make real progress
• Deescalate tensions before they turn into bigger problems
• Build a strong, collaborative lab culture that boosts retention
• Finally teach technical writing in a way that actually works

The result? Less confusion, less burnout, and more time for the work that actually matters.

Start mentoring with confidence! The Graduate Mentor's Trail Map gives you the tools to guide students effectively, reclaim your time, and build a more rewarding academic career.