CAREER PATHWAYS

“ Fostering growth and expanding the breadth of knowledge for students has been rewarding for the team . I ’ m a big advocate for the program . The relationships we have developed with the interns , watching the interns grow and learn , but also the mentors , and lab staff having an opportunity to take on more responsibility while guiding the interns ’ training was equally as rewarding .”

— Mentor Kathleen Dax-Klister , supervisor , Customer Service , Receiving & Data Management , WSLH

members of the Safety Team ). Not only did the interns learn from some of the subject matter experts , but they were also introduced to two perspectives while getting to know their fellow interns better .

… and Mentors

The internship program also gives non-supervisory staff a chance to develop leadership , mentoring and timemanagement skills . This provides an opportunity to supervise without a full commitment to such a role . Mentors can further develop their abilities by providing constructive feedback , specialized training and guidance . Mentoring also fosters a collaborative environment beyond the scope of the program , where interns rotate among sections and work with others to address the short-term needs of the laboratory . Many laboratory staff were impressed with the curiosity and enthusiasm that the interns brought with them each day . The exposure to someone excited about the field of public health helps to strengthen the passion for the laboratory ’ s mission .

Mentorship and providing hands-on laboratory experience are the keys to sustaining the public health workforce and preparing students for future professional roles . Everyone has something to offer through their unique characteristics and personal experience , and more mentors are needed to support the program ’ s growth . Take a chance on an intern — you just might be mentoring your next colleague ! g

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Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences Biochemistry Biology Biomedical Science Biotechnology Program Cell Biology Chemistry Computer Science Engineering Mechanics Environmental Engineering Environmental Science

Genetics Global Health Horticulture Informatics Microbiology Molecular Biology Neurobiology Public Health Soil and Waste Resources STEM Education Tropical Medicine

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