Mentoring at NERA 2025
Call for NERA 2025 Mentoring Program: Match with a Mentor or Mentee!
Dear NERA Community,
We are excited to invite all NERA 2025 Conference attendees to participate in the NERA 2025 Mentoring Program during the upcoming conference at the Trumbull Marriott Shelton in Trumbull, CT, from October 22-24, 2025.
Since 2012, the Mentoring Committee has been facilitating successful mentor-mentee matches, connecting seasoned professionals in NERA-related fields with graduate students and early career professionals through a carefully curated process. This program has offered participants the opportunity to form meaningful connections beyond their existing networks, share research interests, discuss career goals, and explore areas for growth.
The 2024 Mentoring Program was a resounding success, with 17 mentors and 31 mentees participating. Nearly 15 mentors and over 25 mentees engaged in enriching discussions on topics such as graduate school advice, dissertation guidance, manuscript writing for publication/conference proposals, professional development, leadership, and career/industry insights. Many of these connections have continued beyond the event. Our post-event survey received 23 responses, all reflecting a 100% positive feedback rate, with every respondent expressing eagerness to recommend the program to colleagues and friends, a true testament to its impact.
During this year’s conference, matched pairs will have the opportunity to meet at a dedicated happy hour on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. We encourage mentors and mentees to continue their relationship beyond the conference, fostering lasting connections.
We invite all in-person conference attendees to join the program.
Sign up to become a mentor if you meet the following criteria:
Sign up to become a mentee if you:
Are currently enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate program OR are an early career professional (less than five years of post-graduate experience) in a NERA-related field
Are interested in advice on your educational path, dissertation, or career
Please use the link below to register and provide information about your research interests, career goals, or areas for growth:
Registration link: https://bit.ly/NERA2025
The registration deadline is Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Based on your responses, the Mentoring Committee will match you with a mentor/mentee who shares your interests. Please note that by signing up, you are committing to participate in the program and will be matched accordingly. If your plans change, kindly inform the Mentoring Committee so we can ensure all interested participants have a suitable match.
We look forward to seeing you this October and to fostering meaningful connections in our vibrant community!
All the best,
Your Mentoring Co-Chairs
Tabitha Bellamy, Duy Pham, Krishna Chaitanya Rao Kathala, Maria Hamdani,
Email: mentoring@nera-education.org
