2024 WomiX Mentorship Program
2024 WomiX Mentorship Program - we are seeking mentors and mentees to participate in this year’s program!
Mentees: We are seeking mentees who are passionate about metabolomics, eager to contribute diverse perspectives, and actively seeking mentorship from an expert in the field, fostering a supportive community in WomiX.
Deadline to nominate: Feb 8, 2024
Don't miss this opportunity to join, submit your information here!
Mentors: We're seeking mentors who are enthusiastic about sharing their expertise in metabolomics, eager to guide and support emerging talent, and committed to fostering an inclusive environment for women in this field, aiming to make a meaningful impact by giving back through mentorship.
Deadline to nominate: Feb 8, 2024
Don't miss this opportunity to join, submit your information here!
Testimonials from our 2023 mentors & mentees:
Mentees
"As a 2nd year PhD student, the WomiX mentorship program was an invaluable experience. My mentor worked with me on everything from networking and communication to metabolomics study design to exploring future career options. I am grateful to the Womix program for providing me the opportunity to connect with and learn from such an exceptional mentor." - Hannah Heath | Ph.D. Student, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
"This program is a beacon for Women in Metabolomics and in science, providing a platform for mentorship that is both essential and empowering. Thank you for fostering an environment that cultivates success for women in our fields." - Marynka Ulaszewska | Product Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific
"I am really happy that I have been accepted into the WomiX mentorship program. I really enjoyed discussions with my mentor. Her guidance [was] very helpful in further development of my project. What I also found really nice was that I could ask questions without any hesitation, and I always received fast answers and input. I would definitely recommend the WomiX mentorship program to anyone in the omics field. I think it is a great opportunity for [both] personal and professional development." - Viktorija Juric | Ph.D. Student, Medical University of Innsbruck
Mentors
"The experience [in this program] made me feel stronger and gave me more self-confidence. Sometimes in my day-to-day existence, I forget how much I've experienced and the lessons I've learned. Hearing the struggles and the challenges that my mentees were encountering and having the feeling that I had ideas that could really help them, made me feel good. It felt good being able to help them, but also gave me that good self-feeling of "Wow, I know more than I thought". I would recommend [this program]. As others have mentioned, the mentor and the mentee both get so much from the interaction. It felt good to hear about my mentee's challenges and to share my own challenges with them. It was also just great to get to know these young women and to be a voice of support for them. It was an honor." - Annie Evans | Sr. Director, Metabolon
"The Womix 2023 mentorship program was and continues to be a very rewarding and successful opportunity to connect with other women in metabolomics, share our struggles, and build up our strengths. I feel more capable as a scientist and leader for the time spent working with my mentee and connecting with shared struggles." - Susan Bird | Sr. Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific
"I had an excellent experience mentoring an MSc. student in plant metabolomics through the WomiX Mentorship program. My mentee and I discussed a variety of topics focusing on professional development and technical skills including effective work habits to achieve balance and productivity, dealing with conflicts in the workplace, and the structure of writing a scientific manuscript. I also enjoyed meeting other participants in the program and have been able to connect with many of them at metabolomics conferences and other WomiX initiatives. Overall, I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to expand their network, gain confidence in professional and technical skills, and learn from your metabolomics community in a fun and supportive environment!" - Stephanie Bishop | Postdoc, University of Calgary
Flyer that details information for the 2024 WomiX Mentorship Program.
