Quality & Productivity Section Initiates Mentoring Program

The Q&P Section is pleased to introduce a mentoring program for its members. The goal of this initiative is to help members enrich and enhance their professional experience through achieving personal and professional goals. The program’s specific goals are to connect those wanting mentoring with those wanting to mentor and to facilitate those interactions.

Sharing knowledge, expertise, and experience can be mutually rewarding. A constructive mentorship relationship can take many forms and may occur at any career stage. Benefits for mentors and mentees include building connections and networks, passing on knowledge, and bridging the gaps among generations. It also matures the statistics profession, identifies emerging talents, and enhances professional relationships.

The program committee will facilitate face-to-face meetings between matched mentors and mentees at JSM 2018, but attendance is not necessary. Other interactions may take place either in person or via electronic means, depending on the mentor and mentee’s preferences.

If you are interested in participating in the mentoring program, complete the mentee or mentor form or send an email to Reid Landes to request a form by June 30. The program committee will make every effort to find a suitable match for all applicants and notify applicants of the outcome by July 15.

For additional information regarding the program, contact Landes or Daksha Chokshi.