HFE WOMAN Mentorship Program

Become a Mentor: Support Graduate Students of Minority Genders in Human Factors

We’re looking for thoughtful, supportive mentors to connect with graduate students who identify as a minority gender within the human factors field. Your experiences and insights can have a lasting impact on someone navigating both the personal and professional complexities of academia.

As a mentor, you’ll help guide conversations around challenges that many minority gender individuals face, such as:

• Balancing service responsibilities/pressures with research and career goals

• Navigating parenthood and academic life

• Transitioning international backgrounds or international career pursuits

• Managing invisible labor and the lack of recognition that often comes with it

• Balancing personal relationships with academic demands

How It Works:
Mentors will be matched with one (possibly two) mentee(s) for a one-year commitment, beginning and ending with the HFE Women Reception at the HFES Annual Conference (ASPIRE).

Mentees will take the lead by creating a mentorship agreement, organizing meeting agendas, and scheduling virtual check-ins. Most mentor-mentee pairs meet every 4–6 weeks, with room to adjust based on what works best for both of you.

Interested in Mentoring?
We’d love to have you involved! Just let us know by sending us an email to hfewomensgroup@gmail.com  , including the topics you feel comfortable advising on, along with your contact email. 

Your mentor profile will be shared with potential mentees, who will reach out to initiate a mentorship based on a shared agreement template we provide.

By volunteering your time and perspective, you're helping to build a more inclusive, supportive future in human factors

Thank you for considering this opportunity.