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A 60-minute workshop for faculty and research officers mentoring graduate student and postdoc researchers in Science and Engineering and the Health Sciences. Are you looking for ways to create a diverse and equitable research group? Join fellow research mentors for a conversation on ways to cultivate an environment of inclusion among your research mentees, led by CTL facilitators trained by the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Research Experiences (CIMER). Research groups composed of people with diverse cultures and experiences tend to be more creative and innovative when every member of the research team feels they can share their unique perspectives. In this session you will examine how you can unlock the benefits of a culturally diverse research group using inclusive practices and examine the ways the policies, expectations, and behaviors in your lab can promote an inclusive culture. Through facilitated discussions, you will explore strategies you can use to engage in conversations about diversity with mentees and foster a sense of belonging. In this session research mentors will: Examine the potential impact that assumptions, preconceptions, biases, and prejudices bring to the mentor-mentee relationship.  Explore concrete strategies for recognizing, and addressing issues of equity and inclusion in order to foster a sense of belonging. Unable to join us for this discussion on mentoring? Schedule a consultation to discuss your mentoring questions, or find other opportunities on the Advancing Mentorship Practices: Supporting Mentors of Graduate Students and Postdocs at Columbia website. Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Contact ColumbiaCTL@columbia.edu or 212.854.1692 for accommodations. This event may be photographed. Note, if this is an online event, CTL staff may take screenshots. For concerns, contact ColumbiaCTL@columbia.edu.