PRIME the Pack is an interactive training series that guides current and aspiring undergraduate research mentors through best practices in mentorship. All members of the NC State community are welcome to participate.

For Current and Aspiring Mentors of Undergraduates Graduate Students and Postdocs Especially Welcome!

Learn how to:

• Develop your mentorship
• Philosophy
• Align expectations
• Promote belonging and ethics
• Foster independence
• Navigate other key aspects of
  being an effective mentor.

Spring 2026 In-Person Sessions: 2:00-3:30; Jan. 15, 29, Feb. 12, 26, Mar. 12, 26, Apr. 9, 23

• Complete short reading and writing
  assignments.
• Researchers in all fields welcome!

Sign up by January 9 for the Spring 2026 Series. Graduate students and postdocs who complete this series + one semester of mentoring an undergraduate (with guidance from the Office of Undergraduate Research) can apply these activities towards earning the Graduate School’s Teaching Certificate.

Questions? Contact Dr. Janet Goins (jgoins@ncsu.edu) /  PRIME the Pack webpage