Excellence in Mentorship
2026 Summer Institute
Distributed by:
WF

Issued to

Will Feldman

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Issue date: September 11, 2026

ID: ae66a695-2540-4d64-ad09-3affb29f0c2a

Issued by

Integrative Movement Sciences Institute

An NSF Biology Integration Institute dedicated to advancing the understanding of muscular control of movement

Type

Certification

Level

Foundational

Format

Online

Duration

8 weeks

Price

Free

Description

The holder of this badge has earned the Integrative Movement Sciences Institute's 'Excellence in Mentorship' certification by completing a structured summer training program in academic mentorship. This includes engagement in discussion-based learning on mentorship best practices and demonstrated reflective growth through written self-assessment and articulation of a personal mentoring philosophy.

Skills

Mentorship

Communications Training

Conflict Resolution

Earning Criteria

Participation

Engaged in six discussion-based modules, including live conversations on foundational aspects of academic mentorship — aligning expectations, effective communication strategies, conflict resolution, fostering independence, and more.

Assignment

Demonstrated reflective and philosophical growth as a mentor by completing ongoing written reflections throughout the program and submitting a culminating statement articulating a personal mentoring philosophy.