Effective Mentorship and Advising in History Graduate Programs

AHA Session 80
Friday, January 5, 2024: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Plaza A (Hilton Union Square, Lobby)
Chair:
Julia Akinyi Brookins, American Historical Association
Panel:
Vanessa Madrigal-Lauchland, University of California, Davis
Alejandra Christiana Garza, Holdsworth Center
William Deverell, University of Southern California

Session Abstract

This roundtable explores graduate mentoring practices and their impact on the development of future historians. Participants will discuss strategies for addressing the challenges encountered by history graduate students, such as navigating digital research methods, considering interdisciplinary approaches, pursuing diverse career paths within and beyond academia, and broadening definitions of scholarship. Participants will also consider the potential benefits of students engaging multiple mentors and how diverse perspectives can enhance a student’s educational journey and provide more comprehensive guidance.
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