Our Supporters
Mayim Bialik, Ph.D.
Neuroscientist & Actress
“The foundation of my career as a scientist has been mentorship. The endocrinologist Dr. Nancy Wayne made me the woman I am. The process of being humble, learning from her in action, and taking suggestions which she tailored specifically for me changed the course of my scientific career. Her guidance also helped me have the life I wanted: as a scientist, a mother, and eventually a science communicator and public representative of the wonderful world of science. The mentorship experiences I had with Dr. Wayne - and so many others - have given me my life.”
Margaret Chu-Moyer, Ph.D.
VP, Research
Amgen, Inc
“First-rate mentorship in academia is key for developing the world-class scientists we hire today to invent the innovative medicines of tomorrow. Please join me in supporting the #MentorFirst pledge.”
Richmond Sarpong, Ph.D.
University of California–Berkeley
Executive Associate Dean,
College of Chemistry
Professor, Department of Chemistry
“As a life-long learner and teacher, mentoring and being mentored is woven into the very fabric of my daily life. I embrace it in all its forms. Mentoring and being open to receiving mentorship is the most important exercise that any of us can be involved in.”
Ashley E. Ross, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry
University of Cincinnati
“I'm excited to make the #MentorFirst pledge! Building a positive culture in the research lab that is inclusive to all members is a key responsibility that we have as PI's and will have a lasting impact on the many generations that will come after us.”
Bryan C. Dickinson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry
University of Chicago
“As academics, we produce two things: science and trained scientists. I’ve found that I need to constantly reevaluate my tactics and learn from my successes and failures to make sure I am fulfilling my role as a mentor.”
Jeff Moore, Ph.D.
Director, Beckman Institute for
Advanced Science and Technology
Stanley O. Ikenberry Endowed Chair
Professor of Chemistry
HHMI Professor
“Every person who enters my classroom or laboratory deserves investments from me toward their growth. My role goes beyond transmitting thoughts and knowledge. My primary obligation is to invest the best that I can bring in support of their aspirations.”
Jorge Torres, Ph.D.
Professor
Director of the NIH T32 Cellular &
Molecular Biology (CMB) Training Program
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
University of California Los Angeles
“I am passionate about mentoring students in their pursuit of a scientific career and this pledge signifies my commitment to a lifelong learning of evidence-based mentoring approaches to better serve students.”
Mariola Tortosa, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Universidad Autónoma of Madrid, Spain
“Mentoring is a continuous learning experience and probably the aspect of our careers where we can make the highest impact. It is an incredible privilege to help students discover their potential and guide them to make possible what they thought was impossible.”
Stuart Cantrill
Chief Editor
Nature Chemistry
“Science is not just experiments and results; it's about the people who have chosen this path and how they can interact and support one another. Regardless of our experience, we can all learn from others, both through casual interactions and more formal mentorship schemes.”
I pledge to be a #MentorFirst and will demonstrate my commitment to this pledge by putting into practice each of the action items in the #MentorFirst Commitments.
I endorse the #MentorFirst pledge. I would like to see all academic research advisors take the pledge and put into practice each of the action items in the #MentorFirst Commitments.