TOPICS I AM WILLING TO DISCUSS WITH OTHER FACULTY:
- Faculty Leadership and Administration
- Grant Writing & Funding
- Post-Tenure Planning & Development
WHAT MENTORING MEANS TO ME:
Rather than the “guru” mentoring model, where one depends upon a single mentor for all the answers, I subscribe to a network mentoring model, where one seeks out different mentors for specific purposes. As a mentor, I strive to serve as an encouraging, non-judgmental, supportive sounding board. In my experience, mentee-mentor relationships are mutually beneficial with mentors often learning as much, if not more, from their mentees!
Title:
Professor of Biology and Sidney J. Weinberg, Jr. Chair in Natural Sciences
College:
Scripps College, Pitzer College
Department:
Department of Natural Sciences
Discipline:
Biology
Email:
jarmstro@natsci.claremont.edu
Faculty Profile Link:
https://www.scrippscollege.edu/offices/profile/jennifer-armstrong
Education:
- B.S., Biochemistry, New Mexico State University
- Ph.D., Biology, University of California, San Diego and The Salk Institute for Biological Studies (joint program)
Professional Experience:
Dr. Armstrong’s research focuses on molecular genetics and developmental biology. She has a long-standing interest in mentoring undergraduates in research and has directed numerous student-driven lab projects. In addition to her research, she serves as Faculty Director of the Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program and has been active in fostering interdisciplinary teaching across Pitzer and Scripps Colleges.
