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One of the most rewarding aspects of being a professor is the opportunity to mentor students. Here I included several documents and resources I created for Pepperdine students.
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a professor is the opportunity to mentor students. Here I included several documents and resources I created for Pepperdine students.
If you are outside of the Pepperdine community, I would still love to help within my capacity. Please contact me via email and allow for generous response time. Topics that I am more than happy to chat about include science and faith, international scholar/student, academic parent, choosing a research group/advisor, academic two-body problem (still unresolved!), and primarily undergraduate institute (PUI) faculty job application.
If you are outside of the Pepperdine community, I would still love to help within my capacity. Please contact me via email and allow for generous response time. Topics that I am more than happy to chat about include science and faith, international scholar/student, academic parent, choosing a research group/advisor, academic two-body problem (still unresolved!), and primarily undergraduate institute (PUI) faculty job application.
Mentorship Philosophy
Mentorship Philosophy
This evolving document details my reflections and thoughts on my mentorship style and the skills and values I hope to instill in my mentees.
Cheng Group Values
Cheng Group Values
This evolving document outlines the values group members to stand by. This will be reviewed by group members at yearly retreat. I also welcome suggestions and input from group members at any time.
Cheng Group Expectations
Cheng Group Expectations
This document serves to align the expectations we can have for each other in the Cheng group. Like the group values statement, this document will be reviewed by group members at yearly retreat. I also welcome suggestions and input from anyone in the group.
Individual Development Plan
Individual Development Plan
This document helps you articulate your goals and plans to achieve them, and provides avenue for evaluation.
Research Proposal Template
Research Proposal Template
A simple research proposal template that I put together, intended for students who are interested to do research with me for at least a full academic year.
Recommendation Letter Request
Recommendation Letter Request
Please ask early and not one week from deadline! The better I know you, the more compelling the letter: so it's preferable if you have done research with me for a while, or have taken my classes and participated actively. At the same time, don't be afraid to bring this up (I know I certainly was/am worried that I would bother my mentors), First, it doesn't hurt to ask, and second, we professors know that this is our job.
Free Organic Chemistry Resources
Free Organic Chemistry Resources
Not comprehensive, will update over time.
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