How Do We Improve Access to Mentoring and Career Information in Psychological Science?: An Intervention Approach Using MentorPal Virtual Agent-Mentors

Poster Session V

Keyword: Teaching

Abstract: Significant unmet needs for mentoring and career guidance exist among students studying psychological science, especially those from under-represented/underserved backgrounds. We introduce a web-based intervention approach that harnesses virtual agent-mentors to address such needs, tailored to needs identified through surveys (total N=1,466) and interviews (N=20) conducted at a large minority-serving institution.

• Yuko Okado (Presenting Author)
• Kiley Rios (Author)
• Britney Chen (Author)
• Xinyue Wei (Author)
• Benjamin Nye (Author)
• Aaron Shiel (Author)
• William Swartout (Author)