Borders, Bras and Battles: A Practical Guide to Mentor Undergraduate Women to Achieve Career Success

Written by La Vonne I. Neal, Ph.D., Sarah Militz-Frielink, M.S.Ed., Alicia L. Moore, Ph.D., Karina Avila, Maria Colompos, Shanell Walter Borders, Bras and Battles, is an inspiring account of mentorship with heartfelt stories from undergraduate students. Their success is a testament to the significance of engaged learning and confirms the need to provide students with experiences that challenge them to think critically and own their scholar identity. The authors provide a valuable roadmap on how to conduct research with undergraduates who are diverse. -Renique Kersh, Associate Vice Provost for Engaged Learning, Northern Illinois University