Making Invisible Labor Visible: The Invaluable Contributions of Mentors

Summary

This is an abstract from the "Building Bridges: Papers in Honor of Teresita Majewski" session, at the 89th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

Mentorship plays a critical role in preparing new archaeologists for their future careers. Often dismissed as trivial compared to other roles such as project management or program development, it constitutes a long-term investment in the future of the individual, their specialty, their organization, and the profession as a whole. Mentors provide aspiring professionals with opportunities to gain practical experience that often cannot be simulated in a lecture hall or field school. Furthermore, mentorship is integral to the development of problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills. Terry Majewski transcended her role as an academic mentor, providing guidance in managing the challenges that arise in heritage management, relationship building, the publication process, and professional service. Through her excellent mentorship, she encouraged others to become mentors themselves.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for American Archaeology 89th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA (2024)   •
• Building Bridges: Papers in Honor of Teresita Majewski

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Abstract Id(s): 38312.0