Mentoria de carreira para universitárias em STEM

Abstract

In this study, a mentoring program was carried out for university students in training in STEM areas. The impact of the program on the participants was investigated, as well as the results obtained in the individual career perception. Through meetings, dynamics and discussions took place; the results obtained were analyzed by focus groups, feedbacks colected and questionnaire aplied. The results showed gains related to the increase of the perception of self-efficacy, identity, commitment and career satisfaction, as well as access to social, instrumental and informative support factors. The results indicated the need for new research on mentoring, as well as other initiatives aimed at increasing female representation in STEM areas, since these programs remain scarce for the female public, especially in the university context.