Renáta Tichá ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** Renáta Tichá, Ph.D. Senior Research Associate at University of Minnesota, USA Expertise and focus: Renáta Tichá, PhD, received her PhD in Special Education a the development, implementation and conducting research on developmental (IDD) and related disabilities. She has been Significance focused on effective transition services for Psychology at the University of Minnesota. Her publication social inclusion of youth and adults with disabilities. Form of mentoring meetings: Either way, online or offline Has an experience in: Academic career, Career in the non-profit sector Link to CV [ URL "https://ici.umn.edu/staff/yiqhnk4wp"] Previous mentoring experience:  I mentor post-doctoral fellows, PhD and Masters students i Motivation:  At this point in my career, I enjoy discussing my area of future, but also to engage in a dialogue with others who m Career guidance topics you can d•sCreating a career plan, strategy the mentor:  • Identifying and utilizing one's skill set • Differences between academic and non-academic careers Research related experience the •ePreparation of scientific publications - how to do it co ready to share with the mentee: • Writing popular science articles • Grant writing process, grant application consultation • Management of science and research in an academic instit • Consultation on preparation for a job interview • Innovative teaching methods • Networking - introducing people in the field • Participating in events together with a mentee (conferen • Utilizing the potential of international internships, co • Path to an academic position abroad • Project management