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  • Seeking: Mentors, Women in STEM Mentoring Program

    Are you a female junior or senior majoring in a STEM field and interested in mentoring?

    The Women in STEM Mentoring Program is an initiative designed to support underclasswomen pursuing STEM degrees through the mentorship of their upperclasswomen peers. We are searching for a dedicated group of proactive and committed mentors to guide and encourage our mentees.

    Mentor Qualifications include:

    - Be a current UConn undergraduate junior or senior woman who will be enrolled on the Storrs campus for the entire Fall 2016/Spring 2017 academic year.

    - Must have a major in the STEM fields (see list here)

    - Must be committed to assisting and spending time with your mentee(s).

    - Must demonstrate a continued interest in pursuing a major/career in the STEM fields.

    - Must show progress towards academic excellence. 

     

    This is a full year program with monthly meetings designed to provide both you and your mentee with resources to flourish in your STEM fields.

    Fill out the application provided here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H5NZ8YS and send us a copy of your resume at WiSTEM@uconn.edu with the subject heading WiS Mentor Application Resume and your name.

    The application is due by 9/25 at midnight.

    If you have any questions, please email them to WiSTEM@uconn.edu!

    For more information, contact: Aiden Ford at WiSTEM@uconn.edu