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College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Professional Mentoring Program

The College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSTEM) is proud to announce the launch of a mentoring program designed to engage undergraduate students with STEM industry professionals. 

Benefits of Mentorship

  • Career Advice
  • Interview Support
  • Networking/Connections 
  • Graduate School Advice 
  • Resume Support 
  • Certificate of Achievement

Get Involved

  • Are you going to be a junior in the fall and are interested in being paired with an industry professional?
  • Have you completed your lower-division coursework for the major? This can be done by reviewing your Degree Planner or using a Major/Minor Worksheet.
  • Do you have a resume, unofficial transcript, and a LinkedIn account prepared? Stay tuned for workshops to help you with these tools!

If so, you are now ready for a professional mentorship!

Expectations

  • Attend Kick-Off Reception in September
  • Meet with mentor/mentee at least once per month October-March
  • Attend Wrap-up in April

Receive Mentorship 

Mentees will be matched with a working professional and decide together on when and where to meet for at least 1-2 hours a month. It will be your responsibility to coordinate meetings with your mentor.  

CSTEM Mentee Application

Become a Mentor

Mentors will be matched with a student whose educational or professional interests align with their own and will decide together on when and where to meet for at least 1-2 hours a month.

Are you are professional at any level of a STEM (or STEM-related) career and interested in being paired with an undergraduate student mentee?  

CSTEM Mentor Application

2023-2024 Program Timeline
What Dates
Application Period April - August 2023
Kick-off Event in the USU Ballroom Tuesday, September 5, 5-8PM
Mentee Workshop - Concepts and Constructs of Professionalism Monday, October 2, 12-1PM in ACD 204
PMP Round Table Discussion 1 in the Kellogg Reading Room Wednesday, October 18,  5:30-7:30PM
PMP Round Table Discussion 2 in the Kellogg Reading Room Tuesday, November 28, 5:30-7:30PM
PMP Round Table Discussion 3 in the Kellogg Reading Room Wednesday, February 7, 5:30-7:30PM
PMP Round Table Discussion 4 in the Kellogg Reading Room Tuesday, March 26, 5:30-7:30PM
End of Year Networking Social in the USU Ballroom April 30, 2024, from 5-8PM

Questions?

Please contact raraiza@csusm.edu, CSTEM Professional Mentoring Program Faculty Director

Sponsors and Supporters

 
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