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Professional Mentoring Program Mentors
One-on-One Mentoring Sessions
For One-on-One mentoring, your mentee will contact you via the provided email once
they have made their selection. Please respond to set a time for the meeting. The
goal is one hour a month, either in person or virtual whichever you decide. During
the first meeting, a mentorship contract will be completed together. The students
will log the mentoring session.
Events & Programming
| What | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Period | April - August 2024 |
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Kick Off Event in the USU Ballroom! Please share your participation with your company and network. Let us know if you include PMP in a newsletter or tag us in photos. |
Monday, September 29 |
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Fall 2025 Discussion Nights (open to all students!) Graduate School: From finding the program to securing support. |
Monday, October 20 |
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Fall 2025 Discussion Nights (open to all students!) Hidden Pathways: STEM in Surprising Places |
Wednesday, November 19 |
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Spring 2026 Discussion Nights (open to all students!) STEM Across the Board: Panel Discussion with Leidos Hosted by: CSUSM American Chemical Society (ACS) and STEM Outreach Club |
Wednesday, February 18 |
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Spring 2026 Discussion Nights (open to all students!) The Journey Continues! The Meandering Paths of Education & Careers Alumni Panel Hosted by: Women in STEM and the CSTEM representatives from Associated Students, Inc. |
Wednesday, April 15 |
| End of Year Networking Social in the USU Ballroom. | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 5:30-7:00PM |
Mentoring Resources
Introduction to addressing diversity issues between you and your mentee - developed by Suzanne Hizer, Ed.D, HSI-STEM Director, and Robyn Araiza, MS, PMP Faculty Director, at California State University San Marcos.
The Influence of Microaffiramation on Undergraduate Persistence in Science Career Pathways - addresses how historically underrepresented and overrepresented undergraduates persist in science-related career pathways.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner with us!
Inspire the next generation of STEM leaders by supporting this program.
Contact Mike Hele, Director of Philanthropy, at mhele@csusm.edu or 760-750-8401.
Questions?
Contact us at cstempmp@csusm.edu.
2025-26 Sponsors and Supporters
