Become a Mentor
Mentor Enrollment for 2023-2024 OPEN NOW
Mentorship “consists of a reciprocal, dynamic relationship between mentor (or mentoring team) and mentee that promotes the satisfaction and development of both” (Richard McGee, 2016).
Interested in mentoring?
Mentor Enrollment Form to offer an opportunity for a student to engage in research in 2023-2024
NCSSM is seeking mentors:
to engage NCSSM students as thinkers, makers, doers in an ongoing or independent research project with student deliverables of written proposal and oral and/or poster presentation to the NCSSM community
to offer an experience that requires the application of knowledge and skills to address challenges in the world beyond the classroom
from the Triangle for in person opportunities
in any field of interest from STEM to humanities in a wide range of work environments (including universities, companies, nonprofits)
Mentor requirements for participating:
Complete mentor compliance process (instructions emailed starting in April)
Includes: 1) Annual Background Check 2) Protection of Minors Training
Ensure a clear timeline and research project in place for active student participation
To be successful in the Mentorship Program and the course assignments, students will need an active role in a research project
Timeline and Format for 2023-2024 programs
SUMMER 2023
June 13 - July 20
(with a break from July 3-7)Students work 30-40 hours per weekFormat options
IN PERSON AT YOUR SITE:
Weekdays 8:30am to 4:00pm
ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024
August - March
(with a Dec./Jan. break) Students work 6 hours per weekFormat options
IN PERSON AT YOUR SITE:
Tuesday/Thursdays (1:00-4:00PM)
EXTENDED OPTION 2023-2024
June - July; August-March
Same dates/timing/format as Summer 2023 AND Academic Year 2023-2024
A limited number of students are participating in both the Summer and the Academic Year Programs