The BioMASS Mentoring Program pairs incoming Biosciences students with current PhD students to facilitate one-on-one (or small group) mentoring. The program commences in the fall with a Welcome Event*, in which all program participants gather for food and a chance to get to know each other. During the remainder of the year, students and mentors meet once a quarter for lunch.
Why should you participate? Free food! That should be reason enough. It’s also a great way to meet people outside of your class and department. For incoming students, this is a valuable opportunity to ask questions and receive advice pertaining to anything related to life as a Stanford grad student. Mentors were once first-year students and have likely gone through a lot of what you’ll experience your first year at Stanford. For current students, mentoring is a worthwhile experience, and a nice way to contribute to the Biosciences community. Wouldn’t you have wanted a mentor your first year? If you did have a mentor, I bet you learned a useful thing or two.
If you’re interested in participating (as an incoming student or mentor), contact Moria Chambers, who has created and directed this program for the past two years. Thanks for making this possible, Moria!
*Information for this year’s Welcome Event:
- When: September 29th, 2010 at 4 – 5:30 pm
- Where: LKSC 4th floor balcony
- What: snacks, socializing/group activities with all program participants
Hope to see you there!
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