The Mentoring Programs
Our mentoring programs aim to help graduate students in science and engineering learn about and prepare for their future careers. By matching students with mentors and offering seminars on diverse topics, our programs help students with both their personal and professional development goals. The programs provide information through seminars and email newsletters; dispel myths about life as a scientist or engineer; and provide role models. Some program events focus on the development of a supportive community, whereas other events emphasize the development of an intellectual community.
To apply to either of the programs, visit For Mentors or For Graduate Mentees for more information and to download an application.
Faculty and Graduate Student Mentoring Program
The Faculty and Graduate Student Mentoring Program (FaccGrad) promotes mentoring relationships between UW graduate students from underrepresented groups and faculty members in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Graduate students and faculty members are matched based on field of study, interests, and other preferences. Through this program, the faculty mentors have the opportunity to share their experiences to encourage students' success in academic careers. The program especially urges women and individuals of color to participate.
The goals of the program are to:
- Provide STEM graduate students with personal and career guidance
- Encourage students to pursue STEM fields
- Enhance retention of students pursuing STEM graduate degrees
- Prepare students with a realistic viewpoint of faculty experiences in their chosen field
- Utilize faculty expertise for the professional and personal development of STEM graduate students
Nanotechnology Mentoring Program
The Nanotechnology Mentoring Program aims to create a mutually beneficial relationships between mentors and mentees, thus enabling the field of Nanotechnology to build a pool of talent to enhance Nanotechnology's impact on society.
The Nanotechnology Mentoring Program was developed in the fall of 2001 in cooperation with The UW Center for Nanotechnology and CWD. Its primary objective is to serve the student population through positive social, professional, and academic networking, occupational guidance, student retention, informational programs and providing students with positive role models. In addition, the mentorship program serves a diverse student population including graduate students from nine interdisciplinary fields. Students are encouraged to participate in the multi- faceted aspects of the program, which are comprised of the mentor and mentee relationship and events.