STEMentor | Fall 2026-2027
About the Program
The STEM Peer Learning Program connects students (STEMentees) in select introductory science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) classes with personalized mentorship and course-specific academic, social, and wellness support from trained, near-peer undergraduate mentors (STEMentors). While open to all students, the program is especially designed to support students that could benefit from near-peer mentorship and enhanced academic support.
In collaboration with academic departments and VPUE’s Leveling the Learning Landscape Initiative, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is piloting the STEM Peer Learning Support program. This program expands upon a successful near-peer mentoring program in Stanford’s Chemistry department, called STEMentors. Undergraduate mentors in this program will support their peers in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, building general and discipline-specific academic, social, and wellness skills, and help foster a sense of community.
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Position Overview
Under the general supervision of the Student Learning Specialist (SLS) in CTL, STEMentors will support students enrolled in select STEM courses (referred to as the parent course) through small groups (weekly Mentor Sections) and optional 1:1 meetings. STEMentors host weekly sections, attend weekly meetings with the instructor or faculty of the parent STEM course, and participate in a 10-session mentor training program facilitated by CTL.
Parent courses for Fall AY 26-27:
- CHEM 31A
- MATSCI 143
In this role, you will:
- Work an average of 5 hours per week during the quarter
- Earn $19 to $21 per hour (department-specific)
- Gain peer mentoring and teaching experience
Application Deadline: Rolling basis until June 1, 2026 at 5:00PM PST
- Host weekly mentor session/s for students enrolled in select parent courses
- Attend weekly mentor training and content meetings with the course instructor and/or teaching team.
- Contribute to fostering an inclusive and supportive STEM community at Stanford.
- Provide personalized academic and wellness support to mentees.
- Facilitate critical thinking and problem-solving skills among mentees.
We unfortunately cannot accept applicants who are unable to meet the following requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current Stanford undergraduate student
- Minimum 3.0 GPA and in good academic standing
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Completion and proof of competency in the parent course for which you're applying to be a STEMentor
- CHEM 31A STEMentors: Completion of CHEM 31A and 31B
- MATSCI 143 STEMentors: Completion of MATSCI 143
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Availability to attend all mentor sections, meetings, and training sessions in full
- Openness and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Reliability and responsibility, with a passion for fostering meaningful mentor-mentee relationships
- Commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming learning community
CHEM 31A STEMentor Requirements:
- Successful completion of both CHEM 31A and B
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Attend Mandatory Training and Meetings:
- Mentor Training: Tuesdays from 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM
- Mentor-Instructor Meetings: Tuesdays from 3:00 PM to 3:50 PM
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Host Mentor Sections:
- You will lead up to 2 weekly sections (up to 10 students in each), with each section lasting 80 minutes.
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All sections will be held on Thursdays between 9:00 AM and 5:50 PM.
MATSCI 143 STEMentor Requirements:
- Successful completion of MATSCI 143
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Attend Mandatory Training and Meetings:
- Mentor Training: Tuesdays from 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM
- Mentor-Instructor Meetings: 30-minutes, day and time tbd.
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Host Mentor Sections:
- You will lead up to two weekly sections (up to 10 students in each), with each section lasting 50 minutes.
- Sections will be held on Wednesdays (tentative) between 9:00 AM and 5:50 PM
