United States of America (Stanford on-campus)
STEMentor, Materials Science and Engineering | Winter 2025-2026
Sponsored by
Center for Teaching and Learning
Under the general supervision of the Student Learning Specialist (SLS) at the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), STEMentors will support students enrolled in select STEM courses (referred to as a parent course) individually and in small groups (Mentor Sections). STEMentors will host weekly mentor sections, attend weekly content meetings with faculty and the SLS, and participate in a 13-session mentor training program facilitated by the SLS.
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Participating parent courses for winter 25-26:
- MATSCI 144
- ENGR50
In this role, you will:
- Work an average of 5 hours per week during the quarter
- Earn $21/hour
- Gain mentoring experiences and learning strategies
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current Stanford undergraduate
- 3.0 or higher GPA and good academic standing
- Completion and evidence of competency in MATSCI 144 and/or ENGR50(E,M)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Possess a schedule that will allow the applicant to
- Host weekly 50-minute mentor sections
- Attend weekly 50-minute mentor training (there are 2 80-minute training sessions at the start of the quarter)
- Attend weekly 30-minute content meetings between parent course instructor and the SLS
- Demonstrate an openness and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Be reliable, responsible, and have a desire to facilitate high-quality mentor-mentee relationships!
- Show commitment and wishes in establishing a welcoming learning-community.
How to Apply:
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Material Science and Engineering STEMentor Application. The application is available online as a Google form and consists of 5 sections with a combination of short answer and multiple choice questions. Click here to preview a pdf of the application. Applications are due by 5:00pm PST on Friday, October 31, 2025.
- Note: this is the application for the Materials Science and Engineering STEMentor program. If you would like to apply to be a mentor for the Chemistry program, please contact Victoria Kong (vkong@stanford.edu).
What you will do
- Host weekly 50-minute mentor session/s for peers in MATSCI 144 and/or ENGR50.
- Attend weekly 50-minute mentor training sessions (CTL250) and content meetings with the MSE course instructor.
- Contribute to fostering an inclusive and supportive STEM community at Stanford.
- Provide personalized academic and wellness support to mentees.
- Facilitate the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills among mentees.
Eligibility and Requirements:
- Current Stanford undergraduate
- 3.0 or higher GPA and good academic standing
- Completion and evidence of competency in MATSCI 144 and/or ENGR50(E,M)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Possess a schedule that will allow the applicant to
- Host weekly 50-minute mentor sections
- Attend weekly 50-minute mentor trainings
- Attend weekly 30-minute content meetings between parent course instructor and the SLS
- Demonstrate an openness and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Be reliable, responsible, and have a desire to facilitate high-quality mentor-mentee relationships!
- Show commitment and wishes in establishing a welcoming learning-community.
Amount
$1,000 – $2,500
Additional resources:
Opportunity Type:
Other
