STEMentor, Physics 43 | Spring 2025-2026
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.
Job Summary:
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) individually through optional 1:1 meetings 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 10-session mentor training program facilitated by the SLS.
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Participating parent courses for Spring AY 25-26:
- Physics 43
- Host weekly 50-minute mentor session/s for peers in Physics 43
- Attend weekly paid mentor training 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 critical thinking and problem-solving skills among mentees.
- Current Stanford undergraduate
- 3.0 or higher GPA and good academic standing
- Completion and evidence of competency in Physics 43
- 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 for mentees
- Attend weekly 50-minute mentor trainings with CTL
- Attend weekly 30-minute content meetings between parent course instructor and the Student Learning Specialist
- 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.
