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UMass Amherst Joins MentorNet for 2008-2009

MentorNet is the award-winning e-mentoring network that is increasing retention and success rates for individuals in engineering, science, mathematics, and technology, especially for women and others underrepresented in these fields.  MentorNet's One-on-One program links highly motivated protégés with mentors who are professionals in industry, government, and higher education.  It serves undergraduates, graduate students, post-docs, and pre-tenure faculty .  In addition to its One-on-One mentoring relationships, MentorNet offers discussion groups, a resume database, and other useful resources to professionals and students.

Having a mentor is the primary factor identified as making a difference in retaining talented women and people of color in engineering and related science and mathematics fields.  A Mentor is a volunteer who serves as a resource and trusted guide.  A protégé (mentee) is an individual who grows through the guidance of a more experienced person.

MentorNet Proteges say:

    “My mentor has taught me how to be a better student and a better scientist.”

    “This reaffirmed my belief that I want to be an engineer.”

MentorNet Mentors say:

    “This is so rewarding, yet so painless.”

    “I have been pleasantly surprised by the disproportionately large sense of satisfaction I receive relative to the small time commitment.”

GET a Mentor
BE a Mentor
Join the Mentornet Community today

http://www.MentorNet.net

Anyone may join the on-line community and get its newsletter and use its resources.  Only students at member universities (like us) can get a One-on-One Mentor and post their resume in the MentorNet Database .

For more information about UMass Amherst's membership, please contact the campus liaison, Barbara Pearson bpearson@research.umass.edu or 413-545-5023 or one of the members of the campus Mentornet Network.