Protégés Wanted!

What is MentorNet?
The WISE Institute houses Penn State’s membership to MentorNet. The MentorNet E-Mentoring Program is designed to provide information, encouragement, and support to graduate students and postdocs. Protégés are matched in one-on-one e-mentoring relationships with mentors who have work experience, and MentorNet provides the training, coaching and support for them to pursue an 8-month mentoring relationship.

MentorNet for graduate students and postdoc
As a Penn State graduate student or post-doc, you have the opportunity to be matched as a protégé with a professional in your field in a free e-mentoring program.

Protégés are matched in one-on-one e-mentoring relationships with mentors who have work experience, and MentorNet provides the training, coaching and support for you to pursue an 8-month mentoring relationship.

The MentorNet community also offers other opportunities such as:

• E-forums
• Resources relevant to women and diversity in science and engineering
• Resume database

"I really enjoy being able to ask of someone outside of PSU those professional questions which that I think I should already know the answer to... and it's so easy to ask for help when you don't have to set up meeting times." -Elizabeth, PSU Student

Benefits include:

• Guidance, encouragement, and information from a mentor with professional experience
• Access to professional networks important for career growth and development
• Increased confidence and knowledge about your chosen career path.

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