Mentorship

Mentorship Program

Come join us for our mentorship kick off night on Friday, August 29th at 4:30pm in the Common Room, Duane F1117!

Get in touch!

To contact the current organizers of the CU-Prime Mentorship Program, just send an email to mentorship@cuprime.org and we'll get back to you ASAP!

What is the CU-Prime mentorship program?

The CU-Prime Mentorship Program is designed as a low-commitment way to participate in CU-Prime and get connected in the Physics Department; the program aims to build a lasting community between students at different levels of study within physics and STEM. We match Freshman/Sophomore undergraduates, Junior/Senior undergraduates, and graduate students into pods, who then meet together at least once a month. Additionally, we organize regular activities for mentorship groups to meet and learn from each other.

Our mentorship program is most beneficial to physics, astrophysics and engineering physics students.

For more answers to frequently asked questions, check out the Mentorship Program FAQ.

What is a mentee?

A mentee is someone who benefits from advice and guidance from someone with more experience. A mentee in the CU-Prime Mentorship program will have the opportunity to learn from the experience of graduate students and connect with a network of physics and astrophysics students at multiple levels of education.

How can mentorship benefit mentees?

- Being a mentee can increase access to physics through knowledge and experience shared from mentors.
- Being a mentee can improve academic performance.
- Being a mentee can develop or strengthen your sense of belonging and your network.
- Being a mentee can improve access to undergraduate research through a larger network.

What is a mentor?

A mentor is someone who shares their advice, and provides guidance from their experience and expertise to those who are earlier in their careers. A mentor in the CU-Prime Mentorship program will be a role model for undergraduate physics, astrophysics, and engineering physics students.

How can being a mentor benefit mentors?

Being a mentor can improve leadership and communication skills by establishing a positive and engaged relationship with an individual that values and trusts you and your experience.
Being a mentor provides an opportunity for you to increase your network while supporting your mentees in expanding theirs.
Being a mentor is a voluntary responsibility that can strengthen your résumé.
Being a mentor can result in a sense of fulfillment and growth.

How do I get involved?

Attend the information session on August 29th, or email mentorship@cuprime.org.

If you would like to help organize the program, email cuprime@colorado.edu, asking to help organize events!

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