Baylor College of Medicine’s Saturday Morning Science (SMS) Program, is offering an opportunity for 7th-12th grade students to be matched with a STEM “career mentor”. These career mentors are Baylor College of Medicine faculty, staff or trainees who are interested in mentoring a student to aid in them achieving their ultimate career goals. Previous participation in SMS is not a requirement.
Prospective mentees will be matched with a Career Mentor based on their responses to the questions in their applications. Once matched, mentor/mentee pairs will receive an email from Dr. Rayne Rouce or other SMS staff connecting the mentor/mentee and outlining the responsibilities of each. Parent/guardian permission will be required for all participants under the age of 18. The duration of the mentor/mentee matching program will be one year. Mentors/mentees will be required to “virtually” meet at least four times per year but can interact virtually or via email as frequently as necessary. Mentors/mentees will also receive invitations to SMS-sponsored events.
Requirements of Mentees
- Be respectful of mentor’s time and remain flexible with proposed meeting times.
- Mentees should brainstorm questions and topics of discussions to receive mentor’s feedback.
- Parent/guardian must be aware of interactions with mentor.
Application Period Closed
Thank you for your interest in the Saturday Morning Science Career Development Program! Applications are currently closed. We will accept applications and match students with career mentors at the following times throughout the year:
Application open: Jan. 1-31, May 1-31, and Aug. 1-31
Spring cohort:
- Applications accepted Jan. 1-31
- Matches notified by Feb. 28
Summer cohort:
- Applications accepted May 1-31
- Matches notified by June 30
Fall cohort:
- Applications accepted Aug. 1-31
- Matches notified by Sept. 30