Mentees gain technical, leadership, career advice and a sense of community all of which contribute to academic, professional and personal growth and success. Launch the program! Be a mentor!
Bringing students, alumni, and industry together
The Academy of Mentors is an informal network of experienced and interested alumni and friends who are eager to engage with CEAT students
Mentors will assist in developing technical and team leadership skills as well as facilitating peer-to-peer mentoring within student teams
Zink Center leadership will provide a variety of avenues for students and mentors to connect
Funding Strategy:
Create Peer-to-Peer Mentor Scholars Program ($5M endowment)
This program will be designed to award scholarships to excellent CEAT student mentors at the junior and senior levels
The program will include enrichment activities, including workshops, specialized training and conferences
Create Peer-to-Peer Scholars Prize Fund ($1M endowment)
This fund will provide excellent peer-to-peer scholars with state-of-the-art computer, hardware and software, to support their mentoring activities
Created Named Mentor Spaced within the Zink Center
The mentor-spaces will provide Zink Center competition and innovation team members with a place to meet in person or virtually with their mentors.
Virtual meetings will be supported by state-of-the-art hardware and software
