This semester Alpha Pi Mu is launching a new mentoring program geared towards you, the students of ISE! The idea behind the mentoring program is to allow upperclass and graduate students to become mentors for other ISE students interested. Mentors will be able to provide advice and answer questions on topics such as:

• How can I become more involved with the department?
• What should I look for in an internship?
• How do I study for difficult ISE courses?
• What types of research do graduate students conduct?

So to get the mentoring program started we need to know who is interested in becoming a mentor and who would like to have a mentor. If you are interested in either (or both), please go to the following link: https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1231869182364

(If you have problems clicking on the link, please try to copy and paste the URL into your web browser.)

This very short survey will allow us to identify those are interested in participating for Spring Semester 2009 so we can forward you the appropriate information. If you are interested in becoming a mentor and are concerned about having no prior mentoring experience, don't worry because there will be a training session on how to become an effective mentor.

Once the mentor/mentee matches are made, Alpha Pi Mu will hold a kick-off meeting where you will have the opportunity to meet and socialize with your mentor/mentee while getting a bite to eat. The mentoring program is an excellent opportunity to make new friends and become more involved in the department. We hope that you will take part in the mentoring program and help make it a success.