Spring 2020 and Covid 19 Response
A note for mentors and mentees:
In response to covid 19 spread in the US, Dartmouth College has moved all students to an online platform for spring term 2020 and shut down most campus facilities. We know that this time offers unique challenges as many k-12 schools shut down temporarily. While we may not still be on campus, our mentoring team is ready to make the best of the situation and bring STEM enthusiasm and education to as many quarantined mentees as possible. See below for more information and happy mentoring!
Check out the Spring 2020 newsletter here!
For Potential Mentees:
How it works: We'll match your child with one of our Dartmouth-affiliated STEM mentors to write back and forth about anything they'd like to know about science or being a scientist. To encourage time away from the computer, we encourage mentors and mentees to write their letters by hand and then scan or photograph them to be transmitted via email.
Get Started:
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Fill out a consent form (found here).
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Send the form to Hannah Margolis to add your child(ren) to our mentee list with the email you'd like to have letters sent through.
Feel free to let us know if your child is interested in a specific STEM topic! We will do our best to match them with a mentor in that field. -
Once matched, your child's mentor will send an introductory letter!
Science Documentaries
Check out our mentor-compiled list of favorite STEM documentaries and movies!
Have comments or one to add?
Contact Keighley Rockcliffe
How it works: We'll match your family with one of our Dartmouth-affiliated STEM mentors based on topics you're interested in. Our mentors can then use Skype or Zoom (whichever you prefer) to video chat about the given STEM topic.
Get Started:
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Fill out a consent form (found here).
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Check out the list of topics available here.
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Send the form to Keighley Rockcliffe along with a STEM topic you're interested in.
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Once matched, we'll connect you and your mentor!
For Mentors
Hoping to stay engaged and help out during quarantine? Here are some ways to get involved:
Who: All mentors are encouraged to participate: faculty, grad students, and UG are all welcome
How it works:
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Once you add your name and information to the signup list, we will match you with one of our mentees and email you your mentee's name.
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We'll ask you to write the first letter introducing yourself, what you do in science, and other activities you enjoy.
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To encourage time away from the computer, we encourage mentors and mentees to write their letters by hand and then scan or photograph them to be transmitted via email.
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Scan and email your letter to the provided email address.
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Have fun! Check your email often and keep the dialogue going!
Questions/Concerns? Contact Hannah Margolis at hannah.k.margolis.20@dartmouth.edu
How it works: We'll match your family with one of our Dartmouth-affiliated STEM mentors based on topics you're interested in. Our mentors can then use Skype or Zoom (whichever you prefer) to video chat about the given STEM topic.
Get Started:
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Add your information to the signup list, including the topic you'd like to address. Including the topic you'll cover will help mentees match with you.
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Once matched, we'll email to connect you to your mentee.
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Please respond in a timely manner to schedule a date and time to talk
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Contact Keighley Rockcliffe with any questions or concerns.