Mentees and Mentors
Outstanding Mentees and Mentors in STEMM
Building on these principles, Global Talent Mentoring connects students who are outstanding in one or more STEMM areas as mentees with distinguished STEMM experts as mentors.
The mentees of Global Talent Mentoring are the most outstanding talents in a STEMM domain in their respective country. Mentees show great interest in one or more STEMM fields and have already proven their excellence by through trackable achievements (competitions, awards, etc.). They are passionate about their STEMM field of interest and have the desire to pursue a career in that field. Mentees are driven by their motivation to learn and become the best in their STEMM area (s). They grab every opportunity to emerge at the top in their chosen topic, including happily spending their free time studying their STEMM subject of choice.
Our mentors are leading experts in their respective STEMM field who have a proven track record of outstanding accomplishments. Mentors are not only distinguished through formal education(e.g., a MS or PhD), but also professional achievements (e.g., international publications, patents, inventions). Practicing scientists, professors, researchers, and developers are just some of the examples of exceptional individuals who regularly volunteer their time to share their knowledge, experience, and passion. In addition to inspiring the next generation of STEMM leaders, mentors have the opportunity to network with one another by being part of the Global Talent Mentoring community.
Committed Engagement
Mentees and mentors at Global Talent Mentoring make a commitment to themselves and fellow members of our community to follow through on their shared mentoring journey. As part of this commitment, we ask that all participants commit to proactive, frequent, long-term, respectful engagement with one another.
Proactive
We want our community to be a lively, dynamic one. Have a question about black holes? Ask in Forums! Want to learn more about robotics with others? Start a study group! Our community is full of potential and a place where great ideas are born—but this can only happen when mentees and mentors commit to actively engaging with one another. In particular, we expect each mentee to proactively seek out their mentor's help. All mentors participate on a voluntary basis. It is therefore the responsibility of each mentee to show initiative when reaching out to their mentor. Proactive engagement also means that participants keep in touch with their program representative, who is there to help ensure that each participant has a positive mentoring experience.
Consistent
One important aspect of committed engagement is frequent, consistent participation. Regular interaction between mentee and mentor is a critical factor of a successful mentoring relationship. Weekly mentee-mentor interactions are ideal. However, the actual frequency of interaction in a given mentoring pair (i.e., a dyad) can be adjusted to the needs of the mentee and mentor. It is important that mentee-mentor interactions are regular and consistent—be they on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis. Mentees are expected to devote a minimum of 30 minutes per week to their Global Talent Mentoring experience. In addition to proactively interacting with their mentors, the mentees should spend time preparing for their next interactions with their mentors, following up with tasks after meetings (e.g., working on activities suggested by a mentor), and participating in forum discussions in the community area. Research shows that regular meetings between mentees and mentors lead to stronger mentoring relationships and better mentoring outcomes.
Long-Term
One unique aspect of Global Talent Mentoring is its long-term focus. Mentees start in the program at about age 16 and can participate for around a decade (i.e., up to early-career milestones such as completing a PhD). We therefore look for mentees and mentors who are serious about making a participation commitment that ideally lasts for several years. We ask all mentees to commit to long-term participation and mentors to consider long-term volunteering (e.g., starting with one year). Mentees and mentors have the chance to evaluate their experience and their dyad partner. Sometimes a change in partner may be deemed necessary. This can happen for a variety of reasons. In such cases, the participant will be carefully rematched with a suitable dyad partner.
Respectful
Global Talent Mentoring stands for diversity in STEMM by bringing together participants from countries all over the world and embracing a wide range of cultures, religions, languages, identities, and perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment where all participants feel respected, valued, and empowered to fully engage and contribute. Respectful, open, and ethical interaction is a shared responsibility across our community, and any form of discrimination, exclusion, or harassment is strictly prohibited. Through diversity, we strengthen collaboration, innovation, and mutual learning within our global STEMM community.
Current Mentor Needs
Global Talent Mentoring accepts new mentors throughout the year, as mentors in all STEMM areas are always in demand in order to meet the changing needs of mentees.
Right now, we are seeking additional STEMM expert mentors (PhD or equivalent R&D experience) to meet the diverse and specific STEMM needs of some of the new mentees. The response of STEMM experts to date has been outstanding, but we are still looking for more experts to fit the specialized needs of our highly motivated mentees. Please consider investing in the future of STEMM by mentoring a talented, passionate youth in your STEMM area of expertise!
Mentor Volunteer Form
Thank you for your interest in becoming an online mentor for Global Talent Mentoring! We are excited that a STEMM expert such as yourself wants to mentor an exceptionally talented youth. Before proceeding to the Mentor Volunteer Form, we ask that you please take a moment to read through the following points of what being a mentor at Global Talent Mentoring means.