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Remote mentoring to inspire students from disadvantaged backgrounds

9 June 2020

The charity In2ScienceUK and the BRC are looking for researchers to offer support and advice this summer to disadvantaged young people who are interested in STEM degrees and careers.

In2Science will match 3-5 year 12 students with researchers, PhD students or STEM professionals for the ‘virtual’ placement programme, with mentors committing to three 45 minute remote mentoring sessions across July and August, to offer students support they can’t get from their family or friends.

Researchers who are interested canÌý.

How does it work?

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý3-5 young people from disadvantaged backgrounds interested in your area of research will be interviewed and assigned to your mentoring groupÌý

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýIn2scienceUK provides training and support for you to deliver three 45 minute mentoring sessions with up to five students

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýSessions will be hosted as webinars through a secure online platform offered by In2Science, according to your availability

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýEach session will centre around sharing experiences, challenges and ideas.Ìý

What researchers will get out of it:

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýLearn new skills in mentoring and working with young people in a safe and friendly environment

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýInvolvement counts as evidence of your public engagement

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýChallenge your own thinking through a fresh point of view

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýVolunteering for 3x 45 minutes is an easy way to create a lasting impact

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To find out more please emailÌýjo@in2scienceuk.orgÌýÌý