Be a ScienceFIT Pack Mentor

Role of a ScienceFIT Pack Mentor

  • Welcome, support, and encourage the members of a "Pack" of ScienceFIT participants - typically seven participants per Pack
  • Answer Pack member questions about college life inside and outside the classroom
  • Facilitate study sessions and answer content-related questions
  • Train and troubleshoot issues with WebCampus, Mastering and other technology-related resources
  • Share best practices, advice and mistakes you have made and/or learned during college
  • Educate and refer students to relevant campus resources and opportunities to get involved for student success

Qualifications:

  • Declared major in the College of Science
  • 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA
  • Successful course completion:
    • If you are an Atmospheric Science major: ATMS 117 AND PHYS 151 or 180
    • If you are a Biology major: CHEM 121 or 201 AND BIOL 190
    • If you are a Chemistry major: CHEM 121 or 201 AND PHYS 151 or 180
    • If you are a Mackay major (Geography, Geology, Geological Engineering, Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Metallurgical Engineering, or Mining Engineering): GEOL 101 AND CHEM 121 or 202
    • If you are a Mathematics major: MATH 181
    • If you are a Microbiology major: BIOL 190 AND MICR 276
    • If you are a Neuroscience major: BIOL 105 AND BIOL 190
    • If you are a Physics major: CHEM 121 or 201 AND PHYS 151 or 180
    • If you are a Psychology Major: PSY 101
  • Peer advising, tutoring or mentoring (preferred qualification)
  • Leadership experience (preferred qualification)

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