STEM Scholars Mentors will mentor 5-10 Westchester Community College students throughout the year. They will assist and support those students, helping them to gain the knowledge they need to successfully achieve their academic and career goals.

Mentors Will:

• Guide Westchester Community College students during their transition to Mercy College. 
• Provide support and encouragement to Westchester Community College students as they work towards the completion of their STEM degree. 
• Guide students to the necessary resources available for academic success. 
• Attend STEM-specific workshops with Westchester Community College students. 
• During the summer, work with Mercy faculty to mentor Westchester Community College students on authentic research projects in biology, psychology, computer information systems, cybersecurity, computer science or mathematics. 

Mentors are expected to work approximately 4 hours per week for the academic year and will be compensated $12 an hour.

Qualifications:

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. 
• Enrolled in one of the following STEM Majors: biology, computer information systems, computer science, cybersecurity, mathematics or psychology.
• Achieve at least sophomore standing or the equivalent of two semesters of academic work by the end of the spring 2017 semester. 
• Prior research and/or participation in the Summer STEM Research Academy preferred. 
• Interested students should contact: Grace Favilla, gfavilla@mercy.edu, (914) 888-5207