Mentoring programs and resources

Mentoring connects students and early-career physicists with experienced professionals to aid in career exploration, skill development, and networking for their academic journey and career prospects.

Mentoring resources

APS mentoring programs bring students and early-career physicists together with experienced professionals to create mutually fulfilling connections in the physics community.

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The National Mentoring Community provides mentoring, professional development, and an inclusive support network to students pursuing degrees in physics and related fields.

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Career Mentoring Fellows guide students and early-career scientists through virtual and in-person activities at APS conferences, career fairs, networking events, and events for physics departments.

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IMPact connects students and early-career physicists with physicists working in industry.

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This facilitation guide helps physics researchers improve their mentoring skills and improve research experiences for the next generation.

Mentoring news and updates

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