Welcome - Professional Science Master's Mentoring System - Version: 2.2.0

tarting in fall 2009, the graduate biotechnology program at University of Maryland University College (UMUC) recognized as a Professional Science Master's (PSM) launched an exciting new web-based mentoring program where biotechnology professionals and UMUC biotechnology alumni help students reach their professional goals. This program has been developed as part of a four-year U.S. Department of Education, FIPSE Grant to UMUC that started in fall 2008. The objectives of the program are to:

• Increase awareness of workforce needs among students
• Facilitate in the identification of a student's professional goals
• Help a student in achieving their professional goals
• Promote interaction between academia and industry/government
• Provide opportunities for students to find the "best fit" jobs upon graduation

Who Can Join?

The program involves three major participants as listed below and anyone who meets the eligibility requirements is encouraged to apply.

• Students  (  Read More   |   Apply to become a mentored student )
• Mentors  (  Read More   |   Apply to become a student mentor )
• Mentor Assistants  (  Read More   |   Apply to become a mentor assistant )

Additional Program Information

• Learn more about the FIPSE Grant Project
• View our Mentor Affiliations
• Meet our Advisory Board