WHAT DO I NEED TO BE A MENTOR
- Be in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) & Design fields:
We've had mentors from a range of fields, education and research institutes including Swinburne University of Technology, University of Melbourne, Monash University, the Florey Institute of Neurosciences, and many others.
Whether you're a PhD student, a postdoc or an industry veteran, we'd love to have you on board if you're passionate about mentoring students! If you're unsure of your eligibility, please check out our registration form or contact us at contact@brainstem.org.au. - Obtain your free Working with Children Check
All mentors must have a voluntary Working with Children Check (WWC) which can be applied for free as a volunteer - click here to apply. This is a mandatory requirement of the Child Safe Standards (click here for more details) and you will need to submit proof of the WWC when you register as a mentor.
When prompted for the volunteer organisation's details, you may use the following for BrainSTEM:
Contact number: 0425 737 454
Address:
Privacy Officer - Brainstem Limited
19 Goodall Street
Hawthorn VIC 3122 - Able to mentor during the Innovation Challenge:
The number of mentoring sessions is entirely up to you and your team to decide. Generally, teams tend to have six to eight sessions depending on the length of the mentoring sessions (approx 1-2 hours per session) at your university/place of work.
WHY SHOULD I BE A MENTOR?
- Shape the minds of future STEM leaders & spark the interest of secondary school students in STEM and Design!
- Be part of an incredible network of BrainSTEM mentors.
- Build on your leadership and communication skills while giving back to the community.
- Be supported by BrainSTEM volunteers while mentoring.
Key Dates - What to expect:
Our Innovation Challenges are usually run twice a year (Mar-Jun and Aug-Nov). Below is a general timeline:
Note: The above dates may be subject to change.
Got any questions?
Fill in our contact form or e-mail us at contact@brainstem.org.au.
Other resources:
We also have other programs - check out "All Programs" or e-mail us if you're not sure what program's right for you.
- Register: Register online to be a mentor (registrations are open all year round)
- Acceptance & Onboarding: BrainSTEM will confirm your registration into the program.
- Kickstarter Meeting: Meet your team of students you'll work with. (Held in Mar and Aug)
- Mentoring (12 weeks): Mentor a team of students. The number of mentoring sessions is entirely up to you and your team to decide. Generally, teams tend to have six to eight sessions depending on the length of the mentoring sessions and tend to be held at a research lab or campus.
- Presentation Night (12th week of Innovation Challenge): Your teams will present their STEM research or innovation project that you've helped them bring to life over the 12 weeks. (Held in Jun and Nov)
- Join the BrainSTEM Mentor Alumni: Be part of a network of mentors, stay updated and be part of future BrainSTEM programs!
Note: The above dates may be subject to change.
Got any questions?
Fill in our contact form or e-mail us at contact@brainstem.org.au.
Other resources:
We also have other programs - check out "All Programs" or e-mail us if you're not sure what program's right for you.
OUR IMPACT
BrainSTEM's programs have reached:
The BrainSTEM program is inclusive and not exclusive. One of the key drives for BrainSTEM is to nurture more female STEM enthusiasts. It doesn’t necessarily mean recruiting them for STEM careers but raising awareness and interest in subjects that are game-changers.
- 600+ students
- 6000+ hours of mentoring
- Over 60% participants from Public / Lower SES Schools
- 55% participants are girls
The BrainSTEM program is inclusive and not exclusive. One of the key drives for BrainSTEM is to nurture more female STEM enthusiasts. It doesn’t necessarily mean recruiting them for STEM careers but raising awareness and interest in subjects that are game-changers.
