{"id":322,"date":"2024-03-07T09:34:48","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T15:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/?p=322"},"modified":"2024-05-31T16:38:06","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T21:38:06","slug":"program-mentors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/2024\/03\/07\/program-mentors\/","title":{"rendered":"Program mentors!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are thrilled to welcome\u00a0<strong>Heliya<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Yvonne<\/strong>\u00a0as our outstanding graduate student mentors for this summer\u2019s SPIRE-EIT Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program! \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc65&nbsp;<strong>Two Sets of Mentors:<\/strong>&nbsp;To address a common question, let\u2019s break down the mentorship structure within the REU program. There are&nbsp;<strong>two distinct sets of mentors<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>REU Program Mentors (Cross-Mentors):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These mentors play a pivotal role in the overall program experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They provide&nbsp;<strong>leadership<\/strong>&nbsp;and support in the day-to-day lives of all participants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expect them to guide you through various aspects of the REU journey, including team bonding, extracurricular activities, and navigating the program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their expertise extends beyond research projects\u2014they\u2019re here to ensure your holistic well-being during the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research Project Mentors:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These mentors are&nbsp;<strong>graduate students<\/strong>&nbsp;working directly with faculty members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their focus is on your&nbsp;<strong>research project<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll collaborate closely with them and the faculty, diving into the intricacies of your specific research area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From experimental design to data analysis, they\u2019ll be your go-to resource for project-related queries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0d&nbsp;<strong>What to Expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cross-Mentors<\/strong>: Think of them as your program guides, helping you acclimate to the REU environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research Project Mentors<\/strong>: They\u2019re your research partners, guiding you through the exciting journey of scientific exploration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf10&nbsp;<strong>Why Both Sets Matter:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Balance<\/strong>: The cross-mentors ensure a smooth program experience, while the research project mentors provide specialized guidance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comprehensive Support<\/strong>: Together, they create a supportive ecosystem where you can thrive academically and personally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s Make This Summer Memorable! \ud83c\udf1e<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to reach out to Heliya and Yvonne\u2014they\u2019re here to make your REU journey exceptional! \ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are thrilled to welcome\u00a0Heliya\u00a0and\u00a0Yvonne\u00a0as our outstanding graduate student mentors for this summer\u2019s SPIRE-EIT Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program! \ud83c\udf89 \ud83d\udc65&nbsp;Two Sets of Mentors:&nbsp;To address a common question, let\u2019s break down the mentorship structure within the REU program. There are&nbsp;two distinct sets of mentors: \ud83d\udd0d&nbsp;What to Expect: \ud83c\udf10&nbsp;Why Both Sets Matter: Let\u2019s Make This Summer Memorable! \ud83c\udf1e Feel free to reach out to Heliya and Yvonne\u2014they\u2019re here to make your REU journey exceptional! \ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/2024\/03\/07\/program-mentors\/\"><span class=\"more-msg\">Continue reading &rarr;<\/span><\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_cbd_carousel_blocks":"[]","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-322","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/322","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=322"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/322\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":323,"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/322\/revisions\/323"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=322"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=322"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=322"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}