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ics to cover. In subsequent meetings,
I believe we covered these topics.
We are still meeting. Recently, I
introduced her to a good friend A.
[a mentor] who is a female technical
leader. I thought it was highly useful
to have A. [a mentor] provide a woman's
perspective to S. [mentee] on the
challenges and solutions to working
in industry. From my perspective, I
thought all the meetings went well. "
FIGURE 2: The SSCS mentoring program enrollment page.
■ Mentee A: " A. [mentor] is very resourceful.
He directed me to the
materials that can advance my
technical skills. He also introduced
me to people so I can grow my network
with external organizations.
I appreciate his time and effort. "
■ Mentee B: " I really appreciated the
SSCS for organizing this mentoring
program and Dr. B. [mentor]
for being my mentor. Also, I enjoyed
talking with my mentor when
meeting online. We set some goals,
including professional skills and
academic training. Again, I thank the
SSCS and my mentor, Dr. B. [mentor]. "
FIGURE 3: The SSCS Chronus mentoring platform: End user landing page.
■ Mentee C: " I am really grateful for
this mentor-mentee opportunity.
In today's world, which is full of
choices, it becomes really difficult
to make a decision. These experienced
mentors guide us. My mentors
have been really helpful
in
FIGURE 4: The program satisfaction.
your profile questionnaire. This critical
step will help you match with suitable
mentors/mentees. Once you are
ready, start connecting!
As a mentee, look at the recommended
mentors by the platform's
matching algorithm or search mentor
profiles that fit your skills and goals.
You can seek a mentor who can advise
you on, for instance, industry and academia
careers, networking, publication,
time management, and personal
development. Then, request connections
with potential mentors. When a
mentor accepts, a four-month mentoring
connection begins. In the first call
with your mentor, you can discuss
your goals and meeting frequency.
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After this, you are ready to start your
mentoring journey!
As a mentor, wait for mentee requests
(Figure 3). Check the mentee
profiles, then accept the request if you
think you are the right choice and start
guiding your mentees toward their
goals by sharing your experience.
Success Stories and Testimonials
The SSCS online mentoring program
has received positive feedback and testimonials
from many users who have
benefited from it (Figure 4). Here are
some examples of what they have said.
■ Mentor: " I sincerely enjoyed getting
to know S. [mentee]. From our first
meeting, we discussed various topIEEE
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guiding and shaping my work and
personality. It is also an opportunity
to meet people from different
walks of life-industry and other
universities-which might not be
possible being a student. "
■ Mentee D: " I am very satisfied with
this mentoring program and mentoring
platform, and the experience
has been amazing so far. My mentor
and I discuss once every two
weeks, and we have set goals on our
very first mentoring meeting, so all
our meetings have a sense of direction,
and it's been very productive.
Thanks to the SSCS for providing
such an amazing opportunity! "
Join Us in Making an Impact
Discover the incredible impact of mentorship
and be a part of a journey that
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