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- Early Career Professionals
- Education Outreach
- Global Policy & Affairs
- Local Section
- Virtual Engagement
- Students
-
Technical Groups
- Bio-Medical Optics
- Fabrication, Design and Instrumentation
- Information Acquisition, Processing, Display and Perception
- Optical Interaction Science
- Photonics and Opto-Electronics
- Quantum
- Sensing
- Technical Group Leadership Volunteers
- Technical Group Webinars
- Technical Group Search
- Technical Group Prizes
- Simulight Optics Challenge
- Volunteer
Mentor Match
This mentorship program is designed to connect students with professionals in optics and photonics as a way to assist students with overcoming challenges they face in their careers. Participants are able to choose from a variety of different discussion topics including:
- Technical Support
- Guidance pertaining to my career path and goals as a scientist
- Support with identifying and applying for relevant research grants
- Support with identifying and applying to conferences relevant to my research
- Support with identifying graduate school programs relevant to my research
- Professional Development Support
- Guidance on communicating my research effectively
- Information on various career paths in optics (academia, industry, nonprofit, government, etc.)
- Support with building and leveraging a network of individuals to achieve my goals
- Assistance with creating an effective resume or CV
- Support with understanding the dynamics of a workplace and how to achieve success after university
- Navigating Personal Challenges
- Guidance on maintaining work/life balance and overcoming stress
- Support with navigating challenges associated with diversity and inclusion
- Advice on collaborating effectively with people from around the world
- Support with navigating a career through parenthood
Eligibility
For mentees:
- Be an active Optica Member
- Be a student at the undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. level
- Have a current Optica student membership
For mentors:
- Have a degree and background in physics
- Have a current Optica membership
- Be willing to provide insight on the above topics for mentees
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To become a mentor or mentee with Mentor Match, feel free to contact us at mentormatch@optica.org. Share information about yourself and your interest in joining Mentor Match, and we'll promptly send you a link to complete your profile. We look forward to connecting with you!
