This fall, the Center for Women in Technology is piloting a mentoring program for new women entering the College of Engineering and Information Technology through its Affiliates Program. Forty-two returning students have volunteered to welcome new freshman and transfer students and assist with the transition into life as an engineering or IT major. New students can request a mentor through 9/10 and are encouraged to attend the Affiliates retreat on 9/10.

Four Peer Mentor Coordinators, Amy Chou (CENG; CWIT Scholar), Samurdhi Kalegana Koralage (MENG, CWIT Affiliate), Kelly LaFlamme (CSEE, CWIT Affiliate) and Aasam Tasaddaq (CWIT Scholar, MENG), will continue to work with the mentors as the semster begins. All mentors are required to attend training on Thursday evening, Sept. 8th, from 7:30-9pm in ITE 456.