Question 1

Who is eligible to apply for the Plasma Pathways Summer School Project Mentor role?

Accepted Answer

Applicants must be enrolled graduate students with research experience , teaching or tutoring experience , and access to PPPL. Strong empathy and cultural competence are essential. See postdoc and graduate opportunities for similar roles.

Question 2

What are the main responsibilities of a Plasma Pathways Summer School Project Mentor?

Accepted Answer

Mentors provide consistent guidance to high school student teams on research-based projects , help develop projects, teach skills like coding, debugging, 3D printing, and AI/ML , support final presentations, and foster STEM identity and belonging . Attend pre-program planning meetings.

Question 3

What is the time commitment for the Plasma Pathways Summer School Project Mentor position?

Accepted Answer

The role requires availability every afternoon during the 4-week July program plus 4–6 one-hour planning meetings (May–June). It is a short-term summer commitment focused on mentorship and curriculum support.

Question 4

How does this mentor role help expand access to PPPL internships?

Accepted Answer

Mentors directly support high school students from underrepresented schools, building confidence and skills needed for PPPL research internships . The program addresses gaps between high school offerings and advanced plasma/fusion research requirements.

Question 5

What research areas will mentors cover during the Plasma Pathways Summer School?

Accepted Answer

Focus areas include fusion energy , microelectronics , quantum information science , and related plasma physics topics. Mentors leverage their expertise to introduce laboratory techniques and advanced tools. Explore more at research jobs .

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