Scholars participate in three types of mentoring programs: Peer Mentoring, Faculty Mentoring and Industry Mentoring.
Peer Mentors:
New scholars and affiliates entering our community in a major in the College of Engineering and Information Technology can request a peer mentor in their major. Returning students are encouraged to apply to be a mentor to a new freshman or transfer student. Reach out to Morgan Lovell at mlovell1@umbc.edu to learn more!
Thank you to our 2023-2024 Peer Mentors!
Faculty Mentors:
Every Scholar is matched with a faculty member who is teaching in the Scholar’s intended major. The Faculty Mentor Luncheon is a time to dine and chat about how classes are going and how to prepare for the semester. Students and Mentors are encouraged to meet once a month which is very useful when Scholars are planning their courses for the next semester, are searching for research opportunities, or want to learn about their Faculty Mentor’s undergraduate experience. Are you interested in being a Faculty Mentor? Please email Erica D’Eramo at deramo@umbc.edu
Thank you to our 2023-2024 Faculty Mentors!
Dr. Adam Bargteil
Dr. Anupam Joshi
Mr. Bill Ryan
Dr. Carolyn Seaman
Dr. Chris Marron
Dr. Chuck LaBerge
Dr. Frank Ferraro
Dr. Jamie Gurganus
Dr. Janet Rutledge
Dr. Karuna Joshi
Dr. Marc Olano
Dr. Maria Sanchez
Dr. Mark Marten
Dr. Maya Larson
Dr. Naghmeh Karimi
Dr. Neha Raikar
Dr. Nick Allgood
Dr. Ramana Kumar Vinjamuri
Dr. Riadul Islam
Dr. Roberto Yus
Dr. Sanorita Dey
Dr. Tejas Gokhale
Dr. Tera Reynolds
Dr. Tim Finin
Industry Mentors:
As student progress through their major, gain internship experiences and are planning for their futures, they will enroll in the Industry Mentoring Practicum (approximately junior year). Students navigate career pathways, strengths, workplace culture, and navigating the job offer. The greatest element of the practicum is the matching of Scholars with individuals who volunteer their time and expertise as Industry Mentors. Scholar and Industry Mentors meet once a month and discuss course topics, professional experiences, review resumes and provide advice for career plans.
Thank you to our 2023-2024 Industry Mentors!
Austin Cole, Northrop Grumman
Bianca Pereira, Leidos
Bruce Okoshoya, Northrop Grumman
Candice Scarborough, Capital One
Caroline DiSoco, Salesforce
Dwayne Price, CareFirst
Emily Brown, JHU/APL
Erica Haschert, Filamatic
Greg Welsh, T. Rowe Price
Greg Wessel, Misi, KBR, CybernetIQ and CTG Federal
Joan Worthington, JW&A Consulting
Judy Johnson, EITR Technologies
Kabish Shah, DoD
Kimberly Davis, CMS
Kourtney Porsch, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab
Lauren Loftus, T. Rowe Price
Mary Nettleton, Fortress Information Security
Matthew Seligman, NSA
Megan Tibert, Verizon
Melissa Ash, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Monica Nicolau, Unison Software, Inc.
Monique Jeffrey, Exelon
Nancie McCraw, Earth Resources Technology
Rithy Chhay, Sentinel Solutions, LLC
Robyn De Wees, O Line Coaching & Consulting
Sadia Rahman, General Dynamics IT
Savannah Steinly, T&M Associates
Summer Womack, InVision
Theodora Martin, Filamatic
Tim Burke, CNN
Tina Coleman, Skogul, Inc.
Zozscha Bomhardt, GE Healthcare
If you are interested in becoming an Industry Mentor please sign up here.