Mentorship Program

Overview

The US-RSE Mentorship Program aims to create and sustain an inter-institutional program dedicated to promoting mentorship among research software engineers within US-RSE. By actively exploring and developing effective strategies, we aim to create an inclusive and supportive environment that enables the growth and development of both mentees and mentors across institutions. Through our collaborative efforts, we seek to enhance the professional skills and career advancement opportunities for research software engineers, ultimately strengthening the research software engineering community as a whole.

To get involved, visit the #wg-mentorship-program channel on the US-RSE slack.

Co-Chairs: Pengyin Shan, TBD

If you are interested in being a mentor or mentee, fill in this form and ping Pengyin Shan in the US-RSE Slack. We will be using them to organize the first round of matching and kickoff planning.

Kickoff Meeting

We are organizing a new kickoff meeting for the mentorship program based on the interest survey responses. The kickoff will focus on program goals, mentor and mentee expectations, matching, and next steps for the first round of participation.

Register for the kickoff meeting on 3 - 3:45 PM ET at May 4, 2026: Kickoff Meeting Zoom