SCI 1001 Peer Mentors

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Peer Mentor Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations

Peer mentors will provide support to SCI 1001/SCI 1002 Faculty by:

  • Creating and implementing classroom activities that promote engagement in the science and math academics, communities, and careers

  • Encouraging the importance of involvement in scientific community and on campus

  • Interacting with students inside and outside the classroom

  • Motivating students to engage in positive academic behaviors

  • Modeling positive student behavior

  • Referring students to campus resources

Peer mentors are expected to:

  • Attend all scheduled trainings and activities including an orientation in early August 2026

  • Meet weekly with SCI 1001/SCI 1002 instructor

  • Maintain regular communication with SCI 1001/SCI 1002 cohort students

  • Attend all course meetings

  • Complete the peer mentor post-survey

  • Complete other assignments as requested by the SCI 1001/SCI 1002 Instructor or Course Coordinator

Qualifications

  • An academic major within the College of Science (Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, or Physics) or be on the pre-nursing track.

  • Completion of at least 2 semesters at LSU by start of fall 2026

  • 3.0 Cumulative/2.5 Semester GPA or better

  • Be in good standing with the University

Compensation

  • New Mentors $9.25/hr, average 5 hours per week

  • Returning Mentors $10/hr, average 5 hours per week

Apply

Applications for fall 2026 are now closed. Applications for fall 2027 will open in the spring.

Further Information

Dr. Johnna Roose
jroose@lsu.edu

Valerie Stampley
vderou1@lsu.edu

Dr. Zakiya Wilson-Kennedy - Director
zwilson@lsu.edu