Welcome to JSHS virtual mentoring! We are glad to have you here as a mentee. This platform is intended for students in grades 9-12 who intend to register for a regional JSHS competition to seek virtual mentoring. Students must be United States citizens or legal permanent residents of the U.S. or a U.S. territory to participate in JSHS. 

This platform is not for finding in-person mentors or labs to work in.

Mentees should be actively seeking mentorship connections on the Chronus platform. A variety of STEM professionals are available to connect. Once you have created your account, make a point to send connection requests for either one-time or ongoing mentoring connections. Mentors are also able to reach out to offer their assistance.

Mentees who have not logged into their account for more than 6 months will be deactivated. It is important to be actively using the platform!

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I choose a mentor? First, complete your profile to inform others in the program about what you're looking to gain out of the relationship. Then browse through the list of mentors and send a mentoring request to those you would like to connect with.
• What should I do if my mentoring relationship isn't going well? We encourage letting the mentor know about the situation and contacting a program administrator as soon as possible. We will provide our full support to resolve the situation in a positive and satisfactory manner.

Mentee DO's

1. Take a proactive role in shaping the relationship.
2. Understand what you want from the mentoring relationship and communicate your goals and aspirations to your mentor. Balance a personal and professional relationship with your mentor.
3. Set aside time for the mentoring process and keep all scheduled appointments with your mentor.
4. Put the time with your mentor to its best use. Come to your meetings with planned topics for discussion.
5. Respond in a timely manner to your mentor's feedback. Respond to emails from your mentor within two days of receipt.
6. Be open and honest with your mentor about your challenges and weaknesses.

Mentee DON'Ts

1. Ask for advice on everything. Be specific with your needs.
2. Blame the mentor if his or her advice doesn't work out.
3. Expect the mentor to know all the answers.
4. Commit yourself to obligations you cannot keep.
5. Cancel meetings with your mentor at the last minute.