National Mentoring Community
The National Mentoring Community provides mentoring, professional development, and an inclusive support network to all students pursuing degrees in physics and related fields.
A welcoming and supportive community
Getting started with the National Mentoring Community is easy. Create a free account or log in with your existing APS account to register as a mentor or mentee. Once you're logged in, students can find a mentor, and prospective mentors can apply.
Join other mentees at the National Mentoring Community-Bridge Symposium
Connect with other National Mentoring Community students and students in the APS Bridge Program in Anaheim, California, on March 16, 2025. Be inspired by thought-provoking talks and sessions, build your network, and more.
Become an NMC mentor or mentee
APS welcomes mentors at all career levels and from all sectors to serve on the NMC. Students from all backgrounds are eligible to sign up as mentees, though the NMC tailors programming for students who have been historically excluded from participating in physics.
Becoming a mentor
As an NMC mentor, you are fostering a vibrant and inclusive community by investing in the next generation of physicists.
The NMC accepts new mentors once a year during the fall.
Becoming a mentee
As an NMC mentee, you can find support for your undergraduate or graduate physics education and connect to physicists who are dedicated to helping you succeed.
Mentoring timeframe
The NMC is flexible to meet the needs of both mentors and mentees, who mutually determine the amount of time that works best for their mentoring relationship. Mentoring relationships typically last at least one academic year, with many mentees keeping the same mentor throughout their entire academic career.