Gregory Jenkins, right, professor of meteorology and atmospheric sciences and adviser for EnvironMentors at Penn State, said the program exposes underrepresented high school students to STEM fields so that they begin a path toward successful careers even before they enter college. EnvironMentors is seeking mentors at all levels, including faculty, graduate students and undergraduates.
EnvironMentors at Penn State, a local chapter of a national program focused on engaging and preparing underrepresented high school students for careers in STEM fields, is looking for faculty mentors as it expands into its second year.