What is the role of the EPP/USP mentor?
The EPP/USP mentor selected by the student scholar is responsible for: providing the student scholar with a NOAA-related research project in support of the student scholar’s academic field of study that can be completed in 10-weeks; day-to-day guidance as needed; office space; a computer; and, access to a telephone, fax, and the internet. EPP/USP mentors will provide guidance on the research, science, operations, outreach, or policy topic, as well as assist the student scholar in the selection of appropriate course work related to NOAA’s mission for the duration of the student scholar’s participation in the program. The EPP/USP mentor will assess the student scholar’s progress during a mid-term and final evaluation; and provide constructive feedback. First Summer: Within the first week of selecting a mentor, the EPP/USP mentor and intern should complete and sign a Project Plan for the EPP/USP programs and e-mail the signed plan to the NOAA program staff at StudentScholarshipPrograms@no
