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WHPC Mentorship Program Interest Form
The 2026-2027 Chicago Women in High Performance Computing Mentorship Program will run for 12 months starting in early September 2026, with the possibility to extend the mentorship if the mentor/mentee pair is interested.
We encourage graduate students, postdocs, and early career folks to consider serving as a mentor because you are likely best suited to guide mentees who are currently navigating their undergraduate and graduate studies in computing.
The focus of the mentorship program is high-performance computing (HPC), AI, and quantum computing. It welcomes learners and professionals at all levels, including those interested in technical growth as well as the professional development skills that support success in these fields—such as communication, leadership, collaboration, project planning, and career navigation.
To get started, we request some basic information about you, your career, and your interests in seeking or being a mentor. This information will help us recommend ideal mentor/mentee pairs.
Deadline to register for this mentorship program is: June 29th 2026.
Notification of mentor/mentee pairs will be sent on: August 18th 2026.
Mentorship Meet & Greet - Zoom call: August 28th 2026.
Mentorship program will start on: September 1st 2026.
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Section 2 of 4
Mentor
Before continuing, please review the Mentor Guidelines here
Are you interested in mentoring more than one mentee?
Are you interested in mentoring more than one mentee?
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Please indicate the areas of mentoring you are most interested in. Select all that apply.
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Are there specific skills you'd like to focus on with a mentee? Select all that apply.
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Describe your experience and motivation for mentoring, including areas of strength and skills you'd like to contribute to through mentoring others.
Describe your experience and motivation for mentoring, including areas of strength and skills you'd like to contribute to through mentoring others.
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Are you also interested in joining the program as a mentee?
Are you also interested in joining the program as a mentee?
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Mentee
Before continuing, please review the Mentee Guidelines here
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Section 4 of 4
Additional Information
Please share any additional information that will help us accommodate your mentoring preferences.
Please share any additional information that will help us accommodate your mentoring preferences.
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I have read and understand Chicago WHPC Mentorship Program
Expectations (2026–2027)
This is a year-long commitment (September 2026 – September 2027) designed to support growth in HPC, AI, and advanced computing pathways.
All participants are expected to:
Meet regularly (minimum once per month) Be consistent, prepared, and respectful of time Communicate clearly and follow through on commitments Engage in a goal-driven process, not passive participationMentors are expected to guide, support, and provide constructive feedback.
Mentees are expected to take ownership of their goals, come prepared, and drive the relationship.
This program is for individuals committed to learning, growth, and accountability.
I have read and understand Chicago WHPC Mentorship Program
Expectations (2026–2027)
This is a year-long commitment (September 2026 – September 2027) designed to support growth in HPC, AI, and advanced computing pathways.
All participants are expected to:
Meet regularly (minimum once per month) Be consistent, prepared, and respectful of time Communicate clearly and follow through on commitments Engage in a goal-driven process, not passive participationMentors are expected to guide, support, and provide constructive feedback.
Mentees are expected to take ownership of their goals, come prepared, and drive the relationship.
This program is for individuals committed to learning, growth, and accountability.
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