University of Wisconsin Stout | Wisconsin's Polytechnic University

McNair faculty mentors provide research experience, guidance, and assistance to an assigned McNair Scholar for the purpose of preparing the scholar for graduate study.

Mentor Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and weekly support for the McNair scholar
  
• Assist the scholar to establish realistic goals for the research
  
• Assist the scholar to understand research topic information and methodologies
  
• Directly supervise the research, poster creation, presentation preparation, and submission of research paper
  
• Assist scholar in writing for journal publication, and discipline-specific conference proposals
  
• Advise and provide feedback to scholar regarding statement of purpose for graduate school applications
  
• Write letters of recommendation for scholar applying to graduate school
• Invite student to present as a guest lecturer in your class