{"id":2330,"date":"2022-07-17T12:40:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-17T19:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/?page_id=2330"},"modified":"2026-04-14T15:16:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T22:16:56","slug":"map-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-home\/","title":{"rendered":"UCSD Mentor Assistance Program for High School Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<nav class=\"has-small-font-size is-responsive items-justified-center secondaryNav wp-block-navigation is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Internship (updated 8\/11)\" \n\t\t data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-context='{\"overlayOpenedBy\":{\"click\":false,\"hover\":false,\"focus\":false},\"type\":\"overlay\",\"roleAttribute\":\"\",\"ariaLabel\":\"Menu\"}'><button aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Open menu\" 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10<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Mentor Assistance Program (MAP)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button yellowButton\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sdsc.slideroom.com\/#\/permalink\/program\/88848\">APPLY NOW through May 31, 2026 <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button yellowButton\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/today aanika, siri, and i are also creating a video to go with it!!!\">Read About the 2025 MAP Final Presentation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button yellowButton\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\">Visit UC San Diego<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns coverImagesBanner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column REHSCoverPic mobileHide is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/map1-1024x676.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/map1-1024x676.png 1024w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/map1-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/map1.png 1414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center coverImagesBanner-logo is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"915\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/map-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/map-logo.png 915w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/map-logo-300x106.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column REHSCoverPic mobileHide is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/map2-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/map2-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/map2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/map2.png 1442w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns starredNotice is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center mobileHide is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:250px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"532\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/icons8-star.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3041\" style=\"width:133px;height:133px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/icons8-star.png 532w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/icons8-star-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/icons8-star-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/icons8-star-65x65.png 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading starredNotice-heading\">Important Note<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MAP student application review, student interviews and student selection will take place from June 1 \u2013July 31, 2026. Students will be notified as to their acceptance by their mentor of choice. Since mentors review their own applications, the program coordinator will not have any application information to share with you. Please be patient.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns REHSAbout is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading sectionHeading\">About the Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sectionContent\">The Mentor Assistant Program (MAP), a part of the San Diego Supercomputer Center\u2019s (SDSC) student outreach program, is a campus-wide program, engaging high school students in a mentoring relationship with an expert from a vast array of disciplines, from History, Marine Physical Sciences and Nanoengineering to Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Athletics and Computer Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates to Remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program Date<\/strong>s: October 1, 2025\u2013May 31, 2026<br>Application process opens April 15, 2026.<br>Application deadline is May 31, 2026. <br><strong>Notification Window<\/strong> is August 1\u201310, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons yellowButton is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-application\/\">The Application \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons yellowButton is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-mentors\/\">Meet the Mentors \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons yellowButton is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-registration\/\">MAP Participation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons yellowButton is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/map-faqs\/\">FAQ \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column internshipTransformContainer is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:400px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full internshipTransformInkBlock mobileHide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"873\" height=\"894\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/yellowInkBlock.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/yellowInkBlock.png 873w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/yellowInkBlock-293x300.png 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image internshipTransformGraphic\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"637\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_science.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_science.png 637w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_science-300x255.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading sectionHeading\">How MAP Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The UCSD Mentor Assistance Program (MAP) is an opportunity for motivated high school students to work with a UCSD mentor for an eight-month period from fall to spring of the following year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns internshipHIW-row1 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center mobileHide is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:110px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_analytics.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_analytics.png 681w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_analytics-300x183.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"internshipHIW-leftCol\">Students may seek guidance on class projects, delve deeper into a research project or interests, create a winning Science Fair projects, request regular visits with the mentor\u2019s lab or work space or use this opportunity to learn more about a potential research or career interest through assigned scholarly or practical readings and discussions with their mentor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns internshipHIW-row2 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center mobileHide is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:110px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_book.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_book.png 685w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_book-300x229.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>As an example, if a student does not have a project in mind, but is interested in a particular area, such as bioinformatics, sports medicine or linguistic, the mentor can assign a scholarly article every other week and then the mentor will have bi-weekly discussion with the students about the articles, allowing the student to gain added knowledge to make continued education and career decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns internshipHIW-row1 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center mobileHide is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:110px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_time.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_time.png 421w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_time-300x281.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>We encourage students to make the most of this opportunity, as they will have 1:1 access to the mentor\u2019s expertise. With this mentorship, there is not a specified number of hours required per week by the student. Rather, it is up to the student to determine their needs within the scope of this opportunity and to work with the mentor to achieve these goals. As a guideline, we recommend students spend 2-4 hours per week working with their mentor during the academic year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The opportunity to work with prestigious scientist and staff personnel is something very special, and we encourage you to make the most of it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the Program Does Not Offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yellowEmphasis\">The MAP program is not a tutoring program. Please do not complete an application because you need assistance with AP Biology or AP Chemistry. The MAP program is also not an internship program; however, a summer internship may be offered to a student upon completion of the eight-month mentorship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mobileHide is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:250px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_warning.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_warning.png 612w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_warning-300x239.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading sectionHeading\">Administration of the MAP&nbsp;Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The MAP Mentoring Program is administered by UCSD School of Medicine and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.<br><br>The Mentoring Coordinators facilitate the administrative on-boarding volunteer process for students and background check for mentors, as well as pairing of Faculty and Post Doc mentors with San Diego County high school students in grades 10-12.<br><br><strong>The Mentoring Coordinator has four main responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile REHSAdminProg-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:36px\">\n<p class=\"internship-yellowNumber\">1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>Facilitate the matching and notification of mentoring pairs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile REHSAdminProg-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:36px\">\n<p class=\"internship-yellowNumber\">2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>Provide a one-time Fall orientation for mentees, and maintain communication with mentees and mentors to discuss progress of mentor-mentee pairs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile REHSAdminProg-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:36px\">\n<p class=\"internship-yellowNumber\">3<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>Research, develop, and maintain a comprehensive university-wide resource list&nbsp;of all faculty development resources, programs, and opportunities on campus<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile REHSAdminProg-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:36px\">\n<p class=\"internship-yellowNumber\">4<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>Maintain the MAP website for the mentors and mentees on which is posted a variety of resources and through which regular communication can be maintained with mentors, mentees, and interested campus and community members<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns infoSection is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column infoSectionLeft is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading sectionHeading\">Program Fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yellowEmphasis\"><strong>Application Fee: Free<br>Research Project: $1000<br>Non-Reseach Project: Exempted Registration Fe<\/strong>e  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the rising administrative costs associated with the REHS program, it has become necessary to now charge a $1500 registration for this coveted eight-week experience. As a non-profit entity, it has become increasingly difficult these past few years to cover program expenses. We have embraced the support that you as a community have given to SDSC and REHS, and we hope that this registration does not impact the support you have given us for the past decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial assistance is available. In addition, students who qualify for free and reduced lunch will be exempt from the registration fee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transportation Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center sectionGraphic is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:310px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/transportation-1024x504.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/transportation-1024x504.png 1024w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/transportation-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/transportation.png 1222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"sectionContent\">If you know that you will need transportation to get to the main UCSD campus, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography or the UCSD Medical Center, please do not worry. We will provide student with transportation needs an MTS ComPASS card for the mentorship period.<br><br>Once we receive word from your mentor that you have been selected, we will email all selected students to ask if there are transportation needs. This will be your chance to let us know.<br><br>For now, though, don\u2019t worry and just concentrate on finding the perfect mentor for you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns internshipMission is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center REHSMissionContainer is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image REHSMission-graphic\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_teaching.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_teaching.png 330w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_teaching-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/education.sdsc.edu\/studenttech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/undraw_teaching-220x162.png 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading sectionHeading\">The MAP Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sectionContent\">The mission of the MAP program is to enhance a student\u2019s lifelong personal development in teaching, scholarship, and service. The mentoring relationships will support collegiality, effective communication, self-evaluation, and cultural competence, all of which enhance a stimulating and supportive university environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guidance and Answers at Your Fingertips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sectionContent\">Ange Mason of the San Diego Supercomputer Center (amason@ucsd.edu, 858 534-5064) is available to provide guidance and answer any questions you might have. 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