The goal of this CID subcommittee is to explore ways in which to enhance mentoring at all levels within our Department. We are particularly interested in fostering an environment for graduate students in which they feel they have multiple sources for the support they need at each stage of their development. As a first step we have arranged for each incoming graduate student to be paired with a more senior student who will serve as a peer mentor. We are also discussing ways in which to involve our alumni as mentors, and ways in which to promote mentoring among faculty and postdoctoral trainees. We believe that mentoring is too critical to leave up to chance and we are seeking ways in which to be creative and proactive at all levels within the Department. If you are interested in helping with this work, please contact Dr. Todd Hoagland.