MSE Peer Mentorship Resources
MSE Peer Mentors may find theBU Student Health Services resources and other University Resources useful in connection with mentoring conversations.
- Helping Someone in Distress: A Guide for Students
- How to Start the Conversation
- How to Make a Referral
- Terriers Connect gatekeeper training
- Mental Health Resources for a variety of issues (depression, anxiety, sleep, stress, adjustment/homesickness, alcohol, grief and loss, attentional issues, socio-political stress, gender identity)
- What Students Are Saying (video clips on a variety of issues)
- Referral Services
At any time, please feel welcome to contact the Division Graduate Programs Manager if you feel you or another student need Division support at any time.
Other Resources
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Office of the Ombuds – discuss issues off-the-record with someone who is impartial; learn about university procedures; discuss possible plans of action and their possible outcomes
- Moderated Discussion Series for Doctoral Students – discussions with relevant themes held monthly, watch previous events and/or read the FAQ, learn about upcoming events, and submit any questions or concerns that you want to see discussed
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SAGE (Student Association for Graduate Engineers) – social events, intramural sports
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GWiSE (Graduate Women in Science and Engineering) – social events, support groups, professional development events and grants
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BU BEST (Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training) – professional development events for bio-medical students
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Geek Speak Toastmasters Club – practice public speaking
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oSTEM – professional and social events for the empowerment of LGBTQA+ graduate students
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National Society of Black Engineers – mentorship program, weekly study groups, and professional development and social events for the empowerment of Black engineering graduate students