During the 2011-12 academic year the Northeastern University Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (NUSAACS) is focusing on retention through the incoming students mentoring program.  By reaching out to the new students in the chemistry department, both freshman and transfer, NUSAACS has been able to reach an all time high number for their events.  All new students are given a survey in which a wide range of questions are asked to help match the new student (mentee) with an older student already in the chemistry program at NEU (mentor).  NUSAACS holds a variety of events on campus so that the student may feel involved immediately upon arrival to the university.  The mentors are also urged to spend time with their mentees off campus at NCW and IYC events in the area.  Through the mentoring program NUSAACS can gain a higher number of active students for a successful year.

Northeastern University student affiliates of the American Chemical Society: Mentoring in a new year

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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