Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE JILL D. IN KY
I am a senior in high school, and I am looking for a good senior project.
I like math and chemistry. The project consists of a 15 min. presentation,
a 2000 word report and 10 mentor hours. I need to stay in my local area and my mentor needs to have knowledge of the research topic. Any suggestions would be appreciated!!!

February 21, 2003
A: FROM MENTOR REGINA SIZEMORE IN KY
Jill:
Do you have a university close to where you live? You might go to the head
of the science or math department and check and see if there is someone
there you might shadow or discuss their work. If you have any type of
industry near your home that would have engineers employed, the Human
Resources office at such places as Toyota or the Corvette Plant in Bowling
Green could possible put you in touch with someone that you could shadow.
Should you not have any of these organizations near you, you could check
with your local hospital about volunteering. Making your ideas known to
others in the various areas can always open some doors for you.

Most professionals are very willing to work with those young people who are
interested in careers in their area of expertise.

Best of Luck