BIOneer Mentorship Program

The PUC School of Sciences BIOneer Mentorship Program is designed to help our students learn with purpose, rise in faith, and serve with love. Building a more connected community starts with fostering closer friendships, and at the center of the BIOneer community is the manatee, our beloved BIOneer mascot. Though originally conceived as a play on words (mentee : manatee), this curious, intelligent, and friendly animal represents several key aspects of the mentorship program and all the students that are involved. 

• First-year mentees (manatees) being uniquely matched with a 3rd or 4th year mentor (manator) based on personality compatibility and professional development goals.
• Manators will work closely with their Manatees and be available as a convenient and reliable resource for academic, social, and spiritual advice, guidance, and tips.
• The work of a Manator ultimately serves to streamline a Manatee's transition into PUC's social network and promote academic success.

Who is eligible to participate? 

• The BIOneer Mentorship Program is open to students majoring in the School of Sciences.
• A student who is new to PUC (first year or transfer student) and declares a major in the School of Sciences is encouraged to sign up to be a mentee.
• A student who is a junior or senior, has completed at least one year of coursework at PUC, and is completing a School of Sciences degree is encouraged to apply to be a mentor.

Read more about the origins of BIOneers.

Have questions?  Please email bioneer@puc.edu