STEM Mentors
About the STEM Mentor Program
Since 2001, the STEM Mentor program has been connecting talented teachers and robotics coaches with experienced STEM professionals to support experiential, hands-on, minds-on curriculum in the classroom. This program is committed to matching local STEM professionals to elementary, middle, and high schools to connect what the students are learning in the classroom and on their robotics teams to the real world. Becoming a STEM Mentor is a great opportunity to ensure all Indiana students know someone in a STEM career.
There are THREE ways to volunteer as a STEM Mentor:
Offer your STEM knowledge by volunteering at least once a month during classroom instruction.
Assist robotics teams with their engineering and coding skills during robotic team practices after school.
Mentor a high school junior or senior to help them navigate “What’s next?”.
It is important to break down barriers and stereotypes of who a STEM professional is. This program provides students with exclusive access to a STEM mentor who can share their life experiences and inspire students to see themselves as STEM professionals.
Applications for the 26-27 school year are now open. Are you ready to join next year’s group of AMAZING volunteers and teachers?
STEM Mentor Launches for the 2026-2027 School Year!
We asked our STEM Mentors:
“Why do you volunteer as a STEM Mentor?”
Bruce, Network Engineer
STEM Mentor since 2024
Sarah, Product Designer
STEM Mentor since 2023
Mitesh, Associate Director, Clinical Trial Drug Product Manufacturing
STEM Mentor since 2014
Caleb, Teaching Assistant
STEM Mentor 2024 - 2025
Celia, Operations Manager
STEM Mentor since 2024
Steve, Associate Director
STEM Mentor since 2015
Why Mentoring Matters
Mentoring can empower students to pursue their interests in STEM. Some of the benefits of successful mentoring include*:
Helping eliminate students’ stereotypes about who can succeed in STEM
Improving attitudes and decreasing anxiety around STEM subjects.
Supporting improvements in social, emotional, and behavioral health
Improving STEM-related grades/test scores
Increasing enrollment and persistence in post-secondary STEM courses
Research indicates that the consistent, enduring presence of a caring adult in a young person’s life can be the difference between staying in school and dropping out, making healthy decisions and engaging in risky behaviors, and realizing one’s potential and achieving one’s dreams.
Our Partners
Ways to Volunteer
In the Classroom
STEM Mentors work one-on-one with a teacher for at least one hour per month to help connect classroom instruction to STEM careers. Mentors work with teachers to provide in-person classroom engagement and hands-on STEM learning activities.
After School Robotics
TechPoint Youth is best known for our efforts to help start robotics teams throughout Indiana. Our impact has greatly increased interest in after-school robotics programs, and we are now looking for volunteers to support teachers with technical expertise and serve as mentors to students! With the leadership of teachers and coaches, you will provide coding, building, mechanical, and problem-solving support to local teams in an after-school setting.
Xplore Mentors
Looking to get involved but can’t commit to a regular schedule? The XPLORE Mentoring Program is designed to connect high school juniors and seniors with STEM professionals through monthly virtual mentoring sessions. This is your chance to explore STEM careers, ask questions, and get personalized advice to prepare for life after high school.
How to Get Involved
RECRUITMENT FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR IS NOW OPEN.
The first step in joining this truly unique opportunity is to register for the program below! Once you have completed registration, you will receive more information on selecting an opportunity, choosing a training date (yes, we provide that!), and locking in your spot for this program.
For more information, check out our Volunteer Page .
Applications for the 2026 - 2027 school year are now open. Are you ready to join next year’s group of AMAZING volunteers?
Red icons indicate current schools who still need STEM Mentors. Purple indicates schools currently active in our program.
“Andrew has been an incredible addition to our STEM lab, jumping right in to assist with everything from mentoring our robotics club to helping students build experiments. His real-world experience and enthusiasm are invaluable, and the students absolutely love the practical exposure he brings to their learning.”
“Jensen brings her expertise as an engineer at Eli Lilly directly into our STEM classroom. She helps students make real-world connections to what they’re learning and inspires them to see themselves as future problem-solvers and innovators. Her background allows her to bring authentic STEM experiences to our lessons, and her initiative and commitment make her an invaluable part of our program.
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“Gleb is the ideal mentor for both our elementary and middle school robotics teams. Not only does he have the knowledge and the skills the kids need, but he also has the temperament and patience, which is so important. He connected with my students immediately and is a very important member of our team!”
Questions? Please email Danielle Daugherty at danielle@techpointyouth.org.