The program is seeking inclusive mentors to participate and volunteer.

The IEEE Photonics Society invites its members and photonics professionals in the community to volunteer, participate in it's Mentor Match offering, and/or serve as a mentor by giving role model, journey talks, in support of the IEEE Women in Photonics initiative.  

Through this program our hope is for women and gender minorities who entering or have left/transitioned in the photonics field, i.e. due to life circumstances, a break from the workforce or academic research, a shift in technical focus, and/or are in need of professional resources, to gain personalized career insights, and receive guidance from senior professionals in photonics.

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* 1. Contact Information:

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* 2. How are you interested in volunteering? 

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* 3. What Photonics and Optics sector do you work in?

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* 4. What is your technical area(s) of interest? (200 words or less)

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* 5. Are you an IEEE Member? (Not Required)

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* 6. What is your member grade?

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* 7. Are you a part of or volunteer for an IEEE Chapter and/or Section?

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* 8. If yes, what is your chapter's name?

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* 9. Do you or have you volunteered for the IEEE Photonics Society is any other capacity? (100 words or less)

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* 10. What professional development and/or career topics are you the most passionate about or have expertise in? (200 words or less)

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* 11. Have you left the photonics field or have personal experience transitioning career due to life circumstances, a break from the workforce or academic research and/or a shift in technical focus? If so, please briefly explain. (N/A if you prefer not to respond)

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* 12. Does your university, lab or company have internship/fellowship program offerings? Please explain. (N/A if not applicable)

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* 13. Does your university or company have a "reentry" program and/or policy? Please explain. (N/A if not applicable)

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