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Using our design strategy, mentors take their initial idea for an authentic project<\/a><\/strong> and turn it into a valuable career development experience for the intern.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Like curriculum, a mentored project experience can be designed<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Our approach is to apply the four themes <\/a><\/strong>to key leverage points of an authentic project<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 Mentors create what we call “design elements” which are small, but impactful, ways to enhance the interns experience and productivity as they work on their project.<\/p>\n

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Here is our process:<\/span><\/h2>\n

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How
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It is helpful to outline 4-6 major steps and\/or milestones that the intern will likely do to complete the project. These milestones are not necessarily shared with the intern, but rather provide a structure for the mentor to consider as they design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Example from a mentor<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Document existing filter wheel mechanism<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Create draft schematics and specifications proposed for new controls<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Assemble, test, and refine benchtop prototype of new controls<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Final design and specifications documents reviewed by engineering staff<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Assemble and test new controls on filter wheel<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Create deployment and usage documentation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    Though the intern will use many STEM practices<\/a><\/strong>, we find it most productive to identify a specific STEM practice (e.g. designing within requirements) that the mentor will help the intern learn, rather than assuming the intern will pick up many STEM practices on their own without coaching and feedback from the mentor.<\/p>\n

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    Example from a mentor<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Implementing\/Building a design to meet requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n