Empowering Autistic Scholars Program Looking for Mentees and Mentors

Could you be an EAS mentee?  Have you been diagnosed with autism? Do you want to be part of an inclusive learning community developed especially for autistic students? Join the Empowering Autistic Scholars Mentoring and Research Training Program (EAS) and get the academic, social, and health/wellness support you need to succeed at Cal Poly and beyond. EAS scholars will enjoy:

  • One-on-one peer mentoring
  • Paid research experience
  • Academic assistance 
  • Executive function support
  • Social events 
  • Professional development 
  • Faculty and staff advising
  • And much more!

Would you consider being an EAS mentor? Are you passionate about social justice and educational equity? Then become a peer mentor! The Empowering Autistic Scholars Mentoring and Research Training Program (EAS) is a new program on campus, and we are looking for students like you to help us build an inclusive learning community of mutual empowerment and support for autistic students at Cal Poly.

EAS mentors will enjoy:

  • Paid research and mentoring experience
  • Professional training & development
  • Development of valuable leadership, organizational & self-management skills
  • Valued membership in a supportive & inclusive learning community

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