Meet the 2022-23 NSF OPIRC Mentors

Meet the 2022-23 NSF Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program OPIRC mentors. They will be meeting with OPIRC mentees on a monthly basis, providing mentorship and advice on building a successful path to an industrial or national lab career.

	“Do not be afraid to rely on others for guidance or support. Embrace the areas you can grow to become a better team member.”
Seth Kitchens	*My Pathway* KCGIP Master’s Track: Molecular Sensors and Biotechnology Internship Host: Nanohmics in Austin, TX

	“Don’t be afraid to fail.”
Kat Kaylegian-Starkey	*My Pathway* KCGIP Master’s Track: Optical Materials and Devices Internship Host: Thermo Fisher Scientific in Hillsboro, OR

	“Changing your path doesn’t mean giving up or failing. It means acknowledging what’s best for you at the time.”
Hope Brown	*My Pathway* KCGIP Master’s Track: Polymer Science Internship Host: Los Alamos National Lab in Los Alamos, NM

	“Don’t be afraid to really chase after your dream to turn it into a reality, and make sure you actually enjoy what you think you like. If someone doesn’t respond to your email, send as many as you need to. Stop by their office if you must, and always be prepared. You never know when your next opportunity will come.”
Chavis Ferguson	*My Pathway* KCGIP Master’s Track: Polymer Science Internship Host: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA