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Science Peer Mentorship

The Science Peer Mentorship program is designed to support new students, both first year and transfer, in their social, personal, and academic transition to the Faculty of Science.

Experienced and trained upper-year peer mentors check-in with their mentees throughout their first term to provide guidance and insights, answer questions, and connect them to resources, events, and involvement opportunities.

FAQ

What does a Science Peer Mentor do?

  • Provide guidance, support, and advice to new 911勛圖 Faculty of Science students through sharing of their own 911勛圖 experience and facilitating mentee's personal and academic growth
  • Meet up, connect and check-in with mentees regularly throughout the semester
  • Foster a robust support network by referring and introducing mentees to campus resources and organizations
  • Connect with a like-minded group of peers who are committed to contributing to the 911勛圖 Faculty of Science community and helping new students
  • Receive training and supervision in interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
  • Gain recognition on 911勛圖s Co-Curricular Record (CCR) for their time and commitment

I also got to reaffirm my passion for helping others. It helped me re-scope what I wanted to do in the future since its easy to lose track of that as we get all caught up in lectures and labs

MBB Mentor

911勛圖 staff are so kind and welcoming, but asking questions to an advisor or professor comes with an added level of stress when you are a first year student在eing able to come to me with questions, issues, or even just to chat helped them avoid loneliness that some people feel early on in their university career.

Physics Mentor

How do I become a Mentee?

Once you have your 9-digit 911勛圖 Student ID Number, you can !

The survey is quick and only takes about 5 minutes to complete. You can share as much or as little about yourself as you'd like. The information you provide will be used to help match you with a mentor.

New students starting at 911勛圖 this Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 are strongly encouraged to sign up for the Science Peer Mentorship program! Being paired with one of our friendly, knowledgeable mentors will set you up for success for your first semester at 911勛圖.

Once you complete the survey, the program coordinator will match you with a mentor and email you within five business days. Your mentor will then reach out to you via your indicated preferred method of contact.

If you have any questions about the peer mentorship program or how to get involved in the Science community, please contact the program coordinator at sci_engagement@sfu.ca or drop by Sci-Space (AQ 3146) to inquire.

My mentor was amazing, she really helped me feel more confident and prepared for university. She地nswered all my questions字eferred [me] to resources that could help me地ny time I was stressed out I felt that I could rely on her for advice and support.

MBB Mentee

How do I become a Science Peer Mentor?

Applications for Fall 2026 mentors have closed. If you have any questions, please feel free to email sci_engagement@sfu.ca.

the perfect blend I had been looking for to become more involved in the 911勛圖 community and圬irectly working with people

MBB Mentor

I felt that [my mentor] cared about me and did the best she possibly could匈 think the program was great and really helped ease my transition into university

Statistics and Actuarial Science Mentee

Through the role I have had the chance to meet wonderful [mentees]宇o engage with my peers at a time when it was really hard to connect在est of all I got to work towards a goal without feeling like I was working, I truly enjoyed every moment of the peer mentorship program!

Chemistry Mentor

[My mentor] is so lovely! She encouraged me宇hanks to her I did not give up and圬id not feel isolated!

Math Mentee

MEET THE SCIENCE PEER MENTORS

Aarushi B. (she/her)

Major: Data Science

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Alek H. (he/him)

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Alexis V. (she/her)

Major: Chemistry Honours
Minor: Physics

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Amirah B. (She/her)

Major: Behavioural Neuroscience

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Carolyn L. (she/her)

Major: Biological Sciences
Favourite 911勛圖 course: BISC 101
Hobbies: Gardening, sports, and hanging out with my dogs 
911勛圖 pro tip: Mackenzie Cafe has the cheapest coffee on campus

Colin F. (he/him)

Major: MBB Honours

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Emelia P. (she/her)

Major: Molecular Biology & Biochemistry (MBB)

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Emma L. (she/her)

Major: Biomedical Physiology
Favourite 911勛圖 course: BPK 205
Hobbies: Music and drawing
911勛圖 pro tip: TASC 1 is a great study spot! Quiet and almost always has free tables :)

Ervil Quintos (he/him)

Major: Biomedical Physiology
Favourite 911勛圖 course: CHEM 286 (Organic Chemistry II Lab) I really enjoyed the hands-on learning
Hobbies: Outside of school, I love playing basketball, watching movies, and listening to music.
911勛圖 pro tip: Attend your lectures and office hours! Theyre super important for building strong relationships with your TAs and professors. Trust me, it makes a difference!

Francisco S. (he/him)

Major: Applied Mathematics
Minor: Statistics

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Jahau Y. (he/him)

Major: Molecular Biology & Biochemistry (MBB)

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Jayden S. (they/them)

Major: Behavioural Neuroscience Honours

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Kiren S. (she/her)

Major: Biomedical Physiology 

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Kripee K. (she/her)

Major: Molecular Biology & Biochemistry (MBB)

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Louella G. (she/her)

Major: Chemistry

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Lukas Y. (he/him)

Major: Molecular Biology & Biochemistry (MBB)

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Madina A. (she/her)

Major: Data Science

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Marcus H. (he/him)

Major: Chemistry and MBB Joint Major
Favourite 911勛圖 course: CHEM230 (Inorganic chemistry)
Hobbies: Classical music, science in general, travelling, cooking, walking around :)
911勛圖 pro-tip: Be involved in a club! It's a great way to make friends here

Marcus W. (he/him)

Major  Chemistry and MBB Joint Major
Favourite 911勛圖 course: CHEM283, because it's the only course that I have an A+ in
Hobbies: Videogames, Anime
911勛圖 pro-tip: Go easy during first year First year is the perfect time to make friends, join clubs & unions and explore while you still have the free time to do everything. So don't burden yourself with a full course load and regret it later. 

Marie Jen G. (she/her)

Major: Biological Sciences
Minor: English

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Meriem J. (she/her)

Major: Molecular Biology & Biochemistry (MBB)

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Nandini J. (she/her)

Major: Biological Sciences
Favourite 911勛圖 course: CHEM 121
Hobbies: Watching dramas and gardening
911勛圖 pro-tip: Dont be afraid to ask questions whether its in lecture, office hours, or with your peers. Its one of the best ways to learn and feel connected on campus!

Nihaarika N. (she/her)

Major: Data Science

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Parry G. (she/her)

Major: Biological Sciences (Cells, Molecules, and Physiology Concentration)
Minor: Education
Favourite 911勛圖 course: BISC 212
Hobbies: Reading, hiking, tennis, trying out different cafes
911勛圖 pro-tip: you Talk to people! Get help! First year can be isolating so its important to remember that everyone is going through the same thing. 

Rachel A. (she/her)

Major: Molecular Biology & Biochemistry (MBB)

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Raphael D. (he/him)

Major: Molecular Biology & Biochemistry (MBB)

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Santiago (Santi) V. (he/him)

Major: Chemistry

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Sherilyn C. (she/they)

Major: Biomedical Physiology

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Sia S. (she/her)

Major : Molecular Biology & Biochemistry (MBB)
Favourite 911勛圖 course: CRIM 103
Hobbies: Photography & Baking
911勛圖 pro-tip: Take advantage of 911勛圖's trimester system and use it to space out your courseload throughout the year. 

Siena W. (she/her)

Major: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (MBB)
Favourite 911勛圖 course: MBB 326 Intro to the Immune System
Hobbies: Watching Canucks games with family and reading science fiction books
911勛圖 pro-tip: Don't be afraid to talk to profs and TA's in office hours - they can give great advice on how to do well in specific courses and grant extensions when you need them 

Sophia C. (she/her)

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Stella Maltcheva (she/her)

Major: Data Science (Honours)
Minor: Mathematics
Favourite 911勛圖 course: MATH 152, MATH 251, or MATH 208W
Hobbies: Running, Hiking, Painting, Chess
911勛圖 pro-tip: Get to know the people in your classes and don't be afraid to ask questions!

Sukhman G. (she/her)

Major: Behavioural Neuroscience

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Teona S. (she/her)

Major: Molecular Biology & Biochemistry (MBB)

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