PNB
Undergraduate
Mentoring
Program
What is PUMP?
PUMP is a peer-mentoring and tutoring program within the PNB department focusing on fundamental courses such as PNB 2274/75 and PNB 3251. PUMP's goal is to provide a more supportive and inclusive learning environment within PNB by increasing access to peer-mentors and reducing language barriers to learning.
Mentoring sessions are currently being held in TLS 363. Virtual zoom links are available in the google calendar below.
![tutoring](https://pnb.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3195/2021/12/tutor180123a413-scaled-e1639620350229.jpg)
Mentorship Team
![Mota, Dariana](https://pnb.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3195/2022/01/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-e1642524124685.jpg)
Hi! My name is Dariana and I'm a senior PNB & MCB double major on a pre-med track. I’m Dominican/Puerto Rican from Lawrence, MA and fluent in Spanish. Some of my involvement on campus includes Dr. Tanner’s (ND)^2 research lab, which focuses on diet and the progression of neurological disorders, as well as the Co-Director of Morale for HuskyTHON. I am looking forward to helping students through some of my favorite courses and come to love PNB as much as I do. That said, please take advantage of my mentoring schedule, everyone is welcome!
![Gavin, Halle](https://pnb.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3195/2022/09/Screenshot_20220912-212657_Docs-1-e1663081083425.jpg)
Howdy! My name is Halle (she, her, hers) and I’m a junior PNB major on the pre-med track. I am also the MIXED program coordinator, an EMT, in Dr. Salamone’s lab, and a TA for BIOL 1107. I love to talk, teach, and swim. I’m obsessed with sci-fi, water sports like kayaking and white-water rafting, and PNB 2274/75. I can help with content or create practice problems for both lecture and lab, so I hope y’all come ask me some questions!
![Pierre, Mirsha](https://pnb.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3195/2022/09/IMG_1535-1-e1663080126476.jpeg)
Hello! My name is Mirsha and I’m a junior PNB and Spanish double major with a minor in MCB. I am first-gen Haitian-American from Brockton, MA and also speak Haitian Creole. On campus, I am part of Dr. Tanner’s lab which studies the effects of the ketogenic diet using drosophila as a model organism and I am also part of WISO. During my free time I enjoy going to the gym, playing volleyball, and fashion. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask!
Who we are looking for as PNB Mentors
- Students who are dedicated, friendly and reliable
- Must have completed PNB 2274/75 and PNB 3251 and maintained a minimum grade of B
- Underrepresented, multilingual, or first-generation college students are strongly encouraged to apply
Benefits of being a PNB Mentor
- Flexible hours: 6 to 10 hours per week
- Competitive pay: $20/hour
- Valuable experience of serving as a peer mentor
- Training in STEM mentorship from participating faculty