{"id":5865,"date":"2025-03-06T10:30:19","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T00:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/?p=5865"},"modified":"2025-03-18T11:00:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T00:30:38","slug":"comprehensive-stem-peer-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/2025\/03\/06\/comprehensive-stem-peer-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Comprehensive STEM Peer Support\/ Mentoring for Semester 1, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<p>One of the great student support initiatives I&#8217;ve seen are the drop-in peer mentoring sessions available to STEM students in the College of Science and Engineering. Sometimes the best help is help from a fellow student! Sessions for Bedford Park and Tonsley start in Week 2. City sessions start in Week 4.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The College of Science and Engineering (CSE) offers a variety of support options to help you excel in your studies.<\/p>\n<p>Their peer mentoring services are available at Bedford Park, Tonsley, and city, providing assistance with study skills, navigating FLO, interpreting assignment instructions, and offering discipline-specific support.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re studying physics, chemistry, computer science, engineering, or any other STEM field, their mentors are there to help. Below, you&#8217;ll find detailed information on the support sessions available across different locations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>Do you need any help with your studies? Peer Mentors are available at Bedford Park and Tonsley. They can assist with navigating FLO, interpreting assignment instructions, study skills and discipline specific support. No appointment required. STEM Support runs <strong>weeks 2 to 13 in Semester 1, 2025<\/strong> (teaching weeks only) in room 01 in the SILC building or at Tonsley on level 1. Locations are listed below. Note, STEM Support does not run on Public Holidays.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Bedford Park &#8211; SILC Room 01<\/h2>\n<h3>Schedule:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mondays: 10.30 AM to 11:30 AM<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mentor:<\/strong> Natalie<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specialties:<\/strong> Study skills, navigating FLO, chemistry, physics, biology, biochemistry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesdays: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mentor:<\/strong> Jay<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specialties:<\/strong> Study skills, navigating FLO, GIS, biostatistics, biology, ecology, biodiversity and conservation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesdays: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mentor:<\/strong> Liwen<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specialties:<\/strong> Study skills, navigating FLO, maths, biostatistics, biology, biochemistry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesdays: 1:00 PM &#8211; 2:00 PM<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mentor:<\/strong> Zec<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specialties:<\/strong> Study skills, navigating FLO, engineering, computer science, programming, maths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Tonsley &#8211; Level 1<\/h2>\n<h3>Schedule:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuesdays: 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mentor:<\/strong> Zec<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specialties:<\/strong> Study skills, navigating FLO, engineering, computer science, programming, maths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>City times &#8211; Level 6, Room 611<\/h2>\n<h3>Schedule:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mondays: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mentor:<\/strong> Aidan<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specialties:<\/strong> Study skills, navigating FLO, engineering design, engineering programming, maths, physics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fridays: 9:30AM to 10:30AM<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mentor<\/strong>: Lalvith<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specialties<\/strong>: Study skills, navigating FLO, computer programming, artificial intelligence, professional skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<h2>Get the Help You Need<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you need help understanding complex topics, navigating FLO, or developing better study skills, our peer mentors are here to support you. Make the most of these resources and take advantage of the expertise available to help you succeed in your STEM courses.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, peer mentoring runs from weeks 2 to 12 (teaching weeks only) in Semester 2, 2024. Don&#8217;t hesitate to drop by or log in during the specified times to get the support you need. Let&#8217;s make this semester a successful one together!<\/p>\n<p>Click images for pdf versions of the timetable.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/03\/STEM-Support-S1-2025-City-Reduced.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6307 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2024\/07\/STEM-Support-Bedford-and-Tonsley-S1-2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1655\" height=\"2339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2024\/07\/STEM-Support-Bedford-and-Tonsley-S1-2025.jpg 1655w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2024\/07\/STEM-Support-Bedford-and-Tonsley-S1-2025-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2024\/07\/STEM-Support-Bedford-and-Tonsley-S1-2025-725x1024.jpg 725w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2024\/07\/STEM-Support-Bedford-and-Tonsley-S1-2025-768x1085.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2024\/07\/STEM-Support-Bedford-and-Tonsley-S1-2025-1087x1536.jpg 1087w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2024\/07\/STEM-Support-Bedford-and-Tonsley-S1-2025-1449x2048.jpg 1449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1655px) 100vw, 1655px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6336 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/03\/STEM-Support-S1-2025-City.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1655\" height=\"2339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/03\/STEM-Support-S1-2025-City.jpg 1655w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/03\/STEM-Support-S1-2025-City-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/03\/STEM-Support-S1-2025-City-725x1024.jpg 725w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/03\/STEM-Support-S1-2025-City-768x1085.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/03\/STEM-Support-S1-2025-City-1087x1536.jpg 1087w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/03\/STEM-Support-S1-2025-City-1449x2048.jpg 1449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1655px) 100vw, 1655px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5866\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2024\/07\/peer-mentoring.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2024\/07\/peer-mentoring.png 1200w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2024\/07\/peer-mentoring-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2024\/07\/peer-mentoring-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2024\/07\/peer-mentoring-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the great student support initiatives I&#8217;ve seen are the drop-in peer mentoring sessions available to STEM students in the College of Science and Engineering. 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