Computer Science Professor how-to
How to Mentor an Undergraduate Researcher
Mentoring builds the next generation.
Quick answer
Mentoring builds the next generation. In short: pick; set; teach, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Pick a scoped project.
Set weekly meetings.
Teach tools.
Review progress.
Help write results.
Encourage presenting.
Safety reminders for computer science professors
- Protect student data under FERPA
- Follow research ethics
- Secure research systems
- Follow campus safety procedures
Key terms
Algorithm · Data structure · Big O · Recursion · Compiler · Machine learning: see the full computer science professor glossary.