In the Odyssey, when Odysseus departs for the siege of Troy, he leaves his friend Mentor, a wise, older man, in charge of his son and palace. Mentor is to watch over and guide the young Telemachus. In the seventeenth century, Mentor became a verb, to mentor, with its current meaning of individual guidance of a (usually) younger, inexperienced person by an older, more experienced teacher or tutor. Here we profile two University of New Hampshire faculty members who have frequently mentored undergraduates, including Inquiry authors.
Dr. Eberhard Möbius, Professor in the Department of Physics
—Jennifer Lee, Inquiry senior editor
Many undergraduates have the opportunity to work on real space-based projects thanks to the mentoring of Professor Möbius. Read profile >>
Dr. Lawrence "Chris" Reardon, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science
—Jennifer Lee, Inquiry senior editor
His own research in China and undergraduate experiences convinced Dr. Reardon of the importance of students developing and supporting their own views of the world. Read profile >>
