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The Graduate School is thrilled to announce that eleven graduate students have been selected for the Graduate Peer Mentoring Impact Recognition, an honor awarded to those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to supporting their peers through mentorship.��

These outstanding mentors were nominated by their mentees for providing not only practical guidance, but also meaningful personal support and connection. They each received a certificate of recognition, along with a cash prize.��

These mentors and mentees were matched through the Graduate Peer Mentoring Program, which pairs��incoming graduate students with experienced peers to help ease the transition into graduate school and foster a sense of belonging. Through one-on-one connections, peer mentors help mentees navigate academic expectations, build community and thrive in their programs.��

“My mentor has not just helped me sharpen my professional skills but also checks on my overall well-being and has taught me work-life balance when I was struggling to set a routine and catch up with everything in a whole new country. He also helped me navigate through culture shock and helped me evolve through all challenges,” said one of the mentees in their recommendation. “Overall, he is an awesome mentor and great friend.”��

The outstanding graduate student peer mentors include:��

• Ula Adamska, communication
• Muhammad Ali, journalism
• Srijan Bhattacharyya, chemical physics
• Cole Baisch, philosophy and cognitive science
• Marissa Dauner, mechanical engineering
• Kalp Mepani, data science
• Elijah Miller, mechanical engineering
• Aditi Nanaware, electrical engineering
• Conor Rowan, aerospace engineering
• Hadassah Ward Hill, communication
• Brittany Wu, molecular, cellular and developmental biology��

“My mentor has significantly enriched my graduate experience by providing invaluable academic and professional support. He guided me through course selection and offered critical research advice, always responding to my questions with clarity and trusted insight. His mentorship was instrumental in helping me prepare for research conferences. Beyond academics, he also supported my professional development by highlighting key opportunities in the field. I’m deeply grateful for his support and for the Graduate Peer Mentoring Program in facilitating this impactful experience,” said another mentee in their recommendation, adding:��

“Overall, this was a professionally rewarding experience and I highly recommend the Graduate Peer Mentoring Program to other students seeking guidance, growth and a sense of community.”��