Mentor

Approximate Number of Hours per Week

• Collaborate with Villanova faculty and students, and K–12 teachers to plan and deliver AI learning modules.
• Co-facilitate after-school sessions (two to three afternoons per week).
• Provide technical mentorship to student teams as they design AI-enabled solutions.
• Support project documentation, ethical discussions, and preparation for competition submissions.
• Participate in weekly mentor planning meetings (virtual or in person).
• Attend community showcase and related outreach events.
• Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience with Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning (academic, research, or industry).
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-experts.
• Proficiency in coding, robotics, and computational design tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB , Arduino, TensorFlow, SolidWorks, or similar).
• Reliable transportation to Lansdale, PA, and availability for afterschool hours (typically 3:00–6:00 p.m.).

• Prior experience mentoring or teaching youth in STEM settings.
• Knowledge of ethical and societal implications of AI.
• Familiarity with educational robotics platforms (e.g., LEGO Mindstorms, Sphero, MakeBlock) or visual programming tools (e.g., Scratch, Blockly).
• Interest in community-based STEM education and outreach.

• Cover Letter

• Names and contacts of two references