A career mentoring program for W&M physics students.
MCP connects students with accomplished mentors who can talk honestly about graduate school, technical roles, research, engineering, leadership, and life after the major.
About MCP
Career mentoring that makes physics futures visible.
Mentoring for Careers in Physics connects William & Mary students with accomplished mentors across research, industry, government, engineering, and alumni leadership.
The short pitch: MCP turns "What can I do with physics?" into real people, clear options, and confident next steps.
At a Glance
41Mentors
31Organizations
2021Established
MCP Essentials
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Students building confidence, direction, and community.
The program centers women and gender minorities in physics while creating a stronger, more visible pathway into STEM careers.
Turn curiosity into next steps.
MCP helps students see the full range of physics-powered futures and leave each conversation with sharper questions, useful connections, and real momentum.
How MCP Works
Join MCP What students gain fast.
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1:1 Mentor Matching
Students get paired for practical, personal conversations shaped around the choices they are making right now.
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Career Fluency
Mentors translate physics training into real roles across labs, startups, agencies, engineering teams, and public service.
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Belonging and Momentum
Seeing women and gender minorities thriving in STEM expands what feels possible, then turns that possibility into action.
Shared Value
Why mentors and organizations plug in.
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Stronger Talent Pipelines
Organizations build early relationships with thoughtful physics students exploring research, engineering, data, and technical careers.
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Real Community Impact
Mentors invest in the next generation while staying connected to a mission grounded in access, visibility, and belonging.
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Closer W&M Connections
Participating entities deepen ties with William & Mary through alumni engagement, student conversations, and future collaboration.
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Find your next MCP conversation.
Students, mentors, supporters, and partners all move the mission forward. Pick the path that fits where you are today.
