Week 1 & 2

Kick-off Meeting

(~30 min) add pointers about meeting discussion

Week 5-6

Midpoint Checkin

(~20 - 45 min) add details

Week 11-12

Final Review

(~30 - 45 min)

Week 9

Midpoint Memo Due

description of what memo includes

Week 4

Optional
Email Feedback/Showcase

idea of what final deliverable will be

Time Commitment

Deliverables

you'll see

Project Brief (Week 2)

Midpoint Memo (Week 6)

Final Report / Strategy / Prototype (Week 11)

Showcase Invite (Optional)

Q&A

Do I need to attend every meeting?

No. Three strategic check-ins across the semester is sufficient.

Can I provide feedback over email?

Yes. Asynchronous input is welcome.

What if my schedule changes mid-semester?

Just let us or the team know — even one meeting makes an impact.


Mentor Support

We handle student oversight, deadlines, and troubleshooting

We share all documents via email or shared folder

We remain your point-of-contact throughout

Recognition available in DBBH newsletters and events (optional)



Jeffrey Bohrer: jhb72@duke.edu

Anika Mohan: anika.mohan@duke.edu

Reach out Anytime

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mentor role

Mentors serve as strategic advisors. Your guidance helps students refine project scope, maintain feasibility, and apply real-world thinking to their deliverables. You are not expected to manage students or attend weekly meetings.

MENTORS