Email based Mentoring

[Manasi Bhate]

Hi all,

A bunch of us met in New York in early January and one of the ideas
that transpired was to form some sort of an online mentoring network.

The idea: We have a fairly eclectic group of individuals in this
group. A lot of us live/work abroad and only go back to India for
brief stints of time which are often ridden with lots of other
activities. However, while away we can still spend 15-20 mins a week
answering questions and generally mentoring kids via email/FB/orkut
etc. (This is of course assuming that there is some demand for our
expert opinions :P who knows if there is, its worth a try anyway)

The implementation: We start putting together a list of volunteer-
mentors. Those of you who are interested can just reply to this thread
with the relevant info. No personal details are required- just your
name, your field, some form of contact info (email/facebook/orkut
whatever). Ill start:

Manasi Bhate Chemistry/Structural Biology
manasi...@gmail.com

Once we have a fair number of people, Ill make a webpage out of it and
we can start advertising the page as a link and potential resource for
students. This can also be printed and handed out to Principals/
Guidance Counselors at our alum schools: sort of a meta-implementation
of what Vanisha/Abhishek/Aabha were trying to do with their school in
bombay.

Manasi

[Ankit Chandra]

Hi All,

I've been reading all the mails till now, wondering how could I jump in to this while I am in the US and voila! here comes my chance to contribute.

My Background:

MsBA in Technology Management from UIUC.
email : acha...@uiuc.edu
currently working for a software product company... Have extensive experience in Web technologies...

Lemme know how can i be used.

Ankit

--
koi bhi desh perfect nahin hota...
usey perfect banana padta hai...

ankitchandra.blogspot.com

[Vijay]

hey --

people's gmail info seems to be getting blocked in these emails on
google groups. anshul, any ideas?

my information:
Name: Vijay Parthasarathy email: vi...@mail.utexas.edu.
i'm on both facebook and orkut.
BSc. Physics, PGDP in print media, MA in Creative writing, 1st year
student PhD in media studies
I'd be a good contact for anyone interested in journalism or fiction /
non-fiction.

best,
vijay

On Jan 20, 10:27 pm, Ankit Chandra <anksphenome...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I've been reading all the mails till now, wondering how could I jump in to
> this while I am in the US and voila! here comes my chance to contribute.
>
> My Background:
>
> MsBA in Technology Management from UIUC.

> email : achan...@uiuc.edu

> currently working for a software product company... Have extensive
> experience in Web technologies...
>
> Lemme know how can i be used.
>
> Ankit
>

> On Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 11:18 PM, Manasi Bhate <manasi.bh...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Hi all,
>
> > A bunch of us met in New York in early January and one of the ideas
> > that transpired was to form some sort of an online mentoring network.
>
> > The idea: We have a fairly eclectic group of individuals in this
> > group. A lot of us live/work abroad and only go back to India for
> > brief stints of time which are often ridden with lots of other
> > activities. However, while away we can still spend 15-20 mins a week
> > answering questions and generally mentoring kids via email/FB/orkut
> > etc. (This is of course assuming that there is some demand for our
> > expert opinions :P who knows if there is, its worth a try anyway)
>
> > The implementation:  We start putting together a list of volunteer-
> > mentors. Those of you who are interested can just reply to this thread
> > with the relevant info. No personal details are required- just your
> > name, your field, some form of contact info (email/facebook/orkut
> > whatever). Ill start:
>
> > Manasi Bhate        Chemistry/Structural Biology

> > manasi.bh...@gmail.com

[Vanisha]

Hey Manasi,

Add me too! :)

Info: Vanisha Lakhina
BSc from St. Xavier's, Mumbai in Life Sciences/Biochemistry
MSc from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai in Biology/
Neuroscience
Currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Pennsylvania in
Neuroscience.

Email: vanisha...@gmail.com
Am also on Facebook and Orkut.

In addition to Neuroscience, I could provide information on other
fields within the Biological Sciences.

Bye,
Vanisha

[sumreni lala]

Hi

Here's my info:

Name: Sumreni Lala
Email: sum...@gmail.com or ssl...@stern.nyu.edu
I'm on facebook
I can talk to people about technology, business, the realities of doing engineering in Bombay, reading and writing, also general advice. If I don't have info on a topic, I know people I can probably get information from.

Best,
Sumreni

[Sunayana]

Me too!

Sunayana Banerjee

BSc from St. Xavier's, Mumbai in Life Sciences/Biochemistry
MSc from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai in Biology/
Neuroscience

Currently pursuing a PhD at the Cornell University in Behavioral &
Evolutionary Neuroscience

Email: sunay...@gmail.com

On Jan 21, 12:20 am, sumreni lala <sumr...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi
>
> Here's my info:
>
> Name: Sumreni Lala

> Email: sumr...@gmail.com or ssl...@stern.nyu.edu

[pga...@gmail.com]

Please add me too:

Pancham Gajjar
BSc in Computer Science and Economics
Currently working at a hedge fund administrator.
I am on facebook and orkut.

Best,
Pancham

On Jan 21, 7:55 am, Sunayana <sunayan...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Me too!
>
> Sunayana Banerjee
> BSc from St. Xavier's, Mumbai in Life Sciences/Biochemistry
> MSc from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai in Biology/
> Neuroscience
> Currently pursuing a PhD at the Cornell University in Behavioral &
> Evolutionary Neuroscience
>

> Email: sunayan...@gmail.com

> > > > ankitchandra.blogspot.com- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

[amruta bedekar]

Please add me-

Amruta Bedekar

University at Buffalo. State University of New York

MS Chemical and Biological Engineering

Math, Chemistry, Engineering, Life sciences

Regards,
Amruta

[bodhisattva]

Hi Manasi

Kudos to you and everyone involved for the good work that you have
been doing.
I never understood why critical analysis has not been an integral part
of any higher-studies curriculum, or even introduced at school-level.
I am keen to contribute to your efforts.

My details:
Name: Suraj Menon
email: bodhis...@gmail.com
Education: BSc (Microbiology) from St. Xavier's, Mumbai
M.Res in Bioinformatics from the University of Glasgow
PhD candidate (Bioinformatics) at Cardiff University

I could possibly advise about bioinformatics, biological research,
general science, and studying in the UK

Cheers
-Suraj

On Jan 21, 4:18 am, Manasi Bhate <manasi.bh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> A bunch of us met in New York in early January and one of the ideas
> that transpired was to form some sort of an online mentoring network.
>
> The idea: We have a fairly eclectic group of individuals in this
> group. A lot of us live/work abroad and only go back to India for
> brief stints of time which are often ridden with lots of other
> activities. However, while away we can still spend 15-20 mins a week
> answering questions and generally mentoring kids via email/FB/orkut
> etc. (This is of course assuming that there is some demand for our
> expert opinions :P who knows if there is, its worth a try anyway)
>
> The implementation:  We start putting together a list of volunteer-
> mentors. Those of you who are interested can just reply to this thread
> with the relevant info. No personal details are required- just your
> name, your field, some form of contact info (email/facebook/orkut
> whatever). Ill start:
>
> Manasi Bhate        Chemistry/Structural Biology

> manasi.bh...@gmail.com

[Rajdeep Pakanati]

Kudos to everyone who has started working in their own small way, and good luck to all the people who are as enthused as when this group was started.

Rajdeep Pakanati
email: rajdee...@gmail.com
Education: M.A in International Studies
M.Phil in International Law

Currently pursuing Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations at the University of Delaware.

I could possibly guide people aspiring to pursue higher studies in Social Sciences in general and particularly in PoliSci and International Relations.

Rajdeep :)

[Anshul Kundaje]

Hey Manasi,

Glad that you guys met in NYC and got the ball rolling on this.

Name: Anshul Kundaje
Email: akun...@hotmail.com
Education: BE Electrical Engg (VJTI/Mumbai Univ), MS Electrical Engg
(Telecom and Statistical Learning) (Columbia University), PhD Computer
Science (Computational Biology and Machine Learning/AI) (Columbia
University). Currently a postdoc in Computer Science/Genetics at Stanford
Univ.

I can advise on most fields in Electrical Engg, Computer Science
specifically Bioinformatics/Genomics and Machine Learning/AI.

Thanks,
Anshul.

[Sunanda]

Hi Manasi

Please add me to the list :

Name : Sunanda Koduvayur
id : supa...@gmail.com, I'm on FB and orkut.
Career path : B.Sc physics- Madras Christian College
M.Sc physics - Indian Institute of Technology-
Madras
PhD candidate in physics- Experimental condensed
matter physics-Purdue University
I can talk about the pros and cons of being a pure science graduate
versus say the traditional engineering/medicine pathway. Would be very
much interested in mentoring young girls interested in math/physics. I
have various interests like learning new languages and flying. I have
given serious consideration to career paths catering to these
interests before deciding to continue with physics and can probably
help kids who go through a similar dilemma.

Best
Sunanda

On Jan 20, 11:18 pm, Manasi Bhate <manasi.bh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> A bunch of us met in New York in early January and one of the ideas
> that transpired was to form some sort of an online mentoring network.
>
> The idea: We have a fairly eclectic group of individuals in this
> group. A lot of us live/work abroad and only go back to India for
> brief stints of time which are often ridden with lots of other
> activities. However, while away we can still spend 15-20 mins a week
> answering questions and generally mentoring kids via email/FB/orkut
> etc. (This is of course assuming that there is some demand for our
> expert opinions :P who knows if there is, its worth a try anyway)
>
> The implementation:  We start putting together a list of volunteer-
> mentors. Those of you who are interested can just reply to this thread
> with the relevant info. No personal details are required- just your
> name, your field, some form of contact info (email/facebook/orkut
> whatever). Ill start:
>
> Manasi Bhate        Chemistry/Structural Biology

> manasi.bh...@gmail.com

[Aamir Khwaja]

> people's gmail info seems to be getting blocked in these emails on google groups.

vijay - how do you mean 'blocked'?

in any case, i think the google spreadsheet doc that Ankit created is a great idea. i was about to suggest/do the same thing!
i think keeping track of names/contact details in multiple emails is a hassle at best... with a common location like a google doc, it's self-service to add/edit info and a single point of reference. if someone doesn't/cannot have access to google docs for some reason, then they can email out and someone else can add their info in for them...

- aa

On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 12:07 AM, Vijay <ick...@gmail.com> wrote:

hey --

[Aamir Khwaja]

btw, i added a "Current Location" column to the spreadsheet. if everyone can fill this out to indicate where they are currently based geographically, that would be useful...

- aa

[khushboo desai]

Hello All,

I've been keeping myself up-to-date by reading all the mails till now. I'm currently in Bangalore, India.

I'm trying to be a little more active member of TII. 

So here's my background

Name: Khushboo Desai

Education: Currently in the final year of Graphic Design at Srishti school of Art, Design and Technology, Bangalore

email: rhyth...@gmail.com

I'm also Facebook and orkut

Can guide student who would like to pursue design as a career. Also talk about the status and scope of Design in India.

regards

Khushboo

[Hussain Zamindar]

Hey folks,

In sync to the chain-link Mansi and Vijay have started, here's a note.
I am an Interior Architect and a pursuing student of Design and Arts. I am currently in India on a short break and have been doing my little bit here.
Name: Zamindar Hussain
Education: - Bachelors in Interior Architecture and Design...( and wish to study a whole lot further.)
Email :  zam...@gmail.com
* - On Facebook.

-- Am currently teaching a publication software called ''Indesign'' to the office staff of the Duke University at IIM Ahmedabad.
-- My mother and aunt (retired teachers) recently conducted a two day workshop at SEWA (Self Employed Women's Association) with a few of their teacher friends.

Regards,

Zamindar.H

[aabha bamba]

Hi all,

Here are the details Manasi.

 

Aabha Bamba

aabha...@gmail.com

Medicine from Pune

Currently doing Masters in Public Health (USC)

any health related field, I'd be glad to help out.

 

Thanks

Aabha

[jaineel aga]

Hey all,

Jaineel Aga
Bachelor of Engineering : University of Mumbai
Master of Engineering Management: Duke University
Professional Field: Strategy consulting focus in Private Equity, Education & Corporate Strategy

I have also worked (or will be working)  in the following fields and can talk about it:

Climate Change and Renewable Technologies, Energy, Carbon Markets, Kyoto Protocol.
Microfinance, Management Consulting, IIT JEE preparation, and of course traditional  electrical engineering

My location will change in the next six months but I am in Mumbai till Feb 8 and then in Bangalore for the next two months. I would love to meet up with the TII folks in Bangalore.

Regards

--
Jaineel Aga
Master of Engineering Management, Duke '08
B.E (Electronics), Mumbai University ' 07
jaine...@duke.edu
India Number - 9833855968
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jaineel

[Amrita Kriplani]

Hello All,

Name: Amrita Kriplani
University Affiliations: BE in Information Technology, University of
Mumbai
Intern at University of Sannio, Italy
MS in Information Systems, New York
University
Strengths & Interests: Business, finance, maths, IT, Computer science,
Artificial Intelligence, graphic design, web technologies, travel,
cultures, languages, practical applications, and will be working soon
in business development, sales, strategy
Contact: Email, orkut, facebook

On a side note for the folks I met in NYC: In Mumbai on a short trip,
visited my school, but response was as expected, will drop more
details soon.

Thanks,
Amrita.

> > On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 10:36 AM, khushboo desai <rhythms0...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> >> Hello All,
> >> I've been keeping myself up-to-date by reading all the mails till now. I'm
> >> currently in Bangalore, India.
> >> I'm trying to be a little more active member of TII.
> >> So here's my background
> >> Name: Khushboo Desai
> >> Education: Currently in the final year of Graphic Design at Srishti school
> >> of Art, Design and Technology, Bangalore

> >> email: rhythms0...@gmail.com

> >> I'm also Facebook and orkut
> >> Can guide student who would like to pursue design as a career. Also talk
> >> about the status and scope of Design in India.
>
> >> regards
> >> Khushboo
>

> >> On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 9:57 AM, Ankit Chandra <anksphenome...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> >>> Hi All,
>
> >>> I've been reading all the mails till now, wondering how could I jump in
> >>> to this while I am in the US and voila! here comes my chance to contribute.
>
> >>> My Background:
>
> >>> MsBA in Technology Management from UIUC.

> >>> email : achan...@uiuc.edu

> >>> currently working for a software product company... Have extensive
> >>> experience in Web technologies...
>
> >>> Lemme know how can i be used.
>
> >>> Ankit
>

> >>> On Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 11:18 PM, Manasi Bhate <manasi.bh...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> >>>> Hi all,
>
> >>>> A bunch of us met in New York in early January and one of the ideas
> >>>> that transpired was to form some sort of an online mentoring network.
>
> >>>> The idea: We have a fairly eclectic group of individuals in this
> >>>> group. A lot of us live/work abroad and only go back to India for
> >>>> brief stints of time which are often ridden with lots of other
> >>>> activities. However, while away we can still spend 15-20 mins a week
> >>>> answering questions and generally mentoring kids via email/FB/orkut
> >>>> etc. (This is of course assuming that there is some demand for our
> >>>> expert opinions :P who knows if there is, its worth a try anyway)
>
> >>>> The implementation:  We start putting together a list of volunteer-
> >>>> mentors. Those of you who are interested can just reply to this thread
> >>>> with the relevant info. No personal details are required- just your
> >>>> name, your field, some form of contact info (email/facebook/orkut
> >>>> whatever). Ill start:
>
> >>>> Manasi Bhate        Chemistry/Structural Biology

> >>>> manasi.bh...@gmail.com

>
> >>>> Once we have a fair number of people, Ill make a webpage out of it and
> >>>> we can start advertising the page as a link and potential resource for
> >>>> students. This can also be printed and handed out to Principals/
> >>>> Guidance Counselors at our alum schools: sort of a meta-implementation
> >>>> of what Vanisha/Abhishek/Aabha were trying to do with their school in
> >>>> bombay.
>
> >>>> Manasi
>
> >>> --
> >>> koi bhi desh perfect nahin hota...
> >>> usey perfect banana padta hai...
>
> >>> ankitchandra.blogspot.com
>
> --
> Jaineel Aga
> Master of Engineering Management, Duke '08
> B.E (Electronics), Mumbai University ' 07

> jaineel....@duke.edu
> India Number - 9833855968http://www.linkedin.com/in/jaineel

[Vanisha]

Hi All,

Its great that theres such an enthusiastic response for mentoring!

I came across this website: http://gottamentor.com/

I bet at least some of u have seen it already. Anyway, I thought it
was an interesting way of approaching the issue. I especially like the
way they've organized into "mentoring networks". We could implement
the idea in our case as well, using our interests and strengths to
define various networks, and different people could be part of
different mentoring networks.

Just throwing it out there :)




On Jan 22, 7:25 pm, Amrita Kriplani <aamrita.kripl...@gmail.com>
wrote:

[chet]

This whole idea of mentoring and contact network is amazing.
Thanks to y'll for putting in so much thought and effort.

Ketki

[Satyajit]

This is quite impressive...

I am a lawyer, qualified in India and the UK, worked across sectors -
inhouse, private practice, locations - Mumbai, London and Delhi. I am
based out of Delhi now, and am happy to help, discuss, advice folks
interested in law...

My contact details are satyajit(dot)gupta(at)gmail(dot)com.

Cheers, S.