For now only Caltech computers and IPs can access the mentor database. Top Research indicates that mentoring is one of the crucial and important factors in career success. A mentor might be a teacher, advisor, counselor, or a Caltech alumni. That person may have achieved something in science or technology or in getting a job, and you may be interested in knowing more about how that happened.
Mentors are often role models.
They know the ropes, so to speak, and may be in a position to help you achieve your ambitions and goals, listen to your problems, provide visibility, and give you constructive criticism when warranted. In other words, a mentor lends a helping hand with career objectives. Mentoring also helps build networks, through which people assist each other by sharing information and contacts. Mentors can be an effective source of advice and encouragement, can be helpful in sizing up situations, evaluating skills, attributes, and talents, and offering seasoned judgment. They can also offer perspective on more personal issues.