Begun last year, this program and is now one of the community service projects for students under the auspices of UVa's Madison House. Under this program University of Virginia students act as science fair mentors for local students. On-going support and encouragement is provided until project completion.
Mentors meet with their students at least once a week, and communicate further via phone and e-mail.
For the 1999-2000 school year approximately 40 UVa students are involved in this mentoring effort. It is hoped that the program can be expanded to include more schools and students in the future.