Bridging GenAI and pedagogy

    We research how generative AI can provide personalized, meaningful feedback. Our goal is to develop solutions that help students grow in hackathons and project-based learning without losing the impact of human mentorship.

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    Mission

    Built for learners, with a mission to empower

    Hackathons are great for engaging with new tech, but they often intimidate beginners and those from underrepresented backgrounds. This is because many participants are told to "build something" in a short amount of time with little guidance, making the events feel overwhelming and exclusive.

    MentorMates addresses this by providing structured mentorship and support, turning hackathons into inclusive, accessible environments where anyone can confidently explore technology and create meaningful impact.

    Students collaborating on projects at MentorMates

    Community

    Open source, built with our community

    MentorMates is open source under the MIT License. We build in the open with the students, mentors, organizers and partners who use it, so that support at hackathons stays free and available to every learner.

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    Want to contribute, partner on a hackathon or collaborate? Write to us at contact@mentormates.ai.

    Our Impact

    Transforming Ideas into Reality

    MentorMates has successfully hosted over 10 events, empowering thousands of students. Our platform has facilitated the creation of more than 200 innovative projects.

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    Our Team

    Meet the passionate individuals behind MentorMates.

    Chinat Yu

    Chinat Yu

    Project Lead

    Kristen Blair

    Kristen Blair

    Faculty Advisor

    Glenn Fajardo

    Glenn Fajardo

    Faculty Advisor

    Chris Piech

    Chris Piech

    Faculty Advisor

    Aurelia Sindhunirmala

    Aurelia Sindhunirmala

    Research Intern

    Jeffery Zhou

    Jeffery Zhou

    Research Intern

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    Event Highlights

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