Team postions

[AdamHeard]

Our team has the mentors, myself (Student Team captain) and another senior pretty much in charge of the students.

We technically only have one mentor with authority, and one student, but the other student mentioned and all mentors are pretty much obeyed.

I know your problem though; Sometimes it is hard to get newer, and especially younger, students to work at something. I find myself having to constantly assign jobs and communicate among groups. Combined with the work I do communicating with our Northrop Grumman support, I have become more of a project manager.
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I find if you give praise for a good job, or at least an effort, you will see a better morale and will in the students. All of my rookies want to do well, and this can be used as a motivator. Also, NEVER, EVER, chastise for poor work unless it was due to lack of effort; if they can't solve or figure something out, don't sigh or show any sign of dissaproval, find some way or someone to help them understand. It has been quite an experience learning, but I can see myself maturing mirrored with better results from the students in general.