Developing a strong Geology Program at the University of Puerto Rico
Hernan Santos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Essay page detailing strategies for strengthening a geology program at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez, focusing on student recruitment, retention, undergraduate research, field experiences, summer internships, and graduate school preparation within a Hispanic-Serving Institution. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Integrating Undergraduate Research into the Geosciences at a Two-Year College
Kaatje van der Hoeven Kraft, Whatcom Community College
This essay page details strategies for integrating undergraduate research into geoscience courses at two-year colleges, highlighting case studies from Mesa Community College that demonstrate how faculty can overcome resource and student preparedness challenges to foster STEM persistence and skill development through authentic, course-based research experiences. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Increasing Participation in the Geosciences at El Paso Community College
Joshua Villalobos, El Paso Community College
Community Colleges currently serve 44% of all undergraduate students and 45% of all of all first time freshmen in the US. The combined low cost and flexibility of community colleges has also meant that they accommodate a large percentage of minorities entering higher education. Hispanics now constitute 15% of the general population and 19% of college population in the US. This increase has led to more Institutions being designated HSI (Hispanic Serving Institutions) by the federal government, where at least 25 percent of the full-time-equivalent students are Latino.

Copper Triangle Pilot Project: Enhancing Opportunities for Geoscience Studies and Careers in a Culturally Diverse, Underserved Rural Mining Area
Steven Semken, Arizona State University at the Tempe Campus
An essay page detailing the Copper Triangle Pilot Project, an NSF-funded initiative developing a sustainable, place-based pathway in geoscience education and careers for underrepresented minority students in a rural Arizona mining region through academic partnerships, community engagement, and culturally informed curriculum. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Infusing Relevant, Community-Based Environmental Investigations into Introductory Environmental and Geoscience Curriculum
Julie Maxson, Metropolitan State University
This webpage is an educator essay detailing strategies for integrating community-based, place-based environmental investigations—such as Mississippi River dynamics, local mining impacts, and urban groundwater contamination—into introductory geoscience curricula to enhance relevance and engagement for urban adult learners. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Making geoscience more relevant: A game of catch up
Phil Stokes, The University of Arizona
An essay page from the InTeGrate project discussing how a University of Arizona geoscience outreach event improved middle school students' perception of geoscience relevance, particularly within underrepresented communities, using survey data to demonstrate increased personal relevance after hands-on activities. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Geology at NOVA: Important ideas that are failing to reach everyone
Callan Bentley, Piedmont Virginia Community College
This webpage is an academic essay examining the lack of diversity in geology education at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), detailing demographic disparities in faculty and student representation, advocating for improved inclusion strategies, and emphasizing the societal importance of earth science literacy and critical thinking in broadening access to geoscience education. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

An Urban University's Approach to Broadening Participation in Geoscience Training Programs
Christopher Atchison, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Essay page from an InTeGrate workshop on broadening access to Earth sciences, detailing Georgia State University's strategies—such as community-based research, student organizations, and inclusive programs like the IAGD and REU—to enhance diversity and participation in urban geoscience education. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

A Relevant and Applicable Geography
Adriana Martinez, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
This webpage is an educational essay discussing how geography education can be made more relevant and applicable by emphasizing human-environment relationships, geospatial technologies like GIS, workforce-aligned skills, and inclusive practices to broaden access for underrepresented students in Earth and environmental sciences. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Biological and Environmental Science (BES) Scholars @ AAMU: Pathway for Demonstrating Excellence and Strengthening Training in the Environmental Sciences at Alabama A&M University
Elica Moss, Alabama A & M University
This webpage is an academic essay detailing the Biological and Environmental Science (BES) Scholars program at Alabama A&M University, a Historically Black College/University (HBCU), which aims to strengthen training and broaden participation of underrepresented minorities in environmental sciences through targeted recruitment, rigorous curricula, experiential learning, and workforce development initiatives. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.