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.

A Career Path for African-American Students from HBCUs to National Laboratories
Robert Liebermann, SUNY at Stony Brook
We have already had great success in recruiting students to this 2-year program leading to a MS degree in Geosciences instrumentation at Stony Brook and positioning them for employment as Science Associates in national user facilities of the DOE, such as the National Synchrotron Light Source at Brookhaven.

The SOARS Program - Engaging Minority Students through Geoscience Research Experiences
Rebecca Haacker, NCAR/UCAR
Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric and Related Sciences (SOARS) combines a summer internship with year-round mentoring, conference travel, and publishing support. During their ten week internship at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), SOARS protégés get to choose a research topic and will explore it with the help of their scientific mentors. They also attend a weekly scientific communication workshop, seminars about graduate school and career choices, and complete end-of-summer poster and oral presentations. Topics of research span the broad field of climate and weather, including computing and engineering in support of the atmospheric sciences.

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.

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.

SAFL/NCED: Promoting broadened participation through networking, mentoring, team building, and institutional change.
Diana Dalbotten, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Essay detailing SAFL/NCED's decade-long strategy to broaden participation in geosciences through culturally responsive mentoring, team-based research, institutional partnerships with tribal colleges, and systemic change initiatives, emphasizing holistic STEM education for Native American students and community-engaged programming. 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 Western Kentucky University: turning Earth Enthusiasts into Engaged Earth Scientists
Fred Siewers, Western Kentucky University
Essay detailing Western Kentucky University's geology program pedagogy that transforms student enthusiasm into scientific engagement through fieldwork, analytical training, and career preparation within an inclusive, first-generation student-supportive environment. 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.

Creating a Thriving Geoscience Program at a Small, Minority-Serving Public University
Dirk Baron, California State University-Bakersfield
This webpage is an essay detailing strategies for building a successful geoscience program at a small, minority-serving university, focusing on recruitment, community outreach, curriculum redesign, and support for underrepresented students at California State University, Bakersfield. 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.

Recognizing the Advantages of an Endemic Diverse Population at Mesa Community College
Joanna Scheffler, Mesa Community College
This webpage is an essay from the InTeGrate project discussing how Mesa Community College's inherently diverse student population benefits geoscience education, highlighting demographic advantages, instructor responsibilities in promoting inclusion, and the need to actively encourage underrepresented minorities to pursue earth sciences despite apparent classroom diversity. 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.