Research Experiences in Solid Earth Science for Students (RESESS): Engaging and Supporting Historically Underrepresented Students in the Geosciences
Aisha Morris, National Science Foundation
An essay page detailing the RESESS program, an NSF-funded initiative that supports historically underrepresented undergraduate students in the geosciences through multi-year research internships, professional development, financial aid, and sustained mentoring to improve retention and success in the field. 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.

Trans-disciplinary undergraduate marine science research experience in Puerto Rico
Ruby A. Montoya-Ospina, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon
This essay page details a trans-disciplinary undergraduate marine science REU program in Puerto Rico that integrates STEM and social sciences to expand research opportunities for students at non-research institutions, focusing on bioluminescent lagoons as socio-ecological systems to foster interdisciplinary learning, community engagement, and sustainability 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 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.

Maintaining Undergraduate Geoscience Education Excellence in a Climate of Emerging Research Institution
Tania Anders, Mt. San Antonio College
This webpage is an essay from the InTeGrate project discussing strategies for maintaining excellence in undergraduate geoscience education at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, a Hispanic-serving emerging research institution, through initiatives like undergraduate research, writing-intensive courses, internships, and participation in high-impact practices such as the LEAP initiative to support student success and broaden access. 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.

Geoscience Community College Programs of Societal Relevance and Importance in the Wind River Basin and Range
Suki Smaglik, Laramie County Community College
This webpage is an essay detailing geoscience education initiatives at Central Wyoming College within the Wind River Basin and Range, emphasizing culturally relevant, interdisciplinary programs—such as Environmental Technician, Outdoor Education, and Earth, Energy, Environment (E³)—that integrate local community needs, undergraduate research, partnerships with NOLS and EPSCoR, and workforce development to broaden access and relevance in Earth and environmental sciences for diverse student populations, including Native American communities. 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.

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.