Pilot Project to Increase Applications to Ocean Science REU Programs from Underrepresented Minority Students through Representation and Participation at LSAMP Meetings

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项目编号	1506040
	Pilot Project to Increase Applications to Ocean Science REU Programs from Underrepresented Minority Students through Representation and Participation at LSAMP Meetings
	Matthew Gilligan
主持机构	Institute for Broadening Participation
项目开始年	2015
	2015-01-15
项目结束日期	2016-10-31
资助机构	US-NSF
项目类别	Standard Grant
项目经费	29907(USD)
国家	美国
语种	英语
英文摘要	An analysis of the graduation rates of undergraduates and graduate students with degrees in the ocean sciences reveals that very few students of color pursue these degrees, and the low participation rate is not improving. For example, while the overall percentage of minority-earned doctoral degrees has increased significantly in the past ten years, the number of doctoral degrees awarded to minorities in Ocean Sciences has remained level. The PIs propose a pilot project with the goal of increasing the participation of under represented students in the field of ocean sciences. Students who participate in a research experience, and particularly in an REU program that has a strong mentorship component, are more likely to attend graduate school. Threfore, the PI's will work to increase the rate at which under represented students apply to OCE-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs. The PI's will recruit students at a series of Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) conferences, providing information about the REU programs, encouraging students to apply to these programs and supporting students in the application process. The PI's will engage students who express an interest in marine sciences in virtual workshops and webinars via the Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP) and will help these students connect with OCE REU program directors. They will also provide networking opportunities to connect LSAMP faculty with OCE REU faculty to encourage student applications to the REU programs.
来源学科分类	Geosciences - Ocean Sciences
文献类型	项目
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/67481
专题	环境与发展全球科技态势
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Matthew Gilligan.Pilot Project to Increase Applications to Ocean Science REU Programs from Underrepresented Minority Students through Representation and Participation at LSAMP Meetings.2015.