Introducing #EEBMentorMatch: linking students from minority serving institutions with application mentors

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Introducing #EEBMentorMatch: linking students from minority serving institutions with application mentors

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The goal of EEB Mentor match is of matching undergraduate students from minority-serving institutions who are interested in ecology and evolutionary biology with mentors who can provide feedback on graduate and fellowship applications. You can sign up as a mentee or mentor.

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Community College Students in the Field: A review of a Community Conversation on Successful Programs and Strategies

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Community College Students in the Field: A review of a Community Conversation on Successful Programs and Strategies

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To explore how field experiences can be designed to engage more community college students, the Undergraduate Field Experience Research Network (UFERN) held a “community conversation” (Community Colleges in the Field: Successful Programs and Strategies) on 15 October 2021. This article summarizes and provides synthesis of the discussion.

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HBCUs

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HBCUs

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A site to learn more about HBCUs — both individually across the country, but also provides general information on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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GCSE EnvironMentors

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GCSE EnvironMentors

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EnvironMentors is a science education and national college access program with a mission to mentor and motivate high school students from communities underrepresented in the sciences as they plan and conduct environmental research and acquire skills that will allow them to build careers and become more active stewards of their communities and the environment.

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Young Leaders Connect for Conservation

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Young Leaders Connect for Conservation

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Together, the National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy developed a program centered around a rigorous externship—a highly relevant training, mentoring and research experience for people ages 18-25.

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Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS)

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Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS)

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Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS) is an undergraduate-to-graduate bridge program designed to broaden participation of historically underrepresented communities in the atmospheric and related sciences.

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The Environmental Data Science Inclusion Network (EDSIN)

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The Environmental Data Science Inclusion Network (EDSIN)

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The Environmental Data Science Inclusion Network (EDSIN) is dedicated to facilitating and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the environmental and data science fields. You can join by following the instructions on their website

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Inclusive Conservation Community Initiative (ICON)

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Inclusive Conservation Community Initiative (ICON)

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The Center for Biodiversity and Conservation at the American Museum of Natural History created Inclusive Conservation Community Initiative (ICON). Through a combined approach of research, mentoring, training, and outreach communication, and other activities, ICON supports individuals and organizations as they compile resources, build networks, communities of practice, new ideas, and pathways to conservation careers.

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What does it take to make an institution more diverse?

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What does it take to make an institution more diverse?

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As you expand recruiting efforts — whether for students, faculty, staff, or proposals — a strategic recruitment plan can help you decide how to prioritize time and resources. What does it take to make an institution more diverse? (Nature, 6 June 2018) offers some ideas for getting started.

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Earth Science Women’s Network

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Earth Science Women’s Network

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The Earth Science Women’s Network (ESWN) is an international peer-mentoring network of women in the Earth Sciences, many of whom are in the early stages of their careers. They promote career development, build community, provide opportunities for informal mentoring and support, and facilitate professional collaborations.

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