The overall purpose of our chapter is to increase representation, inclusivity, and retention in Ecology and Environmental Sciences. To achieve this goal we will: 1) increase awareness of environmental issues and demonstrate that people across disciplines and backgrounds play a role in addressing these issues, 2) facilitate mentorship and guidance by establishing tiers of mentorship among undergraduates and between undergraduates and graduate students/faculty, 3) hold professional development events for individuals in or interested in ecology related careers to learn about opportunities in the field, and 4) facilitate outreach and education within and between UConn campuses and at surrounding high schools, especially in areas with underrepresented minority students.
Ecological Society of America: Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity and Sustainability
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