Presidential Awards For Excellence In Science, Mathematics, & Engineering Mentoring

教授科特致力于他的职业生涯，以创造一个环境，鼓励和挑战本科妇女追求职业生涯中的地球科学，在这一领域，他们是严重不足。 自1986年以来，已有66名妇女接受了科特的指导。 超过80%的学员已经毕业，其中31人继续进入研究生院，13人进入地质学职业，5人成为教育工作者，2人成为公园管理员。 科特的成功的基础是他的本科研究，其中每个学生对个人的研究项目工作，获得宝贵的理解和实践经验，在研究设计和技术的蓬勃发展计划。 除了研究经验，强调在大学学习环境中的个人成长，培养发展和建立信心。 科特博士是明尼苏达大学莫里斯校区的教员。

Professor Cotter has dedicated his career to creating an environment that encourages and challenges undergraduate women to pursue careers in the geosciences, a field in which they are seriously underrepresented. Since 1986, 66 women have been mentored by Cotter. Over 80% of his mentees have graduated, with 31 continuing into graduate school, 13 entering careers in geology, five becoming educators and two becoming Park Rangers. The foundation of Cotter's success is his vigorous program of undergraduate research in which each student works on an individual research project, gaining valuable understanding and hands-on experience in research design and technique. Beyond the research experience is an emphasis on personal growth in a collegial learning environment which nurtures development and builds confidence. Dr. Cotter is a member of the faculty at the University of Minnesota, Morris Campus.