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

科特教授一直致力于创造一个环境，鼓励和挑战本科女性在地球科学领域的职业生涯，这是一个严重不足的领域。自1986年以来，有66名女性接受了科特的辅导。超过80%的学员已经毕业，其中31人继续读研究生，13人进入地质学领域，5人成为教育工作者，2人成为公园管理员。科特成功的基础是他充满活力的本科生研究项目，在这个项目中，每个学生都从事一个单独的研究项目，获得对研究设计和技术的宝贵理解和实践经验。除了研究经验，我们还强调在学院学习环境中培养个人成长，培养发展和建立信心。Cotter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.