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

科特教授致力于创造一种环境，鼓励和挑战本科生女性在地球科学领域追求职业生涯，而在这个领域，她们的代表性严重不足。自1986年以来，已有66名女性接受科特的指导。超过80%的学生已经毕业，其中31人继续读研究生，13人进入地质学职业生涯，5人成为教育工作者，2人成为公园护林员。科特成功的基础是他积极的本科生研究计划，在这个计划中，每个学生都致力于一个单独的研究项目，在研究设计和技术方面获得了宝贵的理解和实践经验。除了研究经验外，还强调个人在大学学习环境中的成长，这有助于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.