Underrepresented Minorities in the Aquatic Sciences: Establishing a Database and Electronic Resources

该奖项提供资金，以开发一个基于网络的数据系统，以提高知名度，网络和少数民族在水产科学的专业成功。具体来说，PI将1）创建一个集中的数据库，以识别，描述并最终跟踪少数民族本科生和研究生在水产科学，2）实施在线学生注册，使学生能够与对方和潜在的雇主和研究生院网络，3）开发一个少数民族网页，安置在湖沼学和海洋学（ASLO）网站的美国社会，4）建立电子分发名单，以促进少数民族水产科学界的交流。 这些活动是必要的第一步，以发展协调一致的基础设施，促进代表性不足的群体的职业发展，并在少数群体水产科学学生和专业人员社区内外建立网络。这一制度将对水产科学少数民族学生的招收和保留产生重要影响。数据库、学生登记处、网站和电子分发名单将成为集中跟踪少数民族项目、向少数民族学生和科学家分发相关信息、招募学生进入研究生课程并最终进入教师职位的重要工具。

This award provides funding to develop a web-based data system to enhance the visibility, networking, and professional success of minorities in the aquatic sciences. Specifically the PI will 1) create a centralized database to identify, characterize and eventually track minority undergraduate and graduate students in aquatic sciences, 2) implement an on-line Student Registry to allow students to network with each other and potential employers and graduate schools, 3) develop a minority webpage, housed on the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) website, containing links to student resources, 4) establish electronic distribution lists to facilitate communication within the minority aquatic science community. These activities are necessary first steps to develop a coherent infrastructure to facilitate career development of underrepresented groups and establish networks within and beyond the community of minority aquatic science students and professionals. This system will have an important impact on the recruitment and retention of minority students in the aquatic sciences. The database, student registry, website and electronic distribution list will be important tools for a centralized tracking of minority programs, for distributing relevant information to minority students and scientists, and for recruiting students into graduate programs, and eventually, into faculty positions.