Pilot Project to Increase Applications to Ocean Science REU Programs from Underrepresented Minority Students through Representation and Participation at LSAMP Meetings

对拥有海洋科学学位的本科生和研究生毕业率的分析表明，很少有色人种学生攻读这些学位，而且参与率低的情况也没有得到改善。例如，虽然在过去十年中少数族裔获得博士学位的总体比例显着增加，但海洋科学领域授予少数族裔的博士学位数量却保持不变。 PI 提出了一个试点项目，其目标是增加代表性不足的学生对海洋科学领域的参与。参与研究经历的学生，特别是参与具有强大指导成分的 REU 项目的学生，更有可能进入研究生院。因此，PI 将努力提高代表性不足的学生申请 OCE 资助的本科生研究经验 (REU) 项目的比例。 PI 将在一系列路易斯斯托克斯少数民族参与联盟 (LSAMP) 会议上招募学生，提供有关 REU 项目的信息，鼓励学生申请这些项目并在申请过程中为学生提供支持。 PI 将通过扩大参与研究所 (IBP) 吸引对海洋科学感兴趣的学生参加虚拟研讨会和网络研讨会，并帮助这些学生与 OCE REU 项目主管建立联系。他们还将提供交流机会，将 LSAMP 教师与 OCE REU 教师联系起来，以鼓励学生申请 REU 项目。

An analysis of the graduation rates of undergraduates and graduate students with degrees in the ocean sciences reveals that very few students of color pursue these degrees, and the low participation rate is not improving. For example, while the overall percentage of minority-earned doctoral degrees has increased significantly in the past ten years, the number of doctoral degrees awarded to minorities in Ocean Sciences has remained level. The PIs propose a pilot project with the goal of increasing the participation of under represented students in the field of ocean sciences. Students who participate in a research experience, and particularly in an REU program that has a strong mentorship component, are more likely to attend graduate school. Threfore, the PI's will work to increase the rate at which under represented students apply to OCE-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs. The PI's will recruit students at a series of Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) conferences, providing information about the REU programs, encouraging students to apply to these programs and supporting students in the application process. The PI's will engage students who express an interest in marine sciences in virtual workshops and webinars via the Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP) and will help these students connect with OCE REU program directors. They will also provide networking opportunities to connect LSAMP faculty with OCE REU faculty to encourage student applications to the REU programs.