REU Site: An Inclusive Research Experience in ALpine Meteorology (REALM)

REU 网站：阿尔卑斯气象学的包容性研究经验 (REALM)

• 批准号: 1851943
• 负责人: Anna Gannet Hallar
• 金额: $ 34.5万
• 依托单位: University of Utah
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2019
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2019-09-01 至 2023-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1851943&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; Site; Inclusive; Research; Experience

The Research Experience in ALpine Meteorology (REALM) will rely on the natural scientific laboratory, provided by the nearby Wasatch Mountains and adjacent urban areas, to enhance student awareness of societal challenges, such as water availability and air quality, that require understanding the influence of alpine terrain on weather and climate processes. The Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah is recognized internationally for its expertise in atmospheric studies related to mountain environments. Following the models used by successful Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) sites, a cohesive framework will be developed to manage a high-quality, cohort-based undergraduate summer program. REALM will welcome and support underrepresented students from a variety of backgrounds in a highly inclusive environment. The REU program will include an independent evaluation to ensure the REU site is meeting the project goals and creates a sustainable model for future REU programs. The objectives for REALM are the following: (1) engage students in full-time active research; (2) provide professional development opportunities for students and mentors; (3) motivate students towards STEM careers by constructing an engaging, inclusive, and supportive cohort experience that includes exposing them through site visits to employment opportunities in the weather, water, and climate enterprise; and (4) improve students' science literacy oral and written communication skills. Students will spend 8 weeks at the University of Utah conducting research and gaining relevant professional development. The REU program will utilize a multiple mentor approach to support the student participants.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

阿尔卑斯气象学研究经验（REALM）将依靠附近的瓦萨奇山脉和邻近的城市地区提供的自然科学实验室，以提高学生对社会挑战的认识，如水资源和空气质量，这需要了解阿尔卑斯地形对天气和气候过程的影响。犹他州大学的大气科学系因其在与山区环境有关的大气研究方面的专业知识而得到国际认可。 根据成功的本科生研究经验（REU）网站使用的模型，将开发一个有凝聚力的框架来管理高质量的，基于队列的本科生暑期课程。REALM将欢迎和支持来自各种背景的代表性不足的学生在一个高度包容的环境。REU计划将包括一项独立评估，以确保REU站点实现项目目标，并为未来的REU计划创建可持续模式。REALM的目标如下：（1）让学生参与全职积极的研究;（2）为学生和导师提供专业发展机会;（3）通过构建一个引人入胜的，包容性的和支持性的队列体验，包括通过现场访问暴露他们在天气，水和气候企业的就业机会，激励学生走向STEM职业;（4）提高学生的科学素养和口头及书面交流能力。 学生将在犹他州大学进行为期8周的研究，并获得相关的专业发展。 REU计划将利用多个导师的方法来支持学生参与者。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的智力价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。