Track 1: Geoscience Research at Storm Peak Lab (GRASP)

该奖项是根据2009年美国复苏和再投资法案（公法111-5）资助的。 风暴峰地球科学研究（GRASP）为不同的本科生群体创造了实地研究经验，旨在帮助参与者培养批判性思维和研究技术的技能。 该计划旨在帮助学生培养科学探究，自尊，自律和承诺的热情，同时与地球科学家建立关系。未来的学生将从越来越多的合作机构（霍华德大学，田纳西州立大学，科罗拉多州立大学普韦布洛，亚当州立学院，汉普顿大学，纽约市立大学布朗克斯社区学院，梅萨州立学院和约克学院），包括几个历史上的黑人大学和西班牙裔服务机构。 GRASP的一个新的强大资产是我们与地球科学教育计划之路的联系。在山顶上。沃纳靠近汽船泉，科罗拉多，风暴峰实验室（SPL）提供了一个理想的位置，在大气科学的实践经验。 而在SPL，学生将在小组工作，追求自己选择的研究项目的指导下，个人导师。 收集的数据将是继续学生研究项目的基础。 其他组成部分包括参观国家大气研究中心（NCAR），与大气研究（SOARS）计划的重要机会的学生参与者会面，以及继续研究项目的介绍。 每年冬天将在霍华德大学为大型类人猿生存方案的所有参与者举办一次团聚讲习班。 新的策略--包括社交网站、大使计划和在线视频--将被用来招生。 将对大型类人猿生存方案进行全面评价，以探讨拟议战略的有效性。

This award is funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5). Geoscience Research at Storm Peak (GRASP) creates a field research experience for a diverse group of undergraduate students with the goal of helping participants develop skills in critical thinking and research techniques. This program has been designed to help students cultivate enthusiasm for scientific inquiry, self-esteem, self-discipline, and commitment while building relationships with Earth scientists. Future students will be assembled from a growing number of partnership institutions (Howard University, Tennessee State University, Colorado State University at Pueblo, Adam State College, Hampton University, Bronx Community College of CUNY, Mesa State College, and York College), including several Historically Black Universities and Hispanic Serving Institutions. A new strong asset for GRASP is our link with the Pathways to Earth Science Education program. On the summit of Mt. Werner near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Storm Peak Laboratory (SPL) provides an ideal location for hands-on experiences in atmospheric science. While at SPL, students will work in small groups pursuing research projects of their own choosing under the guidance of an individual instructor. Data collected will be the basis for continuing student research projects. Additional components include a tour of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), meeting with student participants of the Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research (SOARS) program, and presentation of continuing research projects. A reunion workshop will be held for all GRASP participants at Howard University each winter. New strategies - including social networking sites, an ambassador program, and on-line videos - will be employed to recruit students. A full evaluation of GRASP will be conducted to explore effectiveness of the proposed strategies.