The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Texas A&M University-Kingsville $399,946 under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) federal grant program (CFDA 10.310) from September 2021 through August 2025. The Drone Wave Factor Program will provide geospatial sciences and technology training, research experiences, and professional development opportunities to recruit and graduate Hispanic women professionals in agricultural and natural resource fields. Key activities include instruction in geographic information systems, remote sensing, unmanned aerial systems, and preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration drone pilot exam. Students will complete individual research projects, attend a geospatial technology tour in Texas, and participate in internships and professional meetings. The program aims to increase workforce diversity through hands-on spatial sciences training and boosting post-graduate opportunities for undergraduate women.
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