The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $999,979 Project Grant to the University of California, Santa Barbara under the Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants program (CFDA 10.223). The grant will support the Equitable Agriculture and Environmental Management program from September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2026.
The program aims to promote curriculum design, experiential learning opportunities, and student recruitment/retention in the food and agricultural sciences for underserved students. It will develop a summer course on equitable agriculture and environmental management incorporating data science and coding skills. Drs. Josephson and Michler of the University of Arizona will serve as instructors and mentors under a subaward, engaging students through culturally relevant learning and career development support.
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