This $749,749 Project Grant award from the Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (CFDA 10.310 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative) will support a 9-week summer Research Experience for Underrepresented Students (REEU) program at California State University, Los Angeles over a 5-year period. The program aims to attract 9 motivated, diverse students each year to investigate urban natural resources and urban agricultural problems through a series of research activities, training, mentoring, and outreach initiatives. The research will focus on 7 topical areas including soil development, water availability, heat island effects, biodiversity, and environmental justice. This effort is intended to expand diversity in urban natural resources management, urban agriculture, and urban food production.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $749.7k | 7/7/23 |