Project Grant 2119850

This three-year project grant from the National Science Foundation's Geosciences program (CFDA #47.050) provides $294,716 to Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and its division in Newark for their "COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: GP-UP: A NEAR SURFACE GEOPHYSICS FIELD EXPERIENCE TO IMPROVE THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF UNDER-REPRESENTED MINORITY STUDENTS IN THE GEOSCIENCES" project. The Geosciences program aims to expand fundamental knowledge of the integrated Earth system through basic research support. Under this award, Rutgers University will conduct a near surface geophysics field experience program to improve recruitment and retention of under-represented minority students in the geosciences through hands-on research opportunities, with the ultimate goal of increasing diversity within the field. The award period is from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024.