This $349,804 National Science Foundation Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) funds geospatial technical education services at Central Wyoming College in Riverton, Wyoming. The goal is to increase recruitment, retention, and graduation rates in GIS programs to address workforce gaps for geospatial technicians in central Wyoming. Key services include expanding recruitment and retention efforts focused on underrepresented groups like American Indian students; modifying existing GIS curricula to create an industry-appropriate curriculum with opportunities for field research, internships, and work experience; and developing partnerships for hands-on GIS experiences. Evaluation will use mixed qualitative and quantitative methods. The award period is from June 15, 2022 to May 31, 2025.
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