The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $172,967 Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to Fullerton College, a 2-year Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), to strengthen undergraduate learning in Earth Science. The grant will fund the acquisition of a range of equipment, including drones, weather stations, water column systems, bioreactors, and multi-parameter probes. This equipment will enable over 1,000 students and numerous faculty to engage in hands-on learning experiences, gain familiarity with cutting-edge tools, and build workforce skills by working with real-world data. The project aims to enrich the learning and experiences of undergraduate students by providing critical equipment and instrumentation to support deeper understanding of theoretical and applied Earth Science topics, as well as the development of skills for STEM careers. The project will assess the impact of the new equipment using pre- and post-course surveys, interviews, and focus groups.
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