GEOPATHS Scholars

The GEOPATHS Project, funded by the National Science Foundation, is designed to increase recruitment, retention, and graduation of students from all backgrounds in environmental geoscience fields. Twenty GEOPATHS Scholars will participate in a two-year extracurricular program as part of a cohort of science-interested students. Activities will include career development experiences, undergraduate research opportunities, extended summer field trips to the Western U.S., and community internships. Scholars will work closely with SIUE professors from the Departments of Environmental Sciences and Geography and professional geoscientists to learn geoscientific skills, build a professional network, develop strong connections with peers, and participate in projects that use geosciences to support community health, safety, resiliency, sustainability, and environmental justice. We are accepting applications in Fall 2021 and will select 6 undergraduate students to begin the program in the Spring Semester 2021. We are seeking applications from students who are two years away from graduation and are excited to participate in the GEOPATHS activities. (Note: This is not a financial scholarship, rather it is a set of paid opportunities.)

Note that the funding agency requires that scholars are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents of the United States.