Broaden Participation

We value cultivating access and opportunities in the Earth system sciences to foster scientific and academic excellence. We strive to ensure your science reaches a wide, national audience through a well-established website and extensive networks.

NSF Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (NSF SOARS)

NSF Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (NSF SOARS) is an undergraduate-to-graduate bridge and career pathways program designed to promote and support research, mentoring, and community in the atmospheric and Earth system sciences.

Type of Collaboration: Broaden Participation

STEM Career Connections

An Innovative career readiness model and toolkit for leveraging community partnership to increase interest in STEM and computing careers for middle school youth in rural, economically disadvantaged communities.

Education Level: Middle School

Project Resilience

High school students examine the environmental challenges facing communities along the Gulf of Mexico and learn about resilience planning using a resilience planning toolkit. 

Education Level: High School

Hurricane Resilience

A high school environmental science curriculum for use in coastal locations where hurricanes are common. 

Education Level: High School

Engineering Experiences

Engaging middle school students from low-income families in engineering after school to complement STEM learning during the normal school day.

Education Level: Middle School