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GIMS: Geosciences in Middle School

Funded by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund

Across the United States, students of color are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Specifically, the geosciences have the lowest diversity of any of the STEM disciplines. Designed to enhance geosciences education in schools and increase enrollment in universities and participation in careers in geosciences fields, the goals of GIMS are to increase knowledge, skills, and interests in geosciences and natural resources through local geological studies and survey; enhance student's aspirations and development in geosciences and natural resources careers; provide in-service professional development for science and geosciences teachers, and school counselors; instill environmental ethics and the sense of responsibility among students; and provide career and academic counseling to the students.

Principal Investigator: Raymond Ting