SWS Diversity Program Undergraduate Mentoring Awards

In an effort to aid motivated students considering environmental careers, the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) proudly provides NSF-funded opportunities for undergraduate students from underrepresented groups. Fostering wetland conservation and management, SWS has members in academia, government agencies, and private consulting. Funding for these awards is also provided by SWS regional Chapters.

For more information about the SWS Diversity Program contact:
Dr. Frank P. Day
Old Dominion University
fday@odu.edu

2012 Annual Meeting Info

Apply for an award to travel to the 2012 Meeting of the Society of Wetland Scientists at the INTECOL Wetlands Conference in Orlando, Florida (June 3-8).

Successful applicants will receive:

  1. Travel expenses (including airfare, hotel room, meals, and conference fees) for the 2012 SWS Annual Meeting.
  2. Mentors to provide guidance and career advice.
  3. Special activities to introduce participants to postgraduate and career opportunities and meet professionals from diverse fields.
  4. The opportunity to present research posters.

For Undergraduate Applicants:
Travel Award Announcement
Travel Award Application [PDF]

Volunteer to be a Mentor! [details]

Alert Your Students: Post this unique opportunity! [PDF]
Recent Undergraduate Diversity Award Recipients
2011 Undergraduate Diversity Award Recipients
NameAffiliationPhoto
David HernandezUniversity of Texas-El PasoProgram participants at the 2011 meeting in
Prague, Czech Republic
Elizabeth McIntyreBuena Vista University
Shauna-kay RainfordCornell University
Jeff RandallUniversity of Nebraska-Omaha
Frankie ReyesUniversity of Texas-El Paso
Laren RobinsonVirginia State University
Niegel RozetUniversity of Hawaii-Hilo
Vicky Ortiz-SantiagoUniversity of Hawaii-Hilo
Jessica Sahu TeliBemidji State University
Jasmine WashingtonFlorida State University
Cynthia WrightTexas A&M University
2010 Undergraduate Diversity Award Recipients
NameAffiliationPhoto
Charmaine ReynoldsOld Dominion UniversityProgram participants at the
2010 Salt Lake City, Utah meeting.
Luz Castro-MoralesCentral Florida University
Sheldon WatkinsVirginia State University
Sidney KouriVirginia State University
Eva ArndtOregon State University
2009 Undergraduate Diversity Award Recipients
NameAffiliationPhoto
Freddy HerreraEast Carolina UniversityProgram participants at the
2009 Madison, WI meeting.
Kellen GillespieChicago State University
Janelle WilliamsUniversity of Hawaii-Hilo
Jennifer MiddletonFisk University
Chelsea CervantesUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison
Jasmine PenalesOld Dominion University
Jenaidy BenitezUniversity of Turabo, Puerto Rico
Nakoa GooUniversity of Hawaii-Hilo
 
Additional Mentoring Opportunities
•Ecological Society of America - SEEDS
 
•The Society of Freshwater Science's Instars Program is a mentoring opportunity for undergraduate students from under-represented groups interested in freshwater science. The Instars program offers financial support for Instar Fellows to attend the SFS meeting and participate in a yearly workshop. http://freshwater-science.org/Education-and-Outreach/Instars-Program.aspx