Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields

Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields

WAMS; Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields STEM program

Creation of a mentored Transfer Student BRIDGE program for women and underrepresented minority students. This includes an opportunity to experience campus and work on research with faculty members before transferring into the College of Agriculture. It is a chance to participate in individualized and group e-mentoring programs throughout the remainder of their undergraduate program and to be successfully placed in the STEM workforce



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Program Information

Program Number/Title (010):

10.318 Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields

Popular Name (020):

WAMS; Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics Fields (STEM) program

Federal Agency (030):

National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Department of Agriculture

Authorization (040):

Section 7204 of the Food Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) (Public Law 110-246) amends section 1672 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990 (FACT) (7 U.S.C. 5925) to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make competitive grants to support research and extension activities. The Secretary shall make these grants in consultation with the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education, and Economics Advisory Board.

Objectives (050):

The Women and Minorities (WAMS) in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fields program was authorized to increase participation by women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, with priority given to eligible institutions that carry out continuing programs funded by the Secretary. The goal of the WAMS program is to develop and implement robust partnerships to increase the representation, participation, and entrepreneurism of women in STEM careers, thereby contributing to national economic prosperity. The purpose of the grant program is to support projects that: Provide STEM knowledge, skills and competency to Women and Minorities from Rural Areas with successful placement (a) in the workforce in STEM fields, or (b) as innovators and entrepreneurs adding value to the STEM fields in areas that have relevancy to the USDA Secretary’s priorities.

Types of Assistance (060):

Project Grants

Website:

http://www.nifa.usda.gov/

Regional or Local Office:

None.

Headquarters Office:

USDA, NIFA, National Program Leader, Institute of Youth, Family, and Community, Division of Community and Education, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 2250, Washington , District of Columbia 20024-2250 Phone: (202) 720-2324 Fax: (202) 720-2030.