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Perspectives on the Inaugural Resess Satellite Program at University of Washington

Description: 

The RESESS (Research Experiences in Solid Earth Science for Students) Program, which focuses on research and professional development for undergraduates, has been operating for over 15 years. The program aims to increase representation in the geosciences by focusing on students from historically underrepresented groups. Traditionally housed in Boulder, Colorado at the UNAVCO, Inc. facility and the University of Colorado at Boulder, in the summer of 2022, an initial cohort of 4 students were hosted by the University of Washington in Seattle in the RESESS Satellite program. While the original RESESS program in Colorado generally only hosted semester students, the Satellite program opened up the internship pool to quarter system students, expanding the availability of the RESESS program. The Satellite cohort participated virtually in the professional development activities with the group based in Boulder while they performed their research projects in-person over 6 weeks in June-July. Satellite students had a generally positive experience in the program but found areas for improvement. For example, future students may benefit from a longer in-person component and closer alignment in timing of writing activities, which are completed on a separate time-table from the Boulder interns. Broadly, the RESESS Satellite program successfully opened up RESESS to quarter-based undergraduates and will continue with minor adjustments.

Session: Transforming our Seismological Community through Inclusive Mentorship and Diverse Narratives

Type: Oral

Date: 4/18/2023

Presentation Time: 02:45 PM (local time)

Presenting Author: Brendan W. Crowell

Student Presenter: No

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