1. Broadening Participation NSF Goals –Broaden Participation in STEM fields –Increase capacity of Minority-Serving Institutions –Increase participation of minority investigators in NSF-funded research

2. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2004, "U.S. Interim Projections by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin," http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/usinterimproj/.

3. Note: In this figure, minority includes Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, and Hispanic, but does not include Asian or Pacific Islander, Unknown and Other, White Non-Hispanic, or Temporary Resident. Compiled from http://caspar.nsf.gov - webCASPAR database. Data from the Higher Education General Information Survey (HEGIS) and NCES/IPEDS.

6. Data from NSF webCASPAR database (http://caspar.nsf.gov), derived from IPEDS data. Identical to data presented in Science and Engineering Degrees 1966-2000, NSF –2-327, Susan T. Hill.http://caspar.nsf.gov

7. Data from NSF webCASPAR database (http://caspar.nsf.gov), derived from IPEDS data. Identical to data presented in Science and Engineering Degrees 1966-2000, NSF –2-327, Susan T. Hill.http://caspar.nsf.gov

8. Data from: NSF/SRS, Science and Engineering Degrees: 1966-2000, NSF 02-327, Author, Susan T. Hill (Arlington, VA). Tables 21 and 23. Tabulated by NSF/SRS; data from NSF/SRS: Survey of Earned Doctorates (Research Doctorates).

9. Directorate for Geosciences Opportunities for Enhancing Diversity in the Geosciences –Support for individuals PIs, students, families, communities –Support for Institutions Capacity building and program development at MSIs –Support for collaborations Develop or use existing networks (e.g., LSAMP)

10. Directorate for Geosciences REU Sites –Individuals Encourage PIs to recruit from LSAMP institutions and other MSIs –Institutions Encourage proposals for Sites from MSIs –Collaborations Encourage establishing strong connections with MSIs (particularly LSAMPs) In Progress: Work to raise awareness of diversity challenges and strategies for success.

11. Effective Strategies Show relevance – applications related to modern, technologically savvy, increasingly urban and industrialized world. Build partnerships between universities, community colleges, K-12 teachers and guidance counselors, families, and communities to address pipeline issues. Promote mentoring relationships among scientists, educators, and students.

12. Effective Strategies Provide financial support to facilitate participation in the geosciences among all members of the diverse U.S. population. Publicize traditional and non-traditional geoscience career opportunities.