MISSION STATEMENT
As a lab that studies soils and soil organisms, we are keenly aware of the intricate balance of life and interactions that guides ecosystem function. Soils provide the foundation for all life in terrestrial ecosystems, through a diversity of life forms, traits, functions and interactions. Symbioses, feedbacks, facilitation and even competition allow the organisms to cycle nutrients, sequester carbon and provide resources for photosynthesis. Our mission is to take the lessons from the soil to create an inclusive and welcoming laboratory and field research group. According to the Society of Ecological Restoration, collaboration between people of different cultures is an inexorable component of effective ecological restoration (Gann et al. 2019). We recognize that interaction, diversity, different viewpoints, abilities and life experiences add to our science and our community. Northern Arizona University has adopted a clear land acknowledgement recognizing the indigenous history of the landscapes in which we operate. We work to restore landscape and ecosystem function through soils. We commit to do science that will lead to more diverse and resilient ecosystems shaped by a diverse and resilient science community.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
A.P. Sloan Equitable Pathways Program offers bridge classes to identify and prepare for careers in STEM, and cohort-based MS programming in STEM. https://nau.edu/college-environment-forestry-natural-sciences/research/sloan-mitsi/
NSF RAMP program offers post-baccalaureate funding and training focused on building climate resilience with and for diverse communities: https://www.cawl.nau.edu/ramp/
USDA HSI Intern Program offers paid internships and research experiences in natural resources agencies, NGOs and laboratories.
USDA National Needs Fellowships offers cohort-based graduates support for scholars in natural resources fields.
Find resources at NAU:
DISCO Network of student Resources: https://nau.edu/diversity-in-stem-cooperative/disco-network/
More to come! Reach out to [email protected] with questions.
NSF RAMP program offers post-baccalaureate funding and training focused on building climate resilience with and for diverse communities: https://www.cawl.nau.edu/ramp/
USDA HSI Intern Program offers paid internships and research experiences in natural resources agencies, NGOs and laboratories.
USDA National Needs Fellowships offers cohort-based graduates support for scholars in natural resources fields.
Find resources at NAU:
DISCO Network of student Resources: https://nau.edu/diversity-in-stem-cooperative/disco-network/
More to come! Reach out to [email protected] with questions.
