The EARTh Center is thrilled to provide comprehensive mentoring for new Principal Investigators (PIs) and faculty looking to establish or enhance Environmental Technology (ET) programs, supported by the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE).
The EARTh Center offers guidance to faculty aiming to develop ET programs at their community colleges, regardless of whether they have secured ATE funding. Join us in building a robust future for environmental technology education!
EARTh Center Mentoring
What You Can Expect
- Collaboration with community partners, including high schools, industry, and four-year institutions
- Insight into offers for project enhancement and access to various professional services
- Strategies to tackle recruitment challenges
- Guidance on the technical aspects of training programs
- Support in curriculum development and the integration of emerging technologies
- Assistance in crafting compelling grant proposals to secure funding
- Opportunities to connect with industry, government, and professional organizations
Support Throughout the Process
NSF ATE has long recognized that collaborative, peer-to-peer coaching is an effective way to improve mentoring relationships among the nation’s Environmental Tech programs. The EARTh Center’s Mentoring services can assist with any part of the grant life cycle:
- Creating NSF ATE grant proposals
- Applying for NSF ATE grants
- Executing and documenting the life of an NSF ATE grant
- Facilitating collaboration between community colleges and industry partners
- Creating Environmental Tech programs at institutions
- Student outreach... and more!
Learn more about Mentorship with the EARTh Center
We invite you to fill out our Mentoring Interest Form below to tell us more about what you need and where we can help you with your grant!