Progress 09/01/10 to 08/31/14
Outputs
Target Audience: Both SRSU and UPRM are Hispanic-serving institutions with primary target audiences being student populations, especially Hispanic, who have traditionally been underserved economically and educationally. A science based mentoring program is being developed through researched activities, to facilitate higher graduation rates at the baccalaureate and graduate level. Student exchanges, workshops, research activities, and paper presentations at meetings have provided experiential learning opportunities. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The purpose of this grant was to develop a science based mentoring program utilizing sustainable agricultural and biological research projects to increase the number of underrepresented students graduating with baccalaureate and graduate (M.S.) degrees. Sul Ross State University (SRSU) collaborated with the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez (UPRM) to develop research activities supporting mentoring programs. Faculty (2) and students (5) from both institutions participated in two workshops at SRSU during the fall of 2010, initiating research projects. During years 1 and 2, a M.S. animal science graduate student at UPRM was provided a fellowship and research funding, and an additional research stipend was provided to a second M.S. student in animal science. A M.S. biology student at SRSU was provided a stipend for years 1 and 2 of the grant. An additional 16 B.S. animal science students at UPRM participated in various aspects of 7 undergraduate research projects. The grant contributed to the completion of 2 M.S. students, with an additional M.S. student expected to graduate in 2015. Eight B.S. students facilitated by the grant graduated throughout its duration. During the grant period 21 abstracts and papers were presented by students at meetings, including several Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (Kansas City, 2011; Atlanta, 2012; and Sacramento, 2013), the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Animal Science and American Dairy Science Association (Phoenix, 2012; and Indianapolis, 2013), and a variety of regional and local conferences, e.g. Eighth Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez and the Puertorican Society of Agricultural Science. A PI presented an abstract and paper at the NACTA conference at Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, as well as attended training and obtained certification for Intercultural Development Inventory administration. Students from UPRM have gained exposure to rangeland-based animal industries in the desert southwestern portion of Texas, as well as participated in undergraduate research opportunities at SRSU. In support of these activities, a Fodder T84 hydroponic growing chamber was installed at SRSU in fall 2010 to facilitate forage studies, and was utilized by UPRM and SRSU students during the workshops. During fall 2010 a hematology analyzer and a SNAP ELISA reader were added to the physiology laboratory at SRSU. Additionally, a mobile multipoint high-definition (HD) videoconferencing system was implanted to facilitate distance laboratory and research exchange between the institutions in real time. A sustainable water catchment system and distribution network was constructed and used as a demonstration and research tool.
Publications
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Progress 09/01/11 to 08/31/12
Outputs
OUTPUTS: The purpose of this grant is to develop a science based mentoring program utilizing sustainable agricultural and biological research projects to increase the number of underrepresented students graduating with baccalaureate and graduate degrees. Sul Ross State University (SRSU) collaborated with the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez (UPRM) to develop research activities supporting mentoring programs. Faculty (2) and students (5) from both institutions participated in two workshops at SRSU during the fall of 2010, initiating research projects. During years 1 and 2, an M.S. animal science graduate student at UPRM was provided a fellowship and research funding, and an additional research stipend was provided to a second M.S. student in animal science. An M.S. biology student at SRSU was provided a stipend for years 1 and 2 of the grant. An additional 11 B.S. animal science students at UPRM have participated in various aspects of 7 undergraduate research projects. During 2011, abstracts and papers were presented by students at the "Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences," Kansas City, Kansas (two papers). A PI presented an abstract and paper at the NACTA conference at Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania (1 paper), as well as attended training and obtained certification for Intercultural Development Inventory administration. In 2012, abstracts and papers were presented at the "Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences, Atlanta, Georgia (2 papers), the "Eighth Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez (4 papers), and the Puertorican Society of Agricultural Science (1 paper). To date, 3 Hispanic graduate students and 11 Hispanic undergraduate students have participated in grant related student mentoring and research activities affiliated with this grant. PARTICIPANTS: Robert J. Kinucan, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Natural Resource Management, SRSU. Abner Rodriquez, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Animal Industry, UPRM. Martin Terry, Ph.D., D.V.M. Associate Professor, Department of Biology, SRSU. Jim Clouse, B.S., Associate Vice President for Facilities, SRSU. Leo Dominguez, M.A., Associate Vice President for Advancement, SRSU. TARGET AUDIENCES: Both SRSU and UPRM are Hispanic-serving institutions with primary target audiences being student populations, especially Hispanic, who have traditionally been underserved economically and educationally. A science based mentoring program is being developed through researched activities, to facilitate higher graduation rates at the baccalaureate and graduate level. Student exchanges, workshops, research activities, and paper presentations at meetings have provided experiential learning opportunities. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
Students from UPRM have gained exposure to rangeland-based animal industries in the desert southwestern portion of Texas, as well as participated in undergraduate research opportunities at SRSU. In support of these activities, a Fodder T84 hydroponic growing chamber was installed at SRSU in fall 2010 to facilitate forage studies, and was utilized by UPRM and SRSU students during the workshops. During fall 2010 a hematology analyzer and a SNAP ELISA reader were added to the physiology laboratory at SRSU. Additionally, a mobile multipoint high-definition (HD) videoconferencing system was implanted to facilitate distance laboratory and research exchange between the institutions in real time. A sustainable water catchment system and distribution network is under construction, to support the hydroponic fodder system, livestock production, and as a demonstration and research tool.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 09/01/10 to 08/31/11
Outputs
OUTPUTS: The purpose of this grant is to develop a science based mentoring program utilizing sustainable agricultural and biological research projects to increase the number of underrepresented students graduating with baccalaureate and graduate degrees. Sul Ross State University (SRSU) collaborated with the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez (UPRM) to develop research activities supporting mentoring programs. Faculty (2) and students (5) from both institutions participated in two workshops at SRSU during the fall of 2010, initiating research projects. During years 1 and 2, an M.S. animal science graduate student at UPRM was provided a fellowship and research funding, and an additional research stipend was provided to a second M.S. student in animal science. An M.S. biology student at SRSU was provided a stipend for years 1 and 2 of the grant. An additional 11 B.S. animal science students at UPRM have participated in various aspects of 7 undergraduate research projects. During 2011, abstracts and papers were presented by students at the "Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences," Kansas City, Kansas (two papers). A PI presented an abstract and paper at the NACTA conference at Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania (1 paper), as well as attended training and obtained certification for Intercultural Development Inventory administration. In 2012, abstracts and papers were presented at the "Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences, Atlanta, Georgia (2 papers), the "Eighth Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez (4 papers), and the Puertorican Society of Agricultural Science (1 paper). To date, 3 Hispanic graduate students and 11 Hispanic undergraduate students have participated in grant related student mentoring and research activities affiliated with this grant. PARTICIPANTS: Robert J. Kinucan, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Natural Resource Management, SRSU. Abner Rodriquez, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Animal Industry, UPRM. Martin Terry, Ph.D., D.V.M. Associate Professor, Department of Biology, SRSU. Jim Clouse, B.S., Associate Vice President for Facilities, SRSU. Leo Dominguez, M.A., Associate Vice President for Advancement, SRSU. TARGET AUDIENCES: Both SRSU and UPRM are Hispanic-serving institutions with primary target audiences being student populations, especially Hispanic, who have traditionally been underserved economically and educationally. A science based mentoring program is being developed through researched activities, to facilitate higher graduation rates at the baccalaureate and graduate level. Student exchanges, workshops, research activities, and paper presentations at meetings have provided experiential learning opportunities. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
Students from UPRM have gained exposure to rangeland-based animal industries in the desert southwestern portion of Texas, as well as participated in undergraduate research opportunities at SRSU. In support of these activities, a Fodder T84 hydroponic growing chamber was installed at SRSU in fall 2010 to facilitate forage studies, and was utilized by UPRM and SRSU students during the workshops. During fall 2010 a hematology analyzer and a SNAP ELISA reader were added to the physiology laboratory at SRSU. Additionally, a mobile multipoint high-definition (HD) videoconferencing system was implanted to facilitate distance laboratory and research exchange between the institutions in real time. A sustainable water catchment system and distribution network is under construction, to support the hydroponic fodder system, livestock production, and as a demonstration and research tool.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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