Broaden Participation of Underrepresented Groups

One of NSF’s five-year strategies is to "broaden participation and enhance diversity in NSF programs. At present, several groups, including underrepresented minorities, women, certain types of academic institutions, and some geographic areas are less than full participants in the science and engineering enterprise. NSF is committed to leading the way to an enterprise that fully captures the strength of America’s diversity."

Types of Activities

• Establish research and education collaborations with students and/or faculty who are members of underrepresented groups.
• Include students from underrepresented groups as participants in the proposed research and education activities.
• Establish research and education collaborations with students and faculty from
  non-Ph.D.-granting institutions and those serving underrepresented groups.
• Make campus visits and presentations at institutions that serve underrepresented groups.
• Establish research and education collaborations with faculty and students at community colleges, colleges for women, undergraduate institutions, and EPSCoR institutions.
• Mentor early-career scientists and engineers from underrepresented groups who are submitting NSF proposals.
• Participate in developing new approaches (e.g., use of information technology and connectivity) to engage underserved individuals, groups, and communities in science and engineering.
• Participate in conferences, workshops and field activities where diversity is a priority.