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Environmental Entrepreneurship Program |
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The Environmental Entrepreneurship Program (EEP) provides funding to eligible Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to attract under represented students to pursue advanced academic study and entrepreneurship opportunities in the NOAA-related sciences. Funds are awarded on an annual basis through a competitive process. The program facilitates partnerships between MSIs, NOAA, and the Department of Commerce. Relationships are formed with academic, research, government, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) aimed at preparing students with the necessary knowledge, skills, tools, and technology to foster environmentally sustainable and economically viable local communities.
Program Components:
Program Development and Enhancement - supports the development and enhancement of effective outreach, education, applied research and training programs at MSIs.
Environmental Demonstration Projects - are geared towards engaging MSI students and faculty in hands-on projects that apply environmentally sound methods and technologies to address environmental issues in natural resource depleted areas.
Eligible MSIs (e.g, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions) as defined by the U.S. Department of Education may apply for grants or cooperative agreements, as part of the NOAA Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI).
For more information contact Jewel G. Linzey at 301-713-9437 x 118 or E-mail: Jewel.Griffin-Linzey@noaa.gov. |
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2003 Environmental Entrepreneurship Program Fiscal Year Awardees |
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| Program Development and Enhancements Grants |
| • | Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida
Description: Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida will develop environmental science research, educational and hands-on training opportunities for students in partnership with NOAA programs and other partners. |
| • | City College of the City University of New York
Description: The City College of the City University of New York students will enhance their knowledge and skills in coastal, oceanic, environmental and remote sensing by engaging in research projects and site visits to NOAA laboratories and facilities. |
| • | Clark Atlanta University
Description: Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia will enhance its atmospheric and environmental science programs through curriculum enhancement; research experiences; site visits and internship opportunities at NOAA laboratories and facilities. |
| • | Elizabeth City State University
Description: Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, North Carolina - undergraduate students will receive instruction, hands-on training and research experiences in the study of protected species behavior using remote sensing technologies. |
| • | Florida A&M; University
Description: Florida A&M University will provide educational and research opportunities to students in interdisciplinary areas of environmental measurements and modeling to determine ecological impacts of various pollutants on the Apalachicola River ecosystem. |
| • | Florida International University
Description: Florida International University in Miami, Florida will engage undergraduate students in hands-on environmental science research projects, experiences, and internship opportunities at NOAA’s National Hurricane Center and other partnering institutions. |
| • | Laredo Community College
Description: Laredo Community College in Laredo, Texas will develop and enhance environmental science coursework; create hands-on training opportunities; promote internships with a variety of educational, governmental and private partners; and site visits for students |
| • | The University of Texas in El Paso
Description: The University of Texas in El Paso will recruit, train and promote students in environmental science at the through curriculum enhancement, outreach, hands-on research, internships and training experiences in collaboration. |
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| Environmental Demonstration Grants |
| • | California State University in Fresno
Description: California State University in Fresno will train students in deepwater marine benthic habitat mapping and climate research, through internship and research opportunities, in collaboration with NOAA’s Southwest Fisheries Science Center. |
| • | Texas A&M; University in Kingsville
Description: Texas A&M University in Kingsville will provide academic and applied research training to students, in collaboration with NOAA, by assessing the impact of urbanization on coastal bays and estuaries in South Texas. |
| • | University of Alaska Fairbanks
Description: The University of Alaska in Fairbanks will engage students in internships and hands-on environmental science training opportunities by creating a community watershed planning demonstration project in collaboration with NOAA. |
| • | University of Hawaii-Manoa
Description: The University of Hawaii-Manoa will provide hands-on learning experiences, knowledge and technical skills in watershed assessment, coastal water quality management and related environmental issues in collaboration with the NOAA Hawaii Sea Grant Program. |
| • | University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Description: The University of Maryland will train students in the development of a production and planting business for submerged aquatic vegetation, through classroom and training opportunities, as a basis for restoring and mitigating the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays |
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