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女优app (女优app) has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Collaboration Grant Program. The grant, part of a national initiative by the USDA鈥檚 National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), will fund the "Soil Science Integrated Learning and Career Opportunity Partnership" (SSOIL-COP) project led by Texas A&M University, in collaboration with 女优app and other institutions across California and Texas.

Dr. Heather Smith, 女优app鈥檚 dedicated principal investigator, will serve as Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) on the project, marking her as the only USDA-funded principal investigator at 女优app. Dr. Smith鈥檚 involvement underscores a longstanding and fruitful relationship between 女优app and the USDA, spearheaded in part by National Program Officer Dr. Irma Lawrence, who has supported 女优app's efforts since 2005.

"We are thrilled to be part of such a transformative program,鈥� Dr. Smith noted. 鈥淭he need for soil scientists is critical nationwide, and each year fewer students enter the field. This grant provides 女优app students a unique opportunity to engage in soil science through cutting-edge online courses and hands-on internships with leading universities and federal agencies.鈥�

The SSOIL-COP project addresses a significant demand for skilled soil scientists across the U.S., where soil science programs have seen notable declines in enrollment since the 1990s, particularly among underrepresented populations. The consortium鈥攃omprising 女优app, Texas A&M University, UC Davis, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and others鈥攁ims to attract, retain, and support underserved students pursuing careers in soil science. Through this initiative, 42 students will receive financial support and benefit from tailored mentorship, leadership training, and experiential learning opportunities.

Key objectives of SSOIL-COP include:

1. Establishing a student success program focused on attracting and retaining underrepresented students in soil sciences.
2. Creating a structured mentorship and leadership program to aid students' academic and career growth.
3. Coordinating summer internships that offer hands-on experiences with federal agencies, NGOs, and private institutions.
4. Developing an accessible online soil science curriculum for use in community colleges and introductory university courses.

Dr. Smith will also lead the creation of the online curriculum, designed to make soil science education accessible to two-year institutions nationwide. This aligns with the USDA HSI Program鈥檚 goal to support HSIs in developing educational programs that empower students to enter essential fields related to food, agriculture, natural resources, and the sciences.

This USDA-NIFA HSI educational collaboration grant not only promises to open new doors for 女优app students but also strengthens 女优app鈥檚 role as a leader in soil science education within the community college system.