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The AGU Bridge Program: An approach to advancing equity in geoscience graduate education
Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 01:00:00
Publish Date: 2022-02-09 18:30:00
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Eva Kostyu, American Geophysical Union

This presentation will introduce the audience to the AGU Bridge Program and the program's guiding principles, origin, and impact. The AGU Bridge Program is part of the multi-disciplinary coalition, IGEN (Inclusive Graduate Education Network), which aims to increase representation of historically marginalized populations in graduate STEM education through the promotion of equitable practices and student supports. The AGU Bridge Program has a dual focus working with both graduate geoscience departments and individuals interested in pursuing an advanced degree. Forty-six departments across the US partner with AGU in this effort, with new department cohorts selected each year through a competitive application process. Students who apply through the shared IGEN application and accept an offer of admission from a partner department enter the program as Bridge Fellows with a cohort of peers and access to AGU resources. With this two-part focus on departmental adaptations and direct student support, the AGU Bridge Program is pushing for graduate education practices rooted in equity resulting in improved educational experiences and greater diversity in the geosciences.
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