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The HERO REU Site

The HERO REU Site. Rob Neff Geography & Environmental Systems UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) nefff@umbc.edu. The HERO REU Site. The HERO network Objectives of the REU site Annual timeline The REU experience Short course Research period Professional presentations

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The HERO REU Site

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  1. The HERO REU Site Rob Neff Geography & Environmental Systems UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) nefff@umbc.edu

  2. The HERO REU Site • The HERO network • Objectives of the REU site • Annual timeline • The REU experience • Short course • Research period • Professional presentations • Outcomes of the REU site

  3. The HERO Network

  4. Objectives of the REU Site • Pedagogical objectives • Introduce students to key methods • Engage students as true collaborators • Foster and encourage interest in graduate programs • Engage underrepresented groups • Research objectives • Test vulnerability protocols • Prove the concept • Generate new knowledge about study areas

  5. Annual Timeline

  6. Short Course

  7. Short Course

  8. Research Period

  9. The HERO REU Site • The HERO network • Objectives of the REU site • Annual timeline • The REU experience • Short course • Research period • Professional presentations • Outcomes of the REU site

  10. Outcomes • Graduate school ~ at least 65% • Underrepresented groups • Women ~ 53% • Ethnic minorities ~15% • Underrepresented institutions ~30% • Collaboration • Presentations & Publications

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