Building Bridges Across Riverside Through Water Quality Research

This project will provide Riverside Community College (RCC) students from underrepresented backgrounds an experiential learning opportunity in cutting-edge water quality research and exposure to a four-year college environment at the University of California, Riverside (UCR). The intention is that this experience motivates students to pursue a career in science and engineering. The collaboration addresses the USDA's priority for research in water resources and quality and goal to expand and diversify the nation's scientific work force. The outreach component involves Riverside residents from elementary school students participating in the Science Fair through students of all ages attending the seminar series.