Green-SJ Application 2024

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What is GREEN-SJ?

GREEN-SJ is a program within the Department of Environmental Science (ES) at Rowan University funded by the National Science Foundation to foster greater diversity in the geosciences and provide a home base for transfer students and existing ES majors at Rowan from communities traditionally under-represented in science and math. GREEN-SJ is all about finding better ways forward in Environmental Science. For transfer students who have to adapt to a new school and new professors as they earn a Bachelor’s degree. And for Environmental Science majors already at Rowan who want more out of their undergrad experience. Transfer students from Cumberland County can test the waters at Rowan EVSC before they even finish at RCSJ-C.

GREEN-SJ provides opportunities to work in labs, tutor peers, and pursue internships, while earning the credits and salary students need to achieve their educational goals, all within a supportive community focused on their success at Rowan and beyond. Federally- funded financial support exists for those from traditionally under-represented communities in STEM including: Black and African American, Hispanic and Latino, Native American/Indigenous/American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. The wider community is open to everyone, including professional development and some peer tutoring and research opportunities.

Who should apply?

A junior in the ES major at Rowan

ROWAN STUDENTS: Preference will be given to existing ES majors but students wishing to change majors are encouraged to apply. Students who will reach junior standing in Spring 2024 or Summer 2024 are also encouraged to apply.

A second year student at a 2-year school

RCSJ-C STUDENTS: Open to ES majors and those planning to transfer into Rowan ES (e.g., math, chemistry, biology)
TRANSFER STUDENTS: Students who meet the criteria and are enrolled in other regional community colleges are encouraged to contact us about applying.

Application materials include:

This application
Short answer questions
Your transcript (an informal copy is OK)
If you are not already enrolled in Rowan ES or RCSJ-C Env Science option, please submit the name and contact information for one faculty reference

Email *

I. Background and Eligibility Questions

First and Last Name *

Phone number

Check all that apply:

I am currently enrolled at:

RCSJ-C (finishing the second year at RCSJ-C and planning to transfer as ES Majors in Fall 2024 to Rowan with 60 credits completed)

Another 2- year college

Rowan University (junior standing in the ES major at Rowan, or has accumulated at least 60 credits towards graduation)

Required

If you have questions about your eligibility, please talk to us.

Check all that apply:

I identify as a member of this/these underrepresented group(s) in STEM:

African American

Black

Hispanic

Latin-x

American Indian

Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian

Other Pacific Islanders

Other:

Required

Check one:

GREEN-SJ was funded by the NSF to foster greater diversity in the geosciences so federally funded financial support exists for those from traditionally under-represented communities (Black and African American, Hispanic and Latino, Native American/Indigenous/American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander) who are U.S. citizens or who hold a green card. Other financial support exists for students from traditionally under-represented communities who do not qualify for federal support, including tuition relief, professional development and some peer tutoring and research opportunities.
*

Financial support from the NSF is available to U.S. citizens or those who hold a green card as a permanent resident. As a student who is from a traditionally under-represented community, I would like to be considered for this opportunity.

Other financial support exists for students who do not quality for federal support, as described above. I would like to be considered for this opportunity.

Confirm that you have the time available to satisfy these program requirements. If you have any questions about your availability or eligibility, please contact us.

For Transfer Students: you must be available to take courses in Summer 24 to enroll in this program. By checking this box I confirm I am available to take 2 courses in Summer 2024.

For Students who are already enrolled in Environmental Science at Rowan University: you should be available for an internship or research experience in Summer 2024. By checking this box I confirm I am available to participate in summer experiences in 2024.

For All Students applying to GREEN-SJ: all students need to commit to attending and actively participating in program activities, including meetings and discussion with mentors. By selecting this box, I confirm that if I selected for this program I will attend required classes, meetings, and workshops, and I understand that I must maintain an attendance rate no lower than 80%.

Option 4

Required

II. Short Answer Questions

Please answer each of the 3 questions in at least one full paragraph.

Why did you choose Environmental Science as a major?

What past experiences and aspects of your background have led you to this point in your academic journey?

We are building GREEN-SJ: a community of environmental scientists in southern NJ looking towards a future built on wind and alternative energy. This community will include students, professors, and environmental professionals. If you are selected for this opportunity, what are some ways that you see yourself contributing to this community?

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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