Idaho EPSCoR understands that diversity and the pursuit of a more diverse faculty, staff and student population is essential for the success of the Nation’s scientific and technical well-being. Our success as a State cannot and will not be defined simply by the inclusion of a few individuals with different ethnic backgrounds in our RII activities. We embrace NSF’s concern that we make a more concerted effort to approach increased diversity in a more systemic manner across the State.

Idaho is committed to enhancing its efforts and embracing new ideas and strategies.   In this regard, Idaho EPSCoR has implemented a Diversity, Outreach and Education Plan which sets forth an integrated and coordinated approach to broaden participation of underrepresented students in STEM fields.