Idaho EPSCoR is committed to supporting all students and educators in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. EPSCoR education programs include:
Summer Authentic Research Experiences (SARE)
SARE is designed to engage Idaho undergraduates in the STEM fields related to I-CREWS research and increase the number and preparation of skilled scientists and engineers in I-CREWS fields (bioinformatics, computational biology, conservation genetics, ecosystem management, environmental science, and social science).
I-CREWS Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP)
VIP is an intentional curricular infrastructure that establishes an on ramp for students and provides a range of training, mentoring and professional development support to both students and faculty. The VIP is implemented statewide and the goal is to provide the scaffolding to support transdisciplinary science and grow the next generation of conservation science leaders and workers.
Community Integrated Programs (CIPs)
CIPs are collaborative projects involving community members, students, and faculty. These projects aim to address community-identified issues, particularly those related to energy and water systems. CIPs foster interdisciplinary learning, combining academic knowledge with local and Indigenous knowledge. By working together, participants develop innovative solutions to complex energy and water challenges.
Past Activities
Idaho GEM3 Lab Modules
These GEM3 lab modules provide on-ramps to undergraduate research. They (1) teach students how to use the tools of GEM3 disciplines and find answers to scientific issues; (2) emphasize hypothesis-driven experiments, data collection and analysis, communication and collaboration; (3) are taught by faculty from 2-and 4-year colleges and/or GEM3 graduate students (in person or virtually); and (4) receive support from university faculty and GEM3 program staff to help customize modules to the needs of specific courses.
Idaho Adventure Learning
Idaho Adventure Learning provides workshops, lesson plans, and support to middle- and high-school teachers to build understanding of healthy ecosystems and the challenges we face as a state in sustainably managing these systems.
MILES Undergraduate Research and Internships (MURI)
The MURI program engages up to 60 Idaho undergraduates in STEM fields each year through hands-on, paid research experiences within a wide range of topics broadly related to the MILES program.