Education Initiatives
& Scholarship Programs
Experiential Education for the UA
Carson Scholars
For Graduate Students
The Carson Scholars Program is dedicated to training the next generation of environmental researchers in the art of public communication. Throughout the scholarship year, Carson Scholars work closely with faculty mentors who provide hands-on training and other resources to develop skills and strategies to effectively convey the value of their research and enhance their skills in communicating science to a variety of audiences.
carson.arizona.edu
Diana Liverman Scholars
For Undergraduate Students
The Diana Liverman Scholars program is an extension of the Carson Scholars Program for graduate students and aims to prepare UArizona undergraduate students as the leaders and problem-solvers of tomorrow. Scholars will be exposed to skills in intentional listening, storytelling, communicating with varied audiences, and contributing to innovative policy development.
environment.arizona.edu/liverman-scholars
Earth Grant Program
For Undergraduate Students
The Earth Grant program is a year-long leadership development program for a diverse cohort of UArizona students passionate about community resilience and the environment. Earth Grant students contribute to real-world outcomes for people and the planet, gain career-ready leadership and professional skills, and form lasting relationships within a growing peer-mentor network.
environment.arizona.edu/earthgrant
Global Change Minor (PhD)
For Graduate Students
The University of Arizona’s Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs (GIDP) and the Global Change Faculty offer a global change PhD minor. The program provides graduate students with a broad understanding of critical concepts and state-of-the-art skills in the rapidly evolving and cross-cutting themes of global change.
globalchange.arizona.edu
Indigenous Correspondents Program
For Graduate and Undergraduate Students
The Indigenous Correspondents Program will support 10-12 Indigenous graduate and upper-division undergraduate students from across the United States interested in environmental storytelling through a year-long professional development, communication skill-building, and community-generating program led by Indigenous mentors in fields ranging from environmental journalism to podcast production.
environment.arizona.edu/indigenous-correspondents
Resilience Internships and Student Experiences (RISE) Program
For Graduate and Undergraduate Students
The Resilience Internships and Student Experiences (RISE) Program will connect undergraduate and graduate students to internships where they will gain experience in a workplace setting to prepare them for careers after graduation. These internships will be cross-disciplinary, grow students’ core competencies, and provide students with a mentor for guidance and support.
environment.arizona.edu/rise