Program is a workforce program rather than a social justice program.
Its goal is to create replacements for retiring personnel in the early 21st Century in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. The availability of personnel will be from increased diverse populations. It is specifically designed to significantly increase the number of baccalaureate degrees in science, mathematics, engineering and technology earned by individuals from groups who are underrepresented in these areas. Students create cooperative agreements with the University for this grant. Students must satisfy certain requirements.