EnvironMentors Core Program Model EnvironMentors model of success includes the following key characteristics and core program components carried out at each chapter: •
Aimed at students underrepresented in the sciences
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Students paired with adults in one-to-one mentoring relationships
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Mentors support students in development of independent, inquiry-based experimental research projects on an environmental topic of the student’s personal interests
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Student-driven experimental project design and implementation
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Focus on development of critical thinking, scientific research, and life skills
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Director, Coordinator, and Teacher team
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University chapter partnerships with local under resourced high school(s)
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Cohort of at least 12 students presenting at chapter fairs
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Program duration of at least 8 months, including at least 3 face-to -face meetings per month of contact time between mentors and student mentees
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Commitment to carrying out all program elements included in the EnvironMentors curriculum
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Presentation of student’s projects at university-based EnvironMentors Fair with top three students from each chapter presenting projects at the National EnvironMentors Fair in held each May in Washington, DC