The Indian Natural Resources, Science & Engineering Program + Diversity in STEM (INRSEP+) provides academic and research support to students from groups historically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields with an enhanced focus on American Indian students. INRSEP+ is designed to provide support networks that help to braid science with culture and community. We offer structured, holistic mentoring to support students in reaching their academic and career goals through academic advising, providing bridges to key campus resources, and helping to foster student-faculty connections. We also connect students to research opportunities, assist with entrance into graduate programs, and foster an inclusive and supportive learning community within the INRSEP house. The house is equipped with a computer lab and study space for INRSEP+ student use.
INRSEP+ is grounded in a holistic approach to STEM that accommodates diverse views of the natural world and draws from the traditional knowledge of Indigenous peoples. INRSEP+ aims to work in partnership with local tribal communities to learn from their wisdom and contribute to their goals. The program’s mission is to diversify STEM fields by empowering our students to become leaders who give back to their communities, society, and future generations while strengthening connections with their heritage and culture.
INRSEP+ houses the grant-funded McNair Scholars, Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) and Natural Resources Career Development Programs and provides support for the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine post-baccalaureate program and other campus initiatives. The program is a key component of Cal Poly Humboldt’s many current initiatives to support retention and academic excellence in STEM.
Walter Warren House 38
150 14th Street, Arcata, CA 95521
707-826-4998
INRSEP and Diversity in STEM Website
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