The Colorado Diversity Initiative's (CDI) mission is to increase the number and success of diverse students earning STEM doctoral degrees at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ. The CDI can support broader impact plans by:

  • providing institutional and national data to meet solicitation guidelines; and
  • assisting in preparing a targeted plan to recruit and retain underrepresented STEM PhD students through CDI programs:
    • SMART, 10-week summer internship that prepares undergraduates for PhD study
    • Colorado Advantage graduate preview recruiting weekend
    • Diversity fellowships for admitted STEM PhD applicants as incentive to enroll
    • Mentoring and professional development opportunities for STEM doctoral students