Women and Minorities in Water, Energy, Food and Land Sectors
The Water Institute at PNW’s Women and Minorities in Water, Energy, Food and Land Sectors* project participants take part in community engagement efforts, hands-on science and engineering projects, field trips and fun activities.
*While the program actively seeks to recruit women and minority students, all students are encouraged to apply and will be given equal consideration.
Program Dates
- July 20 to July 31, 2026
Application Deadline
- May 15, 2026
- Early submissions are encouraged.
All high school students interested in water, energy and environmental systems for sustainable agriculture and rural development.
- Stipend – $500
- Higher Education Preview
- Lunch Allowance – $100
- Food-Energy-Water-Land Nexus for Agriculture
- Renewable Energy Integration in Agriculture
- Life Cycle Analysis/Environmental Impact Studies
- Innovative Agricultural Circular Bioeconomy
- Hands-on Science/Engineering Projects
- Extension & Community Engagement
- Professional Development Seminars
- Field Trips and Fun Activities
Project Team
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.
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