Cornell Cooperative Extension Diversity Initiatives

Some professional organizations and associations that Extension staff could utilize when advertising for educator level positions and above:

Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences - MANRRS is a national society that welcomes membership of people of all racial and ethnic group participation in agricultural and related sciences careers. MANRRS attempts to provide networks to support professional development of minorities. It is a springboard for their entry into and advancement in careers where they otherwise could be lost in the sheer number and established connections of mainstream participants. For student members, MANRRS provides role models and networking opportunities. MANRRS also offers students opportunities to enhance leadership and organizational and public speaking skills and to experience professional critique of scholarly worked in a "user friendly" environment. MANRRS holds an annual conference that includes a career and graduate program fair. http://www.manrrs.org

Women in Natural Resources - (WiNR) is a unique, high quality ejournal in the field of natural resources. It combines the best elements of a technical journal, the informal style of a newsletter, and the reader-friendly format of a magazine. It is designed and written by women at all levels in forestry, fisheries, wildlife, range, recreation, soils, and the environmental and social sciences as they relate to natural resources. This ejournal site offers a job posting service and resume bank. http://www.cnr.uidaho.edu/winr/advertise.htm

Native American Fish and Wildlife Society - The Society is a non-profit membership organization. It exists for the protection, conservation and enhancement of Native American fish & wildlife resources. The Society's purposes are charitable, educational, scientific and cultural. This site offers a job posting and internship posting service and resume bank. http://www.nafws.org

American Indian Science and Engineering Society – The Society promotes excellence, leadership and opportunities in education and professional development for American Indians and Alaska Natives. AISES (we) enrich the fields of science and engineering with Native traditions and strengthen communities with knowledge, resources and innovation. This site offers a job posting service and resume bank. http://www.aises.org

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science - The mission of SACNAS is to encourage Chicano/Latino and Native American students to pursue graduate education and obtain the advanced degrees necessary for science research, leadership, and teaching careers at all levels. This site offers a job posting service and resume bank. http://www.sacnas.org

Society for Mexican American Engineers and Scientists - To promote excellence in engineering, science, and mathematics while cultivating the value of cultural diversity by:
• Motivating and mentoring students and professionals
• Assisting students in securing financial aid and employment opportunities
• Empowering students, parents, and professionals through educational maes outreach programs
• Stimulating successful partnerships with the community, government, and industry to provide tomorrow's leaders
This site offers a job posting service and resume bank. http://www.maes-natl.org

Association for Women in Science - The Association is dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. We are a Network, a Resource, and a Voice. This site offers a job posting and internship service. http://www.awis.org