NSF Engineering Research Center
and in Partnership with Industry
Diversity & Culture of Inclusion
Our Mission
CASFER values innovation, welcomes multiple and diverse voices, in partnership with CASFER Institutions and Industry, to lead change and close the circle to advance the NCE nationally and internationally.
CASFER is dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive environment where members from all backgrounds are ready to contribute to their fullest potential toward a nitrogen circular economy.
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CASFER engages a diverse range of communities underrepresented in STEM through the nitrogen circular economy by acknowledging the varied backgrounds and experiences of each participant and facilitating their engagement in engineering through multimodal, multilevel entry points and cut across socioeconomic and cultural boundaries.
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CASFER’s culture of inclusion is evident throughout the organization, from center leadership to partner institutions. CASFER creates a welcoming environment for all of its members.
Zaida Gracia
Senior Director for Inclusive Workforce Development and Education
Gracia directs CASFER's Engineering Workforce Development.
Jessica Spott, PhD
Engineering Workforce Development Co-Director; Diversity & Culture of Inclusion Co-Director
Lauren Biddlecombe
Engineering Workforce Development Co-Director; Diversity & Culture of Inclusion Co-Director
Lizanne DeStefano, PhD
Engineering Workforce Development Co-Director; Diversity & Culture of Inclusion Co-Director
Katherine Milla, PhD
