Growing representation in nuclear physics in Eastern TN

We have recruited a cohort of 10 undergraduates from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to participate in nuclear physics (NP) research in Eastern Tennessee (ET) as part of the new NPET Fellowship Program.  The program balances mentorship from leaders in their fields with professional development and networking workshops throughout the year.  Through the activities of the program, the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) Physics and Astronomy Department and  Oak  Ridge  National  Laboratory  (ORNL)  have partnered  to  develop  the  physics  identity  and feelings of belonging and will improve the retention of under-represented minority (URM) students in the field.  This talk will discuss the details of the ongoing program and plans for the future.