The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
Partners: Universidad La Salle (Mexico),
Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (Mexico)
“Innovation Academy for Women in the Americas – (The Academy)”
The Innovation Academy for Women in the Americas is a unique program that will facilitate the academic and career advancement of women, particularly from underrepresented, minority, and indigenous groups in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Architecture (STEM+A) by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and support to ascend to higher level research and senior leadership roles in the workforce. The Academy will operate under a model that creates global exposure through education abroad that focuses on the development of academic, research, and professional skills, coupled with on-going mentorship and support to students.