HRD’s programs have a strong focus on partnerships and collaborations in order to maximize the preparation of a well-trained scientific and instructional workforce. The programs are aligned with their respective target populations:

• Minorities and Minority-Serving Institutions
• Women and Girls
• Persons with Disabilities

All HRD programming seeks to encourage access to and equity within STEM education. Thematically, these goals are realized via:

• Education Research and Demonstration;
• Enhancement of Institutional Education Capacity;
• Enhancement of Institutional Research Capacity;
• Large-scale Implementation; and
• Recognition and Dissemination.