Shaw Institute for Field Training (SIFT)
The Shaw Institute for Field Training (SIFT) program is an introductory training program designed to engage St. Louis 10th-12th graders in scientific exploration of the natural world, in collaboration with Shaw Nature Reserve. The program provides virtual and in-person training. Students are able paid and given transportation to these sites. Opportunities include species management, habitat restoration, and plant and animal inventories.
SEEDS program
The SEEDS program engages students from marginalized and underrepresented communities in opportunities and experiences for ecological and environmental sciences. Most of the chapter and leaders come from WashU. Students involved in the program build community and understanding with other marginalized groups.