Sustainability Science is among the fastest-growing applications of STEM disciplines (Bettencourt and Kaur 2011) - it focuses on meeting the needs of future generations while reducing poverty and conserving the planet's life support systems (Kates 2011). Training a diverse workforce within the science fields that support sustainability-focused knowledge generation, solutions, and innovations will be paramount as we tackle solutions that span societal needs. Whether it is shifting the climate target from 2 degrees to 1.5 or defining and framing the debates around the Anthropocene, the great acceleration, and planetary boundaries there is an urgent need for durable, inclusive solutions to increasingly pressing planetary challenges (Farman et al. 1985, Crutzen 2006, Rockström et al. 2009, Steffen et al. 2015, Rogelj and Knutti 2016). The Global Sustainability Scholars (GSS) program addresses these needs. GSS is training the next generation of diverse trans-disciplinary sustainability science leaders through a collaborative program that connects Scholars (undergraduates) and Fellows (early career/post-graduates) with today's trans-disciplinary sustainability science leaders. We recruit and support rising U.S. scholars from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM and embed them in world-premier international research collaborations focused on addressing pressing sustainability issues. This summer, two GSS Fellows who are PhD students in the Evolutionary Biology and Ecology department at CU will be working with EarthLab to evaluate the Earth Data Analytics (EDA) Foundation professional certificate program. Through this partnership, the Fellows will gain critical environmental data analysis skills and expand their networks within the university. In fall 2024, GSS will continue to collaborate with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) to establish the RaMP-UP BioDiversity Fellowship program. RaMP-UP is a paid, year-long, Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship for emerging Bioscientists who will engage in biodiversity research experiences with Smithsonian scientists at the STRI research station in Panamá. RaMP-UP Fellows come away from this opportunity with scientific products from an independent research project, an international professional network, a peer network, and strong mentors to advocate for their careers. To learn more about our program, how to get involved, or to develop a partnership with us, check out our website (www.gsscholar.org) to learn about the students, their projects, and impressive outcomes. Or contact Kirsten.rowell@colorado.edu This program is funded by NSF awards #1740856, #2216461, & #2054521.