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Landfills: Engineering Design for Waste Control
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Deck, Anita; Grubbs, Michael E. – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2016
It is becoming increasingly important to consider the waste humans produce and options for reducing the impact it has on the environment. Allowing students the opportunities to research potential solutions and present their ideas results in an educated citizenry that considers consequences of technological advances. Throughout the course of a…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, STEM Education, Engineering Education, Design
The Design and Evolution of the Akamai Workforce Initiative: An External Review
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St. John, Mark; Castori, Pam – Inverness Research, 2014
The Akamai Workforce Initiative (AWI) is a program that seeks to develop a skilled local STEM workforce to meet the needs of Hawai'i's growing high-tech industry. Launched as an internship program in 2002, AWI is the result of a long-term collaboration among the University of California Santa Cruz's Institute for Scientist and Engineer Educators…
Descriptors: Program Design, Program Descriptions, Educational Development, Labor Force Development
Students Participate in Summer Program.
Oliver, Jimmie Nell – Winds of Change, 1997
The Agricultural Research Service provides "hands-on" work experience in a research laboratory to college students interested in agriculture, science, math, and other related fields. Three Native American college students describe how participating in this summer intern program has helped them pursue their educational goals. (TD)
Descriptors: American Indians, Biology, College Students, Experiential Learning
Mentoring: Contemporary Use of a Timeless Resource.
Windham, Thomas – Winds of Change, 1999
The role of mentor is inherent to traditional American Indian societies, and American Indian students benefit greatly from mentoring. Discusses a handbook and two programs that emphasize mentoring in helping American Indians, other minorities, and women pursue higher education leading to careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, College Students, Engineering Education
Alcohol Research Center in Colorado.
Shivers, Leslie D. – Winds of Change, 1999
A summer program at the Alcohol Research Center (University of Colorado) introduces American Indian and other college students from across the country to opportunities in research and graduate programs in science and medicine. The eight-week program arranges for housing, expenses, a stipend, and a mentor. A related summer program brings high…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, College Students, Higher Education
Culture and Connections in Science: A SOARS Protege Shares His Experiences.
Sorensen, Barbara – Winds of Change, 2001
Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS), a summer program to increase minority representation in the science community, particularly atmospheric research, is described. An American Indian participant discusses the connection between modern science and traditional Native heritage, noting that observation of the natural…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, College Students, Earth Science
Bridging Two Worlds: Native American Students Bring Traditional Knowledge to the Study of Atmospheric Sciences.
Windham, Thomas L. – Winds of Change, 1997
Four Native American college students who participated in the summer science program, Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS), discuss how the program allowed them to integrate traditional and Western knowledge. SOARS provides educational, research, and financial support to minority students completing undergraduate…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indians