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Cover Artist:
Al Qöyawayma, Hopi, is a potter, poet and engineer. He co-founded
the American Indian Science & Engineering Society, and served as
its first chair.


Autumn 2007, Volume 22, Number 4


Humanism and Creativity in Engineering
by Barbara Sorensen
Four engineers discuss the importance of including diverse cultural perspectives in the field of engineering.

Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Resource Management Bridging the Gap
by Cassandra Brooks
An exploration into the use of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) to manage natural resources.

Good Ideas On the Path to Entrepreneurship
by Weld Royal
New programs offered by Alaska’s state university system and nonprofit groups are designed to help entrepreneurs.

2007 AISES Professional Awardees Advice from the Top
Text prepared by Barbara Sorensen
Profiles of the recipients of the Fourth Annual AISES Professional Awards for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

The Little Rocket that Could
A Story of Creativity and Perseverance

by Mary Anne Hill
With contributions from Shane Skenadore and Norbert Hill
A novice rocket team at the College of Menominee Nation participates in the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium’s annual rocket competition.

Promoting Indian Business
by Veronica E. Tiller
Tribal economies all over Indian Country are starting to thrive as the private Indian business sector expands.

Bringing Native Communities into the Digital Age
by Mary Bowannie
Native American organizations are partnering to facilitate the transition and cost of digital broadcasting in Indian Country.

Arts & Resources
Honoring Astronaut John Herrington
The Story of the Space Pot

by Al Qöyawayma
Potter Al Qöyawayma explains how the space pot came to be selected for the Endeavor flight STS-113 mission.

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